Alacero
Since it was founded in 1959, the Latin American Iron and Steel Institute (Alacero) has always sought to promote the values of a regional integration in the industry to strengthen and defend interests and rights of steel manufacturing companies. Before 2011, Alacero was known as Ilafa (Instituto Latinoamericano del Fierro y el Acero).
Latest News
Alacero: April 2014: Latin America Second Most Important Destination for Chinese Steel
10 June 2014 - Latin America remains as a preferred destination for Chinese exports.
Alacero Expects Better Outlook for Latin America in the Medium-Term, If Fair Trade Conditions Are Ensured
27 May 2014 - On 13 May 2014 in Bogotá, Colombia, during the semiannual meeting of Alacero’s Board of Directors, presided by Martin Berardi, participants analyzed the current situation of the steel value chain and defined action lines to strengthen the promotion of the industrialization process and to ensure fair trade conditions in the region.
Alacero Appoints New General Director
15 May 2014 - The Board of Directors of Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association, appointed Dr. Rafael Rubio as the new general director of the institution, replacing Guillermo Moreno, during its semi-annual meeting that took place on 13 May in Bogota, Colombia.
Apparent Steel Use in Latin America in 2013 In Line with 2012
25 February 2014 - In 2013, apparent steel use in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 66.5 million tons, in line with 2012, according to Alacero, the Latin American steel association.
Alacero: Latin American Steel Imports from China Surge in 2013
07 February 2014 - Alacero reported Latin America imports 17% more finished steel products from China in 2013 than it did the year before.
Alacero at OECD Meeting: Steel Industry Faces Most Difficult Situation Since Late 90s
10 December 2013 - On 5–6 December 2013, Alacero — the Latin American Steel Association — participated in the 75th Steel Committee Meeting of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development).
Latin American Apparent Steel Use Reached 50 Million Tons in First Nine Months of Year
28 November 2013 - Alacero reported that apparent steel use in Latin America reached 50 million tons in the first three quarters of 2013, in line with the same period of 2012, while finished steel production grew 1%to reach 41 million tons.
Alacero Announces Finalists of 6th Steel Design Contest for Students
18 October 2013 - The nine participating countries of the 6th Steel Design Contest for Students of Architecture 2013 have already selected their local winners.
Latin American Steel Leaders Express Concern About Lack of Industrialization
08 October 2013 - Benjamin Baptista Filho, president of Alacero, André Gerdao Johannpeter and Daniel Novegil, Alacero directors, participated in a panel that focused on Latin America at the worldsteel-47 Congress that took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 6–8 October.
Latin America Sees Significant Increase of Finished Steel Imports from China
03 October 2013 - Finished steel exports from China to Latin America reached 3.5 million tons in the January to August 2013 period — 27% more than same period of 2012, the Latin American steel association, Alacero, reports.
Finished Steel Apparent Use in Latin America Remained Stable While Production Fell
23 August 2013 - Finished steel apparent use in Latin America reached 33.1 million tons in January-June 2013, in line with the same period of 2012, according to the region’s steel association Alacero.
517 Teams from 9 Countries Enrolled in Alacero's 6th Steel Design Contest for Students of Architecture
13 August 2013 - Organized by Alacero, the enrollment process for the 6th Steel Design Contest for Students of Architecture began with great success.
Latin America Received 7% of China's Exports of Steel Manufactured Goods in First Half of 2013
07 August 2013 - Indirect trade (exports of manufactured goods with significant steel content) from China to Latin America reached US$ 20,870 million during the first six months of 2013, representing a 7% share of total Chinese exports, a figure in line with that registered during the first half of 2012.
