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Gilherme Guinle Steel Plant

factory, Volta Redonda, Brazil
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The Gilherme Guinle Steel Plant is located in Volta Redonda, a city in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state. Founded in 1941, Volta Redonda was strategically chosen for its access to resources and its location between the major industrial hubs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The National Steel Company built the Gilherme Guinle Steel Plant between 1942 and 1946, and for many years, it was the largest steel complex in South America. Volta Redonda is recognized as a model city, featuring diverse housing, comprehensive employee welfare programs, and extensive recreational facilities.1

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