DePaul CDM Study Abroad December 2008 - Brazil

THE RIO DESERTO ESSENCE OF BUSINESS:

Established in 1918 for the extraction of coal, the Rio Deserto Enterprises today has a structure of 15 production units, administrative and research. Over the years, the company diversified its activities and today does business in the coal industry in the cultivation of citrus, forests and forestry, metallurgy, agribusiness, among others.

The coal industry Rio Deserto Ltda., A company that led the group, was not only a pioneer in the exploration of coal on an industrial scale in the region but also the first to use more modern methods for their extraction and processing, such as the use of continuous mining and thickening of lamellae. Currently, with a functional body of technicians and engineers to develop much of the equipment used internally in various group companies.

Located in southern Santa Catarina, Rio Deserto businesses have in the history of entrepreneurship twins John and Gabriel Zanette. In front of the organization is still the family Zanette, now the 3rd generation. It was the courage of Businessman John Zanette (died on July 31, 2007), coupled with the knowledge of partners and collaborators, who drove the course and development of the company.

Companies Rio Deserto, thinking in a globalized market, developed new techniques to provide a quality assured products at competitive costs. It is recognized respect to technical standards, by providing the correct treatment to the environment, the importance it gives to its customers, employees and the social returns in communities in which it operates.

With about 700 employees, Business Rio Deserto is present in at least eight municipalities Catarinense.

The behavior of the Rio Deserto Enterprises is a reflection of thought back to the socioeconomic development of the country. All actions are taken in the direction of growth, both in the company of its employees, customers, suppliers and partners in general. Their mission is to contribute to national development through the extraction, processing and marketing of mineral products with social and environmental consciousness. Their vision is to be the national reference in the supply of raw minerals.

Rio Deserto: http://www.riodeserto.com.br/