- CEO
- Sergio Lisbão Moreira de Carvalho
- Full Time Employees
- 75,000
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Auto parts: OEM
- Address
- Rodovia RS 122, KM 66, nº 10.945 Caxias do Sul RS Brazil 95115-550
- IPO Date
- Apr 30, 2004
- Business
- Fras-le S.A. (FRAS3.SA) manufactures and distributes automotive aftermarket parts and components, primarily serving the commercial vehicle, passenger car, and agricultural equipment sectors. The company offers a broad portfolio of products including brake pads and linings under the Fremax brand, suspension components such as leaf springs, shock absorbers, and control arms, steering system parts like tie rod ends and ball joints, filters (oil, air, fuel), gaskets and seals, engine components, and driveline parts; it also provides value-added services like technical training, distribution logistics, and aftermarket solutions through its extensive network. Headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, and founded in 1954, Fras-le operates across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia, targeting OEMs, aftermarket distributors, and fleet operators with a focus on heavy-duty and light vehicle applications.
In recent developments, Fras-le completed the acquisition of Noma Ltda., a key distributor in Chile, in 2024 to strengthen its South American aftermarket presence; it also formed a strategic partnership with Cummins Inc. to expand filtration and sealing solutions for commercial engines. The company launched new product lines, including advanced brake systems for electric vehicles and enhanced suspension kits for agricultural machinery, as part of its 2024-2025 expansion into sustainable mobility segments. Additionally, Fras-le secured a BRL 300 million funding round in late 2024 from local banks to support capacity expansions and digital transformation initiatives at its manufacturing facilities.