Jalles was visited by the CEO of Volkswagen do Brasil, Ciro Possobom; accompanied by VW’s Technical Product Analysis supervisor, André Nijenhuis; VW’s Head of Corporate Sales, Leonardo Tosello; VW’s executive manager for Complete Product Development, André Drigo; and VW’s Product Quality Analysis inspector, Luis Meira. The director of Goiave, local reseller, Fabiana Protásio, and her team were also present.

We were very happy with this visit. We have an important partnership with Volkswagen that includes the use of Volkswagen vehicles, and we believe that this cooperation will only grow. I thank the CEO of Volkswagen do Brasil, Ciro Possobom, and his team for their availability in getting to know our operations

Otávio Lage de Siqueira Filho, CEO of Jalles

The Jalles plant is an important business partner of Volkswagen do Brasil. It was an honor to get to know their production process and discuss the importance of biofuels, such as ethanol, for decarbonization. During the run with the Volkswagen models used in the plant’s operation, we had the satisfaction of checking all the robustness, resistance and performance of our products also in agricultural conditions

Ciro Possobom, CEO of Volkswagen do Brasil

About Jalles
Jalles was founded in 1980 by Otávio Lage de Siqueira, in Goianésia, Goiás. Throughout its history, it has diversified its production, invested in sustainable practices and in people, and is currently a reference in quality, environmental preservation, and social responsibility, besides exporting to more than 20 countries.

The company produces ethanol (hydrous, anhydrous, organic, and industrial), conventional and organic sugar, yeast, electric energy, and hygiene and cleaning products, such as alcohol 70. In February 2021, it went public on the Stock Exchange and, in October 2022, acquired the Santa Vitória mill, located in Minas Gerais. Currently, Jalles generates about 5,500 direct jobs.

About Volkswagen do Brasil
Present in the lives, hearts, and garages of Brazilians for 70 years, Volkswagen do Brasil is the largest car producer in the country, with more than 24 million vehicles manufactured, and the largest exporter in the Brazilian automotive sector, with more than 4.16 million units shipped. Volkswagen do Brasil offers a complete portfolio of vehicles that stand out for safety, high technology, design, connectivity, and innovation.

In Brazil, the company has four plants: Anchieta, in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), where the Nivus, New Polo, New Virtus, and Saveiro vehicles are produced; Taubaté (SP), where the Polo Track is made; São José dos Pinhais (PR), which manufactures the T-Cross, and the engine unit in São Carlos (SP). Highlights include the SUVW Nivus and T-Cross, which together lead the compact SUV segment both at the close of 2022 and 2023 year-to-date.

Volkswagen do Brasil also has a Parts and Accessories Center in Vinhedo (SP) and 478 dealers, covering all Brazilian states. In constant technological evolution, the company permanently invests in sustainable mobility, connectivity, and digitalization as strategic topics.