Abrava represents the companies and professionals of the HVAC-R sector, responsible for more than 250.000 jobs in the country, and to play a fundamental part in the articulation, acting together with other class entities, government organs and third sector, in the main themes of HVAC-R.
ABIMAQ
The Brazilian Machinery Builders´ Association (ABIMAQ) represents approximately 8,000 companies from the most diverse segments of mechanical capital goods manufacturers, whose performance has a direct impact on other national sectors and is nationally structured with headquarters in São Paulo, nine regional offices and a political office in Brasilia. Beyond the institutional representation of the sector, ABIMAQ has a professional management and its activities are aimed at generating business opportunities for its members, performing actions with political and economic authorities, stimulating trade and international cooperation and contributing to improve their performance in terms of technology, training of human resources and management modernization. The result of a partnership between the Brazilian Machinery Builders´ Association (ABIMAQ) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), the Brazil Machinery Solutions Program aims to promote the brazilian exports of machinery and equipment, as well as to strengthen Brazil’s image as a manufacturer of mechanical capital goods. Focusing on markets such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa and United States, the Program performs several actions aimed at bringing Brazilian business community to such markets with the purpose of showing them the quality and the differentials of machinery and equipment from Brazil. They do not only draw attention for their quality, but also for their inventiveness, that is, they meet the actual demands of customers, adapting to the needs and peculiarities of each one.
ABIQUIFI
x | The Abiqui (Brazilian Industry Association of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) was founded in 1983 to represent and defend the pharmaceutical and API industry. At the beginning of 2010, it also represented companies engaged in the production of pharmaceutical adjuvants, non-active pharmaceutical inputs, and service providers in the sector. The main objective of Abiqui is to stimulate production, technological development, and exports of active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured in Brazil. Given the nature of the provider of the drug segment, the entity brings together the various links in this chain, promoting internationalization, research and development actions, and working with the sanitary control and promotion agencies.
ABIQUIFI – Brazilian Pharmochemical Industry Association
xAbiquifi (The Brazilian Association of the Pharmaceutical Ingredients Industry) and Apex-Brasil (The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) jointly lead the Brazilian Pharma & Health Project, a strategic internationalization initiative for Brazil’s pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients industries. The project aims to increase the global presence of Brazilian companies across the pharma value chain by fostering exports, technology exchange, foreign investment, and international business development. As part of this effort, Brazil will be represented at the BIO International Convention with the Brazilian Pavilion, a dedicated space showcasing innovative companies from across the country’s life sciences ecosystem. This presence is a key action under the project, designed to generate international business opportunities and strengthen Brazil’s position in the global health market.
Abicab
The Brazilian Chocolate, Peanut and Candy Industry Association – Abicab is an active and representative voice for manufacturers of these segments in Brazil. Founded in 1957, Abicab is a committed and responsible advocate of the sector’s interests. It represents 92% of the Chocolate sector, 62% of peanut manufacturers and 68% of the confectionary sector, and it has a strategic role in the connection between companies, government and society, working with public policies, regulation and initiatives that directly impact the entire sector. Our area of work goes beyond institutional representation. We promote responsible consumption, food safety and abidance to the legislation as well as with the strengthening of competition within the Brazilian industry. With a strong presence inside Brazil and an open-dialogue policy with international entities, Abicab is able to boost innovation, stimulate a modern supply chain and promote sustainable growth.
ABIFINA
ABIFINA is a non-profit organization made up by private and public companies that produce medicines, vaccines, biological and chemical intermediates, natural products, medicines for animal health and products for agrobusiness.
ABIHPEC (Brazilian Association of the Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics Industry – ASSOCIACAO BRASIL DA IND HIGIENE)
Brazilian Association of the Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics Industry
180 Insurance
180 Seguros is Brazil’s first tech-native insurance company, offering a complete portfolio of products and infrastructure for both financial and non-financial institutions to seamlessly integrate insurance into their customers’ purchasing journeys. Founded in 2020 by Mauro Levi D’Ancona and Franco Lamping, the company has raised over R$ (BRL) million in funding from both national and international investors. 180 has already secured a leading position among insurtechs in Latin America, reaching R$ (BRL) 32 million in premiums in April 2025 — an annualized ARR of R$ (BRL) 384 million, more than triple the ARR recorded in December 2024. Today, the company serves over 30 clients, including fintechs, digital banks, credit unions, and retail companies.