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About Diatom

Reference in Latin America in the production of silicates, synthetic silicas and zeolites.

We offer high-quality products, as well as intelligent services and solutions targeted at the needs of our customers.

Diatom's portfolio covers all specifications of alkali metal silicates (Sodium, Potassium and Lithium), Sodium Metasilicate, Precipitated Silica (Precipitated Silicon Dioxide), Sodium Metasilicate, Zeolites and Diatomites.

Our products are intended for different segments of the industry, where we offer raw materials for the composition of various products and auxiliary products for processes.

Our History

1956

Gaetano Bonifacio, founder and leader, began manufacturing silicates in Argentina, Uruguay and later in Brazil.

1982

Resibrás Industria e Comercio de Produtos Quimicos LTDA was founded, where the manufacture of silicates began using an innovative process entirely developed by founder Gaetano Bonifacio and partner Enrique Bonifacio, using national technologies and materials.

1985

The production of sodium metasilicate begins, which has led us to become one of the largest manufacturers of this product in Latin America.

1987

Creation of Bonifácio Transportes, now Diatom Logistics, in order to guarantee the quality of our products and maintain adequate transport costs.

Nowadays, Diatom Logistics transports and handles the logistics of 30 different variations of Silicates, Silicas, Zeolites, Carbonates, Caustic Soda, among others, and operates in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.

1991

There was the purchase of the Diatom site, where we continue the Diatomita business to this day.

1992

The production of Neutral Silicate begins, bringing a new variety to the products in our portfolio.

1997

Transport begins for silicate logistics via intermodal to serve one of our customers.

1999

We built a Silica factory to understand the processes, the product and the market. All this learning gave rise to Copasil.

2000

We started the construction project of an Alkaline Silicate plant in Mexico at the request of one of our clients. This Diatom plant now operates in its own facilities acquired in 2010.

2002

A Silicate Dilution plant was built in Rio de Janeiro, to serve one of our customers.

2007

We started producing Zeolite, to serve one of our customers, and today Diatom has become a reference in the manufacture of Zeolite in LA, serving Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and now the USA.

The production of Sifol begins, a Foliar fertilizer, intended for Agriculture, partly replacing Agricultural Pesticides, Fungicides and other aggressive products that are harmful to the Environment and Food Safety.

2016

Diatom's R&D developed Opacity, a fully developed product aimed at the paint sector.

2019

There was the first maritime shipment of 10,000 tons of Vitreous Silicate to the United States.

2021

We were invited to visit the client's site in the USA and we saw the need to install a factory that could serve them, and we acquired a site in Georgetown, South Carolina, and today the project is under construction to get underway.

2022

The project to replace at least 70% of Natural Gas in Vitreous Silicate Furnaces has begun, this project is still being tested so that all furnaces are operating with Biomass/Gas with the objective of environmental benefits.

To be continued...

We continue to seek improvements and develop new technologies and products to meet the needs of our customers; and always seeking to be in balance with the Environment and collaborating with social work that helps the place where we are located.

Enrique Bonifacio

Honorary President

Word from the President of Diatom's Group

The eternal search for excellence in what we do, the constant fight against the Misery that so many times wanted to swallow us, and the war continues so that relationships at work are increasingly frank, more open, more ethical and more egalitarian has been the essence of the body and soul of this company.

The legacy of this valuable working group, which I had the honor of helping to form and lead for a few decades, has this as its hallmark.

As a company, we always find good paths in the midst of difficulties; and most of the time, the victory was ours.

Discouragement has never been an impediment, because faith in God has always been greater and his blessing has always been with us, which is why in the midst of so many trials and temptations we are standing.

The future does not scare us, it is just another challenge to be overcome, with love, courage, ethics, discipline, knowledge and especially faith.

May our great God continue to bless us and bless all our journey companions.

Specialized Technical Support

Thus, we ensure that we contribute to a better future where we combine our activities with environmental protection, sustainability, technology and social responsibility.

Mission

We seek to ensure sustainable growth. To achieve this, we are committed to a high standard of ethics and quality.

Vision

We believe that a healthy work environment is made up of a competent and engaged team and that this contributes to the company's good results. Committed to the environment, seeking to improve, restore, maintain and conserve local biodiversity.

Values

● Boa comunicação
● Sustentabilidade
● Ética
● Qualidade

Certifications

The Diatom Group is committed to respecting society, the environment and the quality of its products.