Edson Queiroz Group started its activities in the metallurgy sector with two companies: Tecnomecnica Norte ? Tecnorte (manufacturer of LPG containers), founded on October 23, 1963 and Estamparia e Esmalta?o Nordeste Esmaltec (manufacturer of domestic stoves), founded in December of the same year. In March 1984, the two companies undergo a merger and are incorporated by Tecnomecnica Esmaltec Ltda. In 2002 the factory is transferred to MaracanaŁ and Esmaltec becomes a corporation (S/A).