Limei Expands South American Footprint with $30M Manufacturing Plant in São Paulo

The 90,000-square-foot facility employs 300 local workers and boasts an annual production capacity of 150,000 square meters, making it one of the largest sports flooring manufacturing plants in South America. The plant utilizes sustainably sourced Brazilian pine and maple, reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions by 50% compared to importing from Asia. It produces Limei’s full product line, including the ClimateGuard Series—engineered to withstand Brazil’s tropical climate with moisture-resistant cores and UV-protective finishes—and the SchoolFit Series, designed for the country’s public education system.

To celebrate the launch, Limei donated 8,000 square meters of flooring to 12 public schools in São Paulo, upgrading their gymnasiums to support physical education programs. The brand also signed a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Basketball Confederation to supply flooring for 20 regional training centers, strengthening its ties to grassroots sports development. “The São Paulo plant is a cornerstone of our South American growth strategy,” said Mr. Rodrigo Silva, Limei’s South America CEO. “It allows us to deliver localized solutions, faster lead times, and support the region’s ambition to become a global sports hub.”

Limei’s South American sales are projected to grow by 70% by 2029, driven by the new plant, partnerships with regional sports federations, and demand from major infrastructure projects across Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.