Tramo Engenharia · Electrical engineering in Recife, Brazil, since 1991
Substations
Substation assembly up to 69 kV
Indoor and outdoor substations, from design to energization, for industry and major developments.
Companies that trust Tramo
The Tramo story
Over 30 years building the future of energy
For more than three decades we have turned challenges into high-value results. Our expertise covers the full project cycle, always focused on quality and lower costs.
- Electrical installations
- Electrical design and studies
- Substation assembly
- Assembly of MV cubicles, switchgear and switchboards
Our clients’ trust is the result of a track record of innovation, dedication and technical excellence.
What we do
Our expertise
From the study to the energized switchboard, with an in-house team and technical accountability at every step.
Engineering services
Substations, industrial installations, lightning protection, turnkey contracts and NR compliance.
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Switchgear
Type-tested LV switchgear (IEC 61439), MV switchgear and circuit breakers.
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Design and studies
Electrical design, protection and selectivity studies and arc flash (ATPV).
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Delivered projects
Industrial plants, a shipyard, ports and high-end developments across Northeast Brazil.
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Numbers behind every project
- in business, since 1991
- +30years
- in substations assembled
- up to 69kV
- in our largest substation
- 20MVA
- in busway systems
- up to 5,000A
Segments
For those who build and those who produce
We serve heavy industry as well as high-end residential and commercial developments, with the same technical standards.
Industry
Substations, type-tested switchgear, retrofits and power and control installations while the plant keeps running.
Mondelez, Stellantis, Bunge, Terphane, Owens-Illinois
High-end construction
Partner of Rio Ave, one of the largest developers in Recife: substations, switchgear and over 600 m of busway in residential and commercial towers.
Rio Ave, Moura Dubeux, Construtora Carrilho
Infrastructure and logistics
Shipyards, terminals, sanitation and convention centers, with turnkey medium and low voltage delivery.
Estaleiro Atlântico Sul, BRK, Porto Novo, Ultracargo, Dislub
Services
Our services
Substation Assembly up to 69 kV
Indoor and outdoor substations from 13.8 kV to 69 kV, from design to energization.
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Industrial Electrical Installations
Low and medium voltage for industry, commerce and construction, including hazardous areas.
Learn moreTurnkey Electrical Contracts (EPC)
Design, equipment and installation under one contract and one accountable party.
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Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)
Design, inspection, installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems.
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Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Early fire detection to protect lives and property.
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NR-10 and NR-12 Compliance
Reports and corrective works to reduce electrical and machinery risks.
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Electrical Technical Staffing
Electricians and designers allocated to your operation, without the paperwork.
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Success stories
Creating value for major brands
Substations, switchgear and complete installations for industry, developers and infrastructure.
ShipbuildingIpojuca, Pernambuco
Estaleiro Atlântico Sul
69 kV, 20 MVA substation for Estaleiro Atlântico Sul
Construction of the 69 kV, 20 MVA substation at Estaleiro Atlântico Sul, duct banks for 15 kV circuits and refurbishment of 13.8 kV switchgear. We also prepared the protection, coordination and selectivity study and commissioned the protection system.
- 69 kV
- 20 MVA
- Protection and selectivity
FoodVitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco
Mondelez
TTA panels and power distribution for Mondelez
We developed and supplied power distribution for the Mondelez plant: 48 Schneider TTA panels to NBR IEC 61439, medium voltage switchgear, transformers and a 3,400 A low voltage busway system.
- 48 Schneider TTA panels
- NBR IEC 61439
- 3,400 A
AutomotiveGoiana, Pernambuco
Fiat Stellantis
Schneider TTA panels for the Jeep automotive hub
We supplied Schneider TTA panels and electrical switchboards during construction of the Jeep plant in Goiana, serving the automaker and supply chain companies including Magneti Marelli and Lear.
- Schneider TTA
- LV switchboards
- Jeep hub
AgribusinessIpojuca, Pernambuco
Bunge
69 kV, 15 MVA retrofit with zero production downtime at Bunge
Retrofitting the 69 kV, 15 MVA substation at Bunge Margarina without interrupting production. Careful planning to minimize shutdown time allowed us to replace two 7.5 MVA transformers in just four weekends.
- 69 kV
- 15 MVA
- Zero downtime
ChemicalsCabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco
Terphane
3 MVA substation and 5,000 A main switchboard for Terphane
A new 3 MVA, 13.8 kV substation and low voltage distribution for Terphane. We manufactured and installed the electrical panels, including a 5,000 A Siemens TTA main switchboard and a busway of the same rating, custom-built for the project.
- 3 MVA
- 13.8 kV
- 5,000 A main switchboard
Fuel distributionSantarém (Pará), Sinop (Mato Grosso), Manaus (Amazonas) and Pecém (Ceará)
Grupo Dislub Equador and Construtora Carrilho
Electrical installations for fuel distribution centers
Electrical refurbishment and construction in Santarém, Sinop, Manaus and Pecém: 13.8 kV substation upgrades, MV/LV installations including explosion-proof systems, earthing and lightning protection, all materials and equipment, with full management and control for Grupo Dislub Equador and Construtora Carrilho.
- 13.8 kV
- Explosion-proof
- Lightning protection
GlassRecife and Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco
Owens-Illinois
Electrical refurbishment of Owens-Illinois furnaces
We delivered the electrical refurbishment of Owens-Illinois industrial furnaces in Recife and Vitória de Santo Antão, from electrical design to installation of power, control and instrumentation systems and as-built documentation.
- Power and control
- Instrumentation
- As built
Hospitality and eventsRecife, Pernambuco
Porto Novo Recife
Power for Novotel Marina and Recife Expo Center
Complete power infrastructure for Novotel Marina and Recife Expo Center: substation construction, manufacture and supply of medium and low voltage switchgear, and installation of low voltage busway systems.
- Substation
- MV/LV switchgear
- Busway
Real estateRecife and metropolitan area, Pernambuco
Rio Ave
Substations and busway for Rio Ave
Indoor substations, medium voltage switchgear, over 200 electrical switchboards and 600 meters of low voltage busway for Rio Ave developments, including the Essenza Paiva and Carmem Costa buildings.
- Over 200 switchboards
- 600 m of busway
- MV switchgear
Water and sanitationRecife metropolitan area
BRK Ambiental
Electrical design and turnkey installations for BRK Ambiental
Design of 69 kV and 13.8 kV substations for BRK Ambiental and turnkey electrical installations at Fragoso, Cabanga and Janga, including complete refurbishment of the 13.8 kV substations and supply of all medium and low voltage equipment.
- 69 kV and 13.8 kV
- Turnkey
- 3 sites
Water and sanitationCatende, Pernambuco and Salvador, Bahia
WEG
WEG e-house and medium voltage drives for water and sanitation
Integration of WEG solutions for water and sanitation: installation of the e-house at Compesa Catende in Pernambuco and medium voltage drives at several Embasa sites in Bahia.
- E-house
- MV drives
- Water and sanitation
Data centerRecife, Pernambuco
Surfix Cloud & Data Center
Electrical infrastructure for Tier III certification
Electrical retrofit and expansion for Surfix Cloud & Data Center, including low voltage switchboards and as-built documentation. The work enabled it to become the first data center in Pernambuco to obtain Tier III certification.
- Tier III
- Retrofit
- LV switchboards
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How we work
One team from design to energization
01
Design and studies
Survey, electrical design, selectivity and arc flash studies.
02
Switchgear manufacturing
In-house assembly of type-tested LV and MV switchgear.
03
Field assembly
Substations, infrastructure and power and control installations.
04
Testing and commissioning
Tests, protection settings and as-built documentation.
05
Energization and support
Assisted start-up, training and maintenance.
Standards and certifications
Design and assembly compliant with the technical standards required in tenders and key accounts.
- NBR 5410
- NBR 14039
- IEC 61439
- NBR 5419
- NR-10
- NR-12
Certified partner:Schneider ElectricWEG
Our history
A history written in projects
From our first contract in Recife to projects in six Brazilian states, always with our own team.
1991
Founded in Recife
Tramo is founded to serve Asprol, an electrical design firm and the first company of the Tramo Group, with live-line and distribution network services.
2000s
Industrial calling
The company finds its path in industrial installation services and the supply of switchboards and switchgear.
Last 10 years
Scale
Growth with key accounts in industry, construction and infrastructure.
- contracts
- +3,000
- clients
- +400
- employees
- +100
Today
From design to energization
Substations up to 69 kV, type-tested switchgear to IEC 61439 and projects in Pernambuco, Bahia, Pará, Mato Grosso, Amazonas and Ceará.
About us
A reference in electrical engineering for over 30 years
Founded in 1991 in Recife, Tramo designs, manufactures and installs electrical systems for industry, developers and large projects across Northeast Brazil and beyond.
- Over 30 years in business
- Certified Schneider Electric and WEG partner
- In-house engineering, assembly and field teams
- Focused on safety, quality and deadlines
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