Our Curitiba site brings together engine manufacturing, machining, aluminum die casting, alongside research and development.
It is Horse Powertrain’s global center for flex-fuel technology and supports the development of range extender technologies.
Alongside manufacturing the HORSE S10, HORSE H10, HORSE H13 and HORSE H16 engines, the site also produces key engine components and provides testing for product development and validation.
Press & Insights
Meet us at
Our vision
Press & Insights
Meet us at
Our vision
CURITIBA, BRAZIL - PLANT & R&D CENTER
On this page
KEY FACTS
Founded
1999
Founded
1999
Size
~351,000sqm
Size
~351,000sqm
Annual engine production capacity
600,000
Annual engine production capacity
600,000
CAPABILITIES
The site manufactures the HORSE S10, HORSE H10, HORSE H13 and HORSE H16 engines, together with cylinder blocks, cylinder heads and crankshafts.
Manufacturing capabilities include aluminum die casting, machining and assembly.
Research and development teams specialize in flex-fuel technology and support the development of range extender technologies for global applications.
Dedicated testing facilities provide up to 12,000 hours of testing each year, including emissions and fuel consumption evaluation.
TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES
The Brazil site combines manufacturing, engineering and testing in one location, supporting efficient product development and production.
Key activities and capabilities include:
-
385 automated manufacturing applications, including robots, robotic cells and automated transport systems
-
100% renewable electricity usage
-
Zero landfill certification
-
98% recyclable aluminum used in production
-
57% of site land dedicated as preserved natural area.
The site is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards, and holds I-REC certification for renewable electricity.
HISTORY
OVER 25 YEARS OF HISTORY
-
1999 Site established
-
2000 Engine production begins
-
2001 Engine component production begins
-
2016 Production of the HORSE H16 and S10 engines begins
-
2018 Aluminum injection plant opens, four millionth engine produced
-
2024 Production of the HORSE H10 engine begins
-
2025 Production of the HORSE H13 engine begins
-
2026 Gravity die casting line began production
-
2026 Six millionth engine produced
ADDRESS
Horse Brasil S.A.
Rua Via Fornecedores, 2.036
Roseira de São Sebastião
São José dos Pinhais – PR 83070-147
Brazil