HISTORY m4n22
At the age of 17, young Raimondo left Smyrna, his hometown in Western Turkey and one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean. The year was 1918 and like many other immigrants, he left his hometown searching for better opportunities in the New World, leaving behind a shredded Europe in the aftermath of the First World War. 6y5c42
He set off to Brazil where, overcoming challenges, he quickly became involved with the coffee trade in the Paraíba Valley. His commitment and ion for coffee, which was the largest Brazilian export product at the time, led him to become a great specialist in the coffee sector after less than 15 years in the country.
In 1933, Raimondo was hired by Fincoffee Company, where over the years he gained extensive experience in the green coffee international export sector.
In the following years, Raimondo ed on to his son Aron not only his knowledge but also his ion for coffee. Keeping up with his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, in 1969 Aron acquires Comexim, a coffee trade company founded in 1960 and turns it into a thriving family business. Currently the company is managed by the third and fourth generations of the family, who are taking forward Raimondo’s legacy and making Comexim one of the major Brazilian exporters.
Timeline 56346g
1918 y2r6s
Raimondo arrives in Brazil and starts working in the green coffee export sector.1969 6d1g4h
The family purchases Comexim, a traditional company in the coffee sector, and takes over the business.1991 1z5h5z
The third generation of the family s the management team and gives new momentum to the company, installing a coffee grain purchase office in Ouro Fino (MG) and renting a warehouse with a monthly capacity of sorting six thousand 60 kg bags.1995 39c43
A new 3,500 m2 company owned warehouse starts operating.2000 6yr6h
As part of the Group's activities diversification, Comexim opens its own transport company.2010 1v6014
The transport company expands its fleet, using its own trucks and hiring vehicles from service providers.2011 3h6g4l
A year of many achievements for the company: record sales, with a 50% increase over the last 5 years, and a 35% export record of coffee awarded with sustainability certifications.2014 612po
Comexim starts operating in the specialty coffee market, investing in hiring and graduating professionals with Q-Grader Certification to meet the constant changes in this increasingly growing market.2015 1e6u10
Increase in DDP, DAT and EXW sales.2016 511gm
The company obtains certification for its organic coffees.2017 6u3n30
Business expansion: opening of Comexim USA, with an office in the New York State. Launch of the Ouro de Minas Special Coffees Project.2018 a1k2m
Following the trend of getting closer to production centers, Comexim opens a modern purchasing unit in Varginha, MG, Brazil.2020 kjr
Significant warehouse expansion from 150,000 stored bags to 250,000 bags.
The storage area was increased by 2,900 m2, going from 7,214 m2 to 10,114 m2. Start of the "WMS" project, a warehouse management system that allows greater agility in internal movements, as well as greater accuracy in lot information, location and stock balances.
Comexim celebrates its 60th anniversary with great pride for having contributed to the growth of the coffee export market.2021 4n1t3y
Business expansion: opening of Comexim Europe with an office in Hamburg, , and presence in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mission, Vision, and Values that make the greatness of a company 3sc2u
Mission 3s1r4x
Developing business in line with market requirements, offering high quality products and services in its operating segments, with excellence in all production processes. Providing market economy innovations and enhancements that generate solid results for shareholders and the future of the company.
Vision 392d67
Maintaining our position as a company that seeks consistent results and is committed to the future of new generations. Provide all employees with opportunities for professional development and growth. Performing our role as agents for the transformation and improvement of society through the implementation of actions and programs benefiting communities and fostering social inclusion.
Values 1r1l6l
Serving our customers ethically, with respect and honesty. Encouraging and promoting innovative ideas, creativity and commitment amongst our employees. Praising entrepreneurship and initiative, aiming at fostering new leaderships. Collaborating with the international coffee market’s development, respecting local cultures and customs.
Code of Conduct 2i3l5y
100% Brazilian and well aware of its responsibility regarding the different communities it belongs to, Comexim has prepared this Code of Conduct with the objective of guiding its collaborators, suppliers, and business partners regarding its ethical, environmental, and social policy.
The objective is to contribute to the sustainable development of the coffee chain in a manner consistent with our values.
Our rules of conduct 62693b
Institutional 3p1d62
Comply with the Brazilian laws.
Prohibiting internally any discrimination of race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.
Zero tolerance regarding any practice of moral and/or sexual harassment.
Do not allow any unethical practice to obtain any unethical benefit.
Comply with the anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
Labor 6b2b53
Having a labor policy in accordance with the Brazilian Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).
Hiring no workers under the age of eighteen, except apprentices, for whom legislation allow the age of sixteen, and students.
Every worker has the right to the union of his or her professional category.
Forbid work analogous to slavery, child labor, and unsafe conditions.
No pregnant or breastfeeding woman shall be dismissed, except in cases of fair reasons for dismissal. Pregnant women shall not be subjected to heavy work or exposed to with agrochemicals or any product that can harm their health.
Compliance with the zero-accidents goal must be ensured.
Providing individual safety equipment (IPE) to all employees who need it and ensure its mandatory use.
Each and every worker will be properly trained and made aware of the activities he/she will be performing.
Environment 1d731q
Ensuring the rational use of water resources.
Avoiding the release of pollutants.
Promoting waste management through a recycling program, guaranteeing proper disposal.
Encouraging and guiding the farmers to use the least quantity of pesticides in all their operations, fully complying with the current legislation.
Promoting constant training in the areas of technology, sustainability, property management, good agricultural practices, safety in the rural area, financing policies, and resources attainment, among others.
Preventing any form of deforestation in protected areas and encouraging reforestation in degraded areas.
Orienting Comexim’s coffee producers about good practices associated with the environment, with the objective of preserving biodiversity.
Obtaining and complying with the environmental legislation, keeping certifications up-to-date.
Guiding partners about the impacts caused by hunting, fishing, logging, extraction, capturing endangered species, deforestation, and the practice of burning, respecting the National Environmental Legislation in force.
The Comexim's Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that this Code of Conduct is disseminated to employees, suppliers, business partners and published on the company's website.