PROCOBRE is a non profit civil organization, whose objective is to promote the use and consumption of copper in the country.

• We are experts in copper.
• We are part of an international information network.
• We are interested in your opinions and/or ideas.

In order to fullfill its objectives, PROCOBRE:

• Collects, processes and disseminates information on copper and its use.
• Proposes and sponsors activities and research leading to the increase of copper consumption.
• Facilitates, coordinates and promote the formulation and transfer of technology by means of its Data Centre.
• Trains the final user on the importance of safety (accident prevention).
• Offers on the job in the use of copper, its alloys and compounds.
• Invests in education by channeling resources.
• Continually appraises and develops projects through committees mostly of professionals that represent associates and institutions related to PROCOBRE. The Electric Committee and the Education Committee are presently active.

PROCOBRE wishes to approach the enterprises and institutions which are interested in subjects related to copper in order to have a larger number of associates and collaborators in the short term.

Associates

Do we really know why copper is important for our country ?

COPPER is the main export product of Peru and it also provides the country with a larger amount of foreign exchange. Now a days we are the sixth producer in the world and we continue moving forward.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Power cables, telephone cables, transformers, engines and generators, distribution equipment and lighting accessories, among others. Its high conductivity should be underlined.

INDUSTRIAL PARTS AND EQUIPMENTS

Screws, bolts, valves, machine components, condensers, etc. Its resistance to corrosion should be highlighted.

CONSTRUCTION
(non electrical applications)


Tubes and water fittings, central heating and air conditioning, water heaters, door locks, tubes, gas and oil fittings, roofs and other architectural use. Its mechanical qualities, its resistance to corrosion, its thermic conductivity and its effect as a fungicide are outstanding.

TRANSPORTATION
(motor, shipping building, railroad and aeronautical industry)

Refrigeration, electrical, carburetors, benzine pumps, brakes, gearboxes, etc. systems. It is appropriate to underline its resistance to corrosion.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Copper is the basic component of refrigerators, washing machines, sound equipment, televisions, cutlery, lamps, etc. It is appropriate to underline its durability.

OTHERS

Coins, articles for decoration, handicrafts, etc. it is appropriate to underline its malleability.