It all began with Mrs. Arlene, a seamstress, and Mr. Gelásio, a machinist!
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In the Brick House, Mr. Gelásio built the first machine to help his wife, Mrs. Arlene. That's how Gelásio was born.
The Brick HouseAfter a decade of growth and facing market demand, Gelásio opened its first physical store in Blumenau/SC.
Grand OpeningGrowth called for more space: a new headquarters, an expanded factory, and Mr. Gelásio's first trip to Germany — the start of a search for innovation that would shape Gelásio's future.
Industrial ExpansionSanta Catarina was just the beginning. The first sale to São Paulo marked the moment Gelásio moved beyond Santa Catarina to win over Brazil, with the same dedication as the team that started in the garage.
National ExpansionAt the largest textile trade show in Latin America, Gelásio made its first appearance and established its brand nationwide.
National RecognitionAt Techtextil, in Germany, the world's leading reference in textile innovation, Mr. Gelásio brought back to Gelásio the trends that would transform products and processes across the industry.
Global TrendsAcquisition of the first water jet cutting machine, expanding the service portfolio and the capacity to serve garment factories with even greater precision.
New TechnologyThe pandemic brought challenges, and Gelásio brought answers. The mask-making machine was born out of the industry's need and helped keep the textile industry moving when the country needed it most.
Mask-Making MachineThe Ring Elastic Machine arrives on the market with top-tier performance, the solution major garment factories choose to gain efficiency and quality on the production line.
High PerformanceOpening of the new headquarters, with more space, technology, and the potential to develop solutions for the global market.
Start of sales to Mercosur.
InternationalizationAlready leaders in the domestic market, we're taking the next step: the first exports to the United States and Mexico prove that Gelásio quality knows no borders. The American market already recognizes our solutions. Will your garment factory be left out of this evolution?
United States and MexicoFrom a garage in Blumenau to the world
Trips in 1995 and 2015 for access to advanced technologies and European textile industry events.
The first international sale took place in 2025, and Gelásio has grown ever since.
First sale in 2025, consolidating Gelásio's presence in Latin America.
First exports in 2026, expanding Gelásio's reach in North America.
First exports in 2026, bringing Gelásio quality to the North American market.
A national leader in parts and equipment for sewing machines: a company with extensive experience in the segment it serves, a strong presence throughout Brazil, and an international outlook.
Gelásio remains rooted in the same family foundation that has supported every step of its growth!
A family that has grown alongside the company and still holds the same values, driven by the purpose of leading sewing to excellence.
What began with Arlene and Gelásio lives on in the hands of three generations: those who founded it, those who expanded it, and those who now guide the company's future — all present in Gelásio's day-to-day operations.
With more than 25 team members, Gelásio is expanding across Brazil and the world with the same family spirit that made it the national leader in sewing solutions.