We are Simpar, a Group that was born in 1956, in Mogi das Cruzes (SP), as a result of the work legacy of Julio Simões, a young Portuguese immigrant.
Listed on B3's Novo Mercado, Simpar (SIMH3) is the holding company in charge of 8 independent companies, essential to the real economy and benchmarks in their segments: JSL (JSLG3), Movida (MOVI3), Vamos (VAMO3), Automob (AMOB3), CS Brasil, Banco BBC Digital, CS Infra and Ciclus Amazônia.
With a Unique Management Model and non-negotiable principles of Governance and ESG, Simpar has more than 355,000 highly liquid operating assets and more than 55,000 employees connected by the same Culture and Values. We operate throughout Brazil and in 10 other countries, generating sustainable long-term value for shareholders and society as a whole.
Values present since our origins
Our culture is based on principles that guide our way of being, thinking and acting. Our Simpar way of generating value.
Client
The reason for our company's existence. We listen to our customers in order to understand and meet their needs.
PEOPLE
Our great differential and what allows us to achieve our goals.
SIMPLICITY
An uncomplicated way of being and acting. The greater the responsibility, the simpler we have to be.
OWNER ATTITUDE
We act with depth and a vision of the whole. We are always willing to improve, doing more with less. We work with responsibility, commitment and cost discipline.
Sustainability
Attitudes that are economically viable, ecologically correct and socially fair.
PROFIT
A mission for everyone. Fundamental to the growth and sustainable development of our business, our people and the strengthening and continuity of our commercial relationship with our clients.
Strategic pillars that reflect Simpar's way of working with the Group's companies
Solid culture
Guided by shared values and
best practices in Governance and ESG.
High-performance management
Our own model combines the autonomy of companies with strategic intelligence to accelerate and expand results.
Financial strength
Disciplined management, long-term vision and investments in essential sectors of the real economy with the capacity to generate sustainable and perennial value.
Our history
1950s
- 1952 - Julio Simões arrives in Santos (SP) from Portugal. He graduated in mechanics, worked at Auto Ônibus Mogi, then became a peddler, bought his first truck and started transporting fruit and vegetables.
- 1956 - Start of partnership with Suzano Papel e Celulose.
- 1958 - Fleet hits five vehicles.
1960s
- 1962 - Purchase of the first 0 km truck (Scania); founding of Transportadora Julio Simões; establishment of headquarters in Mogi das Cruzes (SP); total responsibility for Suzano's cargo transportation.
- 1964 - Opening of a branch of Transportadora Julio Simões Ltda. in Santos (SP).
1970s
- Acquisition of land on Av. Saraiva, future administrative headquarters.
- Acquisition of Transcofer, tripling operational capacity.
- Julio Simões obtains Brazilian nationality.
1980s
- 1982 - Start of light vehicle rental and chartering; fleet exceeds 300 trucks; alliance with major steel client.
- 1984 - Acquisition of the company that distributed Antarctica drinks in the Mogi das Cruzes region.
1990s
- A decade marked by the diversification of services with the purchase of Original (Volkswagen) and entry into the vehicle sales sector.
- 1997 - ISO 9001 certification.
- 1998 - First urban cleaning fleet outsourcing contract (approximately 100 compactor trucks) for Rio de Janeiro City Hall (RJ).
- 1999 - Acquisition of Transcel.
The 2000s
- Succession process begins for Fernando Simões; turnover reaches R$ 1.7 billion, with 12,000 employees, 112 branches and 16,000 vehicles.
- 2009 - Creation of CS Brasil and consolidation of operations for the public sector in fleet outsourcing management, urban cleaning and public transport; acquisition of Lubiani Logística, specializing in heavy transport.
2010
- Going public on the Novo Mercado, BM&FBovespa's highest corporate governance standard.
2012
- Death of Julio Simões, aged 84.
2013
- Acquisition of Movida.
2014
- Acquisition of BGN Leasing and creation of JSL Leasing.
- Company becomes a signatory of the UN Global Compact.
- Entry into the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) for the first time.
2015
- Creation of Vamos.
- Start of Movida Seminovos.
2016
- JSL turns 60.
- Acquisition of Quick Logística.
- JSL receives for the third time the Transparency Award for accounting information published to the market.
2017
- Movida's IPO on B3's Novo Mercado.
- Acquisition of the Borgato Group.
2019
- Record net profit of R$ 319 million.
- JSL Leasing becomes BBC Leasing.
- Creation of BBC Digital, a digital financial platform focused on professional drivers.
- Movida is certified as a B Corporation.
2020
- Creation of Simpar after the corporate reorganization of the JSL group, starting a new development cycle for all businesses.
- IPO of JSL, now focused exclusively on logistics services.
2021
- Vamos' IPO on B3's Novo Mercado.
- Acquisitions of the following companies: Vox Frotas, Rodomeu, TPC, Marvel, Monarca, BMB, Ciclus, UAB Motors, Sagamar, HM Empilhadeiras and Marbor Frotas.
- Creation of CS Infra.
- Start of the CS Grãos do Piauí concession and the CS Portos concession (Atu 12 and Atu 18) through CS Infra; acquisition of Ciclus.
- Incorporation of CS Frotas by Movida.
2022
- Creation of Automob, which now manages the Original, UAB Motors, Autostar and Green dealer networks.
- JSL acquires TruckPad.
- Let's get Truckvan.
- Internationalization of Movida, through the purchase of the Portuguese company Drive on Holidays.
- CS Infra extends CS Grãos concession in Piauí.
2023
- JSL expands its operations through IC Transportes and FSJ Logística.
- We will acquire Tietê Veículos and DHL Tratores.
- Expansion of Automob with the acquisition of Nova Quality, Grupo Alta and Best Point.
- CS Mobi Cuiabá Consortium signs Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Cuiabá City Hall to revitalize and requalify the Historic Center of Cuiabá, including the renovation of the Miguel Sutil Municipal Market, administration and implementation of local rotating parking and public roads.
2024
- Automob is listed on B3 under the ticker AMOB3.
- Creation of Ciclus Ambiental, focused on waste management and sanitation; start of the Ciclus Amazônia operation, in Belém - PA.
- Completion of a major growth cycle and the building of foundations - our companies are now preparing to extract the maximum potential from all the investments made, with a focus on sustainable financial results.
2025
- New concessions from CS Infra:
- Creation of CS Mobi Leste SP, responsible for the management of 12 urban terminals and 6 stations of the Expresso Tiradentes that make up the East Block of the public transportation system in the capital of São Paulo.
- CS Infra has taken over the concession for the International Integration Bridge, which links São Borja (RS) to Santo Tomé (Argentina). The company will invest in modernization and will have the concession for 25 years, a strategic project for international trade.
- CS Infra won Lot 5 of the highway auction in Mato Grosso, corresponding to a 308 km corridor between the cities of Paranatinga and Canarana.
- Sale of Ciclus Rio.
Our People move Simpar
We are more than 55,000 people connected by common values and the same Culture. Here, each person is part of something bigger: a solid Group that moves Brazil with responsibility and long-term vision.