ACEPAR (Aceros del Paraguay S.A.) is Paraguay's only integrated steel producer, operating from Villa Hayes on the banks of the Paraguay River. The company manufactures steel bars, rebar, structural laminates, and steel tubes for the construction and industrial sectors. Founded around 1970 as a state enterprise, ACEPAR was privatized in 1997 and has since served as the cornerstone of Paraguay's domestic steel supply chain.
ACEPAR (Aceros del Paraguay S.A.) is the sole integrated steelmaker in Paraguay, headquartered in Villa Hayes, Presidente Hayes department, approximately 38 km from Asuncion. The plant sits on 85.78 hectares along the right bank of the Paraguay River, with factory installations covering roughly 45 hectares. Established around 1970 as a state-owned steel enterprise, ACEPAR was privatized in 1997 when administration was transferred to COSIPAR (Consorcio Siderurgico Paraguayo). The company produces and commercializes steel laminates for industry and construction, including steel bars, rebar, and steel tubes. ACEPAR has played a central role in supplying Paraguay's construction sector with domestically produced steel, reducing dependence on imports from neighboring Brazil and Argentina.