Itaúsa
Itaúsa is a Brazilian holding company which controls several companies active in areas such as the financial and real estate sectors; industries including wood panels, pottery and metal; health; chemicals; and fashion. The main companies that Itaúsa controls are Itaú Unibanco, Duratex and Alpargatas.
Itaúsa-Investimentos Itaú SA is a holding company, which engages in the manufacturing and financial service industries. It operates through the Financial and Industrial Service Area segments. The Industrial Services Area segment includes the activities of Duratex SA, Elekeiroz SA, Itautec SA in the Wood and Deca businesses which operate in the manufacturing of wood products, bathroom fixtures, and fitting aimed at the furniture and civil construction industries. The Financial Services Area segment involves the activities of Itau Unibanco Holding SA such as commercial banking and consumer credit. The company was founded on May 6, 1966 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.