My interest in doing business with Osmar and Maggi Ecofornos stems from my confidence in their product. He is extremely strict regarding the quality of his pyroligneous extract, and because he has a lot of experience in the market, I feel very secure regarding the products that Maggi Ecofornos provides me. I know that they make a great effort to ensure that the quality doesn’t drop in any way.

The range of applications of the pyroligneous extract is very wide. Using it as an adjuvant for herbicides is a way to obtain quick results. Herbicides have a high cost to acquire, consequently the financial impact of reducing the use of these products is quite significant.

When we talk about forestry, countless possibilities come to mind. At Heringer Farm, our most common practice was to cut the eucalyptus, make a shallow cut and use the logs to sell to sawmills. The thinnest part was used as fuel to move and dry the coffee. Seeking to increase the use of wood, we created our own sawmill and also chose to work with Maggieco's ecological ovens. At first, we imagined that coal would be the main product, but as time went by, the pyroligneous extract stood out. Our intention is to create a brand for these two products and, in the future, launch them into the market.

What really makes me very happy is that they have really good service - you ask and they always answer. Sometimes in the middle of the batch, we called to ask questions, and Osmar, especially, was always very calm. I didn't have much knowledge of coal when I entered this market and they had the patience to explain and help us throughout the partnership. The Maggi oven is also very accessible for those who don't have a lot of funds to invest and that was also important for us at the time

I have experience with conventional coal ovens and, knowing about the ecological oven, I noticed many advantages. Maggieco's ovens have exhaust fans that remove dust, and pipes that enable the transformation of smoke into pyroligneous extract. That way, we don't get in direct contact with any of these components. It is also much easier to put the wood in the oven because the doors are larger and, therefore, we can carry out the work as a team.

I always speak highly of them, because everything we agreed on was fulfilled, and it’s a good guarantee when you see that the person is serious. Regarding the ovens, they are good, they produce well and as promised. It became profitable, I didn't have much to do with the eucalyptus, and this opportunity added value to the coal, as well as the extract and, potentially in the future, the tar. Whenever I needed it, he provided support from a distance and would come here if necessary; he was always present with us. We are very well advised there.