DEFLOR was founded in 1984 to work in environmental protection and pest control. Its activities developed into hydraulic dam cleaning and the recovery of degraded areas.

At present DEFLOR manufactures plant and coconut fiber anti-erosion biodegradable blankets and sediment retainers which are sold domestically and internationally. All products abide by the ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials - international standards. The 15,000 m² manufacturing plant is located in Contagem, MG, and is a symbol as a pioneer company in Latin America.

DEFLOR has a highly qualified technical staff, including experts to design specific projects for each customer in the mining, agricultural, civil construction, power, steel, petrochemical, polyduct, road, railroad, port and airport industries.

Belonging to Deflor Bioengineering Group, ENGETA – Engenharia e Tecnologia Ambiental, established in 11/01/1995, has the objective to search technologies in bioengineering, solid waste management, landfill projects, treatment of gas and liquid effluents, environmental education programs, environmental impact assessment, industrial processes optimization, among other technical activities.