ABOUT GC5
The imports and exports between Canada and the world are growing, and GC5 leads the way beyond Canadian borders. You can count on us to take your product or service into foreign markets.
Our Mission
GC5 supports businesses in order for them to achieve a successful trading operation through the development of custom projects. Our unique methodology leverages,accurate management processes, and in-depth knowledge of both Canadian and Brazilian markets.
The Inukshuk
It is an important symbol in native Canadian culture. The Inukshuk communicates several messages including, navigation, to mark a place of respect, or to indicate migration routes serving as a guide for land and sea travelers.
The symbolism of the Inukshuk embodies our commitment to our clients. We commit to communicating, navigating and serving as our client’s guide at every part of the process.
Import & Export
Represents the leading services GC5 offers for the export and import of products and services.
Marketing & supply chain consulting
Represents the compass that guides our work — guiding the way through market research in areas including marketing and leveraging GC5’s network in the supply chain.
Operations Management
Is the home to all vital organs and here it represents GC5 excellence in project management to see your operation management from beginning to end.
Foundation & Work Ethic
At GC5 we represent the optimization, agility, commitment and trust we have as the basis supporting our work ethics.
WHAT WE DO
Our unique team approach through the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis, allows GC5 to reach the best approach and ensure lean and effective operations. As well, we deliver end-to-end solutions prior to , during and after your transactions take place.
We can develop a complete internationalization plan to ensure that success.
If you already operate in foreign markets GC5 has all the tools to optimize your current plan.
MARKET
Research
Target Markets
Price Evaluation
Distribution & Sales Model
SUPPLY
Chain
Permits & Licenses
Packaging
Logistics
OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Execution Plan
Merging Company & Suppliers
Trade Shows, Fairs & Events
why choose us
If your company is interested in the Canadian or Brazilian markets, GC5 has the solution. We are a trade consulting company with expert teams located both in Canada and Brazil. That's why we understand the process of introducing a product for import/export in either of these countries. Our work strives for achieving the best option and adapts to the needs and opportunities of the local market.
Projects by industry
70% Food
15% Cosmetic 15% consumer goods
Since 2018, we have completed project solutions, reaching complete satisfaction from our clients through our development and the execution implementations.
Projects by
Status
70% completed
30% in development
Projects by destination
80% brazil to canada
20% canada to brazil
Clients by
Country
50% canada
50% brazil
Partners
The Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CCBC) is a nonprofit independent organization held by the private sector that gathers Brazilian and Canadian companies from the main economic sectors. GC5 has been a member of CCBC since 2016 with access to a wide network and up-to-date information on the commercial environment of both countries. This enables the identification of opportunities, trends and contact with quality suppliers. Currently, GC5 is part of two Sectoral Commissions in the CCBC: Innovation and Health (CIS) and International Trade (Comex).
The Federation of Canadian-Brazilian Businesses (FCBB) is a nonprofit organization whose primary objective is to proactively foster stronger business relations between Canada and Brazil through promoting and facilitating bilateral business opportunities.
GC5 has been a member of the FCBB since 2017 with the objective of broadening relations and fostering integration and support in export and import services between Canadian and Brazilian companies.
CLIENTS
events
GC5 participates in the leading trade fairs in Canada to keep up with the latest news, and to represent our clients. See below some of the fairs we have attend frequently.
GC5 Team
Maria Carolina
Hack
CEO and Co-Founder GC5
Statistician and Postgraduate Certification in Business Administration
Consultant and Auditor in the areas of supply chain and business management. Carolina is the brains behind the qualitative and quantitative data analyses supporting GC5’s projects. Having more than 10+ years of experience in data analyses and market research ensure projects successfully operate.
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TeaM
Our Dynamic Team
The GC5 team professionals has a multi talented professional team in areas including: Logistics; Import/Export; Production and Quality assurance; Industrial engineering; Experts in regulatory affairs (Health Canada/ USFDA). As well as, high-level Project, Innovation and Technology managers from the Pharmaceutical industry working closely with GC5.
Luis Sergio
Castro e Silva
CEO and Co-Founder GC5
Production Engineer, Business Administrator and Environmental Management Technologist
Consultant and Business Auditor. 30 years + working experience in a multinational company of projects and manufacturer of electricity, water, and gas meters and systems.