 In 1898 a shop was established in downtown São Paulo, and until 1945 Caloi sold bicycles and parts imported from Europe.In 1945 Caloi
established its first factory in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of São Paulo, as importing parts from Europe became increasingly difficult due to World War II.In 1975 Caloi established a factory in Manaus, taking advantage of the economic incentives of the Free Economic Zone of Manaus.