Metalplan Equipamentos

What Metalplan Equipamentos does

Metalplan Equipamentos LTDA is a Brazilian industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Cajamar, São Paulo, producing a comprehensive portfolio of compressed air systems, industrial refrigeration equipment, and biogas/biomethane solutions. The company designs and manufactures screw and oil-free scroll compressors (Rotor Plus, TotalPack Flex, ScrollTech Zero Oil Free) ranging from 4 to 250 hp, a full line of air treatment equipment including refrigeration dryers (Titan Plus, Energy Plus), adsorption dryers (Hybrid), absorption dryers (DewDrop), and coalescing/microbiological filters (Hyperfilter, Hi-Flux, ModuCarb), as well as on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators using PSA/VSA molecular separation technology (NitroMax, OxiPlus), 100% aluminum compressed air piping (AirLine), industrial chillers (Polar, SubZero), and biogas/biomethane compression and upgrading stations. The underlying technology stack relies on proprietary PSA/VSA gas generation, brazed aluminum heat exchangers, electronic control interfaces, and corrosion-resistant aluminum piping rather than software/AI layers.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales across equipment categories with recurring aftermarket services — maintenance, repair, spare parts, rentals, and technical audits — delivered through 70+ authorized service locations across Brazil and 300+ distributor and service establishments spanning Brazil, Latin America, and the United States. Customers include industrial manufacturers, hospitals, food and beverage producers, automotive plants, energy/utilities, and renewable-energy/biogas operators, with named enterprise references including USP, Melitta, Copel, Denso, Embraer, Agip, and Eurofarma. Pricing is custom-quoted per specification, with FINAME/BNDES financing available for Brazilian-made equipment. As of December 3, 2024, Metalplan became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden's Atlas Copco Group as part of the acquirer's Brazil and Latin America expansion strategy, with 2023 revenue of approximately 120 MSEK and 51–100 employees.

Name

Metalplan Equipamentos

Legal name

Metalplan Equipamentos LTDA

Website

https://metalplan.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metalplan Equipamentos is a Brazilian manufacturer of compressed air systems, industrial refrigeration, and biogas/biomethane equipment serving industrial, healthcare, automotive, and energy customers, acquired by Atlas Copco Group in December 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Industrial compressors manufacturing
• Air treatment equipment
• On-site gas generators
• Industrial refrigeration chillers

Headquarters

HQ city

Barueri

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of compressed air equipment including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and accessories. Also industrial refrigeration equipment (chillers) and biogas/biomethane compressors.
2. Gas Generation Systems: Sale of on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators using PSA/VSA technology for industrial, automotive and medical applications
3. Aftermarket Services: Maintenance, repair, and spare parts through authorized service network of 70+ locations across Brazil. Also equipment rental services.
4. Technical Consulting: Audits and technical consulting services for compressed air systems optimization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Metalplan manufactures compressed air equipment including screw, scroll and piston compressors, refrigerated and adsorption air dryers, filtration systems, on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators (PSA/VSA), aluminum compressed air piping networks, condensate treatment equipment, and industrial chillers. The company also produces biogas and biomethane compression and purification stations for renewable energy applications, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency.

Product overview

Metalplan Equipamentos is a Brazilian industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in compressed air systems, industrial refrigeration, and biogas/biomethane solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including screw and piston compressors (Rotor Plus, TotalPack Flex, ScrollTech Zero Oil Free), air treatment equipment (dryers including DewDrop absorption dryers, Titan Plus and Energy Plus refrigeration dryers, and Hybrid adsorption dryers), filtration systems (Hyperfilter, Hi-Flux elements, ModuCarb, Inspire, Dental Air Purifier), gas generators (NitroMax and OxiPlus for nitrogen and oxygen production), and auxiliary equipment (reservoirs, AirLine aluminum piping, condensate treatment, and purgers). The product ecosystem is unified through shared focus on energy efficiency and ISO 50001 certification, with products ranging from small-scale solutions (4-25 hp compressors, 6-32 pcm dryers) to large industrial systems (250 hp compressors, 20000 pcm dryers, 2000 m³/h gas generators). Additionally, Metalplan produces industrial chillers (Polar, SubZero) and biogas upgrading equipment (compressors and integrated purification stations), serving customers in over 20 countries including the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotor Plus: Screw compressor product line (4 to 25 hp)
• TotalPack Flex
• ScrollTech Zero Oil Free
• NitroMax
• NitroMax Tyre
• OxiPlus
• OxiPlus Med
• Hyperfilter
• Hi-Flux
• ModuCarb
• AirLine
• Polar
• SubZero
• Titan Plus
• Energy Plus
• Hybrid
• DewDrop
• Aqua+
• Cronomatic
• Zeromatic
• Heavymatic
• Easy Drain
• Rotor Oil Extra EcoBlue
• Rotor Oil Extra Food Grade
• SVA
• Inspire
• Dental Air Purifier
• PowerPack
• DA 300 M
• SA 200 M

Products and services

• Rotor Plus Screw Compressor (4 to 25 hp) Screw compressor designed for small to medium industrial applications, providing reliable compressed air generation with energy efficiency.
• TotalPack Flex Screw Compressor (10 to 250 hp) Versatile screw compressor line covering a wide power range from 10 to 250 hp for industrial compressed air applications.
• ScrollTech Zero Oil Free (5 to 50 hp) Oil-free scroll compressor providing clean compressed air for applications requiring ISO Class Zero air quality.
• Booster Lubrificado (Lubricated Piston Booster Compressor) Lubricated piston booster compressor for high-pressure applications up to 40 bar, featuring optimized air cooling for continuous operation.
• DewDrop Absorption Air Dryer (6 to 32 pcm) Absorption air dryer for removing moisture from compressed air without electricity consumption, using AquaSorb desiccant tablets.
• Titan Plus Refrigeration Dryer (20 to 250 pcm) Refrigeration dryer with integrated coalescing pre and post-filters featuring brazed aluminum heat exchanger and eco-friendly refrigerant.
• Energy Plus Refrigeration Dryer (250 to 9600 pcm) High-capacity refrigeration dryer with integrated pre and post-filters for large industrial applications, featuring scroll compressor technology and Mastercontrol panel.
• Hybrid Adsorption Dryer (15 to 20000 pcm) Adsorption dryer providing ultra-dry compressed air with dew point down to -100°C, using Hybrid HD adsorbent material combining activated alumina and molecular sieve.
• Hyperfilter Coalescing, Adsorber and Microbiological Filters Industrial filter line for coalescing, adsorbing, and microbiological filtration of compressed air and gases, meeting ISO 8573 standards with flow rates from 15 to 10000 pcm.
• Hi-Flux Premium Filter Elements Premium filter elements using hydrophobic borosilicate nanofibers for depth filtration of solid particles down to 0.01 μm.
• ModuCarb ISO Class Zero Module Zero oil air module guaranteeing Class Zero compressed air within ISO 8573 limits (≤0.003 mg/m³) using activated carbon pellet bed.
• Inspire Breathing Air Purifier Breathing air purifier meeting ABNT NBR 12188 standards, providing oil-free, Class Zero air with CO catalyst reducing carbon monoxide below 5 ppm.
• Dental Air Purifier Three-in-one dental air purifier combining coalescing pre-filter, deliquescent dryer with AquaSorb tablets, and activated carbon post-filter.
• SVA Vertical Compressed Air Receivers (ASME) Vertical compressed air receivers with anti-corrosive treatment and operating pressures up to 42 bar, built to ASME and NR-13 safety standards.
• AirLine 100% Aluminum Compressed Air Piping System Complete aluminum compressed air piping system with tubes and fittings in diameters from 25mm to 160mm, featuring zero corrosion, zero leakage, and minimal pressure drop.
• Cronomatic Electronic Digital Timed Drain World's first digital electronic timed drain providing efficient condensate removal from compressed air systems, with IP-65 weather protection and CE marking.
• Aqua+ Oil/Water Separator Oil-water separator for condensate treatment meeting ISO 14001, CETESB, and CONAMA 430 standards, achieving less than 5 ppm oil content.
• NitroMax On-Site Nitrogen Generator (Industrial) On-site nitrogen gas generator using PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology producing nitrogen with purity up to 99.999% and flow rates up to 2000 m³/h.
• NitroMax Tyre On-Site Nitrogen Generator (Automotive) Automotive nitrogen generator for tire inflation using PSA technology, increasing tire lifespan by up to 20% and extending calibration intervals by up to 80%.
• OxiPlus On-Site Oxygen Generator (Industrial) On-site oxygen generator using PSA/VSA technology with purity up to 95%, providing continuous 24/7 oxygen supply for industrial applications.
• OxiPlus Med On-Site Medical Oxygen Generator Medical oxygen generator for hospitals and clinics using PSA technology with purity up to 95%, meeting ANVISA, ABNT, and CFM requirements for medicinal oxygen.
• Rotor Oil Extra EcoBlue Synthetic Lubricant 100% synthetic lubricant for screw compressors with 8000-hour drain intervals, minimizing residual oil content to 3 mg/m³.
• Rotor Oil Extra Food Grade Synthetic Lubricant Food-grade 100% synthetic lubricant for screw compressors meeting ISO, ANVISA, and FDA requirements, with 4000-hour drain intervals.
• Polar Water and Fluid Chillers Water and fluid chillers for industrial refrigeration applications providing cooling capacity for various industrial processes.
• SubZero Ultra-Cooler for Air and Gases Ultra-cooler for compressed air and gases achieving temperatures down to -35°C for specialized industrial applications.
• PowerPack Biogas Screw Compressor (up to 3000 m³/h) Lubricated screw compressor designed for biogas applications in biorefineries with capacity up to 3000 m³/h.
• DA 300 M Biomethane Piston Compressor (up to 6000 m³/h) Piston compressor for biomethane with or without lubrication, handling flow rates up to 6000 m³/h.
• SA 200 M Biomethane/CNG Piston Compressor (up to 6000 m³/h) Piston compressor for biomethane/CNG applications with capacity up to 6000 m³/h.
• Integrated Compression & Purification Station (Biomethane Upgrading) Integrated compression and purification station for upgrading biogas to biomethane quality for injection into natural gas grids.
• Aftermarket Services and Authorized Service Network Maintenance, repair, and spare parts services provided through a network of 70+ authorized service locations across Brazil, with support for the company's installed base of compressed air and refrigeration equipment.
• Compressed Air System Audits and Technical Consulting Technical audits and consulting services for optimization of compressed air systems, identifying energy efficiency improvements and operational cost reductions for industrial customers.
• Equipment Rental Rental services for Metalplan compressed air and industrial refrigeration equipment, providing temporary or long-term equipment access without capital purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• NitroMax Tyre increases tire calibration intervals by up to 80%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Swedish multinational industrial conglomerate that acquired Metalplan in December 2024. Atlas Copco is the global leader in compressors, vacuum, and industrial air treatment with overlapping screw compressor, dryer, filter, and gas-generation product lines (e.g., GA/GR compressors, Pneumatech gas generators) — directly comparable technology stack and customer base.
• Ingersoll Rand: US-listed industrial conglomerate encompassing legacy Ingersoll Rand compressors, Gardner Denver, and Quincy. Offers screw compressors, oil-free compressors, dryers, filters, and gas-generation equipment serving the same industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, and healthcare verticals as Metalplan at global scale.

Direct peers

• Kaeser Kompressoren: German family-owned manufacturer of rotary screw compressors, oil-free compressors, dryers, filters, and compressed air piping systems. Directly comparable product range (compressors, treatment equipment), industrial customer base, and emphasis on energy efficiency versus total cost of ownership.
• Sullair: US-headquartered manufacturer of rotary screw compressors (oil-lubricated and oil-free), portable compressors, and compressed air treatment equipment. Now part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, with directly overlapping product categories and industrial customer segments.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German manufacturer of screw and piston compressors, oil-free compressors, dryers, filters, and compressed air management systems. Strong mid-market competitor with comparable focus on energy efficiency, food-grade oil-free air, and industrial verticals.
• Pneumatech: Atlas Copco-owned brand specializing in compressed air treatment — dryers, filters, nitrogen generators (PSA), and oxygen generators. Directly competes with Metalplan's Titan Plus/Energy Plus/Hybrid dryers, Hyperfilter filters, and NitroMax/OxiPlus on-site gas generation lines.
• Schulz Compressores: Brazilian manufacturer of screw and piston compressors, air treatment equipment, and compressed air solutions. Headquartered in Joinville, Santa Catarina, and a direct domestic competitor to Metalplan in the Brazilian industrial market with comparable product breadth.
• Chicago Pneumatic: Atlas Copco brand offering screw compressors, piston compressors, dryers, and filters targeting the mid-market and small-to-medium industrial customers. Closely comparable product positioning to Metalplan's Rotor Plus and TotalPack Flex lines.

Emerging players

• ELGi Equipments: Indian manufacturer of oil-lubricated and oil-free screw compressors, dryers, filters, and on-site nitrogen generators with growing international presence. Comparable product range and emerging-market growth narrative; competes with Metalplan in selected export markets.

Regional players

• Chiaperini Industrial: Brazilian manufacturer specializing in piston compressors, with some screw compressor offerings, primarily serving the Brazilian small-to-medium industrial and service-shop segment. Regional competitor in the domestic compressor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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