Bermo

What Bermo does

Bermo Válvulas e Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. is a Brazilian industrial equipment company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Blumenau, Santa Catarina. It operates as the exclusive Brazilian subsidiary and representative of Germany's ARI-Armaturen Group, an industrial valve and control-systems manufacturer. The company markets blocking valves (globe, butterfly, ball, gate, check, needle, safety), control valves and regulators, pneumatic and electric actuators, plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers, steam traps, automation/instrumentation, and pipe fittings for steam, oil, water, air, and gas applications. Technical differentiators include the BP30 and BP60 gasketed plate heat exchangers (AISI 316L, Hastelloy C276, Titanium plates), a proprietary computerized ultrasonic steam-trap diagnostic system that incorporates process variables, the BERMO Total Control (BTC) automation panel, and free sizing software (myBermo, myValve, myValve HVAC).

The business model blends hardware sales with recurring technical services. Hardware revenue is generated through quote-based direct sales across 8 Brazilian branch offices, an owned e-commerce storefront, and a 6-partner commercial reseller network. Services revenue streams include maintenance, repair and calibration (Bermo Serviços), commissioning/start-up, steam-trap management, energy audits for steam systems, engineering and heat-recovery project work, and on-site workshops and online training courses. Pricing is conducted in Brazilian Reais under formal proposals with FOB Blumenau delivery; no public list pricing exists. The customer base is hybrid across enterprise direct sales (Hexion case study cited) and mid-market/SMB via partners and e-commerce, serving industrial manufacturing, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, paper, sugar/ethanol/bioenergy, steel, and textile verticals.

Bermo holds ISO 9001:2015 certification audited by DNV and is a member of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce (AHK). Its only disclosed parent is ARI-Armaturen Group; no public ownership, external investors, or revenue disclosures are available, and the entity is registered as a Brazilian Ltda. (private limited liability company).

Name

Bermo

Legal name

Bermo Válvulas e Equipamentos Industriais Ltda.

Website

https://bermo.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bermo is a Brazilian industrial equipment company and exclusive Brazilian subsidiary of Germany's ARI-Armaturen Group, specializing in industrial valves, heat exchangers, and control instrumentation for steam, fluid, and gas systems, serving manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, and bioenergy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves and Heat Exchangers

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Industrial valves
• Heat exchangers
• Steam systems
• Fluid control equipment
• Process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Blumenau

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valves and Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial valves (butterfly, ball, globe, gate, check, needle), actuators, steam traps, and accessories. Products are offered in various materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, forged) and pressure classes.
2. Heat Exchanger Sales: Plate heat exchangers (gasketed, brazed, sanitary, shell-and-tube) and replacement parts (plates, gaskets).
3. Technical Services: Maintenance, repair, calibration, commissioning, and start-up services for valves and instrumentation. Performed at customer sites or at Bermo service centers.
4. Energy Audits: Energy auditing services for steam installations to identify optimization opportunities and reduce energy consumption.
5. Engineering and Project Services: Steam system design, sizing, condensate recovery, flash steam utilization, and energy recovery project services.
6. Training and Workshops: Technical training programs on steam systems, valve application, instrumentation, and energy efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bermo is a Brazilian industrial equipment supplier specializing in valves (globe, butterfly, ball, gate, check, needle, safety, control), steam traps, plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers, actuators, and automation/instrumentation systems for steam, oil, water, air, and gas applications. The company also delivers complementary engineering services including maintenance, calibration, energy audits, steam trap management, and technical training for industrial plants.

Product overview

Bermo is a Brazilian industrial equipment company specializing in valves, heat exchangers, and automation systems for fluid conveyance and control applications. The product portfolio centers on blocking valves (globe, butterfly, ball, gate, check, needle), control valves and instrumentation, steam system products (traps, accessories, collectors), actuators (pneumatic and electric), and plate/shell-and-tube heat exchangers. The company also provides integrated systems for heating/cooling, pressurization, condensate drainage, energy recovery, and CIP cleaning. Bermo offers comprehensive services including valve maintenance and calibration, energy auditing, steam trap management, engineering projects, and technical training. The company operates as part of the ARI Armaturen Group and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myBermo: Software tool for valve sizing and system calculations
• myValve
• myValve HVAC

Products and services

• Industrial Blocking Valves Consolidated portfolio of blocking valves including globe (globe, bronze, stainless steel, forged), butterfly, ball (split-body, trunnion, forged), gate, check, needle, angular, and flow-regulating valves for isolation and throttling in steam, oil, water, air, and gas industrial systems. Materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, and forged options across multiple pressure classes.
• Control Valves and Pressure Regulators Control valves, pressure-reducing valves, pressure regulating valves, and angular valves designed for automated process control and consistent downstream pressure in industrial fluid systems.
• Safety and Relief Valves Safety and relief valves for overpressure protection in industrial steam and fluid systems.
• Steam Traps and Steam System Accessories Steam traps for draining condensate from steam systems while preventing steam loss, plus steam system accessories including connectors, distributors, and steam/condensate collectors.
• Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (BP Series) Gasketed plate heat exchangers (BP30, BP60) with corrugated AISI 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C276, or Titanium Gr.1 plates and NBR/EPDM/Viton gaskets, configurable by plate number based on flow rate, fluid properties, pressure drop, and temperature gradient.
• Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers Brazed plate heat exchangers (BL14, BL20, BL26, BL26C, BL50) for high-efficiency thermal transfer in heating and cooling applications.
• Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Shell and tube heat exchangers for industrial thermal applications, including replacement plates and gaskets.
• Pneumatic and Electric Actuators Pneumatic and electric actuators for automated valve operation in industrial process control.
• BERMO Total Control (BTC) Automation Panel BERMO Total Control automation system for monitoring and controlling steam and fluid systems across industrial plants.
• Automation and Control Instrumentation Automation and control instrumentation including pressure transmitters (TPB 102), pressure gauges (100mm and 150mm standard or glycerin-filled), bimetallic thermometers, pressure/temperature switches (RT model), and temperature/pressure controllers.
• Pressure Vessels and Tanks Pressure vessels and tanks for fluid storage and system applications in industrial plants.
• Industrial Fittings and Connections Threaded and weldable pipe connections, flanges, filters, and industrial accessories including moisture separators (SUV), water/vapor mixing stations (WD2010), and sample coolers.
• Integrated Industrial Systems Integrated systems for heating and cooling, pressurization, condensate drainage, energy recovery, pressure reduction and temperature control, CIP (Clean-in-Place) cleaning for sanitary applications, and condensate pumping.
• Maintenance and Technical Assistance (Bermo Serviços) Maintenance, technical assistance, calibration, commissioning, and start-up support for valves and industrial equipment, performed on customer sites or at Bermo service centers.
• Instrumentation Calibration Services Calibration services for control instrumentation including pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters.
• Steam System Energy Audits Energy auditing services for steam installations to identify optimization opportunities, quantify losses, and improve efficiency.
• Steam Trap Management Program Steam trap diagnosis and management using proprietary computerized ultrasonic equipment that considers process variables (pressure, temperature, trap type, load) to determine actual operating conditions and quantify losses.
• Engineering and System Design Projects Engineering and design services for steam, condensate, and energy recovery installations, including condensate recovery, flash steam utilization, and heat recovery projects.
• Technical Training and Workshops On-site training programs and scheduled courses covering steam and condensate principles, valve application and sizing, distribution system design, energy efficiency, boiler operation, and instrumentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steam trap losses account for approximately 13% of generated steam
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARI Armaturen GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBermo is the Brazilian subsidiary and exclusive representative of ARI-Armaturen, a German multinational company specializing in industrial valves and control systems. Products are manufactured under ARI-Armaturen technology and quality standards.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)minorOthersInternational certification body that audits and certifies Bermo's quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• AHK (Câmara Brasil-Alemanha)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Bermo is a member to promote bilateral technology exchange, technical knowledge sharing between Brazil and Germany, and continuous development of employees.
• Engap VálvulasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partner in Uberlândia-MG, representing Bermo products in the region.
• KJOULE Engenharia e ConsultoriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and consulting partner in Recife-PE, providing technical representation and commercial support for Bermo products.
• STEAMCAMP Controle de FluidosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFluid control specialist partner in Campinas-SP, representing Bermo steam and fluid control products.
• P.I.D. AutomaçãominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutomation, commerce and representation partner in Barcarena-PA.
• INDUSTRIAL STEAMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial steam equipment dealer in Caxias do Sul-RS, representing Bermo products in the region.
• KREMEL RepresentaçõesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentation partner in Guarapari-ES, commercial representation for Bermo products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spirax-Sarco (Spirax Group): Global leader in steam specialties, steam traps, condensate recovery, and fluid handling. Highly comparable to Bermo on product portfolio (steam traps, valves, heat exchangers) and on the service-led model targeting industrial steam system efficiency.
• Alfa Laval: Major global manufacturer of heat exchangers (plate, brazed, shell-and-tube), fluid handling, and separation equipment; directly comparable to Bermo's heat exchanger product line and serving overlapping industries (food, pharma, energy, chemicals).
• ARI-Armaturen: German parent company of Bermo and manufacturer of the industrial valves (globe, control, safety) that Bermo distributes in Brazil; the closest direct comparable on valve portfolio, materials, and pressure classes.
• Armstrong International: Steam trap, condensate, and heat transfer specialist with strong energy audit and steam system optimization services; very comparable to Bermo's Bermo Serviços offering and integrated product-plus-service go-to-market.
• Kelvion: Heat exchanger manufacturer (plate, shell-and-tube, brazed) serving industrial and HVAC markets; comparable to Bermo's thermal exchange product line and customer base in food, chemical, and energy-intensive industries.
• TLV: Japanese specialist in steam systems, steam traps, condensate recovery, and flow control with strong technical training programs; directly comparable to Bermo's steam trap, energy audit, and training offerings.
• Velan: Industrial valve manufacturer specializing in severe-service and high-pressure applications (gate, globe, check, ball) for power, oil & gas, and chemical industries; comparable to Bermo's industrial valve portfolio on scope and target applications.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Diversified flow control and water treatment company with industrial valves, filtration, and fluid handling offerings that overlap with Bermo's portfolio at the broader industrial fluid management level.
• Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with engineered process flow products including valves, fittings, and fluid handling; overlaps with Bermo's valve and fittings portfolio as part of a much wider industrial portfolio.
• Emerson: Global automation and industrial fluid control major with extensive valve, actuator, and instrumentation offerings; comparable to Bermo on automation/instrumentation and on valves, though serving a much broader portfolio of industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BermoValvulas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bermo-valvulas-e-equipamentos

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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