What Quimatic Tapmatic does

Quimatic Tapmatic is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of chemical specialties, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo. The company develops and produces chemical solutions for industrial machining, production, and maintenance, serving eight primary industrial verticals: machining, mining, sugar/ethanol, fertilizers, chemical industry, petroleum and gas, construction/home centers, and electrical maintenance. Its portfolio spans cutting fluids (Quimatic 1, Quimatic 2 Ecológico), rust converters and removers (PCF, Quimox), cold galvanizing coatings (Galvalum, CRZ), cold-welding epoxy resins (Plasteel), electrical maintenance products (Fita Isolante Líquida, Limpa Contato Elétrico, LC8), stainless-steel surface treatments (Limpa Solda Inox Ação Rápida, Limpa Solda Inox Não Mancha), industrial degreasers (Tira Grude Desengraxante), silicone and adhesive removers (Tira Silicone, Tira Grude Removedor), protective coatings (Quimatic 40, Protetivo Agro line), and metal oxidation products (OXI BLACK). Select products carry compliance credentials including ASTM A-380/A-967 (stainless steel passivation), ANVISA notification, VOC-free designation, and ISO 14000 environmental management alignment.

The company's technical differentiation stems from proprietary formulations it originated in the Brazilian market: Fita Isolante Líquida, a liquid electrical insulator introduced approximately 20 years ago, provides up to 6,500 volts of insulation at 1mm thickness and can be applied submerged or buried; Tira Silicone is positioned as the only water-based remover of cured silicone and polyurethane across surfaces including glass, plastic, metals, stone, and porcelain; PCF was reportedly the first rust-converter primer launched in Brazil; and the Plasteel cold-welding line claims up to 90% cost reduction versus component replacement. Many products are positioned around ecological and water-based chemistries, supporting the company's 'ecological and environmentally friendly' market framing.

Commercially, Quimatic operates a distributor-mediated model with a nationwide authorized distributor network across Brazil, supplemented by home-center retail presence for consumer-grade SKUs and a 'Become a Reseller' program targeting MRO, construction materials, electrical materials, and tools segments. The company provides in-house technical support across Brazilian territory and markets through industry trade shows (FEICON, EXPOSIBRAM, Expomafe, Fenasucro, LatinCORR, FEIMEC), webinars, technical publications, and a YouTube video channel. It maintains long-running technical-education partnerships with SENAI (30+ years) and WorldSkills Brasil (40+ years), as well as co-marketing webinar relationships with Norton Saint-Gobain and Dormer Pramet. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and 11-50 employees per the firmographic data; ownership is described as founder/management controlled with no identified external investors.

Name

Quimatic Tapmatic

Legal name

Quimatic Tapmatic

Website

https://quimatic.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quimatic Tapmatic is a privately held Brazilian specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1980, producing cutting fluids, rust treatments, cold galvanizing and welding solutions, electrical maintenance products, and surface cleaners for industrial machining, mining, sugar-energy, and maintenance customers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Coating & Finishing Chemicals Application (Resins/Softening/Water-Repellent/FR/Antimicrobial) (IMAOACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Surfactants & Detergent Base Chemicals (IMAEAAAI), Stainless Steel & Metal Surface Cleaners & Polishes (CRAJACAF)

Keywords

• Industrial specialty chemicals
• Metal cutting fluids
• Rust converter coatings
• Cold welding resins
• Industrial maintenance chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Salto

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. Industrial Chemical Products Sales: Sale of specialty chemical products for industrial machining, production, and maintenance including cutting fluids, rust converters, galvanizing solutions, cold welding, electrical maintenance products, and cleaning solutions through distributors and direct sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quimatic Tapmatic manufactures and sells specialty chemical products for industrial machining, production, and maintenance. Its portfolio includes cutting fluids, rust converters, cold galvanizing coatings, cold welding epoxy resins, electrical insulation and cleaning products, industrial degreasers, surface treatment chemicals, and protective coatings, sold primarily to industrial sectors across Brazil through authorized distributors.

Product overview

Quimatic Tapmatic is a Brazilian manufacturer of chemical specialities for industrial machining, production, and maintenance. The portfolio consists of standalone chemical products organized into product lines including: Usinagem (Cutting Fluids like Quimatic 1, Quimatic 2 Ecológico), Anticorrosivos (Rust Treatment products including PCF rust converter, Galvalum/CRZ cold galvanizing, Quimox rust remover), Tratamentos de Superfícies (Surface treatments including OXI BLACK cold black oxidation, Limpa Solda Inox cleaners), Protetivos e Lubrificantes (Protectors including Protetivo Agro line), Desengraxantes Industriais (Industrial degreasers), Manutenção Elétrica (Electrical maintenance including Fita Isolante Líquida 6500V, Limpa Contato Elétrico, LC8), Solda a Frio (Plasteel cold welding resins), Especialidades Químicas (Chemical specialties including Tira Grude adhesive remover, Tira Silicone), and Linha Ecológica (Ecological products). Quimatic serves diverse industrial segments including machining, mining, sugar-alcohol, refrigeration, fertilizers, chemical, petroleum, and agriculture sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCF – Primeiro Primer Convertedor de Ferrugem (Rust Converter Primer) Rust converter primer that converts rust into an acrylic base in a single coat, ready for finishing paint. Ecological formula suitable for ISO 14000 and SMS management. For industrial maintenance teams treating corroded metal surfaces.
• Galvalum Cold Galvanizing Cold galvanizing product providing barrier and cathodic (galvanic) corrosion protection for metal surfaces, applied at room temperature as alternative to hot-dip galvanization. For industrial maintenance and corrosion protection professionals.
• CRZ Cold Galvanizing Coating Cold galvanizing coating providing barrier and galvanic corrosion protection for metal structures, eliminating the need for 450°C hot-dip processes. For industrial corrosion protection applications.
• Quimox Ultra-Rapid Rust Remover Chemical rust remover and decapant for ferrous metals with ultra-rapid action applied by immersion or brush. Replaces sandblasting or grinding methods. Available from 500mL to 200-liter pack sizes. For industrial surface treatment professionals.
• Quimatic Limpa Latão (Brass Cleaner) Water-based metal cleaner for yellow metals (copper, brass, bronze) with organic acids. Removes oxidation and verdigris in seconds without staining. VOC Free, ANVISA notified. For metal surface cleaning applications.
• Tira Grude Removedor (Adhesive Remover) Adhesive and sticky residue remover for labels, stickers, gum, wax, tar, crayon, and pen stains. Eco formula with citrus power and Aloe Vera, safe for acrylic and rubber surfaces. For domestic and professional cleaning applications.
• Tira Grude Desengraxante (Heavy-Duty Degreaser) Water-based heavy-duty degreaser for grease, oil, and soot removal. Versatile, ecological, and biodegradable. Suitable for home use, workshops, bicycles, engines, and general maintenance. For industrial and domestic users.
• Fita Isolante Líquida (Liquid Electrical Tape) Liquid electrical insulator providing up to 6,500 volts of insulation at 1mm thickness. Molds perfectly to surfaces, waterproofs and protects against moisture, water, and corrosion. Can be applied buried, submerged, or exposed to weather. For electrical maintenance professionals and industrial users.
• Plasti Film Cold Rubberizing Coating Cold rubberizing coating that lines, waterproofs, and cushions surfaces, providing a protective membrane for industrial applications. For industrial surface protection professionals.
• Limpa Contato Elétrico (Electrical Contact Cleaner) Electrical contact cleaner available in rapid action and non-flammable versions. Cleans quickly without leaving residues, safe on plastics, rubber, acrylic, and glass. For electrical maintenance professionals.
• Plasteel Massa 4:1 Cold Welding Epoxy Cold welding epoxy resin with steel filler for general repairs. Fills cracks, wear, porosity, or dimensional errors without heating metal. Can be ground or machined for finishing. For industrial maintenance and repair operations.
• Limpa Alumínio (Aluminum Cleaner) Ecological and biodegradable aluminum cleaner that removes dirt and oils including on anodized aluminum. Neutral, water-based, and skin-safe. For industrial and aerospace cleaning applications.
• Tira Silicone (Silicone Remover) Water-based silicone and PU (polyurethane) remover. First and only product on the market for auxiliary removal of cured silicone and PU from glass, plastics, metals, stone, and porcelain. For domestic and professional cleaning applications.
• Quimatic 1 Cutting Fluid Cutting fluid for metal machining operations in various formulations including ecological versions for sustainable manufacturing. For industrial machining workshops and metalworking operations.
• Quimatic 2 Ecológico Cutting Fluid Ecological cutting fluid for metal machining, used in aerospace applications for precision structural metal fabrication. For industrial machining operations requiring sustainable formulations.
• OXI BLACK Cold Black Oxidation Instant cold black oxidation for metal surfaces, turning screws, nuts, nails, pins, parts, handles, and hinges black. Available in F9 (for iron/carbon steel) and F10 (for polished/ultra-hard/thermally treated steels). For metal finishing operations.
• LC8 Electrical Contact Protector and Lubricant Protector and lubricant for electrical contacts operating up to 50 kVA power and temperatures below 120°C. For electrical maintenance professionals.
• Taperepair Emergency Pipeline Repair Bandage Water-activated bandage (fresh or salt water) for emergency pipeline leak repairs. Applied in 5 minutes with functional cure in 30 minutes. Adheres to metal, stainless steel, PVC, copper, fiberglass, concrete, and ceramic. For industrial maintenance and pipeline repair professionals.
• Quimatic 40 Protective Oil Protective oil forming a waxy film preventing corrosion on metal structures, equipment, and pipelines during temporary storage. For industrial maintenance and asset preservation.
• Protetivo Agro Alto Brilho Agricultural protector with glossy semi-drying film for equipment stored in covered environments. Transparent finish preserves machines with new appearance. For agricultural sector equipment preservation.
• Protetivo Agro Superproteção Agricultural protector with waxy finish offering higher resistance to rain and sun, with proven rodent repellency to protect wires and electrical connections. For agricultural sector equipment storage in harsh conditions.
• Limpa Solda Inox Ação Rápida (Rapid Stainless Steel Weld Cleaner) Rapid-action gel pickling cleaner for stainless steel 300 series weld beads. Provides nearly instant cleaning, restores passivation layer, non-drip gel formula, light odor. Meets ASTM A-380 and A-967 standards. For stainless steel fabrication and surface treatment professionals.
• Limpa Solda Inox Não Mancha (Stainless Steel Weld Cleaner) Stainless steel weld cleaner with superior finishing quality. Less aggressive formula prevents metal staining, suitable for applications requiring excellent surface finish. For stainless steel fabrication professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of up to 90% in costs compared to equipment replacement using Plasteel line
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UERJ SatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Technical and product sponsorship of the UERJ Sats nanossatellite team at State University of Rio de Janeiro. Provided Quimatic 2 Ecológico cutting fluid, Limpa Alumínio, Liquid Electrical Tape, and Tira Grude Removedor for CariocaSat and IaraSat projects that won awards at LASC 2025 and CubeDesign 2025 competitions.
• WorldSkills BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership supporting WorldSkills Brasil technical education competition. Quimatic has partnered for more than 40 years transforming national machining, reaffirming commitment to technical education excellence.
• SAE Brasil - UnicampcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sponsor of the Unicamp Formula student team in SAE Brasil competitions. Provides financial assistance, technical support, and chemical solutions for vehicle construction and maintenance.
• Norton Saint-GobainminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint webinar partnership on stainless steel treatment techniques and methods. Combined expertise from both companies for technical education content.
• Dormer PrametminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint webinar partnership on mold and die milling techniques. Combined technical expertise for educational content.
• SENAIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Partnership of more than 30 years with SENAI technical schools throughout Brazil. Quimatic participates in technological weeks, provides technical training, lectures on machining and maintenance, and supports student education. Has provided courses on pump repairs and pipeline maintenance at SENAI facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRC Industries: CRC manufactures specialty chemicals for MRO including degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, electrical contact cleaners, and cutting fluids, closely overlapping Quimatic's industrial maintenance catalog.
• Henkel Surface Treatment (Bonderite): Henkel's Bonderite metal pretreatment and surface treatment line competes directly with Quimatic's Quimox rust remover, Limpa Solda Inox weld cleaners, and Plasteel cold welding system in industrial pretreatment applications.
• Henkel (Loctite) Brasil: Henkel's Loctite brand competes directly with Quimatic's adhesives, threadlockers, rust converters, and surface treatment chemicals in the Brazilian industrial maintenance channel.
• Castrol Brasil (BP): Castrol is a global lubricants and metalworking fluids brand with Brazilian operations that competes with Quimatic's cutting fluids, soluble oils, and machining chemical portfolio in industrial accounts.
• Würth Brasil: Würth is a major industrial MRO consumables distributor and chemical producer in Brazil, competing with Quimatic through its own chemical specialties for machining, corrosion protection, and electrical maintenance sold to industrial buyers.
• Fuchs Brasil: Fuchs is a major industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids supplier with Brazilian operations that competes with Quimatic's cutting fluids, soluble oils, and protective lubricant lines for industrial customers.
• Quaker Houghton: Quaker Houghton is a global leader in metalworking fluids and industrial process fluids, competing head-on with Quimatic's cutting fluid and machining chemical business for industrial customers in Brazil.
• WD-40 Company: WD-40 is a global benchmark for multipurpose maintenance penetrants, lubricants, and corrosion protection, directly overlapping Quimatic's anticorrosive and electrical maintenance product lines.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Brasil: 3M offers a broad portfolio of industrial chemicals, abrasives, and maintenance consumables that overlaps with Quimatic's cleaning, adhesion, and surface treatment lines, but at significantly larger scale across multiple categories.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): ITW owns multiple specialty chemical and maintenance brands (e.g., Devcon, Permatex, LPS) that overlap with Quimatic's cold welding, rust treatment, and industrial maintenance product categories through global industrial distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6C_UYqRZKaca1z50rGisMA
• Xx.com/quimatic
• Facebookfacebook.com/Quimatic.Tapmatic

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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