Metax

What Metax does

Metax (legal name Metax, doing business as "Metax - Soluções em Engenharia de Acesso e Equipamentos") is a privately held Brazilian access-engineering equipment manufacturer and renter, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo state. The company designs, manufactures, and rents modular scaffolding systems (Andaime Fachadeiro, Andaime Tubular, Andaime Multidirecional Speed with rosette fittings every 50 cm), shoring and formwork (Escoramento, Formas Metálicas supplied via partnership with EFCO, Treliças MX215 high-resistance carbon steel trusses supporting up to 120 tf.m), rack-and-pinion construction elevators (Elevador de Cremalheira at 31 m/min with safety interlocks), and auxiliary access components (Tubo Equipado equipped tubes, stairs and walkways). Equipment is built at the Campinas factory using carbon steel and galvanized tubing, with technical differentiators centered on assembly speed, load capacity, and safety interlocks.

Metax operates a national Brazilian footprint through four branches in addition to its Campinas headquarters: São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Goiânia, and Brasília, providing last-mile delivery, installation, supervision, maintenance, and retrieval of rented equipment. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via field representatives with engineering support from calculation through execution, targeting two primary use-case segments — industrial clients (chemical, food, petrochemical, pharmaceutical) requiring access for maintenance and shutdowns, and civil construction firms executing infrastructure, commercial, and healthcare projects. A portfolio of case studies under the "Metax pelo Brasil" banner (cable-stayed bridges, hospitals, water reservoirs, commercial towers) functions as a reference-marketing asset.

Revenue is generated through two streams: usage-based equipment rental (primary, including delivery, installation, and retrieval) and one-time sales of manufactured equipment (notably EFCO metal forms). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001 quality management certification, complies with Brazilian NR18 construction safety regulation, and maintains a Great Place to Work certification. Headcount is reported in the 101-250 range across five sites, and no public investor, parent entity, or acquisition activity is disclosed in the source data.

Name

Metax

Legal name

Metax

Website

https://metax.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metax is a Brazilian access-engineering equipment manufacturer and renter, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Campinas, serving industrial and construction clients with scaffolding, shoring, metal forms, elevators, and trusses across five domestic branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Manufacturing and Rental

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Scaffolding systems
• Construction equipment
• Shoring solutions
• Metal formwork
• Access engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Campinas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: The primary revenue stream is equipment rental for construction and industrial projects. Metax delivers, installs, maintains, and retrieves rented equipment, providing a recurring revenue model with national logistics coverage.
2. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Metax manufactures access engineering equipment including scaffolding, shoring systems, metal forms, and elevators for sale to construction and industrial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metax manufactures, sells, and rents access engineering equipment for civil construction and industrial projects, including modular scaffolding systems (Andaime Fachadeiro, Andaime Tubular, Andaime Multidirecional Speed), shoring and formwork (Escoramento, Treliças MX215, EFCO Formas Metálicas), rack-and-pinion elevators (Elevador de Cremalheira), and auxiliary access components (Tubo Equipado, Escadas e Passarelas). The company delivers, installs, maintains, and retrieves rented equipment while providing integrated engineering support from structural calculation to execution.

Product overview

Metax is a Brazilian national-level company specializing in the manufacture and rental of access engineering equipment for civil construction and industrial projects. Founded in 1983, the company operates from its headquarters in Campinas with branches in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Goiânia, and Brasília. The product portfolio consists of modular scaffolding systems (Andaime Fachadeiro, Andaime Tubular, Andaime Multidirecional Speed), shoring and formwork solutions (Escoramento, Formas Metálicas EFCO, Treliças MX215), vertical transport equipment (Elevador de Cremalheira), and auxiliary access components (Tubo Equipado, Escadas e Passarelas). These products are offered through both direct sales and rental services, with the company providing engineering support from calculation through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Escoramento (Shoring Systems) Shoring systems designed for supporting structures during construction, providing stability and safety for concrete casting and structural work on civil construction and industrial projects.
• Andaime Fachadeiro (Facade Scaffolding) Facade scaffolding system for exterior building work, enabling safe access to building facades for construction, painting, and maintenance operations.
• Formas Metálicas (EFCO Metal Formwork) EFCO metal formwork systems for concrete casting, designed for reuse across multiple projects with high durability and adaptability to various structural dimensions, providing reliable solutions for time and resource savings in industrial projects.
• Elevador de Cremalheira (Rack and Pinion Elevator) Rack and pinion elevator for vertical transport of materials and personnel on construction sites, featuring 31 m/min working speed, a proprietary safety locking system, and cabin dimensions of 3 m length, 1.40 m width, and 2.20 m height.
• Andaime Multidirecional Speed (Multidirectional Speed Scaffolding) Multidirectional speed scaffolding with rosette fittings every 50 cm allowing assembly at 45° and 90° angles, featuring galvanized high-quality tubes, connection crossbars with wedge and lateral bracing, and an engagement pin on the vertical diagonal to reinforce stability.
• Tubo Equipado (Equipped Tube System) Equipped tube system ideal for access in locations with major interferences such as pipelines, featuring quick and easy assembly and two types of brackets: fixed bracket with 900 kgf load capacity and rotating bracket with 600 kgf load capacity.
• Escadas e Passarelas (Stairs and Walkways) Stairs and walkways built using the Multidirectional Speed Scaffolding and Equipped Tube systems, providing efficient vertical and horizontal access to different levels of construction sites.
• Treliças MX215 (Trusses) MX215 trusses fabricated in high-resistance carbon steel available in modules of various lengths that combine to reach up to 30 m; bi-supported they support positive moments of up to 120 tf.m, ideal for heavy shoring of bridges, viaducts, and walkways over highways.
• Andaime Tubular (Tubular Scaffolding) Tubular scaffolding with modular design enabling agile handling and adaptation to different types of construction, featuring stable and safe work platforms with carbon steel construction.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental of scaffolding, shoring, formwork, elevators, and access equipment with national logistics including delivery, installation, maintenance, and retrieval of rented equipment, eliminating customer maintenance and storage concerns between projects.
• Access Engineering and Project Support Engineering support from structural calculation through execution, including customized structural design, delivery coordination, installation, on-site supervision, and equipment retrieval, tailored to the requirements of each construction or industrial project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered on time with guaranteed deadlines

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EFCOmoderateTechnology or IntegrationMetax offers EFCO Metal Forms as part of their product portfolio. EFCO is a manufacturer of metal formwork systems that Metax supplies to Brazilian construction and industrial clients, providing reliable solutions for time and resource savings in industrial projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PERI: Global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer and rental provider with operations across Latin America. Comparable offering spans shoring, formwork, and access engineering for civil, commercial, and industrial projects similar to Metax's scope.
• RMD Kwikform: Global formwork and shoring specialist with presence in Latin America. Direct overlap with Metax's shoring (Escoramento) and formwork (Formas Metálicas) categories for bridges, viaducts, and commercial construction.
• BrandSafway: Global access and industrial services platform combining scaffolding, formwork, insulation, and related engineered solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering scaffolding, shoring, and access engineering services for construction and industrial maintenance.
• Altrad: France-based industrial services and access solutions provider with global scaffolding rental and manufacturing operations. Comparable as an integrated access-engineering and rental player serving construction and industrial maintenance verticals similar to Metax.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish formwork, shoring, and scaffolding manufacturer with Latin American operations. Directly competes in formwork (Formas Metálicas category) and shoring (Escoramento) products that overlap with Metax's catalog.
• Layher: German manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems (including Allround and multidirectional product families that compete with Metax's Andaime Multidirecional Speed). Comparable as a global specialty access/scaffolding OEM with a strong distribution network.
• Doka: Austrian-headquartered formwork and scaffolding company with significant Latin American presence. Competitor in the supply of formwork systems, shoring, and access solutions to infrastructure and commercial construction customers that Metax serves.

Direct peers

• Mills: Brazilian company specializing in scaffolding, shoring, and formwork rental and engineering services for construction and industry. Most direct local peer given overlapping product lines, rental-led model, and Brazilian construction focus.

Regional players

• SH Fôrmas: Brazilian formwork and shoring rental specialist serving construction companies. Regional competitor to Metax in Brazil's shoring and formwork segment with comparable target customers in civil construction and infrastructure.
• Andaimes Locação: Brazilian regional scaffolding and access equipment rental company. Comparable as a domestic Brazilian competitor in the same scaffold rental category that Metax addresses, though smaller in scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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