Recigases

What Recigases does

Recigases Ltda is a privately held, family-owned Brazilian environmental services company headquartered in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, founded by Jorge and Anisio. It operates the only refrigerant gas regeneration facility in Brazil, using distillation and filtration followed by AHRI-700 physical-chemical laboratory analysis to restore used refrigerant gases (R22, R134a, R141b, R123, R410, R407) to specifications chemically equivalent to virgin gas. The integrated platform combines used-gas collection paid for at R$5/kg, a closed-loop Regeneration Program at R$20/kg, premium regenerated gas sales at R$25/kg, reusable cylinder rental, AHRI-700 laboratory analysis, DAC disposal, and distribution of UV leak detection kits and Goodway cleaning equipment.

Its customer base includes Brazilian operations of major industrial and commercial enterprises such as Carrier, Tecumseh, Whirlpool, Coca-Cola, Michelin, Owens Corning, Metro Rio, and Supervia, served through a direct sales-led motion combining field enterprise engagement, recurring disposal contracts with consigned cylinders, inside sales for high-volume accounts, and an e-commerce channel (Mercado Livre) for smaller technicians. Go-to-market is supported by a content-marketing blog, weekly newsletter, earned media in industry outlets, and participation in accelerators including Quintessa, BNDES Garagem, AmBev 100+, Braskem Labs, Inovativa Brasil, Zell Fellows, and Venturecat.

Recigases holds a range of technical certifications (ABNT NBR 15960:2021, ISO 5149, ASHRAE 15/34, AHRI-700/2015) and operates under Brazilian environmental law (IBAMA and CONAMA) frameworks that classify venting of refrigerants as a criminal offense. A strategic partnership with global refrigerant lifecycle manager A-Gas, announced December 2020, aims to expand recovered gas volume and bring new recovery technologies into the Brazilian market in the context of Kigali Amendment phase-downs.

Name

Recigases

Legal name

Recigases Ltda

Website

https://recigases.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerant Gas Management Services

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerant Leak Detection, Recovery & Recharge Services (HSAOAHAL)

Keywords

• Refrigerant gas regeneration
• HVAC fluid management
• Refrigerant disposal services
• Gas recycling compliance
• Industrial refrigeration supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Regenerated Refrigerant Gas Sales: The company cleans and certifies used refrigerant gas through regeneration, then sells the regenerated gas to customers. The gas meets AHRI-700 standards and is equivalent to virgin gas. They sell various types including R22, R134a, R141b, R410, R407. Premium regenerated gas is priced at R$ 25.00/kg with quality guarantee.
2. Used Gas Purchase and Disposal: Recigases purchases used/contaminated refrigerant gas from customers (R22, R134a, R141b, R123, R410, R407) at R$ 5.00/kg starting price. This creates a supply stream for their regeneration operations while providing revenue for customers properly disposing of their gas.
3. Cylinder Rental: Rental of reusable cylinders in various sizes for storing refrigerant gas. Cylinders are delivered sealed, cleaned, and vacuum-treated. Customers receive discounts on cylinder rental when they send dirty gas for regeneration.
4. Gas Analysis Services: Laboratory analysis of refrigerant gas following AHRI-700/2014 standards. Sample is collected from customer equipment, sent to their lab, tested for contaminants, and delivered with a signed report from responsible chemist. Identifies contaminants like air, antifreeze, moisture, soldering flux, rust, copper oxides, and purity issues.
5. UV Leak Detection Products: Sale of ultraviolet leak detection kits containing case, safety glasses, UV flashlight (12V battery powered), injector, and 2 boxes of 5 contrast units of 7ml each. Also sells contrast refills separately. Products sold via Mercado Livre e-commerce platform.
6. Goodway Equipment: Distribution and maintenance of Goodway (American company) equipment for cleaning heat exchangers and chiller fins. Includes RAM 4 rotary brush system and Coil Pro equipment. Maintenance services reduce costs for national clients.
7. Disposable Cylinder (DAC) Disposal: Proper disposal of Disposable Aerosol Containers (DAC) which contain residual refrigerant gas. Service includes identification of cylinder numbers and gas types, organizing freight transport, and issuing destination certificates and manifests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recigases collects used or contaminated refrigerant gases from industrial and commercial refrigeration operators and regenerates them through distillation and laboratory analysis to AHRI-700 standards, then resells the certified gas at prices up to 50% below imported virgin alternatives. The company also offers related services including cylinder rental, laboratory gas analysis, DAC disposal, and distributes UV leak detection kits and Goodway cleaning equipment.

Product overview

Recigases is an environmental services company operating a single integrated platform for refrigerant fluid management, combining collection, regeneration, analysis, and resale of refrigerant gases. The core offering is the Programa de Regeneração (Regeneration Program), which creates a closed loop where clients sell their contaminated gas to Recigases, receive environmental documentation, and can repurchase the same gas cleaned to AHRI-700 standards at reduced prices. Supporting the regeneration cycle, Recigases offers ancillary services including refrigerant gas disposal, reusable cylinder rental, and laboratory gas analysis (following ABNT NBR 15960:2021 standards). The product portfolio also includes a UV leak detection kit for identifying refrigerant leaks, and distribution of Goodway-brand cleaning equipment for heat exchangers and chiller fins. The company is the only refrigerant gas regeneration facility in Brazil, headquartered in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programa de Regeneração (Refrigerant Gas Regeneration Program) End-to-end closed-loop service that purchases used refrigerant gas from clients, regenerates it through distillation and certified AHRI-700 laboratory analysis, and returns chemically equivalent virgin-grade gas (R22, R134a, R141b, R123, R410, R407) to the customer, with cylinder rental discounts and full environmental documentation.
• Descarte de Gás Refrigerante (Used Refrigerant Gas Disposal) Service that receives used or contaminated refrigerant gases (R22, R134a, R141b, R123, R410, R407) from clients, pays them for the gas starting at R$ 5.00/kg, and provides proper environmental documentation including manifests and destination certificates.
• Descarte de DAC (Disposable Aerosol Container Disposal) Proper disposal service for disposable refrigerant cylinders (DACs) containing residual refrigerant gas; includes identification of cylinder numbers and gas types, freight transport organization, and issuance of destination certificates and manifests.
• Aluguel de Cilindros Reutilizáveis (Reusable Cylinder Rental) Rental of reusable cylinders in various sizes for storing and transporting refrigerant gases; cylinders are delivered sealed, cleaned, and vacuum-treated, with discounts applied to customers who also use the regeneration program.
• Análise de Gás Refrigerante (Refrigerant Gas Analysis) Laboratory analysis service that tests refrigerant gas against AHRI-700/2014 standards to identify contaminants such as air, antifreeze, moisture, soldering flux, rust, copper oxides, and purity issues; delivered with a signed report from a responsible chemist.
• Gás Regenerado (Regenerated Refrigerant Gas) Direct-sale premium regenerated refrigerant gas meeting AHRI-700 international standards, chemically equivalent to virgin gas; available types include R22, R134a, R141b, R410, and R407, sold with a laboratory analysis certificate signed by a responsible chemist.
• Detector de Vazamento por Ultra-Violeta (UV Refrigerant Leak Detection Kit) Ultraviolet leak detection kit containing case, safety glasses, UV flashlight (12V battery), injector, and 2 boxes of 5 contrast units of 7ml each; uses phosphorescent contrast dye mixed with compressor oil to detect refrigerant leaks as small as 7ml/year. Contrast refills sold separately.
• Equipamentos Goodway (Goodway Cleaning Equipment) Distribution and maintenance in Brazil of American-made Goodway equipment for cleaning heat exchangers and chiller fins, including the RAM 4 rotary brush system and Coil Pro finned coil cleaners; maintenance services reduce costs for national clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction of up to 50% on refrigerant gas expenses through regeneration program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• A-GascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2020Recigases partnered with A-Gas, a global leader in refrigerant lifecycle management, to improve the Brazilian refrigeration sector. The partnership aims to deepen expertise, bring new technologies and latest best practices, adopt safer and more efficient recovery methods, and increase the volume of high-quality regenerated gas available in the Brazilian market. The collaboration addresses the impact of Kigali Amendment phase-down of HCFCs and HFCs, providing sustainable solutions that are both environmentally and economically viable.
• GoodwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecigases is a distributor of Goodway, an American company manufacturing the best equipment for cleaning heat exchangers and chiller fins. Recigases also provides maintenance services for these equipment in Brazil, reducing costs for national clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Solvay: Belgian chemical group active in fluorinated specialty chemicals and refrigerants. A broad incumbent whose customer base and regulatory exposure overlap with Recigases' industrial refrigeration users.
• Honeywell: Global chemical and industrial conglomerate with a major refrigerants business (HFO technology such as Solstice) and extensive involvement in the Kigali Amendment transition. Competes with Recigases in the broader refrigerant value chain, though as a virgin-gas producer.
• Linde: Global industrial gas giant with on-site gas generation and recovery services. While focused on atmospheric gases, its scale, logistics, and presence in Brazil make it a relevant adjacent incumbent that could enter the refrigerant regeneration space.
• Koura (Orbia / Mexichem): Mexican-based global refrigerant producer and one of the largest fluorinated refrigerant suppliers in Latin America. Geographic adjacency makes it the most relevant regional incumbent and a likely future competitor or partner for Recigases.
• Arkema: French specialty chemicals company with a Forane refrigerant portfolio and circular-economy investments in refrigerant recovery. Overlaps with Recigases at the chemistry and customer level.
• Chemours: US-based fluoroproducts company and major HFC/HFO refrigerant manufacturer (Opteon, Freon). A broad incumbent in the refrigerant market Recigases serves, with overlap on the customer side and end-of-life fluid management.

Direct peers

• Hudson Technologies: US-listed provider of refrigerant reclamation, recycling, and sales services to large commercial and industrial customers. A direct comparable in the refrigerant regeneration and resale business model.
• Tazzetti: Italian chemical services group with a dedicated refrigerant recovery, regeneration, and circular-economy business. Closely mirrors Recigases' service model (collection, lab analysis, regeneration, redistribution) in a different geography.
• A-Gas: UK-based global leader in refrigerant lifecycle management, including recovery, reclamation, and regeneration. Already a strategic partner of Recigases and the most direct global comparable in refrigerant gas regeneration services.
• Caglia Environmental: California-based EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation and recovery company serving industrial and commercial customers. A direct peer in regulated refrigerant recovery and AHRI-700-grade reclamation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/recigases

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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