What Carbografite does

Carbografite Equipamentos Industriais LTDA is a Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE), welding equipment, industrial tools, steel wire rope accessories, and load-handling products. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, the company serves construction, industrial maintenance, welding, metalworking, naval, mining, and petrochemical end markets, with primary go-to-market through a direct B2B sales team and a national network of authorized representatives supported by an exclusive partner extranet portal.

The product portfolio spans six categories: respiratory protection (CG 306 and CG 309 half-mask respirators, CG 421 disposable respirator, RC 202 and RC 209 filters), fall protection (Trava-Queda CG 526 with a proprietary anti-inversion system, ATOM-X2 fall arrester marketed as the world's smallest and lightest in its class, CG 730E safety belt), hand protection (Luva Petroleira Vaqueta, Carbocut cut-resistant glove, plus 10+ glove models launched in 2025), visual protection (six wide-vision goggles plus a 250ml emergency eye-wash bottle and Carbovision anti-fog solution), and welding equipment (Válvulas Corta Chamas flame-arrestor valves including high-flow variants, HT800 fiberglass fabric and blanket, copper terminals). All products are certified with Brazilian Ministry of Labor Certificates of Approval (CA numbers) and comply with NR-35, NR-6, NR-18, and ABNT standards; certain eye-protection products also meet ANSI Z.87.

Commercially, Carbografite operates a sales-led, hardware-revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing, no external funding, and no M&A history. Distribution runs through direct sales (Vendas Interna at (24) 2222-9900), a nationwide representative network (extranet.carbografite.com.br), and a direct e-commerce storefront on carbografite.com.br. Customer segments are use-case-based across construction and industrial workers, industrial maintenance personnel, welding professionals, and material-handling/logistics operators; no named enterprise customers, logos, or revenue concentration disclosures are available. The company maintains a continuous technical blog and English-language site as digital-channel extensions.

Name

Carbografite

Legal name

Carbografite Equipamentos Industriais LTDA

Website

https://carbografite.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carbografite is a Brazilian industrial equipment manufacturer, founded 1967 and headquartered in Petrópolis, that produces and distributes certified personal protective equipment (respiratory, fall, hand, visual protection), welding equipment, and load-handling tools to construction, industrial, welding, and mining end markets across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment (PPE Manufacturing)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK), Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK), Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial safety equipment
• Welding equipment supplies
• Fall protection systems
• Industrial hand tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Petrópolis

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PPE and Safety Equipment Sales: Carbografite generates revenue through the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection systems, safety belts, respirators, eye protection, and other safety equipment. Products are sold directly through sales team and distributed via representative network throughout Brazil.
2. Industrial Tools Sales: Revenue from sale of industrial tools including welding equipment, electrodes, pressure regulators, torches, and related accessories for industrial applications.
3. Steel Wire Rope and Load Equipment: Sale of steel cables, chains, ratchets, lifting equipment, and load securing products for industrial and construction use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carbografite manufactures and distributes industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection (half-mask and disposable respirators), fall protection (safety belts, fall arresters), hand protection (work and cut-resistant gloves), and visual protection (safety goggles). The company also supplies welding equipment (flame cut valves, copper terminals, high-temperature fabrics and blankets), industrial tools, steel wire rope accessories, and load handling products to Brazilian industrial and construction customers.

Product overview

Carbografite is a Brazilian industrial equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective equipment (PPE), welding equipment, tools, steel wire rope accessories, load handling products, and signaling equipment. The product portfolio includes respiratory protection (disposable and half-mask respirators with filters), fall protection (safety belts, fall arresters, lanyards), hand protection (work and cut-resistant gloves), visual protection (wide vision safety goggles in multiple variants), and welding equipment (flame arrestors, copper terminals, high-temperature fabrics and blankets). The company serves industrial sectors including construction, metalworking, naval, mining, petrochemical, and general services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Respirador Semifacial CG 306 (Half-Mask Respirator) Half-mask respirator made of soft rubber with exhalation valve and adjustable sizing, for protection against organic vapors and gases; paired with Filtro RC 202 cartridges. Used by industrial and maintenance workers exposed to respiratory hazards.
• Respirador Semifacial CG 309 (Half-Mask Respirator) Half-mask respirator made of soft rubber with exhalation valve and adjustable sizing for any face type, for protection against organic vapors and acidic gases; paired with RC 209 filters. CA No. 42557.
• Respirador Descartável CG 421 (Disposable Respirator) Disposable respirator for protection against inhalation of dusts, mists, and fumes. For industrial and maintenance workers exposed to airborne particulates.
• Filtro RC 209 (Filter Cartridge) Class 1 filter cartridge for respiratory protection against organic vapors and acidic gases (10 x TLV); used in pairs with the CG 309 half-mask respirator. Manufactured in accordance with ABNT NBR 13696:2010.
• Filtro RC 202 (Filter Cartridge) Filter for protection against organic vapors; used in pairs with the Semifacial Respirator CG 306.
• Trava-Queda CG 526 (Fall Arrester) Fall arrester with proprietary anti-inversion system that prevents incorrect installation; only closes when mounted in the correct position, enhancing safety for work-at-height applications.
• Cinturão de Segurança CG 730E (Parachute Safety Belt) Parachute safety belt with lightweight and comfortable design, suitable for use with heavy winter clothing; part of Carbografite's Blue Line for work-at-height professionals.
• Luva Petroleira Vaqueta (Work Glove) Versatile cowhide leather glove for handling tools, ropes, and structures in metalworking, naval, mining, construction, and general services industries.
• Carbocut (Cut-Resistant Glove) Cut-resistant glove made with special anti-cut yarns and PU coating on palm and fingers, for handling dry, sharp, abrasive, and piercing parts in industrial applications.
• 10+ New Glove Models (2025 Glove Line Expansion) Expansion of Carbografite's hand protection portfolio with more than 10 new glove models introduced in 2025 for industrial hand protection use cases.
• Óculos Ampla Visão com Válvulas (Wide Vision Goggles with Valves) Wide vision safety goggles with colorless polycarbonate visor, four ventilation valves (two bottom, two top), and elastic strap adjustment. Meets ANSI.Z.87 standard. CA No. 3453.
• Óculos Ampla Visão Defender (Wide Vision Safety Goggles) Wide vision safety goggles with colorless polycarbonate visor, indirect ventilation, and adjustable elastic strap; anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment. CA No. 15615.
• Óculos Ampla Visão Evolution (Wide Vision Goggles) Wide vision safety goggles with colorless duropolycarbonate visor, indirect ventilation, UV protection (99.9%), anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment. CA No. 18246.
• Óculos Ampla Visão Helix (Wide Vision Protective Goggles) Wide vision protective goggles with polycarbonate lens, soft rubber seal, and ventilation holes. Available in clear and gray tints. CA No. 29616.
• Óculos Ampla Visão Perfurado (Wide Vision Perforated Goggles) Wide vision safety goggles with colorless polycarbonate visor, flexible PVC frame, direct ventilation through holes, and adjustable elastic strap. CA No. 6874.
• Óculos Ampla Visão Mini (Compact Wide Vision Goggles) Compact wide vision safety goggles with polycarbonate visor, indirect ventilation, anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment, and 99.9% UV protection. CA No. 29150.
• Lavador de Olhos (Emergency Eyewash Bottle) Portable, lightweight, and hygienic emergency eyewash bottle (250ml) for immediate eye decontamination in industrial workplaces.
• Carbovision (Anti-Fog Solution) Anti-fog solution (170ml) that cleans and prevents fogging on glasses, windshields, mirrors, glass, and optical lenses.
• Válvulas Corta Chamas (Flame Cut Valves) Flame arrestor valves for blocking flame advancement through oxygen and fuel gas hoses (Acetylene, LPG, Natural Gas). Includes VPRO, VPMO, VPRG, VPMG models. NR-18 compliant.
• Válvulas Corta Chamas de Alta Vazão (High Flow Flame Arrestors) High flow flame retention dry valves with check valve, sintered stainless steel filter, and brass body. For oxygen and combustible gas welding applications.
• Terminais de Cobre (Copper Terminals) Copper terminals made of high-conductivity electrolytic copper with tin plating, designed for welding cables in sizes from 35mm² to 120mm².
• Tecido HT800 (HT800 Glass Fiber Fabric) Glass fiber fabric for high temperature insulation in welding, cutting, and metal heating processes. Roll: 1.20m wide x 50m long.
• Manta HT800 (HT800 Welding Blanket) Fiberglass welding blanket for total protection against high temperatures up to 550°C. Dimensions 1.20m x 1.80m, thickness 0.80mm, weight 880g/m².
• Steel Wire Rope and Accessories (Cabos de Aço) Product line of steel cables, chains, ratchets, and related accessories for industrial, construction, and load-handling applications.
• Load Handling Equipment (Carga) Product line of load handling accessories including chains, ratchets, and lifting equipment for industrial and construction use.
• Signaling Equipment (Sinalização) Industrial signaling products for workplace identification, hazard marking, and safety communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trava-Queda CG 526 prevents incorrect assembly through mechanical design that only allows correct installation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Marluvas: Brazilian safety footwear and glove manufacturer competing with Carbografite's hand-protection line in the Brazilian market; comparable regional player with similar GTM.
• Plastcor: Brazilian manufacturer of safety eyewear, face shields, and PPE plastics — a domestic competitor operating in the same geography and serving the same Brazilian industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with one of the largest PPE portfolios (respiratory, fall, eye, hearing protection). Comparable as a direct competitor in nearly every Carbografite category, but vastly broader in scale and geography.
• Honeywell: Operates a major personal protective equipment business (Miller fall protection, North safety, Howard Leight hearing) competing head-to-head with Carbografite in fall arresters, respirators, and eye protection globally.

Direct peers

• MSA Safety: Pure-play safety equipment manufacturer specializing in fall protection (Latchways, Capital Safety), respiratory protection (AirHawk, Comfo), and head/eye protection — a near-direct competitor across Carbografite's core categories.
• Dräger: German-headquartered safety and medical technology company with strong respiratory protection (half-mask and full-face respirators, filters) and gas detection portfolios directly comparable to Carbografite's respiratory line.
• Ansell: Global leader in hand and body protection with deep industrial PPE exposure, comparable to Carbografite's glove and protective-apparel lines, including cut-resistant and chemical-handling gloves.
• Delta Plus: French-listed PPE group covering head, eye, hand, respiratory, fall, and body protection — the closest mid-sized multi-category European analog to Carbografite's horizontal PPE strategy.
• Uvex: German specialist in eye, head, hand, and respiratory protection; comparable mid-sized European PPE manufacturer with similar portfolio breadth and a strong industrial-safety go-to-market.
• Bollé Safety: Specialist in eye protection (safety glasses, goggles) with adjacent head and hearing protection; directly comparable to Carbografite's wide-vision goggle line and visual protection category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 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

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