What Prevemax does

Prevemax is a Brazilian manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and industrial packaging, headquartered in Videira, Santa Catarina, and operating through two legal entities (Prevemax Indústria e Comércio de EPIs Ltda and Prevemax Indústria e Comércio Ltda) plus wholly-owned subsidiaries in import/distribution, packaging manufacturing, and Paraguayan production. Founded in 1995 and now employing more than 500 collaborators, the company runs a multi-unit footprint spanning Videira and Rio das Antas (Santa Catarina), Pouso Alegre (Minas Gerais), and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), with five product lines — Impermeáveis (waterproof suits, capes, aprons, boots, pants), Descartáveis (single-use aprons, gloves, caps, beard covers, sheets), Embalagens (shrink films, freezer bags, pallet covers), Importadora e Distribuidora (imported safety equipment including nitrile gloves, helmets, fall protection), and the Linha Eco sustainable sub-brand. Technical capabilities include thermolaminated waterproof films, antimicrobial polyethylene approved for direct food contact under ANVISA RDC 326/2019 and RDC 91/2001, polycarbonate face shields with UV/IR protection, and work in PE, PVC, EVA, polypropylene, and nitrile rubber. The company holds CA for EPIs, ANVISA AFE, ISO 9001 (in advanced implementation), RSPO, Animaseg, Eu Reciclo, and CRQ/SC certifications.

Prevemax generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of manufactured and imported PPE, distributed via a hybrid model that combines a dedicated direct-sales commercial team (with a Global Accounts Coordinator handling enterprise accounts) and a regional distributor network that is actively recruiting new channel partners. Pricing is quote-based across the catalog, with WhatsApp, contact forms, and downloadable catalogs as the primary commercial surfaces. Customers are predominantly Brazilian food processors and protein players (BRF, JBS, Seara, Aurora, Minerva Foods, Frimesa, Pamplona, Frigol, Piracanjuba, Negrão, M Dias Branco), agribusiness cooperatives and processors (C-Vale, Cocamar, LAR, Bunge), beverage and consumer-goods firms (Coca-Cola, Nestlé), healthcare and pharmaceutical buyers (Unimed, Pfizer), and retail channels (Leroy Merlin, Sodimac), with international reach via the Paraguayan operation. Recent commercial validation includes back-to-back MBRF "Best Supplier" awards in 2024 (Waterproof EPIs Gold) and 2025 (Disposable EPIs), evaluated against 400+ suppliers and 250,000+ purchase orders, plus consecutive Destaque Videirense top-10 ICMS-contributor recognition in 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025.

The company is privately held and founder-/family-led, with Sonia Rigon as Managing Partner and Rodrigo Felipe Rigo as President, and shows no disclosed external private equity, venture, or institutional capital involvement. Strategic activity in 2024–2026 has focused on internationalizing production (Paraguay unit, China exploratory trip), formalizing quality systems (ISO 9001), launching the Eco Line ESG sub-brand, expanding distributor reach, and signing a social-reintegration labor partnership with Paraguay's Ministry of Justice covering roughly 100 participants. The competitive position rests on stacked regulatory certifications, a three-decade operating track record, multi-site logistics, and a diversified but food-vertical-concentrated enterprise customer base.

Name

Prevemax

Legal name

Prevemax Indústria e Comércio de EPIs Ltda

Website

https://prevemax.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prevemax is a Brazilian PPE manufacturer producing waterproof garments, disposable protective apparel, and industrial packaging for enterprise customers across food processing, healthcare, agriculture, and retail in Brazil and Paraguay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Waterproof safety gear
• Disposable hygiene products
• Industrial packaging films
• Food industry PPE

Headquarters

HQ city

Videira

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPIs Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of Personal Protective Equipment including waterproof suits, aprons, gloves, boots, and face protection for industrial, food, and healthcare applications.
2. Disposable Products: Production and distribution of disposable protective wear including aprons, caps, beard covers, sleeves, and sheets for single-use applications in food service, healthcare, and industrial settings.
3. Industrial Packaging: Supply of industrial packaging solutions including shrink films, tubular films for meat carcasses, freezer bags, and protective covers for containers and equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prevemax manufactures and distributes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including waterproof suits, capes, aprons, boots, and pants, as well as disposable protective apparel such as caps, beard covers, sleeves, and sheets. The company also supplies industrial polyethylene packaging solutions like shrink films, freezer bags, and tubular films for meat carcasses, serving food processing, healthcare, industrial, agricultural, and chemical sectors.

Product overview

Prevemax is a Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and packaging solutions, operating across five main product lines: (1) Impermeáveis (Waterproof) featuring protective suits, capes, aprons, boots, and pants in polyethylene, PVC, EVA, and thermolaminate materials; (2) Descartáveis (Disposable) offering single-use protective apparel including aprons, gloves, caps, beard covers, and shoe covers in polypropylene; (3) Embalagens (Packaging) providing shrink films, bags for frozen products, and container covers; (4) Importadora e Distribuidora supplying imported safety equipment including nitrile gloves, leather gloves, safety boots, helmets, glasses, and fall protection gear; and (5) Linha Eco (Eco Line) offering environmentally conscious waterproof products. The company serves diverse industries including food processing, refrigeration, agriculture, chemical, construction, healthcare, and hospitality across Brazil and Paraguay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linha Eco (Eco Line): Eco-friendly product line focusing on sustainable and environmentally conscious PPE and protective equipment.

Products and services

• Linha Impermeáveis (Waterproof Line) Waterproof protective equipment including suits, capes, aprons, boots, sleeves, and pants made from polyethylene, PVC, EVA, and thermolaminated materials for protection against moisture and water in agricultural, food processing, refrigeration, chemical, and construction industries.
• Linha Descartáveis (Disposable Line) Single-use protective products including disposable aprons, gloves, sleeves, caps, beard covers, shoe covers, and suits made from polypropylene (TNT) and polyethylene for food service, healthcare, laboratories, and industrial applications.
• Linha Embalagens (Packaging Line) Polyethylene packaging solutions including shrink films, bags for frozen/refrigerated products, tubular films for meat carcasses, pallet covers, and custom-sized covers for containers and equipment.
• Linha Atacado e Varejo (Wholesale and Retail Line) Complete product portfolio available for wholesale and retail distribution, including waterproof and disposable protective equipment across various materials and protection levels.
• Linha Importadora e Distribuidora (Importer and Distributor Line) Imported and distributed safety equipment including nitrile gloves, leather gloves, thermal gloves, safety boots, thermal boots, helmets, safety glasses, hearing protectors, fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards), and thermal clothing.
• Linha Eco (Eco Line) Environmentally conscious product line featuring sustainable waterproof suits and protective equipment with eco-friendly materials and production processes, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability.
• Calça Impermeável em Termolaminado (Thermolaminate Waterproof Pants) Safety pants made of thermally laminated film providing chemical resistance protection for user legs, used in agriculture, food industry, refrigeration, chemical industry, construction, tanneries, and processing plants.
• Conjunto Impermeável em Polietileno (Polyethylene Waterproof Suit) Waterproof safety suit made of polyethylene resin with hood and elastic cuffs, protecting torso, arms, and legs against moisture from water operations in agriculture, food processing, refrigeration, and dairy industries.
• Capa Impermeável em Polietileno – Antimicrobiano (Antimicrobial Waterproof Cape) Disposable antimicrobial waterproof cape made of polyethylene resin providing trunk and upper limb protection, approved for direct food contact per RDC 326/2019 for food processing, healthcare, and hospitality industries.
• Protetor Facial com Lente em Policarbonato (Face Shield with Polycarbonate Lens) Safety face shield with polycarbonate lens featuring adjustable headgear and sweat-absorbing strap, providing protection against UV radiation, visible light, infrared, and flying particles for high-temperature work environments.
• Luva Nitrílica Cano Curto 33cm (Nitrile Glove Short Cuff 33cm) Safety glove made of nitrile rubber with internal coating and non-slip palm, offering chemical resistance, durability, and high tactile sensitivity for sanitation, food industry, hospitals, and civil construction applications.
• Lençol Descartável (Disposable Sheet) Non-sterile disposable sheet made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric for covering stretchers and mattresses during medical, aesthetic, and physiotherapeutic treatments in laboratories, hospitals, and clinics.
• Protetor de Barba (Beard Cover) Disposable beard and mustache cover made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric (TNT) with elastic, providing practicality and hypoallergenic protection for food service, healthcare, and laboratory environments.
• Aventais em Polietileno (Polyethylene Aprons) Waterproof safety apron made of polyethylene resin, disposable and impermeable, recommended for refrigeration, food industry, laboratories, food service, and clinics.
• Capa para Balança (Scale Cover) Low-density polyethylene scale cover measuring 340mm x 410mm with 0.10mm thickness, designed for hygiene protection in food processing and retail environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• ANVISA RDC 91/2001 and RDC 326/2019 compliance for direct food contact products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and moderate.

• Ministério da Justiça do ParaguaimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Social responsibility partnership providing vocational training and labor reintegration opportunities for people deprived of liberty at the Minga Guazú Social Reintegration Center. Training groups of 10 inmates with labor traceability for up to 100 participants, focusing on production of waterproof protective equipment and disposable solutions for food, security, and health sectors.
• COOPERVILminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership for distribution of Prevemax products. Action performed at COOPERVIL unit in Videira, with products also available at other COOPERVIL units. Includes product demonstrations, giveaways, and prize drawings.
• COOPERVILminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative partnership. Prevemax played essential role as partner during 17th COOPERVIL Campo Demonstrativo, presenting waterproof and disposable PPE products for agricultural sector.
• Posto Abastecedora Fae/Dom DomenicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership in Videira - SC for distribution of Prevemax products including waterproof suits and capes.
• CindaraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership in Campos Novos - SC for distribution of Prevemax products including waterproof suits, gloves, and safety footwear.
• CasacorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership in Videira - SC for distribution of Prevemax waterproof suits and gloves.
• RodivaliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership in Videira - SC for distribution of Prevemax waterproof suits, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Salto MatecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partnership in Salto Veloso for distribution of Prevemax products, expanding coverage in construction materials retail sector.
• Chinese Industry PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploratory partnership trip to China in November 2024 to visit factories, learn about innovative production processes and advanced technologies, identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization, and establish relationships with sector leaders and major industry players for future business development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lakeland Industries: US-listed manufacturer of disposable and chemical-protective garments (coveralls, lab coats, protective suits). Closely aligned with Prevemax's waterproof and disposable protective-apparel lines.
• Ansell: Global PPE manufacturer with leadership in protective gloves and apparel serving food processing, healthcare and industrial customers. Direct comparable on disposable/hand-protection SKUs and food-industry customer base.
• Delta Plus: European PPE specialist offering head-to-toe protective solutions (gloves, garments, footwear, fall protection). Closely aligned with Prevemax's multi-line PPE portfolio and B2B distribution approach.
• Plastcor: Brazilian producer of plastic-based protective apparel and disposable PPE (aprons, sleeves, caps) sold into food and industrial channels. Closely comparable SKU set to Prevemax's disposable and waterproof lines.
• Marluvas: Brazilian manufacturer of safety footwear and PPE with similar enterprise-customer focus across industrial and food-processing end markets. Most direct Brazilian comparable by product mix and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection: Industrial giant behind Tyvek protective garments and specialty PPE used in food, pharma and chemical processing. Comparable on protective-garment technology and end-market overlap.
• Honeywell Industrial Safety: Global provider of industrial PPE (gloves, eye/face protection, hearing protection) sold through distribution. Comparable channel model and enterprise end-customer overlap with Prevemax.
• MSA Safety: Global safety-equipment manufacturer (head, eye, hearing, fall protection, respiratory). Overlaps Prevemax on face-shield and PPE distribution, though more focused on capital equipment than disposable consumables.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major manufacturer of disposable protective apparel, wipers and hygiene solutions serving food processing and industrial customers. Comparable on disposable-PPE category and food-industry channel.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified global leader in PPE including respirators, gloves and protective apparel. Overlaps Prevemax on disposable and protective categories but operates at vastly broader portfolio scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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