Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos

What Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos does

Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered at R. Talófitos, 164, Jardim Cidade Pirituba, São Paulo, operating with 11-50 employees. The company positions itself as the only 100% Brazilian producer of automatic floor scrubbers, building its line after the founder's prior experience importing washing machines highlighted currency-driven barriers to imported equipment. Across more than two decades of operation, Artlav has sold a cumulative 30,000+ units in Brazil.

The product portfolio is focused on industrial and commercial floor care and is organized into four hardware families: automatic floor scrubbers (the AL series, spanning compact walk-behind units like the AL 450B with 450mm cleaning width, dual-mode AL 450 E/B variants, industrial AL 500-series scrubbers, and large-format ride-on models like the AL 110 with 24V traction and up to 4,500 m²/h work capacity); industrial vacuum cleaners (ASP and ASPC series, dry models with 25L to 50L reservoirs); floor sweepers ranging from the manual T500 (1,500 m²/h) to the battery-electric 120 EH and the LPG-powered 120 GF ride-on at 21,000 m²/h; and ultra-high-speed AL High Speedy UHS burnishers in 300/350/410/510mm disc sizes. Underlying technology is electromechanical — 24V battery traction, 750W-1.95kW brush and suction motors, brush pressures up to 65 kg, and water tanks from 35L to 135L — emphasizing durability, energy efficiency, and ease of maintenance for Brazilian operating conditions.

Artlav monetizes through three streams: direct equipment sales, equipment rental and lease with delivery/pickup/operator training, and contracted technical assistance and preventive/corrective maintenance. Go-to-market is sales-led via a hybrid channel — direct sales from São Paulo, authorized dealers and regional representatives in São Paulo (capital and interior), Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul), and Cuiabá (Mato Grosso), complemented by WhatsApp/phone-based customer contact, PDF product catalogs, and a content/blog presence. Customer segments are verticalized across automotive, food & beverage, healthcare, hospitality, supermarkets/hypermarkets, bakeries, industrial plants, general retail, and outsourced cleaning service providers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with differentiated pricing for authorized resellers. The company has no disclosed external investors, no M&A activity, and no AI/ML product features documented.

Name

Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos

Legal name

Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos

Website

https://artlav.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artlav is a privately held, São Paulo-based Brazilian manufacturer of industrial and commercial floor-care equipment — automatic floor scrubbers, industrial vacuums, floor sweepers, and burnishers — sold to automotive, food & beverage, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and industrial customers across Brazil via direct sales, authorized dealers, and equipment rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

Keywords

• Industrial floor scrubbers
• Automatic scrubber machines
• Industrial vacuum cleaners
• Ride-on floor sweepers
• Floor burnishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pirituba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Artlav generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial cleaning equipment including automatic floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, and polishers. The company manufactures its own products in Brazil and sells through direct channels and authorized dealers.
2. Equipment Rental: The company offers rental services for cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers and polishers. Rental includes delivery, pickup, and operator training. This provides flexible access to equipment for customers who prefer not to purchase.
3. Technical Services: Artlav provides preventive and corrective maintenance services for equipment, including service contracts. The company offers technical assistance and ongoing support for their product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artlav manufactures and sells industrial cleaning equipment in Brazil, anchored by its AL-series of automatic floor scrubbers (walk-behind and ride-on, electric, battery, and dual-mode variants), complemented by industrial dry vacuum cleaners, manual and motorized floor sweepers, and ultra-high-speed floor burnishers. The hardware business is reinforced by technical assistance, preventive/corrective maintenance contracts, and equipment rental/lease offerings for commercial and industrial customers across verticals such as automotive, food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing.

Product overview

Artlav is a 100% Brazilian manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment offering a unified portfolio centered on floor care machines. The core product line spans three categories: automatic floor scrubbers (from compact walk-behind to large ride-on machines, in electric, battery, and hybrid variants), industrial vacuum cleaners (dry-only and combined dust/liquid models), and floor sweepers (manual push, battery-electric, and motorized/GLP-powered ride-on). A complementary sub-line of ultra-high-speed floor burnishers completes the floor care ecosystem. These products are supported by ancillary services including technical assistance, equipment rental, and maintenance contracts. The AL-series scrubbers and the AL High Speedy UHS burnishers form the flagship product families, with the broader portfolio serving sectors including automotive, food & beverage, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and industrial manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AL 350E Compact Electric Floor Scrubber Compact automatic electric floor scrubber delivering 1050 m²/h productivity for small-to-medium commercial and industrial spaces.
• AL 450E Electric Floor Scrubber Automatic electric floor scrubber with 1800W maximum power, 40L clean water tank, and 45L recovery tank for medium-sized commercial and industrial environments.
• AL 450 E/B Electric Dual-Mode Floor Scrubber Dual-mode (walk-behind/ride-on) automatic electric floor scrubber with 510mm cleaning width, 50L clean water tank, 2040 m²/h work capacity, and 175 RPM brush rotation.
• AL 450 E/B Battery Floor Scrubber Battery-powered dual-mode automatic floor scrubber with 510mm cleaning width, 2040 m²/h work capacity, 50L clean water tank, and 30 kg brush pressure, offering cordless operation for flexible use.
• AL 500E Industrial Electric Floor Scrubber Large-format automatic electric floor scrubber operating at 220V with 1950W maximum power, 750W brush motor, and 1200W suction motor delivering 1900 Mmca suction for heavy-duty industrial cleaning.
• AL 500B Industrial Battery Floor Scrubber Industrial battery-powered floor scrubber with 510mm cleaning width, 2040 m²/h productivity, 60L clean water tank, 65L recovery tank, and 155 kg weight for large-scale industrial environments.
• AL 500BT Industrial Ride-On Battery Floor Scrubber Industrial battery-powered ride-on floor scrubber with 510mm cleaning width, 60L clean water tank, 65L dirty water tank, and 68 dB(A) noise level for large-scale industrial operations.
• AL 110 Operator-Ride Battery Floor Scrubber Operator-ride automatic battery-powered floor scrubber with 24V traction, 750mm cleaning width, up to 4500 m²/h work capacity, 110L clean water tank, 135L recovery tank, and 65 kg brush pressure for large-area industrial cleaning.
• AL 450B Walk-Behind Battery Floor Scrubber Walk-behind battery-powered automatic floor scrubber with 450mm cleaning width, 35L clean water tank, 1800 m²/h productivity, and 30 kg brush pressure, designed for cordless operation in medium-sized spaces.
• AL 200 Operator-Ride Floor Scrubber Operator-ride automatic floor scrubber designed for large-area industrial cleaning, complementing the AL 110 in the ride-on scrubber lineup.
• ASP P25 Industrial Dry Vacuum Cleaner Industrial dry vacuum cleaner with 1000W power, 2000 mm H₂O vacuum, 25L dust reservoir, and compact 390x390x590 mm dimensions for light-to-medium industrial cleaning tasks.
• ASP P50 Industrial Dry Vacuum Cleaner Industrial dry vacuum cleaner with 50L dust reservoir, designed for medium-to-heavy duty dust collection in commercial and industrial environments.
• ASP L50 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Industrial vacuum cleaner with 50L reservoir and 390x390x775 mm dimensions, designed for commercial and industrial dry vacuuming applications.
• ASPC P50 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Industrial vacuum cleaner in the ASPC series with 50L capacity, designed for commercial and industrial dry vacuuming applications.
• ASPC L50 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Industrial vacuum cleaner with 50L reservoir, 127V/220V dual voltage, 1400W power, 70 dB noise level, and 16.66 kg weight for versatile commercial and industrial use.
• T500 Manual Push Floor Sweeper Manual push floor sweeper with 1500 m²/h sweeping capacity, 46L front and 12L rear waste containers, 700mm sweeping width with side brush, epoxy-painted steel chassis, and height-adjustable brushes for indoor commercial and industrial sweeping.
• 120 EH Battery-Electric Ride-On Floor Sweeper Battery-powered (48V) electric ride-on floor sweeper with 1180 kg weight and 10 kW power, designed for medium-to-large indoor and outdoor sweeping applications.
• 120 GF LPG-Powered Motorized Floor Sweeper Motorized ride-on floor sweeper powered by LPG with 32.3 kW engine, 21000 m²/h sweeping capacity, 450L waste tank, 1370 kg weight, and maximum speed of 12 km/h for large-scale outdoor industrial sweeping.
• AL High Speedy UHS Floor Burnishers (300/350/410/510) Ultra-high-speed (UHS) floor burnishers available in four disc sizes (300/350/410/510 mm) designed for polishing and maintaining glossy floor finishes in commercial and industrial environments.
• Technical Assistance (Assistência Técnica) Technical assistance service providing preventive and corrective maintenance for cleaning equipment under contract, with technical support for Artlav's full product line.
• Equipment Rental (Locação de Equipamentos) Equipment rental service offering flexible access to cleaning machines for temporary or seasonal needs, complementing outright purchase.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance (Manutenção) Preventive and corrective maintenance services for cleaning equipment, available under contract to ensure ongoing operational reliability of Artlav's product range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ equipment units sold across Brazil
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPC (Industrial Cleaning Equipment): Italian-headquartered manufacturer of professional cleaning machines (scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums) with strong Latin American distribution. Directly comparable product lines and customer targets to Artlav.
• Tennant Company: US-based manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment including ride-on and walk-behind scrubbers, sweepers, and coatings/removal equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting industrial and commercial customers.
• WAP: Brazilian brand offering cleaning equipment including industrial vacuums, scrubbers, and pressure washers. A local Brazilian competitor with overlapping product categories, particularly in the mid-market and SMB segments.
• Hako: German manufacturer of industrial and municipal cleaning machines, including scrubbers, sweepers, and multifunctional vehicles. Overlaps with Artlav in industrial floor-care equipment for similar end customers.
• Cleanfix: Swiss manufacturer of professional cleaning machines including scrubber-driers, sweepers, and carpet cleaners. Comparable product offering to Artlav focused on commercial and industrial floor care.
• Taski (Diversey): Diversey's Taski brand offers professional floor cleaning equipment (scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums) for commercial and institutional customers. Comparable in product category and end-market focus to Artlav, particularly in hospitality and healthcare.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning equipment, offering a full range of floor scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuum cleaners across commercial and industrial segments. Directly competes with Artlav in the Brazilian industrial cleaning equipment market with broader product depth.
• Comac: Italian manufacturer of professional floor cleaning machines, including scrubbers, sweepers, and single-disc machines. Directly comparable in product range and target segments to Artlav's AL series scrubbers.
• Nilfisk: Danish manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuum cleaners. Direct competitor to Artlav in industrial and commercial floor-care machines, with strong presence across Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global provider of professional food service, laundry, and cleaning equipment for commercial and industrial customers. While broader in scope, overlaps with Artlav in commercial/industrial cleaning machinery for hospitality and food-service segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Artlav Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos