ROHR

What ROHR does

ROHR is a Brazilian privately held construction engineering company founded in 1963, headquartered in São Paulo, with 1,001-5,000 employees and operations across 8 regional branches covering all major Brazilian macro-regions. The company specializes in temporary structures for construction and access engineering — primarily modular scaffolding systems (Kibloc steel and aluminum), metal formwork for concrete (ROHR HF), shoring systems (Torre ETEM, AluROHR aluminum shores, tubular systems, truss systems), and vertical transport (rack-and-pinion elevators and platforms). ROHR manufactures its proprietary equipment at an automated factory in Casa Branca, São Paulo, and complies with Brazilian regulations (NR-18, ABNT NBR 6494) along with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications renewed in October 2025.

The business operates a dual revenue model combining equipment rental (the primary revenue stream) with direct equipment sales from the factory, supplemented by technical services including project planning, assembly, and disassembly with national coverage. ROHR's go-to-market is a consultative, engineer-to-engineer field sales motion targeting enterprise customers in four verticals: infrastructure (bridges, viaducts, dams), buildings (residential, commercial, hospitals, education), industrial services (petrochemical, refining, mining, power), and large events. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year rental contracts and one-time sales with minimum order quantities.

The company's customer base spans thousands of clients and includes major Brazilian real estate developers, engineering firms, and public-sector projects (e.g., Cidade Administrativa BH, OÁS Barigui tower in Curitiba, FGV building, Hospital Dr. Miguel Soeiro). Marketing is conducted through a dedicated website (rohr.com.br), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube tutorial series ('Mãos à Obra'), and segment-specific catalogs. Ownership is private with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing.

Name

ROHR

Legal name

ROHR S.A.

Website

https://rohr.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ROHR is a Brazilian construction engineering company founded in 1963 that designs, manufactures, and rents proprietary scaffolding, formwork, shoring, and vertical access systems for infrastructure, buildings, industrial, and event projects nationwide through 8 branches and a Casa Branca factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment & Scaffolding Systems

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Crane & Hoist Components (Wire Rope, Chain, Drums, Sheaves, Motors, Controls) (IMAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Construction engineering services
• Scaffolding rental systems
• Metal formwork equipment
• Shoring and shoring towers
• Industrial access solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of scaffolding, formwork, and shoring equipment for construction projects. ROHR provides technical support, assembly, and disassembly services alongside equipment rental. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of manufactured equipment including scaffolding components, formwork, shoring systems, and accessories. Products include Kibloc systems, ETEM towers, aluminum beams, steel tubes, couplers, and hardware.
3. Technical Services: Engineering services including project design, technical support, assembly, and disassembly of equipment. Services include delineamento (project planning), equipe de montagem (assembly teams), and national coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ROHR manufactures, sells, and rents temporary structural systems for the construction industry, including modular scaffolding (Kibloc in steel and aluminum), shoring systems (Torre ETEM, AluROHR, KIBLOC, tubular struts), lightweight metal formwork (ROHR HF), beam-launching equipment, and vertical access solutions (rack-and-pinion elevators and platforms). Products are produced at the company's automated factory in Casa Branca (São Paulo) and distributed nationwide through 8 branches, supported by engineering design, assembly, and disassembly services.

Product overview

ROHR is a Brazilian construction engineering company established in 1963, specializing in the rental and sale of temporary structures for construction and access engineering. The product portfolio consists of two main divisions: (1) Construction Engineering (Engenharia de Construção) covering formwork systems (Fôrmas Metálicas ROHR HF), shoring systems (Torre ETEM, Sistema KIBLOC, Sistema AluROHR, Escoras Metálicas, Sistema Treliças T30 e R300, Sistema Tubular), and beam launching equipment (FISCHIETTI, Carrelone, Balanço Sucessivo); and (2) Access Engineering (Engenharia de Acesso) covering scaffolding systems (Andaime Kibloc em Alumínio, Andaime Kibloc em Aço, Andaime Tubular em Alumínio), vertical transportation (Elevador Cremalheira, Plataforma Cremalheira), access solutions (Escada Modulada de Encaixe, Passarelas Provisórias). The company also manufactures and sells component accessories including aluminum and steel beams (Viga VA14, VA18, VI 7,5), tubes, clamps, base plates, fasteners, and floor systems. All products are available for rental nationwide through 7 branches (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Salvador, Curitiba, Porto Alegre) with assembly services included. The company operates its own automated factory in Casa Branca/SP for manufacturing products for sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kibloc: Multidirectional snap-fit scaffold system developed with exclusive proprietary technology, available in steel and aluminum versions. Used for construction access, slab shoring, reshoring, and façade scaffolding.
• AluROHR
• Torre ETEM

Products and services

• Andaime Kibloc em Alumínio (Kibloc Aluminum Modular Scaffolding) Multidirectional modular scaffolding system with snap-fit rosette connections, made of aluminum for lightweight handling and corrosion resistance. Available for rental or sale to construction companies and engineering firms; compliant with NR-18 and ABNT NBR 6494 safety standards.
• Kibloc de Aço (Kibloc Steel Modular Scaffolding)

Quantifiable outcome

• Tallest building in Curitiba (179m, 50 floors) enabled through specialized shoring solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• ABRASFEminorOthersROHR is an Associated Company member of ABRASFE (Associação Brasileira de Serviços de Engenharia), a professional association in the engineering sector. This membership indicates participation in the association's activities and adherence to its standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PERI: German-headquartered global leader in formwork and scaffolding systems with significant operations in Brazil. Directly comparable as a manufacturer and renter of modular shoring, scaffolding, and formwork serving infrastructure, buildings, and industrial customers.
• Layher: German manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems (Allround, Keder, etc.) with strong global brand presence. Directly comparable to ROHR's Kibloc multidirectional modular system and competes in industrial access, events, and construction scaffolding rentals.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish provider of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding systems active across Latin America. Closely comparable product portfolio (modular scaffolding, climbing formwork, shoring towers) and similar engineer-to-engineer GTM motion targeting infrastructure and building projects.
• Hunnebeck: German/Netherlands-based formwork and scaffolding manufacturer (part of Hünnebeck brand family) serving construction and civil engineering worldwide. Comparable in modular scaffolding, shoring towers, and formwork rental solutions.
• Doka: Austrian formwork specialist with Brazilian operations providing slab, wall, and column formwork plus shoring solutions. Overlaps ROHR's portfolio in formwork and shoring rental, with similar customer verticals in infrastructure and high-rise construction.
• Tópico Locações: Brazilian equipment rental company supplying scaffolding, formwork, shoring, and access solutions to construction and industrial clients. Direct Brazilian competitor with similar product mix and national service coverage.
• Mills: Brazilian-listed equipment rental and services company with a formwork, scaffolding, and shoring division (Mills Engenharia). Most direct Brazilian competitor with overlapping customer base in infrastructure and real estate development.

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: US-headquartered global leader in scaffolding, access, and industrial service solutions. Comparable on industrial maintenance and turnaround business but with a much broader services portfolio spanning insulation, coatings, and specialty access beyond ROHR's narrower construction focus.
• Altrad: French industrial services group with major scaffolding and formwork rental operations across Europe and Latin America. Comparable on modular scaffolding rental and industrial services but operates across many adjacent verticals (energy, environmental services).

Regional players

• SH Form-Tubes e Equipamentos: Brazilian formwork and shoring manufacturer/renter serving infrastructure and high-rise construction projects. Comparable product category (concrete formwork and shoring) but more focused regionally than ROHR's national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvCaWcak94URyRnaAUf2isw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/Rohr-Estruturas-Tubulares-481742548516386
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rohr-s-a-estruturas-tubulares
• Instagraminstagram.com/rohr.engenharia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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