Powermatic
Powermatic is a Brazilian industrial manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and fabricates ducts, accessories, machinery, and radiant ceiling systems for ventilation, exhaust, and HVAC projects serving pharmaceutical, automotive, healthcare, oil & gas, and industrial customers across Brazil.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersChapada Dos Guimarães, Brazil
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Powermatic does
Revenue is generated almost entirely through project-based, one-time sales of manufactured ducts, accessories, machinery, custom-fabricated special parts, and metal structures, with no public price list — all quotations go through [email protected] or regional distributors and contracts are typically multi-year on large projects. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (targeting pharmaceutical, automotive, oil & gas, healthcare, and aerospace projects) with a regional distributor channel for standard products and an active presence at HVAC-R industry events (ENTRAC, SANNAR). Customer segments are organized by vertical — pharmaceutical, automotive, healthcare, oil & gas, commercial/industrial construction, and food/beverage/chemical — with anchor accounts including Petrobras, Embraer, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota, Hospital Albert Einstein, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, Aché, Biolab, Ambev, Nestlé, and Novartis, alongside stated intent to become the largest duct and accessories company for central air conditioning in Brazil and to expand internationally.
Powermatic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Powermatic
- Legal name
- Powermatic
- Website
- https://powermatic.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Powermatic is a Brazilian industrial manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and fabricates ducts, accessories, machinery, and radiant ceiling systems for ventilation, exhaust, and HVAC projects serving pharmaceutical, automotive, healthcare, oil & gas, and industrial customers across Brazil.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Powermatic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Ductwork & HVAC Duct Systems
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)
Keywords
Where Powermatic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chapada Dos Guimarães
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Powermatic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Duct and Accessories Manufacturing: One-time sale of manufactured ductwork (circular, rectangular TDC, Click, polypropylene, welded), accessories (flanges, duct network components), and machinery (crimping, Pittsburgh, drilling machines). Revenue generated per project or order, with standard product lines sold via distributor network and custom fabrication for large projects.
- Custom Fabrication and Special Parts (Caldeiraria): Project-specific fabrication of special parts including hoods, captures, chimneys, dampers, bases, platforms, walkways, industrial stairs, and mezzanines. Custom engineering services for geometries requiring dedicated design, often for large industrial and infrastructure projects.
- Special Products (Radiant Ceiling, Industrial Structures): Manufacture and supply of radiant ceiling systems and industrial metal structures, typically as part of HVAC or infrastructure project packages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project quotation — no standard pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Powermatic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Powermatic manufactures and supplies industrial ducts and accessories for ventilation, exhaust, and air conditioning applications. The company produces circular ducts, rectangular TDC flanged ducts, Duto Click quick-assembly ducts, polypropylene ducts, welded ducts, flanging accessories, duct network accessories, proprietary production machinery, custom fabricated special parts (caldeiraria), industrial metal structures, and radiant ceiling climate control systems. Products are sold through direct enterprise sales for large industrial projects and via a regional distributor network for standard lines.
Product overview
Powermatic is a Brazilian industrial manufacturing company specializing in industrial ducts and HVAC accessories since 1985. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) Industrial Ducts — including Circular Ducts, Duto Click, Polypropylene Ducts, Rectangular TDC Ducts, and Welded Ducts; (2) Accessories — comprising flanging accessories and duct network accessories such as flexible connections and Air Jet diffusers; (3) Machines — including electro-hydraulic crimping/drilling machines, pneumatic corner crimpers, and Pittsburgh machines for duct production. Additionally, the company offers Special Parts (custom fabrication), Industrial Structures (metal supports and platforms), and Forro Radiante (radiant ceiling climate control systems). The product line serves ventilation, exhaust, and air conditioning applications across industrial, pharmaceutical, automotive, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DUTO CLICK: Quick-fit rectangular duct system designed for rapid on-site installation without cutting or gluing. Complies with NBR 16401 standards.
Products and services
- Dutos Industriais Circulares Circular industrial ducts manufactured in galvanized steel or stainless steel for positive or negative pressure applications. Available in diameters from 75 mm to 2,500 mm, in ABNT, SMACNA, or Light lines. Assembly via male-female (Slip-Joint) system or with flanges.
- Duto Click Rectangular duct system composed of four flat parts designed for quick snap-fit assembly without cutting or gluing. Features immediate delivery availability and compliance with NBR 16401 standards. Ideal for critical deadlines and VRF or split ducted systems.
- Dutos Polipropileno High-performance polymer ducts that are flexible, anti-corrosive, and durable for transporting toxic substances. Suitable for alkaline or acidic gases, resistant to mechanical shock, humidity, and temperature variations. Ideal for underground piping and aggressive environments.
- Dutos Retangulares TDC Flanged TDC (Transversal Duct Connection) ducts produced in heights of 15, 25, or 35 mm in carbon steel, galvanized, stainless steel, or aluminum. Features maximum leak reduction, compliance with NBR 16401, SMACNA, DW 142, and DW 143 standards. Assembly with only eight screws.
- Dutos Soldados Welded ducts with flange made directly on the duct sheet, eliminating angle iron or flat bar for lower cost and weight. Built in black plate, stainless steel, or galvanized steel with thickness up to 2 mm (#14). Indicated for applications requiring maximum sealing such as stair pressurization, smoke and grease exhaust, industrial ventilation, hydroelectric plants, and onshore/offshore oil platforms.
- Acessórios para Flangeamento TDC duct corners manufactured in galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum for assembly on TDC flanges in sizes 15, 25, or 35 mm. Includes TDC clamps, sealing tape, and French screws. Components can be chromate or cadmium plated.
- Acessórios para Rede de Dutos Duct network accessories including flexible connections, inspection doors, and Air Jet diffusers. Air Jet diffuser in PVC for round or oval ducts provides uniform flow along the duct without balancing requirements. Operating temperature up to 90°C.
- Cravadora e Furadeira Eletro Hidráulica Combined electro-hydraulic crimping and drilling machine for forming and drilling sheets in duct production lines. Compact design fixes up to 3 flat surfaces, maximum thickness 3.0 mm, no rivets required, no burrs left on internal duct surface. Matrix exchange enables use as drilling machine.
- Cravadora Pneumática para Canto Pneumatic crimping machine for corners and duct profiles, ideal for workshops and production lines. Electropneumatic actuation crimps TDC and TDF 25 and 35 corners uniformly without hammer noise. Compact and easily relocated.
- Pittsburgh Machine Machine for forming Pittsburgh joint profile in rectangular ducts. Provides agility and standardization in longitudinal closing. Works with sheet thickness from 0.50 to 1.20 mm.
- Peças Especiais Custom fabricated products for geometries and applications requiring dedicated engineering. Includes hoods, collectors, discharge chimneys, mist eliminator hats, mixing boxes, and supply boxes. Produced in galvanized, carbon, or stainless steel with TDC flanges, PW profile, flat bar, or angle iron.
- Estruturas Industriais Metal structures including bases and platforms for equipment, walkways and industrial stairs, mezzanines, and special pieces produced under project specifications. Used in sugar and alcohol plants, oil platforms, and various industrial segments.
- Forro Radiante Radiant ceiling climate control system that cools or heats through radiant ceiling panels. Uses water at 15-17°C, reducing electrical power by approximately 36% compared to traditional air conditioning. Suitable for buildings where duct installation is not possible.
Quantifiable outcome
- Duto Click enables faster on-site fabrication with simplified assembly — no cutting, bending, or gluing required, only a rubber hammer
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Companies that use Powermatic
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Powermatic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Powermatic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered standard.
- FRIOSHOPPINGstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in São José dos Campos/SP region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- MAC COMÉRCIOstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Ribeirão Preto/SP region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- POWER FIELDstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in São Paulo/SP region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- BRASFORstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in São Paulo/SP region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- ITERMILstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Rio de Janeiro/RJ region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- TROPICAL RIOstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Rio de Janeiro/RJ region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- KLEBER REPstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Porto Alegre/RS region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- ITMstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Curitiba/PR region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- RETECstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Brasília/DF and Goiânia/GO regions. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
- FORTALEZA ARstandardAuthorized distributor for Powermatic products in Fortaleza/CE region. Handles local sales and distribution of standard duct products and accessories.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Powermatic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Greenheck Fan Corporation: US-based, privately held manufacturer and the largest North American producer of commercial and industrial fans, dampers, louvers, and related air-control products. Broader HVAC equipment portfolio than Powermatic but highly comparable ductwork and ventilation-component offering for industrial projects.
- Trane Technologies: US-listed global HVAC and building-systems major offering chillers, air-handlers, controls, and service. Comparable in serving the same pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial customer base that Powermatic supplies with ductwork, but at vastly larger scale and with integrated system scope.
Direct peers
- Wesper: French manufacturer of HVAC components including ductwork, diffusers, grilles, and air-distribution accessories under brands such as France Air and Wesper. Direct comparable in rectangular/circular duct systems and ductwork accessories serving European commercial and industrial markets.
- Systemair: Swedish-listed global ventilation and air-distribution manufacturer producing fans, air-handling units, ductwork components, and HVAC accessories. Comparable to Powermatic through its ducting and air-distribution product lines serving commercial and industrial projects worldwide.
- Engineered Air: Canadian manufacturer of custom HVAC equipment including air-handling units, heating/cooling units, and ventilation components for commercial and industrial projects. Comparable custom-engineering, project-based business model targeting demanding applications similar to Powermatic's regulated-pharma work.
- Lindab: Swedish publicly listed group that is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of sheet-metal ductwork, ventilation components, and indoor climate solutions. Directly comparable to Powermatic in core rectangular/circular ductwork, flanges, and HVAC distribution components, but at much larger scale and with broad European distribution.
- Aldes Group: France-headquartered ventilation and indoor-air-quality specialist manufacturing ductwork components, fans, and air-distribution systems for residential and commercial buildings. Closely comparable in ductwork, ventilation, and indoor climate control offerings and in serving energy-efficiency-driven customers.
- SEMCO: US manufacturer of custom air-handling units, energy recovery ventilators, and indoor air-quality solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Highly comparable custom-fabrication model and project-based engineering sales motion, similar to Powermatic's caldeiraria and special-parts work.
Others
- Carrier Global: US-listed global HVAC incumbent producing chillers, air-handling units, controls, and ducted systems for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Broader portfolio than Powermatic but competes for the same large-project specification work and increasingly bundles ductwork into integrated solutions.
Emerging players
- Polypipe Group: UK-listed manufacturer of plastic piping, ventilation, and ducting systems for residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Comparable through its polypropylene/plastic ductwork and air-handling product lines, though focused on plastic systems rather than sheet metal.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Powermatic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Powermatic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Powermatic M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Powermatic
What does Powermatic do?
Powermatic manufactures and supplies industrial ducts and accessories for ventilation, exhaust, and air conditioning applications. The company produces circular ducts, rectangular TDC flanged ducts, Duto Click quick-assembly ducts, polypropylene ducts, welded ducts, flanging accessories, duct network accessories, proprietary production machinery, custom fabricated special parts (caldeiraria), industrial metal structures, and radiant ceiling climate control systems. Products are sold through direct enterprise sales for large industrial projects and via a regional distributor network for standard lines.
Is Powermatic a public or private company?
Powermatic is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Powermatic founded?
Powermatic was founded in 1985. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Powermatic based?
Powermatic is headquartered in Chapada Dos Guimarães, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Powermatic make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Duct and Accessories Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are custom Fabrication and Special Parts (Caldeiraria) and special Products (Radiant Ceiling, Industrial Structures).
Who are Powermatic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Greenheck Fan Corporation and Trane Technologies. Direct peers are Wesper, Systemair, Engineered Air, Lindab, Aldes Group and SEMCO. Carrier Global is listed as an others. Polypipe Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Powermatic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Powermatic.
What industry is Powermatic in?
Powermatic's product category is Industrial Ductwork & HVAC Duct Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAC, Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 4961.