Futura Engenharia

Name

Futura Engenharia

Legal name

Futura Soluções em Automação e Engenharia Ltda.

Website

https://futuraengenharia.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Substation Automation Systems (SAS), RTUs & HMI (EUADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Automation & Digital Substations (IEC 61850) Integration Services (EUAEANAD), AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

Keywords

• Electrical distribution equipment
• Low voltage panels
• Medium voltage transformers
• Power utility automation
• Distribution network switches

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Equipment and Systems Sales: Sale of automation equipment and systems to electricity distribution utilities. Includes specialized equipment for low and medium voltage networks, panels, transformers, switches, and diagnostic systems.
2. Engineering Support and Consulting Services: Technical engineering support including electrical testing guidance, equipment specification, and system definition services for laboratories and factory floors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Futura Engenharia (legal name: Futura Soluções em Automação e Engenharia Ltda.) distributes, integrates, and develops electrical distribution equipment and automation solutions for Brazilian electricity distribution utilities (concessionárias de energia elétrica). The company's product portfolio includes protection relays, panels, transformers, switches, diagnostic tools, handheld and ventilated equipment, medium voltage systems, and software for low and medium voltage distribution networks, complemented by engineering support and consulting for electrical testing and equipment specification.

Product overview

Futura Engenharia operates as a distributor and integrator of automation and engineering solutions for electric utility companies in Brazil. The company provides a portfolio of equipment and systems for low and medium voltage electrical distribution networks, including protection relays (Rele), submersible equipment, handheld testing devices, ventilated equipment, software solutions, switches (Chaves), diagnostic tools, medium voltage equipment (Media), and electrical panels (Paineis). The products are sourced from represented multinational manufacturers Pronutec (panels), Imefy (transformers), and ZPUE (switches), complemented by Futura's own technical engineering support services including equipment specification, testing guidance, and cost-effective solutions for utilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Protection Relays (Rele) Protection relay equipment for electrical distribution networks, designed for low and medium voltage applications in utility systems.
• Submersible Electrical Equipment (Submersivel) Submersible electrical equipment designed for installation in underground or flooded environments in distribution networks.
• Handheld Testing Devices Portable handheld devices for field testing and diagnostics of electrical distribution equipment.
• Ventilated Electrical Equipment (Ventilado) Ventilated electrical equipment for managing temperature and ensuring proper operation in medium voltage applications.
• Electrical Distribution Software Software solutions for monitoring, control, and management of electrical distribution systems and automation equipment.
• Low and Medium Voltage Switches (Chaves)
• Diagnostic Equipment (Diagnostico)
• Medium Voltage Equipment (Media)
• Electrical Panels (Paineis)
• Low and Medium Voltage Transformers
• Engineering Support and Consulting Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PronuteccoreTechnology or IntegrationPronutec is based in Amorebieta, Vizcaya, Spain (Parque Empresarial Boroa, Parcela 2C-148340). Provides panels and transformers for low and medium voltage applications. Futura represents Pronutec in Brazil, providing engineering support and distribution of their products to Brazilian utilities.
• ImefycoreTechnology or IntegrationImefy is based in Los Yébenes, Toledo, Spain (Avenida Siglo XXI s/n, P.I. La Cañada). Specialized in low and medium voltage transformers. Futura represents Imefy in Brazil with full engineering support.
• ZPUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationZPUE plc is based in Włoszczowa, Poland (Rd 79c Jędrzejowska, 29-100). Provides switches (chaves) for low and medium voltage applications. Futura represents ZPUE in Brazil, offering engineering support and product distribution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• WEG: Brazilian-based global manufacturer of electrical equipment including transformers, panels, switchgear, and motors. The most direct local competitor to Futura in serving Brazilian distribution utilities with low and medium voltage equipment, but with much larger scale and in-house manufacturing.
• S&C Electric Company: US-based specialist in switching and protection products for electric utilities, including medium voltage switches and automation solutions. Comparable niche focus on utility-grade distribution switching equipment, though with much larger scale and direct sales model.
• G&W Electric: Manufacturer of switching and protection products for distribution and transmission systems, including load break switches, fault interrupters, and automated switchgear. Comparable specialty focus on utility distribution switching equipment with similar product profile to ZPUE's offerings Futura represents.
• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): US manufacturer specializing in protection relays, automation controllers, and cyber-secure communications for electric power systems. Highly comparable to Futura's relay (Rele) product line and substation automation focus, serving the same utility customer base globally including Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management company offering switchgear, panel solutions, transformers, and protection equipment for utilities. Competes with Futura in Brazil through its electrical Americas business, particularly in medium voltage applications.
• ABB: Major global supplier of switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and substation automation to utilities. Directly competes with Futura's represented product lines (especially via ABB's Brazilian operations) for utility tenders across low and medium voltage applications.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in electrical distribution, automation, and energy management with a strong presence in Brazil. Offers overlapping switchgear, panels, relays, and grid automation solutions targeting the same utility customers as Futura, but with vastly broader portfolio and direct sales.
• Hubbell Power Systems: Provider of utility-grade electrical products including switchgear, transformers, and protection equipment serving electric utilities globally. Overlaps with Futura's product portfolio in distribution-level equipment for Brazilian utilities.
• Siemens: Global industrial and energy technology company providing switchgear, transformers, automation systems, and grid software. Competes with Futura in the Brazilian utility segment through its Smart Infrastructure division with direct local sales and manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Noark Electric: Global manufacturer of low voltage electrical products expanding in Latin America, including contactors, circuit protection, and distribution equipment. Emerging competitor to Futura in the Brazilian market with growing local presence and broader product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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