Fibratec Engenharia

What Fibratec Engenharia does

Fibratec Engenharia is a privately held Brazilian industrial manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Chapecó, Santa Catarina. The company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions in three product categories: (1) wastewater and effluent treatment systems, including compact residential biorreactors/biofilters, customizable aerated treatment stations, physical-chemical treatment stations, residential treatment plants, chlorination chambers, oil-water separators, and grease traps; (2) large-volume water storage solutions, including reservoirs, water tanks (caixa d'água), PEMD and PRFV cisterns, rainwater filters, rainwater skids, and washing-machine tubs; and (3) agribusiness equipment, including PRFV silos, egg-immersion boxes, feeding troughs (cochos), piglet creep feeders, feed funnels, and industrial pallets. The underlying technology is material-science-based, using fiberglass reinforced polyester (PRFV), medium density polyethylene (PEMD), and polypropylene (PP), with embedded treatment processes combining RAFA (Upflow Anaerobic Reactor) and FAS (Submerged Aerated Filter) technologies plus sedimentation and chlorination stages.

Products are engineered to comply with Brazilian standards including NBR 13969/97, NBR 7229/97, NBR 08160/99, and CONAMA 430/11. Differentiated technical claims include up to 50% greater organic-load reduction versus conventional septic systems, up to 90% water reuse on physical-chemical stations, and sludge-removal intervals of approximately 15 months on compact PEMD systems. Reported advantages include hermetically sealed construction, low-noise aeration, and stabilized sludge suitable for garden/plant use after composting.

Fibratec operates a sales-led go-to-market model: pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed), with direct sales through a nationwide Brazil network of field representatives, WhatsApp Business and website contact-form intake, and an existing-client portal (EngenhariaOnline). Customer financing is supported via BNDES Finame card administered through Sicredi. Warranties range from 1-2 years standard, up to 5 years on specific products such as silos. The disclosed customer base comprises mid-sized Brazilian construction-materials distributors (Bigolin, Favaretto, Maravilha), environmental-technology partners (EBIO Tecnologia Ambiental, Stebio), and agricultural cooperatives (Ceraçá), indicating a diversified SMB and mid-market customer mix across multiple Brazilian states rather than large-anchor enterprise contracts.

Name

Fibratec Engenharia

Legal name

Fibratec Engenharia

Website

https://fibratec.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fibratec Engenharia manufactures fiberglass, polyethylene, and polypropylene products for wastewater treatment, large-volume water storage, and agribusiness applications. Founded in 1987 in Chapecó, Brazil, the privately held firm serves industrial, commercial, residential, and agricultural customers across Brazil through a nationwide representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapecó

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Fibratec manufactures and sells water tanks, sewage treatment stations, large volume reservoirs, and agricultural products made from PRFV, PEMD, and polypropylene materials. Products include biorreactors, grease traps, oil-water separators, cisterns, silos, and related accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fibratec Engenharia manufactures fiberglass, polyethylene, and polypropylene equipment for effluent treatment, water storage, and agricultural applications. Its core product lines include wastewater and sewage treatment stations (ETE), potable water treatment stations (ETA), bolted and molded water storage tanks, cisterns for residential and rural use, silos, and complementary agricultural implements. Products are produced in Chapecó, SC and sold across Brazil through a sales-representative network, with BNDES Finame financing available to buyers.

Product overview

Fibratec Engenharia is a Brazilian industrial company (based in Chapecó, Santa Catarina) founded in 1987, offering complete solutions for wastewater treatment, large volume reservoirs, and potable water storage. The company manufactures products using fiberglass, polyethylene, and polypropylene materials. Their product portfolio spans three main categories: (1) Treatment Solutions including aerated treatment stations, residential treatment systems, physical-chemical treatment, biorreactors and biofilters in various capacities (PEMD and PRFV materials), fat boxes, chlorination boxes, and oil-water separators; (2) Storage Solutions including large volume reservoirs, water tanks, cisterns (PEMD and PRFV), rainwater filters, skid systems, and washing machine tubs; (3) Agribusiness Solutions including silos, egg immersion boxes, feeding troughs, piglet creep feeders, feed funnels, and pallets. Products come with 1-5 years warranty and are available through BNDES Finame financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wastewater Treatment Stations (ETE) Fibratec-branded sewage/wastewater treatment stations built in fiberglass/composite construction for industrial, commercial, and residential on-site effluent treatment applications. Sold as complete treatment units through quote-based sales to project buyers.
• Water Treatment Stations (ETA) Fibratec's water treatment stations (ETA) provide treated potable water for industrial, commercial, and rural applications. Sold as complete units via quote-based sales channels.
• Water Storage Tanks Boltado and molded water storage tanks in fiberglass, polyethylene, and polypropylene for potable and non-potable water storage. Sold to construction, industrial, and rural buyers through representatives and resellers.
• Cisterns Fiberglass and polyethylene cisterns for residential, rural, and small commercial water storage applications. Distributed through construction materials retailers and the company's sales-representative network.
• Silos Fiberglass and plastic silos for grain and bulk agricultural storage, sold to agribusinesses, cooperatives, and rural buyers with BNDES Finame financing available.
• Agricultural Equipment Fibratec's complementary agricultural implements and equipment line for rural and agribusiness buyers, sold alongside silos and storage equipment through the company's sales-representative network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compact stations achieve greater organic load reduction than conventional septic and anaerobic filter systems (minimum 50% improvement)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• Sicredi (BNDES Finame)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSicredi provides BNDES Finame card financing for Fibratec equipment purchases, enabling customers to buy products with government-backed financing. This partnership facilitates sales by providing accessible payment options for industrial and commercial buyers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rotoplas: Rotoplas is a leading Latin American provider of water storage and basic treatment solutions including tanks, cisterns, and water purification. Closely comparable to Fibratec in product category and Latin American market focus.
• Fortlev: Fortlev is one of Brazil's largest manufacturers of polyethylene water tanks and cisterns for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Direct competitor to Fibratec in water storage solutions with overlapping material science (PE) and Brazilian market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Tigre S.A. Tigre is one of Brazil's largest manufacturers of plumbing, drainage, water infrastructure, and construction materials. While much broader in scope, it overlaps with Fibratec in water tanks and water management systems and competes for the same B2B channel partners.
• Duratex S.A. Duratex is a major Brazilian building materials company with water tanks and bathroom fixtures under brands including Deca. Overlaps with Fibratec in water storage solutions but with much broader product portfolio, distribution, and scale.
• Amanco: Amanco is a Brazilian manufacturer of PVC pipes, plumbing, and water infrastructure solutions, part of Orbia (formerly Mexichem). Overlaps with Fibratec in water infrastructure products but with broader portfolio and significantly larger scale.
• Deca: Deca is a major Brazilian sanitary ware and water systems brand owned by Duratex. While primarily known for bathroom fixtures, it extends into water-related products that overlap with Fibratec's storage and treatment offerings.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia is a global leader in water and wastewater treatment technologies with significant operations in Brazil. Competes with Fibratec in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment but operates at a much larger scale and project complexity.

Emerging players

• CST Industries: CST Industries is a global manufacturer of storage tanks including glass-fused-to-steel and bolted tanks for water and industrial applications. Comparable to Fibratec in water/liquid storage but uses different materials and primarily serves larger municipal and industrial scale applications.
• Fluence Corporation: Fluence is a global provider of decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions with operations in Latin America. Comparable to Fibratec in treatment focus but differentiates on smart-packaged plants and modular pre-engineered systems.

Others

• Aegea Saneamento: Aegea is one of Brazil's largest private water and sanitation utilities. Adjacent to Fibratec as a downstream customer/service provider rather than equipment peer, but competes for the same pool of Brazilian water infrastructure spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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