Breathe

What Breathe does

Breathe (legal name: Breathe Indústria, Locação e Comércio de EPI Ltda) is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer and service provider of industrial respiratory protection systems, headquartered in Diadema in the São Paulo metropolitan area. Founded in 2012 and operating with 11-50 employees, the company designs, manufactures, sells, rents, installs, and maintains equipment that generates, purifies, monitors, and delivers breathable air for workers operating in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IPVS / IDLH) atmospheres and confined spaces.

The product portfolio spans portable and fixed air purifiers (XPAR1000, XPAR3000), the SMART purifier with integrated emergency backup air supply, mobile respiratory air units (TITÃ UMAR, Chronos, AirSafe Pro skids, Zephyr cylinder carts), continuous multi-gas detection (XAR8000 with MiniPID oil-mist detection, Kit Ômega CO monitor), personal protective equipment (CA-2 air-supplied hoods), accessories (hoses, coolers, filters), and complementary Italian-made Nardi compressors. Core technology combines multi-stage filtration (coalescing filters, activated carbon, CO catalyst), continuous monitoring of CO, O₂, CO₂, VOCs, H₂S and other gases, redundant safety systems with automatic backup air supply, and digital datalogging with up to 100,000 events and automated report generation to support regulatory traceability.

Breathe monetizes through four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring rental contracts (including No-Stop service guaranteeing uninterrupted operations), maintenance/retrofitting/calibration services, and consumables/spare parts. Distribution is primarily direct via a sales-led enterprise field motion with technical consultation, supplemented by a dedicated rental division, an online quote flow, WhatsApp contact, and a Mercado Livre SMB marketplace listing. The company serves oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, shipbuilding/naval, mining/steel, and emergency services customers under Brazilian regulatory frameworks (NR-33, NBR 12543, NR-15, PPR Fundacentro) and international standards (OSHA, EN 12021, ISO 8573.1, ISO 12500, European Pharmacopoeia, ATEX). It is ISO 9001 certified, LGPD-compliant, and self-describes as operating the largest equipment yard for respiratory protection sale and rental in Brazil.

Name

Breathe

Legal name

Breathe Indústria, Locação e Comércio de EPI Ltda

Website

https://breathe.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breathe is a Brazilian manufacturer and service provider of industrial respiratory protection systems — portable and fixed air purifiers, mobile respiratory air units, multi-gas detectors, and rental/maintenance services — serving oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, shipbuilding, mining, and emergency services customers under NR-33 and NBR 12543 compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Respiratory Protection Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK), Indoor Air Quality Equipment Installation (Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers) (HSAOAGAK), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Respiratory protection equipment
• Industrial breathing air systems
• Confined space safety
• Air purification equipment
• Multi-gas detection monitors

Headquarters

HQ city

Diadema

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of respiratory protection equipment including air purifiers (XPAR1000, XPAR3000, SMART), gas detectors (XAR8000, Kit Omega), mobile units (Titã/UMAR, Chronos, Zephyr), compressors (Nardi Atlantic, Pacific lines), and accessories (hoses, couplings, hoods).
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental programs for respiratory protection equipment including No-Stop contracts that guarantee uninterrupted service with immediate replacement in case of maintenance needs. Includes Titã mobile units and individual equipment rental.
3. Maintenance and Technical Services: Technical services including maintenance, retrofitting, sensor calibration, air quality audits, and compliance validation. Serves industrial cleaning, inspection, paint booths, pharmaceutical handling, and petrochemical applications.
4. Consumables and Spare Parts: Replacement filters, cylinders, hoses, and spare parts for respiratory protection systems. Includes filter revalidation services and calibration renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Breathe manufactures, sells, rents, installs, and maintains industrial respiratory protection equipment and systems, including portable and fixed air purifiers (XPAR1000, XPAR3000, SMART), mobile breathing-air generation units (TITÃ UMAR, Chronos, AirSafe Pro skids, Zephyr carts), multi-gas detectors (XAR8000, Kit Ômega), high-pressure compressors (Nardi Atlantic and Pacific lines), air-supplied hoods, hoses, filters and accessories. The company serves industrial customers operating in IPVS atmospheres, confined spaces, and toxic environments — primarily oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, shipbuilding, mining and offshore operations — that must comply with Brazilian regulations NR-33 and NBR 12543. It complements equipment sales with rental, maintenance, calibration, air-quality auditing, and sensor-calibration services.

Product overview

Breathe is a Brazilian manufacturer and provider of respiratory air systems and occupational safety equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of portable and fixed air purifiers, mobile air generation units, multi-gas detection systems, personal protective equipment, accessories, and related services. The product lineup centers on the XPAR series purifiers (XPAR1000 portable, XPAR3000 fixed) and SMART purifier with integrated emergency supply, complemented by mobile units including TITÃ UMAR, Chronos, AirSafe Pro skids, and Zephyr cylinder carts for various operational scales. The XAR8000 multi-gas detector and Kit Ômega CO monitor provide continuous air quality monitoring with automated reporting. Accessories include respiratory air hoses, coolers, and filters, while Nardi Italian compressors offer complementary air generation solutions. Services encompass equipment rental, system maintenance, retrofitting, and respiratory air quality audits for compliance with Brazilian standards (NBR 12543, NR-33, NR-15) and international norms (OSHA, EN 12021).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XPAR1000 Portable Respiratory Air Purifier Portable air purifier that transforms industrial compressed air into Grade D respiratory air per NBR 12543, with integrated multi-gas detection, automatic quality reports, and SD card datalogging for up to 100,000 events. Targeted at industrial users needing mobile or small-team Grade D air.
• XPAR3000 Fixed Air Purifier High-performance fixed air purifier for large industrial teams up to 16 users, with coalescing filters, activated carbon, CO catalyst, ATEX-certified variants for classified areas, and real-time monitoring with automatic report generation.
• SMART Purifier with Air Supply Grade D air purifier with integrated emergency air supply for confined-space NR-33 operations, featuring 2 backup steel cylinders (15–20 min autonomy for 4 users), automatic transfer valve, and XAR8000 real-time gas analysis.
• TITÃ Mobile Respiratory Air Unit (UMAR) Complete mobile air generation, treatment, purification and control system for Grade D respiratory air, available in TITÃ 20P to 100P models with electric, gasoline or diesel compressor options, supporting 8 simultaneous users.
• Chronos Mobile Air Supply Unit Mobile trailer-mounted air supply unit with up to 10 carbon steel cylinders storing up to 200,000 liters of respiratory air at 200–400 bar, providing over 10 hours of continuous air for 4 simultaneous users.
• AirSafe Pro Skid System High-capacity skid-mounted respiratory air supply system for SCBA cylinder refilling, critical atmosphere/IPVS supply, and hospital/emergency applications, available in 2x2 to 4x4 configurations with 200–400 bar pressure support.
• Zephyr Cylinder Cart for Confined Spaces Cylinder cart with respiratory air supply for critical operations in areas without compressors, supporting up to 30,000 liters at 300 bar, ATEX-compatible for Zones 0/1/2, suitable for 1–2 simultaneous users for 1–4 hour operations.
• XAR8000 Multi-Gas Detector High-precision multi-gas detector for continuous respiratory air quality monitoring, supporting CO, O2, CO2, VOCs, H2S, and Benzene sensors, with 100,000-event storage, digital reports, and MiniPID (Ion Science) oil-vapor detection.
• Kit Ômega CO Monitor CO monitoring kit for respiratory air compressors providing real-time monitoring with NBR 12543:2017 compliance, configurable with sensors for CO, O2, CO2, VOCs and dew point, featuring automated technical report generation.
• CA-2 Air Supplied Hood Lightweight ergonomic air-supplied hood (CleanAIR CA-2) for pharmaceutical and chemical environments, featuring 200–400 L/min regulated airflow, built-in pressure indicator, pneumatic alarm below 3 bar, and panoramic anti-fog visor.
• Respiratory Air Hoses PVC hoses with polyester reinforcement for respiratory air transport, rated 12 bar working pressure (20 bar rupture), -10°C to +55°C range, 3/8" standard bore, available in 10–60 meter lengths with Breathe Double-Lock quick couplings.
• Respiratory Air Cooler Refrigeration-based air dryer/cooler for respiratory systems, reducing air temperature by up to 10°C and achieving dew points near 0°C, improving worker comfort and extending filter life in high-heat environments.
• Air Treatment Filters High-efficiency air treatment filters approved up to 425 bar, available in PAC 1, PAC 2 and PAC 3 versions with advanced electronics for compressor management, air quality monitoring, and MOD-BUS communication for centralized multi-compressor control.
• Nardi Atlantic High-Pressure Compressors Italian-made high-pressure compressors (Nardi Compressori) for paintball and respiratory air applications, including Atlantic P (electric) and Atlantic G (gasoline) models with 60–100 LPM capacity and 225–330 bar pressure, certified to DIN EN 12021 and PED standards.
• Nardi Pacific Professional Compressors Professional-grade Italian compressors (Nardi Compressori) for respiratory air filling and SCBA cylinder refilling, available in Pacific P, PG, E, EG, M, MX, C, D models with 160–350 LPM capacity and 225–420 bar pressure, featuring automatic condensate drainage and PAC filter systems.
• Mandatory Air Supply Equipment Rental Rental service for mandatory air supply equipment including autonomous masks, filter panels, Zephyr cylinder carts, SMART purifiers with backup, and UMAR mobile units, compliant with NR-33 and Fundacentro PPR standards.
• Mobile Respiratory Air Unit Rental Rental service for TITÃ mobile respiratory air units with up to 8 simultaneous users, 90 dB alarms, real-time gas analysis (CO, CO2, O2, H2S, VOCs), and automatic backup cylinders for confined spaces, IPVS and pharmaceutical applications.
• Respiratory Air System Maintenance Technical maintenance and retrofitting services for respiratory air systems including cylinder supply carts, UMAR units, SISAR intelligent systems, filter panels, air quality monitors, hoses, pressure regulators, and dedicated air-supply solutions.
• Respiratory Air Quality Audits Specialized auditing service for respiratory air quality compliance with NBR 12543, including continuous measurement of O2, CO, CO2, humidity and oil, critical network sampling, and report filing per PGR (NR-01) and PCMSO (NR-07) for full traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction up to 80% compared to individual cylinder usage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nardi Compressori (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of high-pressure compressors providing Pacific and Atlantic compressor lines. Breathe distributes Nardi compressors in Brazil with complete integration with Breathe air purification and monitoring systems. Compressors are 100% compatible with Breathe equipment and meet EN 12021 and NBR 12543 standards.
• CleanAIR®coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of CA-2 breathable air hoods distributed by Breathe in Brazil. Hoods provide respiratory protection for pharmaceutical, chemical, paint booth, and toxic atmosphere applications with 200-400 L/min air flow capacity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified PPE conglomerate with significant respiratory protection line including supplied-air systems, air-purifying respirators, and detection instruments - broader portfolio but directly overlapping with Breathe's industrial respiratory offering.
• Honeywell: Global PPE and gas detection player (including North and Miller brands) offering respiratory protection, supplied-air systems, and multi-gas monitors that compete with Breathe's product set in industrial safety applications.

Direct peers

• Bullard: Manufacturer of supplied-air respirators, SCBAs, and thermal imaging for first responders and industrial workers - directly competing with Breathe in confined-space and respiratory protection markets.
• Dräger: Global leader in respiratory protection and gas detection, with a full product line of supplied-air respirators, SCBAs, and monitoring systems directly overlapping Breathe's XPAR, SMART, and XAR8000 portfolios in oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and confined-space applications.
• Avon Protection: Specialized respiratory and ballistic protection manufacturer with SCBA, supplied-air respirators, and CBRN solutions targeting military, law enforcement, and industrial segments - directly comparable product category to Breathe's offering.
• MSA Safety: Major manufacturer of SCBA, supplied-air respirators, and multi-gas detectors with comparable offerings in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and confined-space markets - directly competing on similar customer use cases to Breathe.

Others

• Nardi Compressori: Italian high-pressure compressor manufacturer and Breathe's technology partner - adjacent supplier of integrated compressor technology for the same respiratory air systems Breathe distributes and bundles in Brazil.
• CleanAIR: European manufacturer of powered air-supplied hoods and respiratory protection distributed by Breathe in Brazil - adjacent technology partner whose products are bundled into Breathe's full respiratory solutions.

Emerging players

• CleanSpace Technology: Innovator in powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) with strong healthcare/pharma presence - emerging player with partial overlap with Breathe's pharmaceutical and industrial supplied-air applications.

Regional players

• Air Safety Brasil: Brazilian manufacturer of compressed air purification and respiratory protection equipment - direct domestic peer competing with Breathe in the same NR-33 and NBR 12543 compliant market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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