Carmetal
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersCaràzinho, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Carmetal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Carmetal
- Legal name
- CARMETAL Ind. e Com. de Impl. Rod. EIRELI
- Website
- https://carmetal.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Carmetal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural implements / precision farming equipment
- NAICS
- Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)
Keywords
Where Carmetal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Caràzinho
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Carmetal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Carmetal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Carmetal manufactures and distributes agricultural implements—principally solids distributors for seeds and fertilizers—and road implements for the Brazilian agriculture and transport sectors. Its product portfolio spans the ZEUS series of self-propelled, tractor-towed, rice-specific ("Arrozeiro"), slim, and roll-on-roll-off distributors, alongside the Atlas Spreader 1500, distributed through a network of authorized representatives covering all Brazilian states.
Product overview
Carmetal develops and manufactures agricultural implements with a focus on solids distributors for seeds and fertilizers. The product portfolio is organized into five main lines: Pendulum line (Linha pendular), Self-propelled (Autopropelidos), Drag line (Linha arrasto), Truck line (Linha caminhão), and Road line (Linha rodoviário). The core products are the ZEUS series distributors (models 3002, 4002, 5002, 6002, 10001, 15001, 25003, 35003) and Atlas Spreader 1500, available in self-propelled, tractor-towed, and specialized configurations (Arrozeiro for rice cultivation, Slim, Tandem, Cross). The Pegasus Line Kit serves as an interchangeable distribution add-on across the product range. Products feature 100% national technology with variable rate capability for precision agriculture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Zeus: Product line of solids distributors for agricultural use, including models Zeus 3002, Zeus 4002, Zeus 5002, Zeus 6002, Zeus 10001, Zeus 15001, Zeus 25001, Zeus 25003, Zeus 35003
- Atlas
- Pegasus
Products and services
- Atlas Spreader 1500 Solid distributor designed to be coupled to the third point of a tractor, available in mixed (hydraulic track, cardan discs) or full hydraulic (hydraulic track, hydraulic discs) versions, with distribution width up to 36m for granular products.
- ZEUS 3002 Autopropelido Self-propelled solids distributor designed to be coupled to a self-propelled vehicle, with easy adaptation to various self-propelled models.
- ZEUS 4002 Autopropelido Self-propelled solids distributor designed to be coupled to a self-propelled vehicle, with 4.0 m³ volume capacity.
- ZEUS 5002 Autopropelido Self-propelled solids distributor designed to be coupled to a self-propelled vehicle, with 5.0 m³ volume capacity.
- ZEUS 6002 Autopropelido Self-propelled solids distributor designed to be coupled to a self-propelled vehicle, with 6.0 m³ volume capacity and distribution width up to 36 meters for granular products.
- ZEUS 10001 Arrozeiro Rice-specific solids distributor designed for use in rice cultivation, with 6.0 m³ volume capacity.
- ZEUS 10001 (Tractor) Towed solids distributor for tractors with Tandem Coxilha configuration, with distribution width up to 36m for granular products and 18m for powder products.
- ZEUS 15001 Towed solids distributor designed to work on a tractor, with 7.5 m³ volume capacity and Tandem Coxilha configuration.
- ZEUS 25003 Towed solids distributor designed to work on a tractor, with 12.0 m³ volume capacity and multiple tire configuration options including high flotation tires.
- Zeus 35003 High-capacity towed solids distributor with 17.5 m³ cargo volume, 13 kg/ha to 6000 kg/ha flow rate, and hydraulic drive transmission system with 200L oil reservoir.
- Zeus 6001 Slim Compact solids distributor with 4.6 m³ load volume, designed for narrow field operations.
- Road Line Implements (Linha Rodoviário) Road construction and maintenance implements developed under Carmetal's proprietary Linha Rodoviário product line, serving road infrastructure companies.
- 2020 Product Launches (Lançamentos 2020) 2020 new product announcements and launches across Carmetal's agricultural implements line, specifically for solids distributors.
Companies that use Carmetal
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Carmetal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Carmetal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Carmetal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stara: Brazilian manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers, spreaders, and precision-ag equipment — directly competes with Carmetal's ZEUS self-propelled distributors in the Brazilian market and shares a similar domestic technology narrative.
- Tatu Marchesan: Brazilian agricultural implements manufacturer (tillage, planters, sprayers) with broad distribution across Brazil; a directly comparable regional peer in the farm-implements category.
- Jacto: Brazilian manufacturer of sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, and coffee/precision-ag equipment; overlaps directly with Carmetal's variable-rate solids distributor and agricultural application equipment portfolio.
- Amazone: German manufacturer of fertilizer spreaders and crop protection application equipment; directly comparable in technology (variable-rate, precision spreading) and overlaps with Carmetal's Zeus line on spec and feature set.
- Baldan: Brazilian maker of tillage implements, sprayers, and solids distributors sold into similar agricultural producer segments; competes for the same dealer and farmer relationships in southern Brazil.
- Rauch: German specialist in fertilizer spreaders (mounted and trailed); a tightly comparable peer in the solids-distributor category with strong variable-rate technology overlap to Carmetal's Dual Control system.
Broad incumbents
- CNH Industrial: Global agricultural and construction equipment OEM (Case IH, New Holland) with fertilizer applicators and precision-ag platforms sold into Brazilian markets; broad incumbent competitor across multiple crop segments.
- John Deere: Global ag-equipment giant with self-propelled applicators and precision-ag ecosystems present in Brazil; competes broadly in solids application rather than as Carmetal's niche.
- AGCO: Global farm-equipment group (Massey Ferguson, Valtra) offering fertilizer spreaders and self-propelled sprayers; overlaps with Carmetal through its application-equipment brands and Brazilian dealer footprint.
- Kuhn: Large French/Brazilian farm-equipment manufacturer offering fertilizer spreaders alongside tillage, planting, and hay tools; competes in the same product category but as part of a much broader portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Carmetal social profiles
Digital presenceCarmetal financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Carmetal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Carmetal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Carmetal M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Carmetal
What does Carmetal do?
Carmetal manufactures and distributes agricultural implements—principally solids distributors for seeds and fertilizers—and road implements for the Brazilian agriculture and transport sectors. Its product portfolio spans the ZEUS series of self-propelled, tractor-towed, rice-specific ("Arrozeiro"), slim, and roll-on-roll-off distributors, alongside the Atlas Spreader 1500, distributed through a network of authorized representatives covering all Brazilian states.
Is Carmetal a public or private company?
Carmetal is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Carmetal founded?
Carmetal was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Carmetal based?
Carmetal is headquartered in Caràzinho, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
Who are Carmetal's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stara, Tatu Marchesan, Jacto, Amazone, Baldan and Rauch. Broad incumbents are CNH Industrial, John Deere, AGCO and Kuhn.
Does Carmetal have an API?
No public API is recorded for Carmetal.
What industry is Carmetal in?
Carmetal's product category is Agricultural implements / precision farming equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAC, Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders). Its NAICS code is 33311 and its SIC code is 3523.