Flutrol
Flutrol is a Brazilian manufacturer and exclusive distributor of high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic testing and fluid-control equipment, serving oil and gas, automotive, and industrial customers in Brazil through proprietary Test Pac products and distribution of international brands such as Haskel and Butech.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Flutrol does
Flutrol is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer and exclusive authorized distributor of high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic fluid control equipment, operating from a 2,500 m² manufacturing plant in São Paulo and three regional branches in Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, and Vitória. Founded in 1992, the company employs approximately 110 people and holds ISO 9000 certification. Its proprietary product line centers on the Test Pac family of portable hydrostatic pressure testers (capable of up to 150,000 PSI), valve and hose test benches, custom test panels (for BOP, wellhead, and GNV applications), chemical injection units, flushing units, hydraulic power units, and an Industry 4.0-oriented "Central de Registro de Testes 4.0" data acquisition system. In parallel, Flutrol is the exclusive distributor in Brazil of ten international brands including Haskel, Butech, Cat Pumps, Spir Star, Pressure Tech, Barksdale, Enpos, Superlok, Bornemann Pumps, and SkoFlo.
Flutrol serves industrial customers across oil and gas (its primary segment), automotive, petrochemical, aerospace, food and beverage, and paper and cellulose, with named Brazilian customers including Petrobras (Cameron and Manaus divisions), GE Oil & Gas, Tyco, and Fiat Betim. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of proprietary manufactured equipment, authorized distribution of third-party industrial brands, and technical services (engineering, start-up, maintenance, rental, calibration, and training). Pricing is quote-based ("Orçamento") with no public list prices, and the go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales supported by a trilingual (Portuguese/English/Spanish) website with quote request functionality.
The company has no disclosed external funding, is privately held, and operates exclusively within Brazil. Recent strategic emphasis is on hydrogen (H2) application solutions — Haskel hydrogen refueling stations and EC79-approved hydrogen regulators — with planned promotion at Hyvolution Brasil 2026, positioning Flutrol to participate in Brazil's emerging clean-energy industrial supply chain alongside its legacy upstream oil and gas business.
Flutrol firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flutrol
- Legal name
- FLUTROL
- Website
- https://flutrol.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Flutrol is a Brazilian manufacturer and exclusive distributor of high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic testing and fluid-control equipment, serving oil and gas, automotive, and industrial customers in Brazil through proprietary Test Pac products and distribution of international brands such as Haskel and Butech.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flutrol industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Hydraulic & Pneumatic Pressure Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA), Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)
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Where Flutrol is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Flutrol business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Manufacturing: Manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic pressure generation equipment including test benches, pressure test units, flushing units, chemical injection units, and hydraulic power units.
- Authorized Distribution: Exclusive authorized distributor in Brazil for major international industrial brands including Haskel, Butech, Cat Pumps, Spir Star, Pressure Tech, Barksdale, Enpos, Superlok, Bornemann Pumps, and SkoFlo.
- Technical Services: Engineering, project development, start-up services, pressure tests, system flushing, maintenance and repairs, equipment rental, and training services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Flutrol product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flutrol is a Brazilian manufacturer and exclusive distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic pressure generation and testing equipment. The company manufactures proprietary products including portable hydrostatic test units (Test Pac family), valve and hose test benches, automatic pressure control and recording systems, flushing units, chemical injection units, and hydraulic power units. In parallel, it is the exclusive authorized distributor in Brazil for major international brands such as Haskel (hydro-pneumatic pumps and boosters), Butech (high-pressure valves and connections), Cat Pumps, Spir Star, Pressure Tech, Barksdale, Enpos, Superlok, Bornemann Pumps, and SkoFlo.
Product overview
Flutrol is a 100% Brazilian company specializing in advanced fluid control solutions, operating as both a manufacturer of proprietary pressure generation and testing equipment and an authorized exclusive distributor of internationally renowned industrial brands throughout Brazil. Its core proprietary portfolio centers on the Test Pac family of portable hydrostatic pressure testing equipment, complemented by fixed and mobile hydraulic units, test benches for valves and hoses, custom test panels, automatic pressure control and record systems, flushing units, and chemical injection units for oil, gas, and hydrogen applications. As an exclusive distributor, Flutrol represents Haskel (hydro-pneumatic pumps, boosters, and amplifiers), Butech (high-pressure valves, connections, and subsea products), Cat Pumps (triplex piston pumps), Spir Star (flexible thermoplastic hoses up to 46,400 PSI), Pressure Tech (pressure regulators including hydrogen-approved models), Barksdale (control instruments), Enpos (hydraulic tools), Superlok (instrumentation fittings and valves), and Bornemann Pumps (twin-screw, progressing cavity, and multiphase pumps). The company also distributes Skoflo chemical injection systems and offers hydrogen application solutions including Haskel Hydrogen Systems refueling stations. Flutrol serves industrial markets including oil and gas, petrochemical, automotive, aerospace, chemical, food and beverage, paper and cellulose, and siderurgical sectors, providing both equipment sales and technical services including on/offshore support, maintenance, and training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Test Pac - Teste de Pressão Hidrostático
Quantifiable outcome
- Pressures up to 150,000 PSI capability
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Flutrol
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Flutrol technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature7 records
Flutrol partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- HaskelcoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Haskel pumps, boosters, amplifiers, and accessories. Haskel has 70 years of experience with hydrogen systems and provides solutions for hydrogen refueling worldwide.
- ButechcoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Butech connections, valves (needle, ball, check, and subsea). Associated company to Haskel developing products in stainless steel, Monel, and Hastelloy.
- Cat PumpscoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Cat Pumps alternating pumps, Triplex pumps, ceramic piston pumps, and accessories.
- Spir StarcoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Spir Star flexible hoses up to 60,000 psi (4,138 Bar). Manufacturer of thermoplastic hoses with reinforced braiding for high and ultra-high pressures.
- Pressure TechcoreAuthorized distributor for Brazil of Pressure Tech pressure regulators, an English manufacturer recognized globally with ISO-9001 certification. Products include AUTO438 EC79 approved for hydrogen engines.
- BarksdalecoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Barksdale control instruments.
- EnposcoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Enpos hydraulic tools and systems.
- SuperlokcoreAuthorized distributor for Brazil of Superlok connections and valves for instrumentation.
- Bornemann PumpscoreAuthorized and exclusive distributor for Brazil of Bornemann twin screw pumps and progressive cavity pumps (monofusel - PC).
- SkoFlo IndustriescoreAuthorized distributor for Brazil of SkoFlo new chemical injection systems for oil and gas. Pioneering independent pressure chemical injection systems since 1988.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Flutrol competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Camozzi Group: Camozzi is a multi-product industrial group with pneumatic components, fluid handling, and automation solutions. Its pneumatic component portfolio directly overlaps with Flutrol's FRLs, pneumatic cylinders, and valve lines, though Camozzi competes more through direct global sales than distribution partnerships.
- Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth (Hydraforce / Hägglunds / GoFlow) provides industrial hydraulics, pumps, valves, and motion-control systems globally. Its Hydraulic Power Unit and pressure-test solutions directly overlap with Flutrol's Unidades Hidráulicas and Test Pac offerings for offshore and subsea applications.
- IDEX Corporation: IDEX operates a portfolio of fluidics businesses (Warren Rupp, Viking Pump, Sempell) that produce pumps, valves, and high-pressure fluid-handling equipment similar to Flutrol's scope. It competes indirectly through global EPC and oil & gas service channels where Flutrol also bids.
- Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global fluid power leader producing pumps, valves, fittings, and hydraulic systems that overlap with Flutrol's product portfolio. While Parker operates at vastly larger scale and supplies directly across multiple continents, it competes for the same oil & gas, automotive, and industrial high-pressure fluid control RFPs.
Direct peers
- Spir Star: Spir Star manufactures ultra-high-pressure thermoplastic hoses (up to 60,000 psi) exclusively distributed in Brazil by Flutrol. They jointly serve hydraulic testing, offshore, and chemical-injection hose applications with overlapping product lines.
- Cat Pumps: Cat Pumps manufactures triplex piston pumps that Flutrol distributes and integrates into its Test Pac, Flushing, and PET burst-tester products. They share end customers across industrial high-pressure fluid transfer and complementary system integration roles.
- Haskel International: Haskel makes the hydro-pneumatic pumps, boosters, and amplifiers that Flutrol distributes exclusively in Brazil. Flutrol integrates Haskel cores into its test benches, chemical injection, and hydrogen refueling solutions, making it a downstream comparable in pressure-generation equipment.
- Maximator: Maximator manufactures high-pressure pumps, boosters, valves, and test equipment globally. Flutrol's Test Pac line, chemical injection units, and pressure test benches address the same industrial high-pressure testing and actuation use cases that Maximator targets, often competing for the same oil & gas and automotive customers.
- Pressure Tech: Pressure Tech is a UK pressure-regulator manufacturer whose Brazilian sales channel is Flutrol. They jointly target EC79 hydrogen-engine regulators and high-pressure gas regulation, often co-engineered into Flutrol's hydrogen and O&G skids.
- Bornemann Pumps: Bornemann (now part of Ingersoll Rand) manufactures twin-screw, progressing-cavity, and multiphase pumps that Flutrol distributes in Brazil. Their products and Flutrol's chemical injection, oil & gas pumping, and testing systems compete and complement each other across downstream O&G applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Flutrol social profiles
Digital presenceFlutrol compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Flutrol financial estimates
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Flutrol leadership team
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Flutrol funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Flutrol M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Flutrol
What does Flutrol do?
Flutrol is a Brazilian manufacturer and exclusive distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic pressure generation and testing equipment. The company manufactures proprietary products including portable hydrostatic test units (Test Pac family), valve and hose test benches, automatic pressure control and recording systems, flushing units, chemical injection units, and hydraulic power units. In parallel, it is the exclusive authorized distributor in Brazil for major international brands such as Haskel (hydro-pneumatic pumps and boosters), Butech (high-pressure valves and connections), Cat Pumps, Spir Star, Pressure Tech, Barksdale, Enpos, Superlok, Bornemann Pumps, and SkoFlo.
Is Flutrol a public or private company?
Flutrol is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Flutrol founded?
Flutrol was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Flutrol based?
Flutrol is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Flutrol make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are authorized Distribution and technical Services.
Who are Flutrol's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Camozzi Group, Bosch Rexroth, IDEX Corporation and Parker Hannifin. Direct peers are Spir Star, Cat Pumps, Haskel International, Maximator, Pressure Tech and Bornemann Pumps.
Does Flutrol have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flutrol.
What industry is Flutrol in?
Flutrol's product category is Industrial Hydraulic & Pneumatic Pressure Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAG, Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3561.