Regmed

What Regmed does

Regmed is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of physical testing equipment serving quality control and R&D functions across the pulp, paper, packaging, plastics, graphic, and non-woven/textile industries. The company operates from Osasco in São Paulo state and has been active for over 60 years, producing instruments under the proprietary REGMED brand alongside a portfolio of distributed international brands including Thwing-Albert, IGT Amsterdam, and emco. Its product line spans bursting strength testers, universal testing machines, thickness and friction/peel testers, torque testers, tear and impact testers, moisture predictors, printability testers, sample cutters, melt flow indexers, and complementary data acquisition software, all manufactured to international standards (ISO, TAPPI, ABNT) and compliant with European CE marking requirements.

The business operates a direct sales model with quote-based pricing and multi-year equipment contracts, targeting enterprise customers across multiple process manufacturing verticals. Revenues are generated through two streams: proprietary REGMED hardware sales manufactured in Brazil, and distribution of complementary international testing equipment brands. The company is described as 100% Brazilian-owned with global supply reach, supported by an organic social media presence on Instagram and Facebook, distributor/representative channels, and industry trade show participation including Labelexpo Americas. The firm employs between 11 and 50 people, has no disclosed external funding, and operates without a parent company or public listing.

Name

Regmed

Legal name

REGMED

Website

https://regmed.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regmed is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of physical testing equipment for quality control and R&D in the pulp, paper, packaging, plastics, graphic, and non-woven industries, selling proprietary REGMED instruments and international brands worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Osasco

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of proprietary REGMED brand testing equipment for quality control and R&D applications in pulp, paper, packaging, and graphic industries.
2. International Brand Distribution: Distribution of many international brands that complement the company's own product line, providing a broader portfolio of testing solutions to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Regmed develops, manufactures, and services physical testing equipment under the proprietary REGMED brand for quality control and R&D applications in the pulp, paper, packaging, graphic, and non-woven/textile industries. The company also distributes complementary international brands such as Thwing-Albert, IGT Amsterdam, and emco, providing a broader portfolio of testing solutions to manufacturing customers worldwide.

Product overview

REGMED is a 100% Brazilian manufacturer of testing equipment for Quality Control and R&D, with over 60 years of experience producing equipment under the REGMED brand, complemented by distribution of international brands including Thwing-Albert, IGT Amsterdam, and emco. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of physical testing instruments for the pulp, paper, packaging, plastics, graphic industry, and non-woven/textile sectors. Core products encompass bursting strength testers, universal testing machines, thickness testers, friction/peel testers, tear testers, torque testers, moisture predictors, printability testers, sample cutters, and impact testers. The offering also includes supporting software (DAS Data Acquisition Software) for data collection and statistical analysis. All REGMED products meet international technical standards and comply with European Common Market regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bursting Strength Tester models BT-21P and BT-21C Equipment for testing bursting strength of paper, board and corrugated paperboard according to the Mullen method. BT-21P tests printing paper and sack paper per ISO 2758 and TAPPI T 403; BT-21C tests board and corrugated paperboard per ISO 2759 and TAPPI T 807 and 810. Used by pulp, paper, and corrugated packaging manufacturers for quality control.
• Torque Tester model TT-170/A Equipment used for determining the torque required to close and open threaded lids on packaging. Used by packaging manufacturers and laboratories for quality control of caps and closures.
• Digital Torque Tester model TT-180/D Digital equipment for torque measurement of threaded lids on packaging containers. Used by packaging manufacturers for quality control.
• Universal Tester model PU-2 Equipment used for tensile strength, compression, and flexibility testing of many materials and products. Used by quality control and R&D laboratories in paper, packaging, and textile industries.
• Universal Tester model PU-20 Universal testing equipment for tensile strength, compression, and flexibility testing of materials and products. Used by quality control and R&D laboratories.
• Laboratory Reactor model HB-21 Laboratory reactor designed for pilot chemical, semi-chemical, and thermal pre-treatments of several types of biomass. Used by pulp and biorefinery R&D laboratories.
• Laboratory Reactor model HB-51 Laboratory reactor for pilot chemical, semi-chemical, and thermal pre-treatments of biomass. Used by pulp and biorefinery R&D laboratories.
• Digital Torque Tester model TD-21 Digital torque tester for measuring torque on threaded lids on packaging containers. Used by packaging manufacturers for quality control.
• Paper Schmidt Model PS8000 Integrated rebound hammer designed for testing roll profiles of paper, plastic films, and laminated materials with high accuracy and repeatability, delivering key parameters for assessing roll quality. Used by paper and film manufacturers.
• Pneumatic Precision Sample Cutter model GP-21 Equipment used to cut with high accuracy materials such as paper, board, plastic films, aluminum foils, and non-woven fabric, providing effective preparation of representative test pieces for physical tests.
• Electronic Elmendorf ProTear Electronic tear resistance tester for sheet materials including paper, textiles, roofing products, plastic film, and foils. Features touch-screen panel for one-touch testing and data tracking.
• Universal Testing Machine model Vantage NX Universal materials testing machine equipped for tensile testing, coefficient of friction, and other tests on plastic film, flexible packaging, food packaging, paper, paperboard, tissue paper, and textiles.
• Laboratory Sample Cutter model Alfa Cutter Air-operated cutter for quickly preparing test samples of tissue paper, plastics, fabrics, rubber, heavy papers, cardboard, and foils.
• Precision Sample Cutter model JDC Standard sample cutter for preparing samples of paper, paperboard, metal foils, nonwovens, films, tissue, and other materials. Lightweight and portable with 20-inch base length.
• ProGage Thickness Tester Advanced technology thickness tester for quickly and accurately measuring sheeted materials including paper, plastic film, tissue, nonwovens, and textiles.
• Gelbo Flex Tester with Particle Counter model G0005 Tester to measure loose fibres (lint) shed from non-woven materials in a 30-second flexing period, ensuring low lint tendency.
• Friction and Peel Tester COF-21.ng Equipment to determine static and dynamic coefficients of friction (COF) of paper, cardboard, plastic films, laminated materials, and printed materials. Also performs adhesion (peel) tests of adhesive tapes and labels with touch screen and interactive software.
• Ink Rub Tester model RAS-21 Equipment for determinations of resistance of printed surfaces to abrasion according to the Sutherland method. Used by printing and graphic industry customers.
• Orange Proofer Dedicated tester to produce colour prints of conventional and UV offset inks. Available in 3-position printing shaft version for three densities of three colours.
• Printability Tester Model C1 Printability tester to produce colour prints with conventional and UV offset inks.
• Moisture Predictor Model MPP Universal measuring system for fast and non-destructive moisture determination of paper, paperboard, and pulp in stacks with 20mm measuring depth.
• Moisture Predictor Model MP 5 Universal measuring system for fast and non-destructive moisture determination on stationary and running roll through packaging with 50mm measuring depth.
• Inkometer Model 1100 Equipment simulating dynamic conditions of the ink-distributing system of a press, providing reliable data on tack and length of ink. Used by printing ink manufacturers and converters.
• Automatic Micrometer for Plastic Films model ME-21.ng Measures exact thickness of plastic films for quality control and R&D, operated through touch screen display with interactive software, complete statistical calculation, built-in thermal printer, and USB port.
• Roll Hardness Tester Model Equotip 550 Leeb U Successor to Parotester, suited for large rolls, thin foils, and films, with touchscreen interface, wizards, and custom reporting. Used by paper and film manufacturers for roll hardness testing.
• Water Vapour Transmission Device model PVA/4 Device for preparation of test pieces for accurate measurement of Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) of sheeted materials such as paper, board, plastics, aluminum, and rubber.
• Laboratory Heat Sealer Model L0001-PRO Economic laboratory heat sealer for determining sealing parameters of film, laminated films, coated paper, and other flexible barrier materials.
• Precision Drop Tester Model P0003 & P0007 Tall instrument performing vertical impact test on complete, filled transport packages by dropping. Used by packaging manufacturers and logistics quality labs.
• Foam Pat Mixer Model WL5700 Foam mixer designed for rapid mixing of foam compounds to produce well-mixed sample pats for testing and quality control. Features stainless steel components and variable mixing speeds.
• Printability Tester Model F1 Printability tester for flexo inks; can also be used for gravure prints with anilox and photopolymer cleaning mode.
• IGT Amsterdam Multipurpose Printability Tester Multi-purpose printability tester for a wide range of tests on paper, cardboard, foils, and other substrates with offset, gravure, flexo, inkjet, intaglio, or varnish inks for quality control and research.
• Tackoscope-3 Model SC Equipment to measure tack of paste ink or varnish with built-in computer, thermostatic waterbath, and automated roller lifting system. Used by ink manufacturers and printers.
• Friction/Peel Tester Model FP-2260 Coefficient of Friction and Peel Tester measuring static and kinetic COF, seal strength tests (180 degree peel, 90 degree peel, T-peel), and lightweight tensile tests up to 10 kg. Bench top design for laboratory or production floor.
• Heavy Duty Electronic ProTear Heavy duty tear tester for fabrics such as canvas, sailcloth, and denim, testing up to 25,600 grams to measure Elmendorf Tear Strength.
• Handle-O-Meter Model HOM Instrument to measure combined effects of flexibility and surface friction of sheeted materials including nonwovens, tissue, toweling, film, and textiles.
• Dart Drop Impact Tester Model Dart Drop Easy-to-use, ergonomically designed instrument to measure impact resistance of plastic film, coated paper, and other materials using the free falling dart method.
• Gloss Meter Models G60, G75 and G268 Handheld devices for measuring gloss values: G60 at 60 degree angle, G75 for TAPPI 75 degree method, and G268 for 3-angle measurements. Used by printing and paper manufacturers.
• Quartant Abrasion Tester Rub tester for testing under specified materials, pressure, and speed for four samples. Used for print rub and abrasion resistance.
• Lab Mottling Sensor (Kheops) Laboratory sensor for evaluating quality of offset impression, mottling, coating application quality and precision, and surface roughness of paper, board, or other flat material.
• Color Proofing Kit Model QuickPeek Sturdy wooden case equipped with tools for proofing ink for printing, quickly producing proofs that replicate how ink will appear on press. Used by printers and ink manufacturers.
• Melt Flow Indexer Model M0004 Dead-weight extrusion plastometer with thermostatically controlled melting chamber for polymer testing, extruding through standard die under standard load conditions.
• Automatic Melt Flow Indexer Model XNR-4000 Melt flow indexer designed to determine MVR and MFR of thermoplastic materials including PC, fluoroplastics, nylon, PE, PP, POM, PS, and ABS resin.
• FlexSeal Model F0022 Advanced leak detection system designed for monitoring seal performance of flexible and semi-rigid packages.
• Vapometer Permeability Cup Model EZ-Cup Lightweight aluminum cup with threaded flanged ring and neoprene gaskets with Teflon seal for measuring water vapor permeability of materials including nonwovens and plastic films.
• Falling Dart Impact Tester Model F0008 Tester for determination of energy that causes polyethylene film to fail under specified conditions with a free-falling dart, expressed as the weight resulting in 50% failure.
• Gelbo Flex Tester Model G0002 Tester to determine whether laminations of plastic withstand repetitive strain by twisting and turning specimen, showing visual results of pinholding and delamination.
• PET Bottle Pressure (Burst) Tester Model PEBT-4000 Advanced PET bottle testing equipment conformant with three international testing methods: Ramp Fill Mode, Burst Mode, and User-Defined Mode.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Equipment BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegmed serves as a distributor for many international brands that complement its own REGMED product line, expanding its portfolio of testing solutions for quality control and R&D applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IDM Instruments: Australian manufacturer of physical test instruments for paper, board, tissue, plastics, and packaging. Comparable mid-sized OEM competing in many of the same product categories Regmed addresses.
• Thwing-Albert: US-headquartered manufacturer of materials testing instruments for paper, film, packaging, and textiles. Regmed is an authorized distributor of Thwing-Albert products in Brazil/LatAm while also competing with its own REGMED-branded instruments, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Emco: European supplier of testing instruments for paper and packaging. Regmed distributes emco products in its region, and the two compete in overlapping equipment categories such as friction and printability.
• Technidyne Corporation: US manufacturer of optical and physical property testers for pulp and paper (brightness, color, opacity, formation). Overlaps with Regmed's pulp and paperboard QC customer base.
• Messmer Büchel: German supplier of physical testing equipment for paper, board, and packaging. Competes in many of the same categories (compression, bursting, tensile) with strong presence in European paper mills.
• TMI (Testing Machines Inc.): Manufacturer and supplier of physical testing instruments for paper, pulp, packaging, films, and corrugated materials. Overlaps directly with Regmed's product lines (burst, tear, friction, thickness) and serves the same end markets globally.
• Labthink Instruments: Chinese manufacturer of packaging and material testing instruments (WVTR, OTR, seal strength, COF). Direct competitor in plastic film, flexible packaging, and barrier-property testing segments that Regmed also serves.
• Lorentzen & Wettre (ABB): Swedish-origin (now part of ABB) supplier of lab and online testing equipment for pulp and paper, with deep overlap to Regmed's bursting, tensile, and paperboard quality testing portfolio.
• IGT Testing Systems (IGT Amsterdam): Dutch specialist in printability and ink/paper testing equipment. Regmed distributes IGT Amsterdam's printability testers and competes in adjacent graphic-industry testing categories.
• Emtec Electronic: German specialist in softness, hand, and surface/haptic testing for tissue, nonwoven, and textiles — directly overlapping with Regmed's non-woven and tissue paper QC product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Regmed.Br
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regmed

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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