IFFA

What IFFA does

IFFA Indústria e Comércio Ltda. is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of steel straps and seals for industrial packaging, founded in 1939 and headquartered at Rod. Gregório Spina, 854 in Araçariguama, São Paulo. The company operates with a workforce of 11–50 employees and is organized as a Sociedade Limitada (Ltd.), the Brazilian equivalent of a private limited company. Its primary product portfolio consists of two core steel strap grades — Fita de aço polida (polished steel strap) and Fita de aço laqueada FE2 (lacquered steel strap coated with hydrosoluble epoxy paint) — manufactured to ABNT NBR 6653 (EB364) and ABNT NBR 6353 standards. These are complemented by steel seals (including seals for PET/polyester straps), manual and pneumatic application equipment, combined equipment, unwinders (Desenrolador DI-02), strap scissors (TI 215 and TI 230), and corner protectors, forming a complete strap-and-seal ecosystem. The company also offers custom seal personalization with customer branding.

IFFA serves industrial packaging customers across Brazil, with two primary segments: large siderurgicas (Brazilian steel mills) requiring high-volume steel strapping for coil and pipe bundling, and smaller consumers with tailored packaging needs. The company generates revenue through direct hardware sales of straps, seals, and equipment, with pricing conducted via contact-based quotation (phone, email [email protected], and WhatsApp) rather than publicly disclosed pricing. IFFA maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification through RINA (with IQNET recognition), is a member of the UN Global Compact and Ecovadis, and received the Ecovadis Bronze Medal in 2025. Its go-to-market is sales-led with no third-party distribution, no public-facing pricing, and a digital presence via its website (iffa.com.br), Instagram, and Facebook, operating exclusively in the Brazilian domestic market.

Name

IFFA

Legal name

IFFA Indústria e Comércio Ltda.

Website

https://iffa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IFFA is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer, founded in 1939, that produces steel straps and seals for industrial packaging. It serves Brazilian steel mills and other industrial customers with a bundled product line including straps, seals, application equipment, and accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strapping & Banding Machines (IMAHAOAM), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

Keywords

• Steel strap manufacturing
• Industrial packaging materials
• Steel strapping seals
• Packaging application equipment
• Industrial bundling supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Araçariguama

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. Steel Strap and Seal Sales: IFFA generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of steel straps (polished and lacquered), steel seals, and related equipment including unwinders, corner protectors, and scissors. The company serves industrial customers requiring packaging solutions for various applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IFFA manufactures and sells steel straps (polished and lacquered) and steel seals for industrial packaging applications, complemented by a full line of application equipment including manual, pneumatic, and combined tools, plus unwinders, scissors, and corner protectors. Founded in 1939, the company serves Brazilian industrial customers with secure packaging solutions compliant with ABNT NBR 6653 and 6353 standards.

Product overview

IFFA is a manufacturer of steel straps and seals for packaging, founded in 1939. The product portfolio consists of two primary steel strap types (polished and lacquered), complemented by a full range of application equipment and accessories. The core products include Fita de aço polida (untreated polished steel straps) and Fita de aço laqueada FE2 (epoxy-coated straps), which are sealed using Selos de aço (steel seals available for both steel and PET straps). The equipment lineup includes manual, pneumatic, and combined tools for applying straps, plus unwinders (Desenrolador DI-02), scissors (Tesouras para fitas - TI 215 and TI 230), and corner protectors (Cantoneiras). The products serve industrial packaging applications across various sectors including steel, manufacturing, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fita de aço polida (Polished Steel Strap) Untreated surface polished steel straps manufactured per ABNT NBR 6353 standard for carbon steel relaminated strips. Available in widths from 12.70mm to 31.75mm with thicknesses from 0.50mm to 1.00mm and force ratings from 349 to 1,746 kgf. Designed for general industrial packaging applications.
• Fita de aço laqueada FE2 (Lacquered Steel Strap FE2) Steel straps coated with hydrosoluble epoxy paint in black or blue, with waxed finish and rounded and coated corners. Complies with ABNT NBR 6653 (EB364) grade FE-2 standard. Available in widths from 12.70mm to 31.75mm, thicknesses from 0.50mm to 1.00mm, with force ratings from 508 to 2,381 kgf and minimum 6-7% elongation. Designed for enhanced corrosion resistance and aesthetic applications.
• Selos de aço (Steel Seals) High-quality steel seals manufactured for both steel straps and PET (polyester) straps, designed for maximum sealing efficiency with reduced equipment wear. Available with custom branding options for customer personalization.
• Equipamentos pneumáticos (Pneumatic Equipment) Pneumatic equipment that ensures controlled tension and greater speed in steel strap application. Designed for production lines requiring high-speed packaging operations.
• Equipamentos manuais (Manual Equipment) Manual tools for applying steel straps, suitable for facilities where packaging speed is not critical or where compressed air installation is not feasible.
• Equipamentos Conjugados (Combined Equipment) Combined equipment for packaging lines requiring high agility and speed in steel strap application.
• Desenrolador DI-02 (DI-02 Unwinder) Steel strap unwinders/dispensers designed to ensure correct handling of straps with minimal operator effort. Adjustable for different strap widths and accepts rolls up to 50kg.
• Tesouras para fitas (Strap Scissors) Scissors designed for cutting steel packaging straps. TI 215 model cuts straps up to 0.80mm thickness, 350mm length, 0.6kg weight. TI 230 model cuts straps 0.80mm to 1.20mm thickness, 600mm length, 3kg weight, with ergonomic design.
• Cantoneiras (Corner Protectors) Corner protectors designed for use with steel straps to protect packaged goods from damage at edges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% customer satisfaction rate

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EcovadiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, IFFA joined the Ecovadis platform, a global standard for sustainable and resilient supply chains. The partnership aims to organize, record, and publish detailed information about the company's ESG actions across three pillars, enabling continuous improvement through risk management, cost reduction, and innovation stimulation.
• United Nations Global Compact (Pacto Global)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022IFFA adheres to the UN Global Compact, committing to its principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption. The partnership aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and demonstrates the company's ESG commitments.
• RINAcoreOthers · 1 January 2022RINA provides ISO 9001:2015 certification services for IFFA's quality management system, ensuring transparency in processes and compliance with international quality standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Samuel Strapping Systems: North American producer of steel strapping and seals for industrial packaging. Direct competitor in metal strapping and seals, comparable product mix to IFFA but serving primarily North American industrial customers.
• Titan Steel Strapping: Manufacturer of steel strapping products for heavy-duty industrial bundling. Direct competitor in steel strapping with focus on high-tensile and heavy-gauge products similar to IFFA's FE2 lacquered strap line.
• Fromm Packaging Systems: Manufacturer of steel and PET strapping, seals, and application tools. Direct competitor to IFFA in the same product categories, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Orgapack (a Müller company): Manufacturer of strapping tools and equipment for steel and PET strapping applications. Comparable to IFFA in offering strapping application equipment, with stronger specialization in battery and pneumatic tools.
• Polychem Corporation: Manufacturer of polyester (PET) strapping, steel strapping, seals, and buckles for industrial packaging. Comparable product line to IFFA's straps and seals, with stronger focus on plastic strapping alternatives.

Emerging players

• Strapack Inc. Manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic strapping machines and consumables. Comparable to IFFA in the strapping equipment category, but more focused on automated strapping machinery than steel strap manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Cyklop International: European-based packaging solutions provider offering strapping, stretch wrapping, and taping systems. Comparable to IFFA in strapping category but with broader packaging portfolio and global footprint.
• Signode (Crown Holdings): Global leader in steel and plastic strapping, stretch film, and protective packaging systems. Closest direct competitor in IFFA's core steel strap and seal category, with significantly broader product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.

Regional players

• M.J. Maillis Group: Manufacturer of steel and plastic strapping, stretch film, and industrial packaging based in Europe. Comparable product mix to IFFA in metal strapping but operating primarily in European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
• Auto Strap (Brasil): Brazilian distributor and manufacturer of strapping products and tools. Direct competitor to IFFA in the Brazilian domestic market, with overlapping product categories and customer base in industrial packaging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iffaindustria
• Instagraminstagram.com/iffa.industria

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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