Con-Aid
ConAid Brasil is the exclusive Brazilian distributor of South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilization technology, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Joinville. The company sells a single chemical product—sold in 55-liter drums for permanent clay-soil stabilization—to government, mining, agribusiness, real estate, and oil sector clients across Brazil.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersJoinville, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Con-Aid does
Con-Aid (operating as ConAid Brasil) is a privately held Brazilian civil engineering company founded in June 2007 and headquartered in Joinville, Santa Catarina. The company functions as the exclusive Brazilian territorial distributor of ConAid/CBRPlus, an ionic soil stabilization technology developed in South Africa in 1978 and deployed in more than 100 countries worldwide. ConAid/CBRPlus is a chemical ionic liquid applied diluted with compaction water that transforms hydrophilic clay particles into hydrophobic particles, increasing the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) by up to 600% and providing permanent soil stabilization for road construction without requiring lime, cement, or other conventional reagents.
The company sells a single product—ConAid/CBRPlus in 55-liter drums—through two direct sales offices located in Joinville/SC and Londrina/PR, serving public sector (municipal and state governments), mining, agribusiness and sugar-alcohol, real estate developers, and oil/petroleum clients. Application delivers up to 6,000 m² per day with a yield of approximately 8,250 m² per 55-liter drum at 15 cm compacted thickness, requiring no additional equipment. The go-to-market combines technical consulting, quote-based pricing, and direct customer engagement through WhatsApp and social media channels.
The business model is hardware/chemical product sales bundled with specialized technical assistance. Marketing emphasizes environmental sustainability (preservation of natural quarries/jazidas, non-toxic formulation) and cost reduction versus primary surfacing (gravel/saibro). Customer concentration is spread across multiple infrastructure verticals rather than dependent on a single account, but specific revenue figures, funding history, ownership structure beyond the ConAid International licensing relationship, and management details are not publicly disclosed.
Con-Aid firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Con-Aid
- Legal name
- ConAid Brasil
- Website
- https://conaidbrasil.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ConAid Brasil is the exclusive Brazilian distributor of South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilization technology, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Joinville. The company sells a single chemical product—sold in 55-liter drums for permanent clay-soil stabilization—to government, mining, agribusiness, real estate, and oil sector clients across Brazil.
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Con-Aid industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Soil Stabilization Chemicals
- NAICS
- Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)
- SIC
- Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Soil Stabilization & Ground Improvement (Lime/Cement, Deep Mixing) (IMAFAKAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Soil Remediation & Immobilization Amendments (Bentonite, Zeolite, Phosphates) (AFABADAH), Soil Amendments & Conditioners (Lime/Gypsum/Humates) (IMAEAEAH)
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Where Con-Aid is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Joinville
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Con-Aid business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Soil Stabilizer Product Sales: Sale of ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilizer in 55-liter drums. The product is sold directly to construction companies, government entities, mining operations, agribusinesses, and infrastructure developers. Revenue is generated through product sales with technical support services included.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product sales with technical support |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Con-Aid product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ConAid Brasil distributes the South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic liquid soil stabilizer in Brazil for permanent soil stabilization in road construction. The chemical product transforms hydrophilic (water-attracting) clay particles into hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties, increasing California Bearing Ratio (CBR) by up to 600%. It is sold in 55-liter drums, diluted with compaction water, and applied without additional equipment, reagents such as lime or cement, or specialized machinery.
Product overview
ConAid Brasil operates as a single-product company distributing the South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilization technology throughout Brazil since 2007. The company offers one core product—the ConAid/CBRPlus ionic liquid soil stabilizer—along with specialized technical assistance services for soil stabilization in road construction applications including rural roads, urban streets, mining roads, and pavement sub-bases/bases. The product is applied diluted with compaction water and works by converting clay minerals from water-attracting to water-repelling properties.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ConAid/CBRPlus: Ionic soil stabilizer chemical product designed for permanent soil stabilization in road construction. Changes soil properties from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, especially for clay mineral particles.
Products and services
- ConAid/CBRPlus Ionic liquid chemical soil stabilizer that permanently changes clay particles from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, increasing California Bearing Ratio (CBR) by up to 600% without requiring cement, lime, or other reagents. Sold in 55-liter drums with coverage of approximately 8,250 m² at 15 cm compacted thickness, applied diluted with compaction water. Targeted at construction companies, government entities, mining operations, agribusinesses, and infrastructure developers.
Quantifiable outcome
- California Bearing Ratio (CBR) increase of up to 600%
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Con-Aid
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Con-Aid technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Con-Aid partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- ConAid International (South Africa)coreConAid Brasil is the exclusive distributor in Brazil for the South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilizer technology originally developed in 1978. This is a licensing and distribution partnership where ConAid International provides the proprietary technology formula and ConAid Brasil handles all distribution, technical support, and sales within Brazilian territory. The technology is used in over 100 countries worldwide.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Con-Aid competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lhoist Group: Global lime producer and a dominant supplier of lime-based soil stabilization products for road construction. Competes with ConAid on the same functional use case (soil stabilization) using the conventional chemistry ConAid is designed to displace in markets including Brazil.
- GCP Applied Technologies (Saint-Gobain): Construction-chemicals provider (now part of Saint-Gobain) supplying cement-based soil stabilization and pavement solutions globally, including Brazil. Overlaps with ConAid in road and pavement sub-base use cases via a broader specialty-chemicals portfolio.
- Sika AG: Swiss specialty construction-chemicals major with established Brazilian operations offering concrete admixtures, soil stabilizers, and pavement systems. Competes directly for the same road and pavement sub-base projects and represents the kind of full-portfolio incumbent ConAid must beat on specifications.
- Carmeuse Group: Global lime and mineral-based products supplier serving the same road-stabilization end market. Specifically competes as a traditional reagent alternative to ConAid's ionic chemistry, often specified in large infrastructure projects in Latin America.
- Master Builders Solutions (MBCC Group): Global construction chemicals brand offering soil stabilization and pavement solutions; competes with ConAid at the road-infrastructure specification level and serves Brazilian contractors via regional distribution.
Regional players
- Viapol: Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of specialty construction chemicals including waterproofing, pavement repair, and infrastructure protection products. Comparable as a Brazilian specialty-construction-chemicals channel peer pursuing adjacent road and pavement spend.
- Penetron International: Global concrete waterproofing and durability-chemicals company with established Latin American distribution. Adjacent competitor for the same Brazilian developer and infrastructure chemical spec budgets that ConAid targets.
Direct peers
- ConAid International: South African originator of the ConAid/CBRPlus ionic soil stabilization technology used by ConAid Brasil. Directly comparable as the parent technology provider; same chemistry, same road-construction use cases, but operating across the other 99+ countries versus ConAid Brasil's exclusive Brazil territory.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Con-Aid leadership team
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Con-Aid funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Con-Aid M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Con-Aid
What does Con-Aid do?
ConAid Brasil distributes the South African ConAid/CBRPlus ionic liquid soil stabilizer in Brazil for permanent soil stabilization in road construction. The chemical product transforms hydrophilic (water-attracting) clay particles into hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties, increasing California Bearing Ratio (CBR) by up to 600%. It is sold in 55-liter drums, diluted with compaction water, and applied without additional equipment, reagents such as lime or cement, or specialized machinery.
Is Con-Aid a public or private company?
Con-Aid is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Con-Aid founded?
Con-Aid was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Con-Aid based?
Con-Aid is headquartered in Joinville, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Con-Aid make money?
One revenue line is on record: soil Stabilizer Product Sales.
Who are Con-Aid's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lhoist Group, GCP Applied Technologies (Saint-Gobain), Sika AG, Carmeuse Group and Master Builders Solutions (MBCC Group). Regional players are Viapol and Penetron International. ConAid International is listed as a direct peer.
Does Con-Aid have an API?
No public API is recorded for Con-Aid.
What industry is Con-Aid in?
Con-Aid's product category is Soil Stabilization Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAKAF, Soil Stabilization & Ground Improvement (Lime/Cement, Deep Mixing), with a secondary code of AFABADAH, Soil Remediation & Immobilization Amendments (Bentonite, Zeolite, Phosphates). Its NAICS code is 325180 and its SIC code is 2810.