Usaplast

What Usaplast does

Usaplast is a Brazilian manufacturer of sustainable plastic products headquartered in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro state, with a manufacturing branch in Guarulhos, São Paulo state. Founded in 2008 as an importer, the company transitioned to distribution (2012-2019) before vertically integrating into manufacturing in 2019-2020 using injection molding (injetoras) and rotational molding (rotomoldagem) technologies applied to recycled PEAD, PP, and PEMD resins. The company's core operations center on transforming more than 3 million kilograms of recycled plastic per year into industrial-grade waste management equipment (lixeiras basculantes, lixeiras com pedal, contentores 120L-360L, containers 500L-1000L), plastic pallets (Eco Pallet with 7-year life, Heavy Pallet with 10-year life), storage solutions (caixas organizadoras, caixas de pescado), modular flooring (estrados), and environmental containment products (pallets de contenção for 1-4 drums up to 1000L IBCs, spill drum, cavalete). Products comply with ANVISA standards, ABNT NBR 15911-3, and EN840 UV class 8, and incorporate proprietary features such as a reinforced anti-impact base, mechanical lid reinforcement, and multi-fit stacking systems.

The company operates exclusively through an indirect distribution model, supplying distributors, wholesalers, resellers, and commission-based representatives across Brazil with no direct-to-consumer sales. The signature commercial offering is a White Label production model in which channel partners purchase Usaplast-manufactured products and brand them under their own label, enabling resellers to expand product lines without investing in production capacity. The company emphasizes high partner margins, industrial quality, and a sustainability narrative built around circular-economy plastic recovery. Revenue mechanics are hardware-based with quote-based pricing; prospective partners register investment capacity tiers of R$50,000 to R$200,000 per month and are funneled via website forms and WhatsApp to the sales team. Payment modalities include one-time (à vista) or installment (a prazo) terms. End-use verticals span urban and selective waste collection, industrial and hospital waste, shopping centers, condominiums, schools, food, pharmaceutical labs, cosmetics, automotive, chemical, agricultural, and fuel distribution customers reached through the channel. The firm is privately held, operates independently, and discloses no external funding, parent company, or management team.

Name

Usaplast

Legal name

Usaplast

Website

https://usaplast.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Usaplast is a Brazilian sustainable plastic manufacturer that converts recycled PEAD, PP, and PEMD resins into waste containers, pallets, storage boxes, and industrial containment products, selling exclusively through a White Label distribution model to distributors, resellers, and commission-based representatives across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled Plastic Product Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

Keywords

• Recycled plastic products
• Waste management containers
• Plastic pallets manufacturing
• White label plastics
• Industrial plastic containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. White Label Product Sales: Usaplast manufactures plastic products (waste bins, containers, pallets, boxes) that customers can purchase with their own brand. This allows distributors and resellers to expand their product lines and increase profit margins without investing in production facilities.
2. Direct Product Sales: Sale of branded Usaplast products through their distribution network of representatives, resellers, and distributors across Brazil.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Usaplast is a Brazilian manufacturer of sustainable plastic products made from recycled materials (PEAD, PP, PEMD) using injection molding and rotational molding processes. The company produces waste containers, pedal bins, tilting bins, plastic pallets, storage boxes, fish transport boxes, and industrial spill containment pallets, primarily under a white label model. Products are sold to distributors, wholesalers, and resellers across Brazil, with the company processing over 3 million kilograms of recycled plastic annually.

Product overview

Usaplast is a Brazilian sustainable plastic products manufacturer that transforms recycled plastic into industrial-grade plastic solutions. The company operates through a White Label model, manufacturing products that distributors and resellers can brand with their own labels. Their product portfolio spans waste management equipment (lixeiras basculantes, lixeiras com pedal, lixeiras papeleiras, contentores, containers, cestos), plastic pallets (eco pallet, heavy pallet), storage solutions (caixas organizadoras, caixas de pescado), industrial flooring (estrados), and environmental containment products (pallets de contenção, spill drum, cavalete). Products are manufactured using rotomolding and injection molding processes, made from recycled PEAD, PP, and PEMD materials, and comply with ANVISA standards and various Brazilian technical norms (ABNT NBR 15911-3, EN840). The company processes over 3 million kilograms of recycled plastic annually into 100% recyclable products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contentor 120L 120-liter waste collection cart made of High-Density Polyethylene (PEAD) or Polypropylene (PP), with reinforced bottom, anti-slip grip handle, mechanical lid reinforcement, 200mm reinforced rubber wheels, and reinforced axle. Complies with ANVISA standards. For urban waste collection.
• Contentor 240L 240-liter waste collection cart in PEAD or PP with 240-liter or 96kg capacity, 200mm or 300mm reinforced rubber wheels, and reinforced axle. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Contentor 360L 360-liter waste collection cart in PEAD or Medium-Density Polyethylene (PEMD), with 360-liter or 150kg capacity and 300mm reinforced rubber wheels. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Container 500L 500-liter waste container in 100% virgin PEAD or PEMD, with antioxidant protection, PVC wheels, 4 swivel casters (2 with brakes), anticorrosive steel forks, side tipping trunnion, and threaded drain cap.
• Container 700L 700-liter waste container in 100% virgin PEAD or PEMD, approved by ABNT NBR 15911-3, with antioxidant protection, 200mm PVC wheels, 4 swivel casters (2 with brakes), side tipping trunnion, and threaded drain cap.
• Container 1000L 1000-liter waste container in PEAD with Class 8 UV protection per EN840, approved by ABNT NBR 15911-3, with PVC wheels (2 with brakes) and anticorrosive steel forks.
• Lixeira com Pedal 15L 15-liter pedal bin in PEAD or PP with UV protection, external rod preventing residue accumulation, non-toxic, sealed when closed. Plastic or metal rod option. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Lixeira com Pedal 25L 25-liter pedal bin in PEAD or PP with UV protection, durable with pedal mechanism preventing direct contact with waste. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Lixeira com Pedal 50L 50-liter pedal bin in PEAD or PP with UV protection, indicated for selective waste collection, food courts, restaurants, shopping centers, condominiums, and commercial establishments. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Lixeira com Pedal 100L 100-liter pedal bin in PEAD or PP with UV protection, impact and wash resistant for professional use. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Lixeira Basculante 60L 60-liter tilting waste bin in PEAD or PP, with multi-slot system for efficient stacking. The only bin compatible with 60-liter waste bags. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Lixeira Basculante 100L 100-liter tilting waste bin in PEAD or PP, with multi-slot system for efficient stacking. The only bin compatible with 100-liter waste bags. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Eco Pallet Leve Light plastic pallet in PEAD or PP with hollow surface, 7-year average useful life, 3,000kg static load capacity, 1,200kg dynamic. Resistant to acids, fats, solvents, and odors. 26 units stackable in 1m height.
• Heavy Pallet Pesado Heavy plastic pallet in PEAD or PP with 10-year average useful life, supports up to 8,000kg static, 2,500kg dynamic, and 1,200kg in rack. Resistant to acids, fats, solvents, and odors.
• Caixa Organizadora (15L, 26L, 36L, 61L) Organizing boxes in 15L, 26L, 36L, and 61L sizes in PP or PEAD, resistant to impacts, UV rays, and washings, stackable and compatible with other brands. Complies with Health Surveillance standards.
• Kit Coleta Seletiva (60L, 100L, 50L) Selective collection kits of 60L and 100L in PEAD or PP with galvanized steel structure, tilting lid, multi-use fitting, and stackable. Includes 50L paper bins with lock and key. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Pallets de Contenção (1 a 4 Tambores) Containment pallets for 1, 2, or 4 drums in PEAD or PEMD manufactured by rotomolding, weld-free, with removable or fixed grid, load capacity from 250kg to 1,200kg, and containment capacity from 90L to 1,000L. Accommodates IBCs stably.
• Caixa de Pescado 42L 42-liter fish transport box in PEAD or PP, resistant to impacts, washing, and negative temperatures. Complies with ANVISA standards. Stackable, indicated for cold storage facilities, supermarkets, and industries.
• Estrado Plástico Modular (50x50, 50x25) Modular plastic flooring tiles in 50x50cm (20 tn/m² static capacity) and 50x25cm (10 tn/m²) in PEAD or PP, resistant to negative temperatures and chemical agents, with male/female connection.
• Cestos e Lixeiras (Cilíndrico 15L/23L, Telado 15L) Cylindrical bins (15L, 23L) in PP or PEAD, non-toxic, light, stackable, impact/UV/wash resistant, available in no-lid, tilting lid, and flip-top versions. Includes 15L mesh bin. Complies with ANVISA standards.
• Spill Drum, Rampa e Cavalete (Acessórios) Spill containment accessories: Spill Drum (up to 200L containment with threaded lid, single seamless piece), Polyethylene Ramp for 4-drum containment pallets (3,000kg capacity), and 200L single-drum stand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transforms over 3 million kilograms of recycled plastic annually into sustainable products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CABKA Group: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of plastic pallets, bulk containers, and storage products made primarily from recycled plastics. Highly comparable to Usaplast's recycled plastic pallet and container portfolio.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in returnable plastic packaging (RPCs, crates, totes, containers). Comparable on reusable/returnable plastic product lines for industrial and retail customers.
• Otto Graf (GRAF Group): German manufacturer of products made predominantly from recycled plastics, including containers and industrial-grade plastic goods. Strong alignment with Usaplast's recycled-plastic manufacturing approach.
• Plasgad: Israeli manufacturer of plastic pallets, stackable containers, and crates often made from recycled polymers. Directly comparable product categories and similar recycled-material positioning.
• Orbis Corporation: North American manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and bulk bins with a focus on sustainable, recycled-content products. Overlaps Usaplast's returnable container and pallet categories.
• IPL Plastics: Canadian plastic packaging and container manufacturer serving food, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable on injection-molded rigid plastic containers produced at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Greif: Global industrial packaging company producing rigid plastic containers, drums, and IBCs alongside its core steel drum business. Larger incumbent with overlapping customer base in industrial waste containment.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant producing rigid and flexible plastic packaging with growing sustainable/PCR-content portfolio. Not a direct competitor in waste bins/pallets, but operates in adjacent recycled plastic product manufacturing.
• Plastic Omnium: French multinational producing plastic components and containers across automotive and environment segments. Broader scope but operates plastic manufacturing at much greater scale than Usaplast.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Large global manufacturer of industrial plastic containers, drums, and IBCs including reconditioned/recycled-content offerings. Broader portfolio than Usaplast but competes in rigid plastic industrial packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/usaplastoficial

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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