Apolo
Apolo is a 1938-founded Brazilian manufacturer of ERW carbon steel tubes, operating two plants with 180,000 tons/year capacity, serving oil & gas, construction, automotive, agriculture, photovoltaic, and refinery customers primarily through direct B2B sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1938
- HeadquartersLorena, Brazil
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Apolo does
Apolo is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of welded steel tubes founded in 1938 as the first industrial company of the diversified conglomerate Grupo Peixoto de Castro (Dexxos Par Group). The company operates two industrial plants — in Lorena (São Paulo) and Pavuna (Rio de Janeiro) — plus a commercial office in central Rio de Janeiro, with a combined installed capacity of 180,000 tons of steel tubes per year. Apolo is the Brazilian pioneer in ERW (Electric Resistance Welding) steel tube manufacturing and is a wholly-owned operating group consisting of Apolo Tubos e Equipamentos S/A (the primary entity), Apolo Tubulars S/A (tubular products manufacturing), and Apolo Comércio Importação e Exportação S/A (import/export operations). It is headquartered at its Lorena manufacturing site and is associated with the Dexxos Group branding.
The company's core product is carbon steel tubes with longitudinal weld, available in black or galvanized finishes in circular, square, and rectangular profiles. It serves nine industrial verticals: Petroleum & Gas, Civil Construction, and Automotive are the three primary segments, with secondary segments in Agricultural Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Photovoltaic Energy, Fire Networks, Electrical Conduits, and Refinery/Petrochemical. A higher-value product tier consists of finished OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) tubes with API 5CT connections — premium (JFEBEAR, FOX) and semi-premium (GEOCONN, SUPERMAX, FLUSHMAX) — plus High Collapse tubes and internally/externally coated tubes for corrosive environments. Apolo has added dedicated product lines for carbon capture (CCUS) and photovoltaic solar structures. Products comply with international standards (API 5CT, API 5L PSL1/PSL2) and Brazilian NBR standards (5580, 5590, 5597, 5598, 6591).
The business model is a B2B industrial hardware-sales operation. Revenue is generated through quote-based pricing, with direct enterprise sales conducted via a dedicated sales phone line and commercial email, targeting industrial buyers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers in Brazil. Multi-year contracts are standard, and distribution is exclusively direct. Quality is a central differentiator, supported by a computerized inspection system covering ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and magnetic particle testing, dimensional control, hydrostatic pressure testing, and full mechanical/chemical traceability. The company maintains an innovation-financing partnership with Finep, Brazil's public innovation agency. There is no disclosed evidence of AI/ML capability, mobile or web applications, API products, or social-media-driven GTM motion.
Apolo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Apolo
- Legal name
- Apolo Tubos e Equipamentos S/A
- Website
- https://tubosapolo.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1938
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Apolo is a 1938-founded Brazilian manufacturer of ERW carbon steel tubes, operating two plants with 180,000 tons/year capacity, serving oil & gas, construction, automotive, agriculture, photovoltaic, and refinery customers primarily through direct B2B sales.
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Apolo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Steel Tube Manufacturing
- SIC
- Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading) (EUALABAN), Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)
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Where Apolo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lorena
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Apolo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Tube Manufacturing and Sales: Apolo generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of steel tubes and tubular solutions. As an industrial manufacturer, revenue is derived from product sales of steel tubes in various specifications to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B industrial pricing - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Apolo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Apolo manufactures and sells carbon steel tubes with longitudinal weld (ERW) for multiple industrial segments. The core offering includes steel tubes in black or galvanized finishes, available in circular, square, and rectangular profiles, serving oil & gas (including OCTG and API 5L Line Pipe), civil construction, automotive, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, fire networks, photovoltaic energy, electrical conduits, carbon capture (CCUS), and refinery applications. The company operates two industrial plants in Brazil with 180,000 tons/year combined capacity and supplies industrial buyers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers through direct commercial sales.
Product overview
Apolo is a manufacturer of steel tubes and pipes offering a comprehensive portfolio of tubular solutions for major industrial segments. The core product line consists of carbon steel tubes with longitudinal weld (ERW), available in black or galvanized finishes, in circular, square, and rectangular profiles. The product portfolio spans 12 distinct product categories serving Automotive, Industrial Machines and Equipment, Civil Construction, Fire Networks, Photovoltaic Energy, Agricultural Machines and Implements, Electrical Conduits (Eletrodutos), Oil and Gas, Carbon Capture (CCUS), and Refinery applications. The company operates two industrial plants in Brazil (Lorena/SP and Rio de Janeiro/RJ) with a combined annual production capacity of 180,000 tons of steel tubes. Specialized OCTG finished tubes with premium and semi-premium connections (JFEBEAR, FOX, GEOCONN, SUPERMAX, FLUSHMAX) are offered as an enhanced product tier for oil and gas exploration and production. Products comply with international standards including API 5CT, API 5L, and various Brazilian NBR standards.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Tubos para Automotivo (Steel Tubes for Automotive) Steel tubes manufactured for automotive industry applications including chassis and body, exhaust systems, off-road and competition vehicle protection structures, suspension components, and axle manufacturing. Complies with NBR 6591 (Industrial/Mechanical Tubes) standards. Targeted at vehicle OEMs and component manufacturers in Brazil.
- Tubos para Máquinas e Equipamentos Industriais (Steel Tubes for Industrial Machinery and Equipment) Steel tubes for industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing, used in air and fluid systems, thermal exchange and heating, protection and safety structures, paper and cellulose, petrochemical and refining, and energy industries. Complies with NBR 6591 standards. Targeted at industrial machinery OEMs.
- Tubos para Construção Civil (Steel Tubes for Civil Construction) Steel tubes for civil construction applications including bridges, viaducts, building foundations, water and sewage piping, scaffolding, and infrastructure. Available in black or galvanized finishes, in circular, square, and rectangular profiles. Targeted at construction contractors and infrastructure builders.
- Tubos para Redes de Incêndios (Steel Tubes for Fire Networks) Steel tubes for fire prevention and suppression systems, used in water and steam conduction, compressed air, fire networks, building gas, CNG and non-corrosive fluids. Complies with NBR 5580 and NBR 5590 standards. Targeted at fire protection system installers and building contractors.
- Tubos para Energia Fotovoltaica (Steel Tubes for Photovoltaic Energy) Steel tubes for photovoltaic energy systems, used in racks and supports for solar panels (trackers), foundation, and fixation systems. Targeted at solar energy installers and photovoltaic project developers.
- Tubos para Máquinas e Implementos Agrícolas (Steel Tubes for Agricultural Machinery and Implements) Precision steel tubes for agricultural implements and machinery, used in irrigation systems, drainage, artisan wells, agricultural machinery, equipment, sugar mills, and heat exchangers. Targeted at agricultural machinery manufacturers and irrigation system installers.
- Eletrodutos (Electrical Conduits) Steel conduits for protecting electrical wires and cables in residential, industrial, commercial, and office electrical installations, lighting infrastructure, hospital installations, and outdoor areas. Features smooth internal finish without sharp edges, supplied with NPT or BSP threads. Complies with NBR 5597 and NBR 5598 standards. Targeted at electrical installers and construction companies.
- Tubos para Petróleo e Gás (Steel Tubes for Oil and Gas) Steel tubes for oil and gas industry applications, designed for drilling, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. Targeted at oil and gas operators and exploration/production companies in Brazil.
- Tubos para Captura de Carbono (CCUS) (Steel Tubes for Carbon Capture) Steel tubes designed for carbon capture applications (CCUS), oil and gas exploration, production, and workover operations, well interconnection, and salt production. Carbon steel tubes with longitudinal weld available in black or galvanized finishes, in circular, square, and rectangular profiles. Standards: API 5CT (OCTG) and API 5L (Line Pipe). Targeted at carbon capture project developers and oil and gas E&P operators.
- Tubos para Refinaria (Steel Tubes for Refineries) Steel tubes for refinery applications, used in oil and gas transportation, storage terminals and refineries, gas distribution, infrastructure construction, and petrochemical industry. Complies with API 5L (Line Pipe) standards. Targeted at refineries, petrochemical operators, and pipeline companies.
- OCTG - Tubos Acabados (Finished OCTG Tubes with Premium and Semi-Premium Connections) Finished OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) tubes for exploration and production (E&P) with API 5CT connections, including Premium connections (JFEBEAR and FOX) and Semi-premium connections (GEOCONN, SUPERMAX, and FLUSHMAX). Also includes High Collapse tubes for elevated external pressure in L80 Cr1% grade and internally/externally coated tubes for corrosive environments with restricted dimensional control (Special Drift). Targeted at upstream oil and gas operators requiring API 5CT certified premium connection tubes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 180,000 tons annual production capacity across two manufacturing plants
Companies that use Apolo
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Apolo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Feature4 records
Apolo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
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Competitive moat5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Apolo
What does Apolo do?
Apolo manufactures and sells carbon steel tubes with longitudinal weld (ERW) for multiple industrial segments. The core offering includes steel tubes in black or galvanized finishes, available in circular, square, and rectangular profiles, serving oil & gas (including OCTG and API 5L Line Pipe), civil construction, automotive, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, fire networks, photovoltaic energy, electrical conduits, carbon capture (CCUS), and refinery applications. The company operates two industrial plants in Brazil with 180,000 tons/year combined capacity and supplies industrial buyers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers through direct commercial sales.
Is Apolo a public or private company?
Apolo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Apolo founded?
Apolo was founded in 1938. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Apolo based?
Apolo is headquartered in Lorena, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Apolo make money?
One revenue line is on record: steel Tube Manufacturing and Sales.
Does Apolo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Apolo.
What industry is Apolo in?
Apolo's product category is Steel Tube Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAI, Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube), with a secondary code of EUALABAN, OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading). Its SIC code is 3317.