What Air Safety does

Air Safety, legally SBPR Sistema Brasileiro de Proteção Respiratória Ltda, is a Brazilian manufacturer of respiratory protection equipment (EPIs) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio covering disposable respirators (Linha Absolute, Linha Maskface with PFF1/PFF2/PFF3 variants), half-face respirators (Airsan, Air Tox I/II, Verna III, Absolute), full-face respirators (Absolute Silicone, Full Face RB), escape equipment (Evade), self-contained breathing apparatus (PA540, RAPID series with steel and carbon fiber cylinders), and compressed air line systems (ARCOFIL, ARCOSEMI, ARCOPAN, ARCONOVA, PAR, PARCOFIL). The portfolio comprises 325 commercialized products assembled from 3,915 manufactured parts, protected by 18 patents and 48 registered trademarks, and certified under Brazilian ABNT NBR standards and CA (Certificado de Aprovação) numbers from the Ministry of Labor.

The company operates a B2B direct sales model targeting industrial workplaces, healthcare, and confined space operations across multiple Brazilian states, reaching an average of 12,800 installed customers. Go-to-market is delivered through a dedicated sales team reachable via a toll-free DDG line (08000 100044), a general line, and WhatsApp business contact, supplemented by a mobile technical unit that brings on-site maintenance, compressor refills, and original replacement parts to client sites. The company also generates revenue from technical services (hydrostatic testing, cylinder painting, inspection) and from free respiratory protection training courses that support equipment adoption and regulatory compliance. Founded with 12 employees, Air Safety has grown to approximately 200 professionals and plays a noted role in reducing Brazil's historical dependence on imported respiratory PPE, having helped reduce import share from 85% in 1994 to 67%.

The business model is anchored in hardware sales of proprietary, 100% Brazilian-developed equipment, complemented by recurring service and training revenue. Distribution is direct to enterprise and mid-market industrial buyers with no disclosed third-party reseller or e-commerce channel. The company holds no external funding, no parent company, and no public listing, operating as a privately held, founder-led enterprise with no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Air Safety

Legal name

SBPR Sistema Brasileiro de Protecao Respiratoria Ltda

Website

https://grupoairsafety.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Air Safety is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of certified respiratory protection equipment (disposable masks, half-face and full-face respirators, SCBA, and air line systems), founded in 1994, serving approximately 12,800 industrial, healthcare, and confined space customers across multiple Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Respiratory protection equipment
• Disposable respirator masks
• Industrial safety equipment
• Breathing apparatus manufacturing
• Air filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Barueri

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Respiratory Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured respiratory protection equipment including disposable masks (Absolute, Maskface lines), half-face respirators, full-face respirators, escape equipment, autonomous breathing apparatus, and air line systems. Production of 3,915 parts comprising 325 commercialized products.
2. Technical Services and Maintenance: Technical support and maintenance services for equipment including painting services for cylinders, hydrostatic testing, and quality inspection. Original replacement parts supplied.
3. Respiratory Protection Training Courses: Free respiratory protection training courses offered at company headquarters in Barueri/SP, covering theoretical and practical aspects of equipment use and regulatory compliance.
4. Mobile Technical Unit Services: On-site technical assistance through mobile service unit that brings maintenance, compressor refills, tools, and replacement parts directly to client facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Safety manufactures and sells certified respiratory protection equipment (EPIs) in Brazil, including disposable masks (PFF1/PFF2/PFF3), half-face and full-face respirators, escape equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and compressed air line systems. The company assembles 325 commercialized products from 3,915 manufactured parts and also provides on-site technical assistance, mobile maintenance services, and free respiratory protection training courses to industrial and healthcare customers.

Product overview

Air Safety is a Brazilian manufacturer of respiratory protection equipment (EPIs) founded in 1994. The company operates as a single-brand platform with multiple product lines including disposable respirators (Linha Absolute, Linha Maskface), half-face respirators (Semifacial), full-face respirators (Facial Inteira including Absolute Silicone and Full Face RB), escape equipment (Linha Evade), self-contained breathing apparatus (PA540 PP, RAPID series), and air line systems (ARCOFIL, ARCOSEMI, ARCOPAN, ARCONOVA, PAR, PARCOFIL). The portfolio comprises 3,915 pieces assembling 325 commercialized products. The company also offers complementary services including technical assistance (on-site and mobile), hydrostatic testing, cylinder painting, and respiratory protection training courses. All products carry Certificate of Approval (CA) from Brazilian Ministry of Labor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maskface: Disposable mask line with advanced technology, available in PFF1, PFF2, and PFF3 models with and without valves
• Absolute
• AirSafety Services
• Evade
• Arcofil
• Parcofil
• Arcosemi
• Arcopan
• Arconova
• PAR
• PA540
• Rapid
• AirSan
• Air Tox
• Verna
• Full Face RB
• SBPR

Products and services

• Linha Absolute Disposable Respirators PFF2S disposable respirator line featuring differentiated format, comfort and quality, with registered trademark 828.048.983, for industrial workers needing protection against particles.
• Linha Maskface Disposable Respirators Disposable respirator line with exclusive ergonomic design, available in PFF1S, PFF2S, PFF2S Plus and PFF3S models with and without valves, for protection against particles and biological agents.
• Half-Face Respirators (Semifacial Absolute, Airsan, Air Tox I/II, Verna III) Half-face respirator family covering Semifacial Absolute, Airsan, Air Tox I and Air Tox II (in blue and black), and Verna III models, for protection against gases, vapors and particulates in industrial environments.
• Full-Face Respirators (Absolute Silicone Azul, Full Face RB) Full-face respirator line available in silicone (Absolute Silicone Azul, CA 16774) and ABS/metal Full Face RB variants in black or blue (CA 5758), for higher-concentration hazards and full face/eye protection.
• Evade Escape Mask Mascara de Fuga II Evade escape mask (CA 5821) for emergency evacuation situations, available in blue and yellow.
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (PA540 PP and RAPID series) Autonomous breathing apparatus PA540 PP (steel or fiber cylinders, 7L/200bar, 6.8L/300bar, 9L/300bar) and RAPID series with carbon fiber cylinders (3L/300bar, 2L/300bar) for IDLH environments and confined space operations.
• Compressed Air Line Systems (ARCOFIL, ARCOSEMI, ARCOPAN, ARCONOVA, PAR, PARCOFIL, Mangueiras) Compressed breathable air filtration and supply systems for confined spaces including ARCOFIL 3U (3 or 4 outlets with optional CO detector), ARCOSEMI, ARCOPAN, ARCONOVA air line sets, PAR 4000/PAR 8000 and PARCOFIL 4000/8000 cylinder-based air line respirators, and air hoses (10-50m) with quick-connect fittings.
• Technical Assistance Service Technical support and maintenance services for respiratory protection equipment including cylinder painting, hydrostatic testing, quality inspection and supply of original replacement parts.
• Mobile Technical Unit Service On-site technical assistance delivered via a mobile unit that provides maintenance, compressor refills, tools and original replacement parts directly at customer facilities.
• Respiratory Protection Training Courses Free respiratory protection training courses held at company headquarters in Barueri/SP, covering theoretical norms, legislation and practical equipment demonstrations with factory visits and certificates of completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,800 installed customers across several Brazilian states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a sizable Personal Protective Equipment business (North by Honeywell) covering disposable and reusable respirators. Competes with Air Safety in Brazilian industrial accounts and global supply contracts.
• Ansell: Australia-headquartered PPE specialist covering respiratory, hand, and body protection. Ansell is a global competitor in industrial PPE distribution channels and overlaps with Air Safety in disposable respirator categories.
• 3M: Global PPE and industrial conglomerate with a leading respiratory protection portfolio (N95 respirators, reusable respirators, SCBA). 3M is the most direct global competitor to Air Safety in disposable and reusable respirators, and a key overseas brand that Air Safety explicitly competes against in the Brazilian market.
• Kimberly-Clark: Global CPG and personal protective equipment manufacturer with the KleenGuard respirator line. Competes with Air Safety in the disposable PFF2-equivalent respirator category across Brazilian industrial and healthcare channels.

Direct peers

• Alpha Pro Tech: North American manufacturer of N95 respirators, face masks, and protective apparel. Comparable in scale and product focus to Air Safety's disposable mask business, particularly in industrial and healthcare distribution.
• Bullard: US-based respiratory protection and head/face protection specialist focused on industrial and first-responder markets. Direct competitor in SCBA and escape equipment categories, with similar end-customer profiles.
• Dräger: German-based safety and medical technology company with a strong respiratory protection and SCBA portfolio. Direct competitor in fire/emergency services and industrial breathing apparatus, overlapping with Air Safety's PA540, Rapid, and ARCOFIL product lines.
• MSA Safety: US-listed safety equipment manufacturer specializing in respiratory protection, SCBA, and gas detection. MSA is a direct competitor to Air Safety's PA540 and Rapid SCBA lines and air line systems, with overlapping product roadmaps and end-customers in industrial safety.
• Prestige Ameritech: US-based manufacturer of surgical masks and N95 respirators serving industrial and healthcare customers. Direct peer in single-use respirator manufacturing with overlapping end-customers and distribution channels.

Emerging players

• Camfil: Global air filtration and clean air solutions company with industrial filtration products. Comparable to Air Safety's ARCOFIL and ARCONOVA air line filtration systems for industrial/compressed breathing air applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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