Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia

Name

Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia

Legal name

Mills Locação, Serviços e Logística

Website

https://mills.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Contract Crushing, Screening & Materials Handling (In-Pit/ROM, Conveying, Stockpiling) (IMAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Heavy equipment rental
• Construction machinery
• Material handling equipment
• Power generation rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Core revenue stream from renting aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, articulated, telescopic), heavy equipment (backhoes, loaders, excavators), material handling equipment, generators, compressors, and formwork/scaffolding. Revenue model is usage/time-based with contracts ranging from short-term to long-term arrangements. Q1 2026 revenue was R$ 461.2 million.
2. Equipment Sales (Seminovos): Sale of new and semi-new equipment including heavy machinery, aerial platforms, and trucks with documented maintenance history and provenance. Financing available through Mills Facilita program.
3. Parts and Maintenance Services: Sale of genuine parts for platforms and compressors, plus maintenance and technical assistance services for equipment. Stock of over 16,000 different parts.
4. Freight and Logistics: Freight services for equipment transportation, simplifying logistics for customers through the Frete Mills service.
5. Training Services: Training services for equipment operators, including instructor certification and specialized training for safe and effective use of aerial work platforms. Mills is the only rental company in Brazil to have won 4 IPAF awards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Core offering

Mills is a Brazilian equipment rental company providing aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic boom lifts), heavy construction machinery (excavators, backhoes, loaders, graders), material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet trucks), diesel generators, air compressors, and concrete forming and shoring systems. The rental offering is complemented by maintenance services, freight/logistics, operator training (IPAF-certified), telemetry and remote operation solutions, parts sales, and used-equipment sales through its Seminovos platform.

Product overview

Mills is a Brazilian equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental, maintenance, and related services. The core offering centers on six equipment categories: aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic boom lifts from brands including Genie, JLG, Dingli, Haulotte, and SkyJack), heavy machinery (excavators, loaders, graders, compactors, and tractors), intralogistics equipment (forklifts and pallet trucks), generators (Cummins), air compressors (Sullair), and concrete forms and shoring. The portfolio is supported by complementary services including maintenance and technical support, freight/logistics, operator training (IPAF-certified), telemetry/remote operation, and parts sales. Mills also operates a secondary market through its Seminovos platform for pre-owned equipment sales. The company serves over 9,000 customers across construction, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure sectors through more than 60 branches covering over 1,400 cities in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerial Work Platforms (Plataformas Elevatórias) Rental of electric, diesel, and hybrid-powered aerial work platforms including scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, and telescopic boom lifts, used by construction, industrial, and maintenance customers for elevated work at height.
• Heavy Machinery (Máquinas Pesadas) Rental of heavy construction equipment including excavators, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, motor graders, soil compactors, track tractors, agricultural tractors, and trucks for earthmoving and construction projects.
• Intralogistics Equipment (Intralogística) Rental of warehouse and logistics equipment including forklifts, pallet trucks, and tow tractors for material handling operations in distribution centers and warehouses.
• Generators (Geradores) Rental of Cummins diesel-powered generators ranging from 65 KVA to 1000 KVA for emergency power, construction sites, and remote location electricity generation.
• Air Compressors (Compressores) Rental of Sullair screw air compressors ranging from 67 HP to over 200 HP for continuous use in onshore/offshore, mining, construction, industrial, and petrochemical sectors.
• Forms and Shoring (Formas e Escoramentos)

Quantifiable outcome

• 190.1% year-over-year increase in net income to R$ 197 million in Q1 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Next RentalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Mills acquired assets from Next Rental for R$ 180 million in July 2025, expanding its equipment fleet and market presence in Brazil. This strategic acquisition strengthens Mills' position in the equipment rental market.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loxam: One of Europe's largest equipment rental companies offering aerial platforms, heavy machinery, and tools. Similar business model and fleet breadth to Mills, although primarily European in geography.
• BrandSafway: Global provider of access, scaffolding, and specialty services for construction and industrial maintenance. Overlaps with Mills' formwork/shoring, aerial platform, and industrial maintenance rental offerings.
• H&E Equipment Services: US-based rental company focused on aerial platforms, earthmoving, and material handling equipment with integrated sales and parts. Similar customer profile and fleet mix to Mills.
• Locar Guindastes: Brazilian crane and heavy lifting rental company serving construction and infrastructure projects. Most relevant domestic competitor to Mills in the Brazilian market.
• Aggreko: Global provider of temporary power generation, heating, and cooling solutions, with a large fleet of generators and compressors. Directly overlaps with Mills' generator and compressor rental business.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company globally, offering aerial platforms, heavy machinery, and specialty equipment rental across North America. Closest direct comparable to Mills in business model, fleet composition, and customer base.
• Riwal: Specialized aerial work platform rental company operating across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets. Highly comparable in aerial platform focus and emerging-market exposure.
• Herc Holdings: North American equipment rental provider serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers with aerial, earthmoving, and material handling fleets. Comparable in scale, business model, and customer profile to Mills.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): Owner of Sunbelt Rentals, the second-largest equipment rental company in North America, with a comparable mix of aerial platforms, construction equipment, and industrial tools. Strong direct competitor profile to Mills.

Regional players

• Kennards Hire: Australia-based equipment rental company with broad fleet including aerial platforms and material handling equipment. Comparable business model, though operating primarily in Australia and New Zealand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/canalmills
• Facebookfacebook.com/millsbr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mills
• Instagraminstagram.com/millsoficial
• Xx.com/millstrainee

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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