Smart Control
Smart Control is a Brazilian industrial valve manufacturer and distributor, founded in 2001 and headquartered in São Bernardo do Campo, producing valves, actuators, and automation accessories for oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, mining, sanitation, and EPC customers across Brazil.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersSanto André, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Smart Control does
Smart Control Válvulas Industriais Ltda. is a privately held Brazilian industrial valve manufacturer and distributor founded in 2001 and headquartered in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. The company designs, produces, and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of industrial valves — including ball, gate, globe, check, forged, knife gate, butterfly, special, and cryogenic (down to -196°C) valves — complemented by pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators plus automation accessories (electropneumatic positioners with HART protocol support, filter regulators, solenoid valves, and position monitors). Eighty percent of equipment sold carries the Smart Control brand as of 2021, with manufacturing certified under API 600, API 6D, and API 609 Monograms, plus API Q1 (2026), CRC Petrobras, and Inmetro certifications.
The company serves enterprise industrial customers across oil & gas (including LNG), chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, mining, sanitation, and EPC contracting. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales backed by technical consultancy from planning through installation, supported by own inventory for agile delivery. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each customer's specification (valve type, material, pressure class 150#–2500#, diameter 1/2"–48", and automation scope), with multi-year project engagements.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of valves, actuators, and accessories, augmented by valve automation services and special-valve engineering projects since 2007. The company's internationalization project (since 2015) sources valves and actuators from selected foreign manufacturers to expand Brazilian stock, while its 2022–2025 investment in a 5,000+ m² headquarters with new high-technology equipment substantially expanded operational capacity.
Smart Control firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Smart Control
- Legal name
- Smart Control Válvulas Industriais Ltda.
- Website
- https://smartcontrol.ind.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Smart Control is a Brazilian industrial valve manufacturer and distributor, founded in 2001 and headquartered in São Bernardo do Campo, producing valves, actuators, and automation accessories for oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, mining, sanitation, and EPC customers across Brazil.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Smart Control industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valves
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)
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Where Smart Control is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santo André
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Smart Control business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Valves Sales: Sale of industrial valves including gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, forged, guillotine, and special valves. Products are available in various materials (cast iron, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex) and pressure classes (150# to 2500#). Revenue is generated through direct sales with own inventory enabling quick delivery.
- Actuators Sales: Sale of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators for valve automation. Actuated valves combine valves with actuators for automated industrial process control.
- Automation Accessories Sales: Sale of accessories for valve automation including electropneumatic positioners (4-20mA), position monitors, solenoid valves, and filter regulators.
- Valve Projects and Services: Since 2007, the company develops special valve models and adaptations, performs valve automation, and provides technical consultancy from planning through installation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing per project and product specification |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Smart Control product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Smart Control manufactures and distributes industrial valves (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, forged, knife gate, special, and cryogenic valves) in materials ranging from cast iron to super duplex and pressure classes from 150# to 2500#. The company complements its valve portfolio with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators, plus automation accessories including electropneumatic positioners, filter regulators, solenoid valves, and position monitors. By 2021, 80% of its equipment carried the Smart Control brand, with the company providing engineering consultancy from valve selection through installation and commissioning.
Product overview
Smart Control is an industrial valve manufacturer and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of valves, actuators, and automation accessories. The core product line centers on eight valve types (ball, gate, globe, check, forged, knife gate, butterfly, and special valves) designed for applications in oil & gas, mining, sanitation, chemical, and paper & cellulose industries. These valves are complemented by three actuator categories (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric) that enable automation. The automation ecosystem includes positioners with HART protocol support, filter regulators, solenoid valves, and position monitors, all conforming to international standards (API, ISO, NBR, NAMUR). Smart Control serves as both manufacturer of their own branded products (achieving 80% self-manufacturing by 2021) and authorized distributor for other major valve manufacturers, providing customers with complete solutions from valve selection through installation and ongoing support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Válvulas Esfera (Ball Valves) Industrial ball valves with spherical obturator design for rapid 90-degree quarter-turn operation, offering tight sealing and low pressure drop. Available in floating and trunnion configurations with soft or metal seats for industrial flow isolation applications.
- Válvulas Gaveta (Gate Valves) Industrial gate valves designed for full flow isolation with minimal pressure drop when fully open. Feature wedge/gate obturator moving linearly for complete blocking in pipeline applications.
- Válvulas Globo (Globe Valves) Globe valves for precise flow control and regulation in industrial processes. Multiturn operation provides smooth and gradual opening/closing for flow adjustment applications.
- Válvulas de Retenção (Check Valves) Check valves that allow fluid flow in a single direction only, preventing backflow (counterflow) to protect equipment and maintain system integrity in hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
- Válvulas Forjadas (Forged Valves) Forged valves manufactured through forging process, offering superior resistance to high pressure and temperature compared to cast valves. Ideal for high-performance and durability applications.
- Válvulas Guilhotina (Knife Gate Valves) Knife gate valves with sharp blade design for cutting and blocking flow in pipelines. Particularly effective for handling fluids with suspended solids, slurries, and fibrous materials in mining, sanitation, and paper industries.
- Válvulas Borboleta (Butterfly Valves) Butterfly valves with rotating disc mechanism for flow control and isolation. Suitable for large diameter applications with bidirectional sealing capability.
- Válvulas Especiais (Special Valves) Custom-designed special valves tailored to meet specific operational requirements including extreme pressure, temperature, fluid type, and demanding industrial conditions for mining, sanitation, and chemical sectors.
- Válvulas Criogênicas (Cryogenic Valves) Cryogenic valves designed to operate at extremely low temperatures down to -196°C, essential for liquefied natural gas (LNG) handling, liquefaction, and regasification processes in the oil and gas industry.
- Atuadores Pneumáticos (Pneumatic Actuators) Pneumatic actuators that convert compressed air energy into linear or rotational movement for automated valve operation. Available in single and double-acting configurations with NAMUR, ISO 5211, and DIN 3337 standard connections.
- Atuadores Hidráulicos (Hydraulic Actuators) Hydraulic actuators that convert pressurized hydraulic fluid energy into mechanical force for high-power industrial applications. Ideal for heavy-duty operations requiring superior force and precise control.
- Atuadores Elétricos (Electric Actuators)
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% of equipment manufactured carries the Smart Control brand with international certifications
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Smart Control
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Smart Control technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature4 records
Smart Control partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CRC PetrobrascoreSmart Control holds CRC Petrobras certification, recognizing the company as an approved supplier and manufacturer of manual and automated valves for Petrobras operations. This is a critical partnership for accessing Brazil's oil & gas sector.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Smart Control competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kitz Corporation: Kitz is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial valves (ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly) supplying oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical customers globally with similar API and ISO certifications — a direct comparator for Smart Control's valve portfolio.
- Velan Inc. Velan is a global manufacturer of industrial valves (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, cryogenic) serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and LNG — directly comparable to Smart Control's product scope, including cryogenic valves for LNG applications and API 6D/600 certifications.
Broad incumbents
- Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the world's largest industrial valve and pump manufacturers, with deep penetration in oil & gas, chemical, and power — overlapping Smart Control's core segments and valve types (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check) at much larger scale.
- Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Emerson's Fisher Controls division is a leading global supplier of control valves, regulators, and actuators for process industries — directly overlapping Smart Control's automation bundle (valves + pneumatic/electric actuators + positioners) in oil & gas, chemical, and refining.
- Pentair plc: Pentair's Flow Technologies segment provides valves, fluid handling, and process equipment for water, industrial, and energy markets — adjacent to Smart Control's water/sanitation and industrial valve business, though broader in scope.
- ITT Inc. ITT's Industrial Process division manufactures engineered valves, pumps, and related flow control products for chemical, mining, oil & gas, and pulp & paper — overlapping Smart Control's customer base and product categories including abrasion-resistant knife gate valves for mining and pulp.
- Crane Co. Crane Co.'s Engineered Materials and Process Flow Technologies segments include industrial valves, actuators, and fluid handling products serving chemical, energy, and general industrial markets — broadly comparable to Smart Control's industrial valve and automation business.
- SLB (Cameron): Cameron (now part of SLB) is a global leader in valves and flow control for upstream oil & gas, including gate, ball, and check valves used in production and pipeline applications — a major incumbent in the same Brazilian O&G and LNG segments Smart Control targets.
Regional players
- Dantas & Cia (Dantas Valves): Dantas is a Brazilian industrial valve manufacturer serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining in Brazil — a domestic peer competing for the same Petrobras and Brazilian EPC opportunities Smart Control targets.
Emerging players
- Neway Valve: Neway Valve is a Chinese industrial valve manufacturer (ball, gate, check, butterfly) with growing global presence in oil & gas and petrochemical — competing in similar product categories and price-conscious EPC projects where Smart Control also bids.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Smart Control social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance15 records
Smart Control financial estimates
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Smart Control leadership team
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Smart Control funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Smart Control M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Smart Control
What does Smart Control do?
Smart Control manufactures and distributes industrial valves (gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, forged, knife gate, special, and cryogenic valves) in materials ranging from cast iron to super duplex and pressure classes from 150# to 2500#. The company complements its valve portfolio with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators, plus automation accessories including electropneumatic positioners, filter regulators, solenoid valves, and position monitors. By 2021, 80% of its equipment carried the Smart Control brand, with the company providing engineering consultancy from valve selection through installation and commissioning.
Is Smart Control a public or private company?
Smart Control is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Smart Control founded?
Smart Control was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Smart Control based?
Smart Control is headquartered in Santo André, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Smart Control make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Valves Sales are the primary driver. The others are actuators Sales, automation Accessories Sales and valve Projects and Services.
Who are Smart Control's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kitz Corporation and Velan Inc.. Broad incumbents are Flowserve Corporation, Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls), Pentair plc, ITT Inc., Crane Co. and SLB (Cameron). Dantas & Cia (Dantas Valves) is listed as a regional player. Neway Valve is listed as an emerging player.
Does Smart Control have an API?
No public API is recorded for Smart Control.
What industry is Smart Control in?
Smart Control's product category is Industrial Valves. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAE, Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control), with a secondary code of IMAHANAH, Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors). Its NAICS code is 332911 and its SIC code is 3569.