RPS Industries

What RPS Industries does

RPS Indústrias (RPS Industries) is a Brazilian industrial metal fabrication and caldeiraria (boiler making) company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The company operates a 10,000+ m² industrial park equipped for MIG/MAG, TIG, electrode, and resistance welding; laser cutting; CNC bending; precision machining; profile rolling; shot blasting; and industrial painting (including Petrobras-standardized coatings). Its product portfolio spans custom industrial equipment, hydraulic reservoirs, offshore and onshore metal reels/spools for cable and umbilical applications, energy transmission structures, solar panel mounting structures, sluice gates for water and sewage treatment plants, ductwork, scaffolding, racks, and NR12 regulatory compliance adaptations for industrial machinery.

The company serves B2B industrial customers across at least twelve verticals, including energy generation, oil and gas (onshore and offshore), pulp and paper, sugar and alcohol/bioenergy, food and beverage, metallurgy, civil construction, automotive, naval, aeronautics, sanitation and water treatment, and wires and cables. Commercial motion is direct: customers reach the company via its website, phone, WhatsApp, and email for quote-based custom fabrication and maintenance engagements. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, enabling it to bid on certified industrial contracts.

The business model is project-based industrial services revenue with quote-driven pricing on custom work; the company has executed over 30,000 projects cumulatively since 2005. RPS does not disclose revenue, has no external funding events, and operates as a privately held, founder-led company (Lucas Caramante Rocha, Founder and Commercial Director). Geographic footprint is concentrated in Brazil (Latin America), with no disclosed international expansion or parent/subsidiary structure.

Name

RPS Industries

Legal name

RPS Indústrias

Website

https://rpsindustrias.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RPS Indústrias is a Brazilian industrial metal fabrication company founded in 2005, operating a 10,000+ m² Sorocaba facility for custom caldeiraria, welding, CNC machining, and offshore/onshore equipment serving oil & gas, energy, automotive, and other industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sorocaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RPS Industries is a Brazilian industrial boiler-making (caldeiraria) and metal fabrication company that designs and manufactures custom industrial equipment, metal structures, reels/spools, and related components. It provides metalworking services including welding, laser cutting, CNC bending, precision machining, shot blasting, painting, and NR12 safety compliance for diverse industrial sectors.

Product overview

RPS Industries is an industrial caldeiraria (boiler making) and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of metalworking services and custom equipment fabrication. The core offering includes industrial boiler making, precision machining, welding, laser cutting, and CNC bending services. Supporting services include metal finishing (deburring, tumbling, painting), profile rolling, duct manufacturing, scaffolding, and custom metal structures. The company serves diverse sectors including Energy Generation, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Sugar and Alcohol, Food, Metallurgy, Petrochemical, Construction, Automotive, Naval, Aeronautics, Sanitation, Water Treatment, Wire and Cable (Onshore and Offshore). Established in 2005, the company operates from a 10,000+ m² industrial park in Sorocaba, Brazil, and has completed over 30,000 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adequação NR12 (NR12 Compliance) Development and compliance services for NR12 safety standards, including mechanical protections for industrial machinery, serving industrial operators needing regulatory safety compliance.
• Engenharia e Projetos Mecânicos (Mechanical Engineering and Projects) Complete mechanical engineering solutions including project development and design for industrial applications.
• Fabricação de Equipamentos Industriais (Industrial Equipment Manufacturing) Custom industrial equipment manufacturing tailored to client specifications.
• Fabricação e Reforma de Carretéis Metálicos (Metal Reel Manufacturing and Repair) Manufacturing and repair services for metal reels/spools used in wire, cable, and hose applications including offshore and onshore environments.
• Manutenção Industrial e Terceirização de Mão de Obra Especializada (Industrial Maintenance and Specialized Labor Outsourcing) Industrial maintenance services and outsourcing of specialized workforce for manufacturing operations.
• Rebarbação de Peças Fundidas (Deburring of Cast Parts) Deburring services for cast metal pieces including thermal, electrochemical, and mechanical methods.
• Rebobinamento de Fios e Cabos (Wire and Cable Rewinding) Wire and cable rewinding services for inventory organization, field applications, solar energy, fiber optics, and telecommunications.
• Caldeiraria Industrial (Industrial Boiler Making) Industrial boiler making including general fabrication, machining, stainless steel work, heavy fabrication, and industrial assembly.
• Corte e Dobra (Cutting and Bending) Laser cutting and CNC bending services for metal sheets including stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
• Usinagem (Machining) Precision machining services for automotive parts, gears, large parts, serial production, and vertical lathe operations.
• Soldagem Industrial (Industrial Welding) Industrial welding services including MIG/MAG, TIG, electrode, resistance welding, and aluminum welding.
• Calandragem de Perfis (Profile Rolling) Profile rolling/bending services for W-profiles, flat bars, tubes, steel, and aluminum sections.
• Fabricação de Dutos (Duct Manufacturing) Duct manufacturing for industrial kitchens, HVAC, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in stainless steel and aluminum.
• Bobinas Metálicas (Metal Reels) Metal reels/spools for lifting cables, aluminum cables, galvanized steel cables, flexible tubes, umbilicals, and oil and gas applications.
• Bobinas Offshore (Offshore Reels) Offshore metal reels for platforms, ships, lifting, hoses, flexible tubes, steel cables, and umbilicals.
• Estruturas Metálicas para Painel Solar (Metal Structures for Solar Panels) Metal structures for solar panels and photovoltaic systems including metallic supports and fasteners.
• Linhas de Transmissão de Energia (Energy Transmission Lines) Energy transmission structures including substations, angle structures, triangular self-supported towers, guyed towers, lattice towers, and high voltage towers.
• Comportas para ETA/ETE (Sluice Gates for Water/Sewage Treatment) Sluice gates for water treatment plants (ETA) and sewage treatment plants (ETE) including guillotine, wall-mounted, channel, and flanged types.
• Jato de Granalha (Shot Blasting) Shot blasting services including Petrobras-standardized applications, surface preparation, and rust removal for metal sheets.
• Serviço de Pintura (Painting Service) Industrial painting services including anti-corrosive coatings, epoxy finishes, Petrobras standards, electrostatic powder coating, and liquid paint.
• Reservatórios Hidráulicos (Hydraulic Reservoirs) Hydraulic reservoirs and tanks for industrial, stainless steel, carbon steel applications including hydraulic oil tanks for construction equipment.
• Carenagem (Enclosures/Cowlings) Enclosures/cowlings for industrial machines, motorcycles, ultralight aircraft, generators, exercise equipment, and corn platforms.
• Vigas de Movimentação (Handling Beams) Handling beams for concrete, hoists, overhead cranes, construction support, and steel structures up to 7 meters.
• Berços Metálicos (Metal Cradles) Metal cradles/bunks for coil transport and storage including NBR8400 standard road transport units for steel coils and cables.
• Racks Metálicos (Metal Racks) Metal racks for industry, logistics, storage including wheeled, modular, industrial, and stackable designs.
• Cantoneiras (Angle Bars) Angle bars in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and chrome including equal and unequal flange variants.
• Andaimes (Scaffolding) Scaffolding systems including facade, platform, wheeled, automated, aluminum, multi-directional, and suspended types.
• Esticadores de Arame (Wire Strainers) Wire strainers/tighteners for electric fencing, beekeeping, chain attachments, and barbed wire applications.
• Suporte para Carretéis (Reel Holders) Reel holders/supports for universal, wire, fishing line, cable, and welding wire applications.
• Conformação de Peças (Metal Forming/Stamping) Metal forming/stamping services for sheets including carbon steel, stainless steel, and stamping operations.
• Acabamento (Finishing) Finishing services for cast parts, machined parts, and metal sheets including tumbling and deburring operations.

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mahle Metal Leve: Brazilian subsidiary of global Mahle Group, manufacturing engine and powertrain components. Comparable as a precision-machined metal components producer for automotive and industrial applications, though operating at much larger scale and with international backing.
• Tupy S.A. Brazilian-headquartered manufacturer of complex cast iron and steel components for automotive, infrastructure, and industrial applications. Comparable as a Brazilian industrial metal components manufacturer serving similar end-markets (automotive, infrastructure, energy), though at significantly larger scale and via casting rather than caldeiraria fabrication.
• Worthington Industries: US-based global manufacturer of metal processing and pressure cylinder solutions. Comparable as a diversified metal fabrication and processing business with similar breadth across industrial end-markets, though operating at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kepler Weber: Brazilian manufacturer of metal silos, storage systems, and industrial steel structures for agribusiness and infrastructure. Comparable as a Brazilian metal structures and equipment fabricator serving overlapping industrial customer verticals.
• Bardella S.A. Brazilian industrial manufacturer of heavy equipment, metal structures, cranes, and mechanical engineering solutions for energy, steel, mining, and infrastructure. Directly comparable as a Brazilian metal fabrication/structural engineering firm serving overlapping end-markets including energy transmission and industrial equipment.
• Wetzel S.A. Brazilian manufacturer of metal castings, automotive components, and industrial parts. Comparable as a Brazilian metal products manufacturer serving automotive, electrical equipment, and industrial segments, with similar customer-base overlap.

Others

• Embraer: Brazilian aerospace OEM and one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. RPS lists aeronautics as a served vertical, making Embraer a relevant customer-side comparable rather than direct competitor; relevant for understanding RPS's reach into higher-margin aeronautics machining.

Regional players

• Schulz S.A. Brazilian manufacturer of compressors, pumps, and industrial equipment. Comparable as a Brazilian industrial machinery producer with metal fabrication capabilities serving similar industrial customer base, focused on fluid and air handling equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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