What Acesso does

Acesso Alpinismo Industrial e Resgate is a Brazilian industrial services company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul. It specializes in rope access (Acesso por Cordas) for inspection, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, and operation of metal structures, bridges, wind turbines, oil platforms, towers, and industrial facilities. The company also provides height and confined space technical rescue services, as well as regulatory training courses aligned with Brazilian norms (NR-10, NR-18, NR-33, NR-35) and a four-level rescue certification program under NBR 16710.

The underlying technology is rooted in certified rope-based progression techniques combined with mechanical equipment for positioning in elevated or confined environments. The company holds international certifications (IRATA, NFPA) and Brazilian certifications (ABENDI, ANEAC, Brotherhood), and operates a multidisciplinary team including engineers, safety engineers, civil firefighters, rope access professionals at N1/N2/N3 levels, and specialized tradespeople. Services are delivered on-site at client locations across multiple Brazilian states.

The business model is professional services-based, with revenue generated from project-based rope access contracts, ongoing rescue and safety attendant services, and training/certification programs. Sales are conducted through a direct enterprise field sales motion (three-person sales team: Breno, Neves, Elton) supported by event participation at industry trade fairs, SIPAT events, and technical presentations at universities and technical schools. Notable enterprise clients include Gerdau, Aeris, Bimbo, BRK, CMPC, John Deere, PepsiCo, Queiroz Galvão, Randon, and Yara, spanning wind energy, steel, pulp & paper, food & beverage, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to project requirements, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

Acesso

Legal name

Acesso Alpinismo Industrial e Resgate

Website

https://acesso-rs.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acesso is a Brazilian industrial services company specializing in rope access, height and confined space rescue, and regulatory training for enterprise clients across wind energy, steel, pulp & paper, and infrastructure sectors in multiple Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rope Access Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Support Activities for Mining (2131), Building Inspection Services (54135)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Rope Access & At-Height Inspection Services (EUAEAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial rope access
• Height rescue services
• Confined space rescue
• Industrial maintenance services
• Occupational safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Canoas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rope Access Industrial Services: Specialized rope access services for industrial maintenance, inspection, painting, and construction work at height. Includes services for wind turbines, petroleum platforms, bridges, towers, and building facades.
2. Rescue Services: Height rescue and confined space rescue services. Includes rescue technicians and attendants positioned during industrial operations.
3. Training and Certification Courses: Technical and safety training programs covering Brazilian regulatory standards (NR-10, NR-18, NR-33, NR-35) and specialized rescue certification levels per NBR 16710.
4. Events and Workshops: Technical workshops, seminars, and presentations conducted at technical schools, universities, and corporate safety events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acesso provides industrial rope access services (Acesso por Cordas / Alpinismo Industrial) for inspection, assembly, maintenance, and operation on elevated structures including wind turbines, oil platforms, bridges, towers, and building facades. The company also delivers height and confined space rescue services, industrial and building maintenance, and instructor-led regulatory safety training courses covering Brazilian standards NR-10, NR-18, NR-33, NR-35, and the four-level NBR 16710 rescue technician certification.

Product overview

Acesso is an industrial services company offering a portfolio of rope access, rescue, and training solutions. Its core offerings include Acesso por Corda / Alpinismo Industrial (rope access for inspection, maintenance, and operations on structures such as wind turbines, oil platforms, towers, and industrial facilities), Resgate em Altura e Espaço Confinado (height and confined space rescue services), and Manutenção Industrial e Predial (industrial and building maintenance). The training division provides instructor-led courses aligned with Brazilian regulatory standards (NR10, NR18, NR33, NR35), arboriculture, equipment inspection, and a four-level rescue technician certification program under NBR 16710 (Levels 1–4). Services span sectors including wind energy, petrochemical, steel, cellulose, telecommunications, and civil construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acesso por Cordas / Alpinismo Industrial Industrial rope access service for inspection, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, and operation of metal structures, bridges, ships, oil platforms, pressure vessels, boilers, chimneys, wind turbines, towers (energy, telephone, radio, television), building facades, and similar elevated or hard-to-reach assets. Targeted at large industrial clients in energy, manufacturing, pulp and paper, and infrastructure.
• Resgate em Altura e Espaço Confinado Technical rescue services for height and confined space environments, including planning, deployment of rescue technicians and attendants (vigias), and use of specialized techniques and equipment. Provides emergency rescue capability for industrial operations and is offered to industrial clients performing work at height or in confined spaces.
• Manutenção Industrial e Predial Industrial and building maintenance services including painting, inspection, cleaning, and lifecycle extension of equipment and structures, delivered via rope access methods. Targeted at industrial facility operators and building owners needing maintenance at height or in difficult-to-access areas.
• NR10 – Segurança em Instalações e Serviços Elétricos Regulatory training course establishing minimum requirements for control measures and preventive systems to ensure worker safety in electrical installations and services. Targeted at workers and technicians exposed to electrical hazards in industrial settings.
• NR10 SEP – Segurança no Sistema Elétrico de Potência Complementary training course on the Electrical Power System (SEP) required for workers exposed to High Voltage (AT) in the workplace. Targeted at electrical workers in power generation, transmission, and industrial high-voltage environments.
• NR18 – Condições e Meio Ambiente de Trabalho na Indústria Regulatory training course establishing directives on industrial workplace conditions, covering 87 topics including health facilities, sanitary installations, material storage, PPE/EPCs, demolition, electrical installations, carpentry, and concrete/metal structures. Targeted at construction and industrial workers and supervisors.
• NR33 – Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho em Espaços Confinados Regulatory training course covering authorized workers, attendants (vigias), and entry supervisors for confined space work, including roles, risks, and control measures per NBR regulations. Targeted at industrial workers and supervisors performing or overseeing confined space entry.
• NR35 – Trabalhos em Altura Regulatory training course establishing minimum protection requirements for work at height, covering planning, organization, and execution to ensure worker safety and health. Targeted at industrial workers, technicians, and supervisors performing or overseeing work at height.
• Treinamento de Arboricultura (Podas e Corte de Árvores) Specialized training for tree management using rope access progression techniques for pruning, species management, and tree suppression. Targeted at arborists, municipal crews, and industrial vegetation management teams.
• Inspeção de Equipamentos Training course covering specialized inspection techniques and procedures for industrial equipment. Targeted at industrial inspectors, maintenance technicians, and quality assurance personnel.
• Resgate Técnico Industrial e/ou em Espaço Confinado NBR 16710 Four-level industrial rescue certification program under NBR 16710: Level 1 Industrial (16h), Level 2 Operational (24h), Level 3 Leader (32h), and Level 4 Team Coordinator (32h), covering rope-based rescue techniques for height and confined space environments. Targeted at industrial rescue teams, safety professionals, and contractors requiring certified rescue capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operational costs and extended equipment life through rope access methods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CTNRminorOthersPartner listed on the company partners page. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
• DuqueminorOthersPartner listed on the company partners page. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
• EngeprimaminorOthersPartner listed on the company partners page. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
• IMBmminorOthersPartner listed on the company partners page. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
• TaskminorOthersPartner company; Task representative Túlio França mentioned in event coverage for height work workshops. Appears to be an industry peer or equipment partner.
• MSAminorOthersMSA (Miller Safety Application) - Personal protective equipment manufacturer. MSA representative Daniel Calleone and Rosa Lúcia mentioned at company events.
• Vertical PróminorOthersIndustry peer company. Representative Marcelo Vazzoler mentioned at height work workshops.
• ConquistaminorOthersConquista Comunicação - Communication/marketing partner credited in website footer for company communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Altrad: Global industrial services group providing scaffolding, insulation, painting, and rope access to energy, petrochemical, and industrial clients. Overlaps with Acesso's maintenance and at-height work but at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Tractel: International provider of height-safety equipment, rope-access training, and services. Comparable on the rope-access and rescue certification side of Acesso's business, with global footprint and an established training arm.
• BrandSafway: Global industrial access, scaffolding, and rope-access services incumbent operating across energy, petrochemical, and infrastructure. Competes with Acesso on at-height work but offers a much broader portfolio including scaffolding and insulation.

Direct peers

• Vertical Pró: Brazilian industrial rope access and height work provider mentioned alongside Acesso at the same ABENDI/MSA/Task workshops in RS/SC/SP/MG. Operates in the same product category, geography, and customer base.
• Task Brasil: Brazilian rope-access, height rescue, and confined-space services firm whose representative Túlio França co-presented with Acesso at NR-35 workshops. Directly competes for the same industrial rescue and rope-access contracts.
• S.O.S. Rescue Brasil: Brazilian industrial rescue and rope-access services provider serving the same petrochemical, energy, and industrial verticals with comparable height-rescue and confined-space capabilities.

Regional players

• Vertical Access: US-based industrial rope-access firm providing inspection, maintenance, and restoration services on buildings, bridges, and industrial structures. Directly comparable service offering and customer base, though geographically focused on the US rather than Brazil.
• Mills: Brazilian heavy-equipment rental and industrial services company serving construction, infrastructure, and energy across Brazil. Comparable as a Brazilian industrial services peer that Acesso would compete with for asset maintenance and shutdown work.

Others

• Petzl: International rope-access and height-safety equipment manufacturer whose IRATA-affiliated training network defines industry standards. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor; Acesso's technicians use Petzl equipment.
• ABENDI (member companies): Brazilian association for non-destructive testing and rope-access certification whose members include Acesso's direct competitors. Relevant ecosystem reference for benchmarking and peer identification within Brazil's rope-access services market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acessoalpinismo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acesso-alpinismo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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