Hidro Ambiental

What Hidro Ambiental does

Hidro Ambiental Indústria e Comércio Ltda is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of hydraulic control equipment founded in 2003 and headquartered in Leme, São Paulo. The company designs and produces four core product lines — hydraulic control valves (2"–20"), air release valves (ventosas, 2"–8"), filtration systems (4"–12"), and tangential water meters (2"–12") — under its HAFT (Hidro Ambiental Flow Technology) sub-brand, with products certified to ABNT, ISO 4064, and equivalent ANSI/DIN standards. Its primary vertical is mining (tailings and mineral-processing effluent control), with secondary verticals in sanitation, general industry, irrigation, and fire-protection systems, served through direct enterprise field sales across Brazil and an in-house assembly/distribution facility. The business model is predominantly one-time equipment sale with application-engineering support, supplemented by after-sales spare parts and technical assistance; pricing is not publicly disclosed and proposals are generated through inquiry-based engagement. The firm employs 11–50 staff, holds no disclosed external funding, and in 2025–2026 has been formalizing governance, launching the HAFT sub-brand, and earning Great Place to Work certification as part of a stated next-cycle growth posture.

Name

Hidro Ambiental

Legal name

Hidro Ambiental Indústria e Comércio Ltda

Website

https://hidroambiental.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Control Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Hydraulic control valves
• Air release valves
• Industrial filtration systems
• Water meters
• Fluid handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Leme

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Systems Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of hydraulic control equipment including valves, filters, and water meters, as well as complete hydraulic protection and control systems. Products are sold as manufactured equipment with application engineering support, suggesting primarily one-time transactional sales with potential for after-market spare parts and technical services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hidro Ambiental manufactures and supplies hydraulic control equipment including control valves, air release valves (ventosas), industrial filtration systems, and water meters (hidrômetros). The company serves water and effluent management applications across sanitation, mining, industrial, irrigation, and fire protection sectors, primarily in Brazil, operating under its HAFT sub-brand.

Product overview

Hidro Ambiental is a Brazilian manufacturer of hydraulic control equipment founded in 2003, operating under the HAFT (Hidro Ambiental Flow Technology) sub-brand. The product portfolio comprises four main product lines: (1) Hydraulic Control Valves (2" to 20") for pressure control, water hammer prevention, flow limiting, and level control; (2) Air Valves (2" to 8") in multiple configurations including PRIME, TITAN, MAX, SLIM, and AERIS series; (3) Filtration Systems (4" to 12") with automatic and semi-automatic brush-cleaning mechanisms; and (4) Water Meters (2" to 12") for raw water measurement. These products serve sanitation, fire protection, irrigation, and industrial applications, particularly in water and effluent management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HAFT (Hidro Ambiental Flow Technology): HAFT emerges as a natural extension of Hidro Ambiental's accumulated expertise, bringing to market a range of products reflecting the company's commitment to excellence and safety at the best cost-benefit ratio. HAFT offers products for sanitation, fire protection systems, irrigation, and industry.

Products and services

• Hydraulic Control Valves
• Air Valves (Ventosas)
• Industrial Filtration Systems
• Water Meters (Hidrômetros)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National and International Technology PartnersmoderateTechnology or IntegrationHidro Ambiental has developed technological and commercial partnerships with companies both nationally and internationally. These partnerships complement the company's internal manufacturing capacity and enable the offering of a comprehensive product line with agility and flexibility. The partnerships contribute to the company's accumulated technical expertise spanning hundreds of projects and installations throughout Brazil.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB: Germany-based global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems serving water, mining, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Hidro Ambiental's mining and industrial water management applications, with significant Brazilian presence via KSB Brasil.
• Itron: US-listed global technology and services company providing water, gas, and electric metering solutions. Directly comparable in the water meter category, with broader smart-water and AMI capabilities.
• Mueller Water Products: US-listed manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and metering. Overlaps with Hidro Ambiental's water utility and fire protection segments through its valve and metering portfolio.
• Xylem: US-listed global water technology company providing pumps, valves, filtration, and metering solutions. Broadly comparable across all four of Hidro Ambiental's product categories, especially in water utility and industrial water.
• Pentair: US-listed global water treatment and flow solutions provider with filtration, valves, and pumps serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable in filtration and flow control to Hidro Ambiental's filter and valve product lines.
• Watts Water Technologies: US-listed global manufacturer of water products including valves, flow control, and water quality. Competes with Hidro Ambiental across multiple product lines but as part of a much broader portfolio spanning plumbing, drainage, and water systems.

Direct peers

• AVK: Denmark-based manufacturer of valves, hydrants, and accessories for water supply, wastewater treatment, and fire protection. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure to Hidro Ambiental.
• Cla-Val: US-based global manufacturer of hydraulic control valves for waterworks, fire protection, and industrial applications. Directly competes with Hidro Ambiental's core hydraulic control valve product line across pressure reducing, sustaining, relief, and level control functions.
• Badger Meter: US-listed manufacturer of flow measurement and control products, including water meters for municipal and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Hidro Ambiental's hidrômetros product line.
• Bermad: Israel-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic control valves, air valves, and water management solutions. Closely comparable in product portfolio (control valves, air release valves) and serves the same mining, irrigation, and water utility end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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