CIM Supply

What CIM Supply does

CIM Supply is a Brazilian B2B industrial supply and personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Camboriú, Santa Catarina. Originally launched as a retail store in the center of Balneário Camboriú, the company pivoted to a B2B focus in 2020 and relocated to the Trade Park industrial area along the BR-101 highway to serve corporate customers nationwide. The company has assembled a vertically integrated offering that combines a 3,000+ SKU catalog of EPIs and industrial supplies sourced from brands such as 3M, Bosch, Wurth, and Ansell with a proprietary technology stack of automated dispensing hardware, RFID tracking, biometric authentication, and a cloud-connected management platform.

The core of CIM Supply's offering is an automated supply management ecosystem anchored by four flagship products. The Delivery Machine is a biometric vending machine that dispenses up to 900 EPIs across 60 configurable positions with real-time inventory tracking. Smart Tools is an intelligent cabinet for automated tool distribution and return tracking using biometric or credential-based access. The Software de Gestão platform centralizes real-time consumption monitoring, automated restocking alerts, and detailed reporting across all deployed hardware. Stock Station is a self-service supply station with automated conveyor belts and intelligent restocking suggestions. Supporting solutions include Loja In Company (managed on-site store operation within client facilities), Gestão de Contratos (SMB-focused contract management with self-service autonomy and CIM support), CIM on Demand (subscription-based home delivery of EPIs to workers with biometric signature validation), and Smart Lockers and Autonomous Containers integrated via RFID.

CIM Supply generates revenue through five streams: hardware sales of vending machines, smart cabinets, and lockers; recurring SaaS subscriptions to the management platform; managed services for on-site store operations; one-time sales of EPIs and industrial supplies; and contract management subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, and the go-to-market combines direct field sales for enterprise accounts — supported by WhatsApp, dedicated phone lines, and on-site consultation — with inside sales for SMB customers. The company claims measurable customer outcomes of up to 46% cost reduction and 40% waste reduction in supply spending through consumption monitoring, access control, and strategic replenishment.

Name

CIM Supply

Legal name

CIM Supply

Website

https://cimsupply.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIM Supply is a Brazilian B2B company that distributes industrial supplies and personal protective equipment and operates a proprietary ecosystem of automated dispensing hardware, biometric authentication systems, and management software for industrial manufacturers across Brazil. Founded 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supply Management

NAICS

All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Facility Maintenance (MRO) Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial supplies distribution
• Personal protective equipment
• Automated vending systems
• Inventory management software
• Managed procurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Camboriú

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Delivery Machines, Smart Tools, Lockers): Sale of automated vending machines, smart cabinets, and intelligent storage systems for industrial supply management. Equipment includes biometric authentication, touch screens, and adjustable storage configurations.
2. Software as a Service / Management Platform: Subscription-based access to CIM's management software for real-time inventory monitoring, automated alerts, and detailed reporting. Integrates with all hardware solutions.
3. In Company Managed Services: Full-service supply management where CIM operates autonomous stores or self-service kiosks within client facilities. CIM manages inventory, restocking, and day-to-day operations.
4. EPI and Industrial Supplies Sales: Sale of personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, helmets, footwear, hearing protection, respirators) and industrial supplies (tools, abrasives, chemicals, fasteners). Products sourced from major manufacturers.
5. Contract Management Solutions: Flexible solution for companies wanting autonomy in supply management while utilizing CIM's technology ecosystem, monitoring tools, and support infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CIM Supply distributes industrial supplies and personal protective equipment (EPIs) to Brazilian industrial companies through an integrated ecosystem of automated vending machines, smart cabinets, self-service stations, and a cloud-connected management software platform. The company also operates fully managed on-site stores within client facilities and supplies a 3,000+ item catalog of safety equipment, tools, abrasives, and chemicals sourced from major manufacturers.

Product overview

CIM Supply offers a unified ecosystem of hardware vending solutions and software platforms for industrial supply and EPI management. The portfolio centers on the Delivery Machine (automated vending for EPIs up to 900 units), Smart Tools (intelligent tool cabinets), and Stock Station (self-service supply stations), all connected through the proprietary Software de Gestão platform. Service offerings include Loja In Company (fully managed on-site stores), Gestão de Contratos (contract-based autonomous management), and CIM on Demand (home delivery subscriptions). Self-service systems encompass totems, smart lockers, and autonomous containers with RFID tracking. The company also supplies a full catalog of physical EPIs and industrial supplies including safety equipment, tools, and abrasives from brands like 3M, Bosch, Wurth, and Ansell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction up to 46% in supply expenses
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: US-focused industrial metalworking and MRO distributor with vending and inventory management solutions (MSC Vend Ready). A broader incumbent in the same industrial supply category as CIM.
• Cintas: US-listed provider of uniform rental, PPE, and managed supply services (e.g., cleanroom, first aid). Comparable business model to CIM's In Company managed service plus consumables replenishment, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Grainger: Large US industrial MRO distributor offering a very broad catalog, vending solutions (KeepStock), and on-site services. Operates as a broad incumbent; CIM plays in a narrower vertical (PPE-led) with tighter software integration.
• Motion Industries: Large industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and industrial supplies with growing automation/vending offerings. Comparable broad incumbent addressing the same industrial MRO buyer.

Others

• Ansell: Global manufacturer of hand and body protection (gloves, sleeves, respiratory), a key supplier category for CIM's EPI offering. Ecosystem player rather than direct distributor peer, but shapes the competitive landscape.
• Brady Corporation: Global manufacturer of workplace safety identification, lockout/tagout, and visual communication products. Comparable adjacency through industrial safety/PPE but primarily a manufacturer, not a distributor or service provider.
• 3M Brazil: Major manufacturer of PPE and industrial supplies, including products CIM distributes. Supplier/ecosystem relation rather than direct competitor; comparable in defining the standards of the PPE category CIM operates in.

Direct peers

• Fastenal: US-based industrial distributor that pioneered industrial vending machines and on-site managed supply (FAST Solutions / FASTBin / FMI). Closest international analog to CIM's Delivery Machine + on-site managed service model for industrial consumables.
• Würth Brasil: Brazilian arm of the global Würth Group; distributes industrial supplies, fasteners, tools, and PPE to industrial and automotive customers with field sales and increasingly automated supply concepts (Orsy/industrial vending). Direct competitor to CIM in the Brazilian industrial MRO/PPE market.

Regional players

• Vonder Brazil: Brazilian industrial tools and equipment brand with distribution and B2B focus. Regional player overlapping with CIM's industrial customer base, particularly in abrasives and tools.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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