Solocap

What Solocap does

Solocap is a privately held Brazilian geotechnical services and laboratory equipment company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. It operates three integrated businesses: (1) accredited geotechnical and construction-materials laboratory testing services covering 28 tests under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017, including FWD deflectometric surveys using dual PRIMAX 1500 units, IRI longitudinal irregularity measurements via laser profilometers capable of speeds up to 120 km/h, triaxial soil testing for deformability and resistance parameters, resilient modulus testing under cyclic triaxial conditions, and concrete elastic modulus evaluation; (2) manufacture and sale of laboratory testing equipment across soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, mortar, and pavement categories (33+ SKUs including CBR presses, Casagrande apparatus, Marshall test kits, Los Angeles abrasion machines, and Benkelman beams); and (3) exclusive Brazilian distribution of GCTS (Geotechnical and Transportation Systems) high-technology servo-controlled testing equipment, including AMPT-15, ADM-100, and triaxial systems, used in over 100 countries.

The company's business model combines professional services revenue (accredited testing engagements), hardware sales (proprietary and distributed equipment), and value-added distribution (GCTS installation, training, and after-sales support). Solocap's customer base spans road construction and infrastructure contractors, mining operators (SAMARCO, AngloGold Ashanti, Mineração Maracá), oil & gas research (CENPES/Petrobras), and Brazilian universities (PUC-Rio, UFPE, UFOP, UnB). The company markets primarily through direct sales via its e-commerce site, dedicated department-specific phone/WhatsApp/email channels, and presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Solocap holds the first INMETRO/Cgcre accreditation for a geotechnical laboratory in Minas Gerais (CRL1165) and was the first in Brazil to accredit an external soil characterization facility (SOLOCAP/SAMARCO at the Germano Dam). No public revenue figures, funding rounds, or investor relationships are disclosed.

Name

Solocap

Legal name

Solocap

Website

https://solocap.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solocap is a Belo Horizonte-based geotechnical services and laboratory equipment company founded in 1988, offering INMETRO-accredited materials testing (28 tests under ISO/IEC 17025), proprietary testing equipment manufacturing, and exclusive Brazilian distribution of GCTS high-technology testing systems for infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, and academic clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Accredited geotechnical and construction materials testing services including FWD deflectometric surveys, IRI longitudinal irregularity surveys, triaxial testing, resilient modulus testing, concrete modulus of elasticity testing, and soil characterization tests.
2. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and sale of laboratory testing equipment for soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and mortar testing. Categories include sieve shakers, CBR sets, Casagrande apparatus, compression presses, Los Angeles abrasion machines, Marshall test kits, and specialized instruments.
3. GCTS Equipment Distribution: Exclusive Brazilian distribution of high-technology GCTS testing equipment including triaxial systems, dynamic modulus testing equipment, and advanced pavement testing devices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solocap is a Brazilian geotechnical laboratory and equipment manufacturer founded in 1988 in Belo Horizonte. It delivers accredited laboratory testing services (28 tests under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017) for concrete, soils, aggregates, and bituminous mixtures, plus pavement evaluation surveys using FWD and laser profilometry. The company also manufactures and sells a catalog of 33+ laboratory testing equipment products across soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, mortar, and pavement categories, and serves as the exclusive Brazilian distributor for GCTS (USA) high-technology servo-controlled testing systems.

Product overview

Solocap is a Brazilian geotechnology company (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais) founded in 1988, offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory testing equipment for geotechnical and construction materials, along with accredited laboratory testing services. The product portfolio comprises 33+ equipment products across six main categories: SOLO (soil testing equipment including CBR presses, Casagrande devices, soil dispersers, and sieve shakers), ASFALTO (asphalt testing including Marshall kits, viscosimeters, ductilometers, penetrometers, and softening point testers), CONCRETO (concrete testing devices including compression equipment and specimen grinders), ARGAMASSA (mortar testing including mixers and adhesion testers), AGREGADO (aggregate testing including Los Angeles abrasion machines), and PAVIMENTO (pavement evaluation equipment including Benkelman beams). Beyond equipment sales, Solocap provides accredited laboratory testing services (28 tests per ISO/IEC 17025) covering FWD deflectometric surveys, IRI longitudinal irregularity measurements, triaxial soil testing, resilience testing, and concrete modulus evaluation. Additionally, Solocap serves as the exclusive Brazilian distributor for GCTS (Geotechnical & Concrete Testing Systems), representing high-tech servo-controlled testing equipment globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FWD – Deflectometric Survey Service Field survey service for continuous and systematic measurement of maximum reversible deflections and influence lines in pavement layers, providing structural evaluation of road and airport pavements using dual Falling Weight Deflectometer units (trailer-mounted and van-installed) capable of dynamic loads from 7–150 kN with up to 14 geophones. Targeted at construction contractors, highway concessionaires, and infrastructure owners in Brazil.
• IRI – Longitudinal Irregularity Survey Service International Roughness Index measurement service using laser profilometry with non-contact distance sensors and accelerometers to capture longitudinal pavement profile at speeds up to 120 km/h, enabling functional condition assessment of road surfaces.
• Accredited Laboratory Testing Services Comprehensive accredited testing services covering 28 tests for bituminous mixtures, soils, aggregates, and concrete per ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017, including Marshall tests, granulometric analysis, compaction, CBR, Los Angeles abrasion, compression testing, and concrete elastic modulus. Delivers accredited, traceable, and reproducible results for construction projects requiring quality assurance.
• Triaxial Soil Testing Service Specialized soil mechanics service determining deformability modulus, Poisson's ratio, cohesion, angle of internal friction, and pore pressure parameters (A and B) under saturated and unsaturated conditions, used for foundation design and earthworks analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 accredited tests under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2017 covering concrete, soils, aggregates, and bituminous mixtures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SAMARCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019External laboratory SOLOCAP/SAMARCO installed at the Germano Dam, representing the first laboratory in Brazil to pass accreditation for soil characterization testing. The accreditation process was conducted in two stages covering aggregate characterization and in-situ testing.
• GCTS (Geotechnical and Transportation Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 September 2016SOLOCAP is the exclusive representative and distributor of GCTS equipment in Brazil. This partnership has been active for over 7 years, conducting major projects with companies and national universities for the acquisition of high-technology, globally recognized testing equipment. GCTS designs and manufactures a complete line of servo-controlled testing equipment systems for laboratories and in-situ testing since 1994, with presence in over 100 countries.
• PUC-Rio (Instituto Tecgraf, GTEP, LEM/DEC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts large projects with PUC-Rio including Tecgraf Institute, GTEP (Petroleum Technology and Engineering Group), and LEM/DEC (Rock Mechanics and Structures and Materials Laboratory) for acquisition of high-technology testing equipment.
• LITPEG - Universidade Federal de PernambucocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Integrated Laboratory of Technology in Oil, Gas and Biofuels at UFPE for high-technology testing equipment.
• CENPES/PetrobráscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational technology partner using GCTS equipment for research and development activities.
• Universidade Federal de Ouro PretominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner utilizing GCTS technology equipment for academic research.
• Universidade de BrasíliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner utilizing GCTS technology equipment for academic research.
• AngloGold AshanticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining company partner utilizing GCTS technology equipment.
• Mineração MaracácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining company partner utilizing GCTS technology equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC leader with construction, mining, and oil & gas testing services. SGS has an established Brazilian presence and offers accredited geotechnical and materials testing for infrastructure and mining projects, positioning it as a broad competitor for Solocap's enterprise accounts.
• Fugro: Global geoscience and geo-data specialist offering site characterization, pavement assessment, and laboratory testing services to infrastructure and mining clients. Fugro is a much larger broad incumbent that competes for major highway and offshore site investigation contracts across Latin America.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent with an Infrastructure & Energy line that includes construction materials testing and pavement evaluation services. Bureau Veritas operates in Brazil and competes for large concession and industrial testing tenders where Solocap also bids.
• Intertek: International TIC company providing construction materials testing, geotechnical services, and equipment-related quality assurance across multiple industries. Intertek's Brazilian infrastructure practice overlaps with Solocap's testing services portfolio for highway and industrial clients.

Direct peers

• ELE International: UK-based manufacturer of geotechnical and construction materials testing equipment with a catalog covering soil, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate tests. ELE competes head-to-head with Solocap's own-branded equipment and is frequently specified in Brazilian lab tenders.
• Humboldt Mfg. Co. US manufacturer of testing equipment for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates with a product line directly comparable to Solocap's own manufacturing portfolio. Humboldt sells into Latin American lab and infrastructure markets and competes on equipment specifications and accreditation support.
• CONTROLS Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of testing equipment for cement, concrete, aggregates, bitumen, and soils — directly overlapping Solocap's in-house manufactured product portfolio (CBR, Marshall, Casagrande, compression presses). CONTROLS competes for the same Brazilian laboratory and infrastructure customers through its own local distribution network.
• Geocontrole: Brazilian geotechnical and construction quality control services company offering pavement evaluation and materials testing similar to Solocap. Geocontrole is a direct domestic competitor for FWD surveys, IRI measurements, and accredited laboratory testing across Brazilian infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Tecnum Tecnologia em Concreto: Brazilian concrete and construction materials testing company offering accredited laboratory services and equipment distribution. Tecnum serves as a comparable Brazilian peer focused on construction materials testing rather than full geotechnical/pavement evaluation services.

Emerging players

• GCTS (Geotechnical and Concrete Testing Systems): GCTS is the US-based manufacturer whose high-technology testing equipment Solocap exclusively distributes in Brazil. GCTS designs servo-controlled triaxial, dynamic modulus, and pavement testing systems used in 100+ countries and serves as both Solocap's key supplier and the underlying technology partner for its most advanced service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQu4htOsL0-gF4gCqiWF7TQ?app=desktop
• Facebookfacebook.com/solocap.geotecnologia
• Instagraminstagram.com/solocapgeotecnologia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solocap---geotecnologia-rodoviaria

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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