Metisa
METISA – Metalúrgica Timboense S.A. is a publicly traded Brazilian metallurgy and steel manufacturer producing agricultural tools, hand tools, railway accessories, automotive implements, soil penetration tools, stone cutting blades, and washers for B2B industrial customers across more than 60 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1944
- HeadquartersTimbó, Brazil
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Metisa does
METISA – Metalúrgica Timboense S.A. is a publicly traded Brazilian metallurgy and steel manufacturing company headquartered in Timbó, Santa Catarina. Founded over 80 years ago, the company manufactures and sells approximately 80,000 tons of steel products annually across seven core product lines: agricultural tools (including for the sugar-alcohol sector), hand tools, railway accessories, parts for road and automotive implements, soil penetration tools, stone cutting blades, and high-resistance washers. The company operates from a 245,000 square meter site with 40,000 square meters of built area and employs approximately 1,200 people. METISA is listed on B3 (bvmf:MTSA4) and describes itself as a "100% Brazilian" publicly traded entity.
The company's core technology centers on proprietary metallurgical expertise in boron microalloyed steels combined with manganese, chromium, and other alloys, delivering extended product service life. An in-house metallurgical laboratory performs physical and chemical analysis and evaluates mechanical properties at multiple manufacturing stages. The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, most recently recertified in June 2025 with no non-conformities recorded, and operates a vertically integrated production line connected with major steel suppliers and customers.
METISA operates a B2B enterprise sales model through dedicated national and export sales departments, a Brazilian representative network, a distribution center in Recife, and international agents. The company sells agricultural, railway, road infrastructure, construction, ornamental stone, industrial hand tool, and fastener products to enterprise customers across more than 60 countries on 5 continents. Pricing is by quotation rather than public catalog, and custom-made components in special steels are produced to order.
Metisa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metisa
- Legal name
- METISA – Metalúrgica Timboense S.A.
- Website
- https://metisa.com.br
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1944
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- METISA – Metalúrgica Timboense S.A. is a publicly traded Brazilian metallurgy and steel manufacturer producing agricultural tools, hand tools, railway accessories, automotive implements, soil penetration tools, stone cutting blades, and washers for B2B industrial customers across more than 60 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Metisa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Steel Products Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)
- SIC
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA) (IMAKABAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling) (IMAKABAL)
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Where Metisa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Timbó
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Metisa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Product Manufacturing and Sales: METISA generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of steel products, including agricultural tools, hand tools, railway accessories, road and automotive implements, soil penetration tools, stone cutting blades, and washers. The company operates as a publicly traded Brazilian entity with approximately 80,000 tons of annual steel production capacity.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B custom and catalog products — pricing by quotation |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Metisa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
METISA manufactures and sells steel-based industrial products across seven core product lines: agricultural tools (including for the sugar/alcohol sector), hand tools, railway accessories for permanent way construction and maintenance, custom-produced parts for road and automotive implements, soil penetration tools for earthworks, blades for cutting ornamental stones, and high-resistance washers. The company operates a vertically integrated steel manufacturing facility with annual capacity of approximately 80,000 tons of steel and sells B2B to industrial clients domestically and in more than 60 countries.
Product overview
Metisa is a 100% Brazilian publicly traded manufacturing company offering a diverse portfolio of steel-based industrial products. The product portfolio spans seven core product lines: Agricultural Tools (for various equipment including sugar/alcohol sector), Hand Tools (requiring mechanical strength and toughness), Railway Accessories (for construction and maintenance of permanent ways), Parts for Road and Automotive Implements (custom-produced in special steels), Soil Penetration Tools (for earthworks and material handling), Stone Cutting Blades (for ornamental stone cutting), and Washers (high-resistance mechanical assemblies). The company operates with annual production capacity of approximately 80,000 tons of steel across its 245,000 square meter facility with 40,000 m² of built area. Products are sold to domestic market and exported to more than 60 countries across 5 continents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Agricultural Tools (Ferramentas Agrícolas) Steel tools designed for various types of agricultural equipment, including the sugar and alcohol (sucroalcooleiro) segment, used from soil preparation through planting and harvesting. Sold B2B to agribusiness and agricultural OEMs.
- Hand Tools (Ferramentas Manuais) Steel hand tools ideal for industrial applications that require mechanical strength and good toughness. Sold B2B to industrial buyers.
- Railway Accessories (Acessórios Ferroviários) Steel accessories used for the construction and maintenance of permanent railway ways. Sold B2B to railway infrastructure contractors and operators.
- Parts for Road and Automotive Implements (Peças para Implementos Rodoviários e Automobilísticos) Components produced in special steels and made to order for road and automotive implements. Sold B2B to OEMs and industrial clients.
- Soil Penetration Tools (Ferramentas de Penetração de Solo) Steel tools used in earthworks, terraplenagem, and soil and material handling work, serving as protective components for high-value equipment. Sold B2B to construction and earthmoving operators.
- Stone Cutting Blades (Lâminas para Corte de Pedras Ornamentais) Steel blades used in all types of looms for cutting ornamental stones. Sold B2B to ornamental stone processors.
- Washers (Arruelas) High-resistance steel washers used in various mechanical assemblies. Sold B2B to industrial assembly and fastener customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Considerable increase in useful life of products through boron microalloyed steel technology
Companies that use Metisa
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Metisa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Metisa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Metisa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mahle Metal Leve S.A. Brazilian manufacturer of metal automotive and industrial components, including parts for road and automotive implements produced in special steels — directly comparable to METISA's road/automotive product line and Brazilian industrial customer base.
- Tupy S.A. Brazilian publicly traded manufacturer of complex cast and machined metal components serving automotive, agricultural, construction, and railway end markets — directly comparable to METISA in customer segments and metal-based product portfolio.
- Açotubo Industria e Comércio Ltda: Brazilian steel product manufacturer producing tubes, pipe fittings, and fabricated steel components for industrial, construction, and infrastructure applications — overlapping with METISA's steel processing and fabricated product lines.
Broad incumbents
- SSAB AB: Swedish specialty steel producer of high-strength and wear-resistant steel plates, serving construction, mining, and agricultural equipment OEMs — comparable to METISA in boron/Hsla steel positioning and agricultural/customer overlap.
- Stanley Black & Decker: Global hand tools, fasteners, and industrial products conglomerate. Comparable to METISA's hand tools and washer categories and the broader industrial distribution model.
- Gerdau S.A. Largest Brazilian steel producer and one of the leading long-steel and specialty steel producers in the Americas. While much broader than METISA, Gerdau competes in steel supply and downstream steel products relevant to METISA's procurement and end markets.
- voestalpine AG: Austrian specialty steel and steel-based technology group with expertise in tool steel, high-strength steel, and railway infrastructure components — directly comparable to METISA's specialty steel positioning and railway product line.
- Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN): Major Brazilian integrated steelmaker producing flat steel, long steel, and downstream products serving construction, automotive, and industrial customers — directly relevant as a steel supplier competitor and broader Brazilian industrial incumbent.
- Fiskars Group: Global hand tools and metal-based consumer/industrial products company with strong agricultural and gardening tools presence — relevant peer to METISA's agricultural tools and hand tools segments.
Regional players
- Stara S.A. Brazilian agricultural equipment manufacturer producing implements, planters, and sprayers that consume agricultural tools and components — directly comparable as a regional customer and competitor within the Brazilian ag value chain.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Metisa social profiles
Digital presenceMetisa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Metisa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Metisa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Metisa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Metisa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Metisa M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Metisa
What does Metisa do?
METISA manufactures and sells steel-based industrial products across seven core product lines: agricultural tools (including for the sugar/alcohol sector), hand tools, railway accessories for permanent way construction and maintenance, custom-produced parts for road and automotive implements, soil penetration tools for earthworks, blades for cutting ornamental stones, and high-resistance washers. The company operates a vertically integrated steel manufacturing facility with annual capacity of approximately 80,000 tons of steel and sells B2B to industrial clients domestically and in more than 60 countries.
Is Metisa a public or private company?
Metisa is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Metisa founded?
Metisa was founded in 1944. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Metisa based?
Metisa is headquartered in Timbó, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Metisa make money?
One revenue line is on record: steel Product Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Metisa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mahle Metal Leve S.A., Tupy S.A. and Açotubo Industria e Comércio Ltda. Broad incumbents are SSAB AB, Stanley Black & Decker, Gerdau S.A., voestalpine AG, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) and Fiskars Group. Stara S.A. is listed as a regional player.
Does Metisa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metisa.
What industry is Metisa in?
Metisa's product category is Industrial Steel Products Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAJ, Specialty & Alloy Steel (Stainless, Tool Steel, Electrical Steel, High-Strength/HSLA), with a secondary code of IMAKABAL, Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling). Its NAICS code is 3312 and its SIC code is 3420.