Useligas
Useligas is a Brazilian privately held foundry and industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 2002, Divinópolis, MG) producing custom pumps, slurry pumps, valves, and wear-resistant metal and rubber replacement parts, plus equipment recovery services, for enterprise customers in mining, cement, steel, petrochemical, and pulp/paper.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersMinas Gerais, Brazil
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Useligas does
Useligas Indústria e Comércio Ltda. is a Brazilian privately held foundry and industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, with a secondary unit in the same Centro Industrial Jovelino Rabelo district. The company operates four integrated business centers: Foundry (Fundição), Machining (Usinagem), Rubber Parts Manufacturing, and Equipment Recovery Services. Its core production assets include two induction furnaces with four melting crucibles, modern treatment furnaces, spectroscopy, optical microscopes, a sand laboratory, and non-destructive testing, with a nameplate foundry capacity of approximately 300 tons per month across 22,000 m² of land and 10,000 m² of built area. Product lines include custom centrifugal pumps (Bombas Customizadas), slurry pumps (Bombas de Polpa), metal and rubber replacement parts, flanged guillotine valves, and the Siconit line, all engineered for resistance to abrasion, corrosion, impact, and heat.
The company sells exclusively on a quote basis via a direct, consultative B2B sales motion — phone, email ([email protected]), WhatsApp Business, and website contact forms — to enterprise customers in heavy industry. Documented end markets include mining, cement, steel/metallurgy, petrochemical, and pulp/paper, with a named logo roster of tier-1 Brazilian and global industrials (Vale, Petrobras, Gerdau, ArcelorMittal, CSN, AngloGold Ashanti, Alcoa, Hydro, Metso, Vallourec, LafargeHolcim, among others). Revenue streams are a mix of hardware sales (custom equipment, replacement parts) and professional services (equipment recovery and restoration), with multi-year contract cadence. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2008, partnership status with ABIFA (Brazilian Foundry Association) and SENAI for R&D, and is privately held with 140 employees as of 2025, up from 114 in 2024.
Performance validation is documented in customer case studies: 51% performance improvement on a Vale Brucutu mine pump test, 214% gain (1,100 hours vs 350 hours standard) on a CBMM wear-parts test, 62% gain on a CBA centrifugal pump test, and parts lifespan extension from 8–12 months to 18+ months on Gerdau reheating furnaces. Useligas operates only in Brazil and has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or international expansion. Its competitive position rests on vertical integration, metallurgical know-how concentrated in the Divinópolis foundry cluster, and qualification-inside-critical-assets switching costs rather than technology platform advantages.
Useligas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Useligas
- Legal name
- USELIGAS INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA.
- Website
- https://useligas.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Useligas is a Brazilian privately held foundry and industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 2002, Divinópolis, MG) producing custom pumps, slurry pumps, valves, and wear-resistant metal and rubber replacement parts, plus equipment recovery services, for enterprise customers in mining, cement, steel, petrochemical, and pulp/paper.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Useligas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Foundry and Wear-Resistant Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services (EUAIANAB), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)
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Where Useligas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minas Gerais
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Useligas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling industrial equipment including slurry pumps, custom pumps, replacement parts in metal and rubber, and guillotine valves. Additional revenue stream from equipment recovery and restoration services for industrial clients.
- Equipment Recovery Services: Services including recovery of centrifugal pumps, valves, and other industrial equipment, providing cost savings to clients through equipment revitalization
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Useligas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Useligas manufactures and recovers industrial equipment through a vertically integrated foundry and machining operation. Its product portfolio includes custom centrifugal pumps, slurry pumps, metal and rubber replacement parts, flanged guillotine valves, and the Siconit line, all engineered to resist wear from abrasion, corrosion, impact, and heat. The company also provides equipment recovery services that restore worn pumps and valves to extend their operational life for industrial clients.
Product overview
Useligas is a Brazilian foundry and industrial equipment company founded in 2002, specializing in the manufacture and recovery of equipment. The company operates as a unified product portfolio consisting of custom and standard slurry pumps (Bombas Customizadas, Bombas de Polpa), industrial valves (Válvula Guilhotina Flangeada), and replacement parts in both metal and rubber (Peças de Reposição em Metal, Peças de Reposição em Borracha), along with the Siconit product line. The company also offers equipment recovery services. All products are designed to resist wear from abrasion, corrosion, impact, and heat, serving the mining, steel, cement, fertilizer, petrochemical, and paper and cellulose industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bombas Customizadas (Custom Pumps)
Quantifiable outcome
- 51% performance improvement in Vale mine pump test (rotor 8/6) vs standard products
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Useligas
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Useligas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Useligas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- ABIFA - Associação Brasileira de FundiçãominorPartnership with ABIFA (Brazilian Foundry Association). Useligas received Certificate of Appreciation recognizing their partnership with the association, which is an important entity in the foundry industry history.
- MetsominorMetso certificate/recognition received by Useligas. Metso is a major equipment manufacturer and Useligas is listed among their customer logos on their website.
- SENAIminorPartnership with SENAI for research and development work and specialized testing and assays. SENAI has a foundry-focused unit in the Divinópolis region that enables healthy partnership for conducting specialized research and development.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Useligas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sulzer: Swiss industrial pump and rotating equipment manufacturer with strong presence in heavy industry and aftermarket services. Overlaps with Useligas in industrial pumps and equipment recovery.
- Weir Group: Owner of the Warman slurry pump brand and a global leader in mining dewatering and slurry handling. Closest direct competitor to Useligas' Bombas de Polpa and replacement parts offerings.
- KSB: Major German pump and valve manufacturer serving mining, water, and industrial markets. Competes with Useligas in industrial centrifugal pumps and valves globally.
- Metso: Global leader in mining and aggregates process equipment, including slurry pumps, valves, and wear parts. Direct competitor in pumps and wear parts, and interestingly also a listed customer of Useligas.
Broad incumbents
- Crane Co. Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant process flow solutions segment (valves, pumps, fittings). Competes in industrial valve and fitting markets where Useligas sells guillotine valves and metal replacement parts.
- Schlumberger / SLB: Global energy technology and equipment provider serving petrochemical and oil & gas customers where Useligas supplies equipment recovery services and pumps. Larger incumbent in shared end-markets.
- FLSmidth: Large incumbent in cement and mining processing equipment, including slurry pumps and wear parts. Broader product portfolio but overlapping customer base in mining and cement verticals.
Regional players
- Tupy: Brazilian-listed global foundry specializing in complex cast iron and steel components for automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Closest Brazilian peer by foundry scale and capability.
- Indústrias Romi: Brazilian manufacturer of machine tools, plastic processing equipment, and castings. Comparable as a Brazilian industrial machinery/foundry peer, though focused on different end-products.
Emerging players
- Trelleborg: Swedish polymer technology group with industrial rubber parts and wear-protection solutions for mining and process industries. Direct competitor in Useligas' rubber replacement parts business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Useligas social profiles
Digital presenceUseligas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Useligas financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Useligas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Useligas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Useligas M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Useligas
What does Useligas do?
Useligas manufactures and recovers industrial equipment through a vertically integrated foundry and machining operation. Its product portfolio includes custom centrifugal pumps, slurry pumps, metal and rubber replacement parts, flanged guillotine valves, and the Siconit line, all engineered to resist wear from abrasion, corrosion, impact, and heat. The company also provides equipment recovery services that restore worn pumps and valves to extend their operational life for industrial clients.
Is Useligas a public or private company?
Useligas is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Useligas founded?
Useligas was founded in 2002. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Useligas based?
Useligas is headquartered in Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Useligas make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Recovery Services.
Who are Useligas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sulzer, Weir Group, KSB and Metso. Broad incumbents are Crane Co., Schlumberger / SLB and FLSmidth. Regional players are Tupy and Indústrias Romi. Trelleborg is listed as an emerging player.
Does Useligas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Useligas.
What industry is Useligas in?
Useligas's product category is Industrial Foundry and Wear-Resistant Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAH, Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors), with a secondary code of EUAIANAB, Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services. Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.