Perfitec

What Perfitec does

Perfitec (legal name Casagrande & Pinheiro LTDA) is a Brazilian steel service center founded in 2006 and headquartered in Estrela, Rio Grande do Sul. The company operates as a vertically integrated processor, sourcing raw steel coils directly from major Brazilian mills — Gerdau, CSN, and Usiminas — and transforming them in-house through uncoiling, transverse and longitudinal cutting, CNC guillotine shearing, fiber-optic laser and plasma thermal cutting, CNC bending, calendering, and profile rolling. Output spans structural profiles (U, stiffened U, Z), metal roofing sheets, tubes, laminates, sheet metal items, and specialized products such as counterweight gate kits and floor channels, primarily serving construction, infrastructure, and metalworking customers in southern Brazil.

The company sells exclusively through a direct, sales-led B2B motion with quote-based pricing — prospective clients submit budget requests (orçamentos) via the website, and an in-house sales consultant closes the loop. Distribution is supported by Perfitec's own truck fleet, which the company highlights as a reliability advantage. Recent capital investment — R$12 million in 2024 across three equipment units, including a DIVIMEC longitudinal slitter (April 2024), a Z-profile line, and a fiber-optic laser cutter capable of 25.4mm thickness (August 2025) — points to deliberate capacity expansion targeting large infrastructure and real estate projects, which the company states account for over 60% of structural steel profile consumption in Rio Grande do Sul.

Perfitec is founder-managed by Leonardo Casagrande (mechanical engineer and co-owner) and André Pinheiro (administrative/financial manager), with no external institutional investors, parent company, or public-market presence disclosed. The firm employs approximately 42 people (as of 2021), achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in August 2025, and is LGPD-compliant. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company's customer base is concentrated in a single vertical (construction and infrastructure) within a single state, which constrains the addressable market but aligns with the logistical reality of regional steel distribution.

Name

Perfitec

Legal name

Casagrande & Pinheiro LTDA – PERFITEC

Website

https://perfitecrs.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perfitec is a Brazilian vertically integrated steel service center founded in 2006 in Estrela, Rio Grande do Sul, processing raw coils from Gerdau, CSN, and Usiminas into structural profiles, roofing, tubes, and custom steel parts for construction and infrastructure buyers across southern Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Service Center / Steel Processing & Manufacturing

NAICS

Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel (33122)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKABAL

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Steel Production & Processing

SECONDARYIMAKAJAB

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Metal & Mineral Trading, Marketing & Distribution

Keywords

• Steel service center
• Structural steel profiles
• Metal roofing sheets
• Steel cutting services
• Metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Estrela

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrialização e comercialização de peças e perfis em aço: Perfitec's primary revenue stream is the industrialization and sale of steel parts and structural profiles. The company receives raw steel coils directly from Brazilian steel mills and processes them through its service center — uncoiling, cutting, bending, rolling, and profiling — to produce finished steel products and deliver them to customers. Revenue is generated through product sales and processing fees, with services covering the full steel transformation cycle from raw material to finished product.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perfitec is a vertically integrated steel service center that sources raw steel coils directly from Brazilian mills (Gerdau, CSN, Usiminas) and processes them through uncoiling, transverse and longitudinal cutting, CNC guillotine cutting, fiber optic laser and plasma cutting, bending, calandering, and profile rolling. The company manufactures and sells finished steel products — including metal roofing sheets, structural profiles (U, stiffened U, Z), tubes, rolled bars and angles, sheet metal items, and custom parts — for construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers. It also offers the underlying processing services (cutting, slitting, bending, calandering, profile forming) as standalone offerings.

Product overview

Perfitec is a steel industrialization and commercialization company founded in 2006, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the steel processing industry. The product portfolio includes metal roofing sheets (Telhas metálicas) such as corrugated, trapezoidal, and thermal variants; structural profiles (Perfis estruturais) including U, stiffened, and Z profiles; rolled steel products (Laminados) like angles and bars; tubes in various shapes; sheet metal items (Funilaria) for flashing and gutters; and specialized items like corrugated sheets and counterweight gate kits. Services span the entire steel processing chain: decoiling (Desbobinador), longitudinal slitting (Sliter), guillotine cutting, thermal cutting (laser up to 25.4mm and plasma up to 38mm), bending, roller bending/calandering, and profile forming for both structural profiles and roofing sheets. The company operates state-of-the-art CNC equipment including DIVIMEC machines, serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications with capabilities from raw material processing to finished product delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telhas metálicas (Metal Roofing Sheets) Metal roofing sheets including ON17/980 corrugated, TP40/1020 trapezoidal, and thermal sheets with EPS core for thermal and acoustic insulation; available in galvalume and various colors for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Perfis estruturais (Structural Steel Profiles) Structural steel profiles including U-profile, stiffened profile, and Z-profile, produced according to NBR6355 standard with custom profile fabrication available up to 6 m length for construction and infrastructure.
• Laminados (Rolled Steel Products) Rolled steel products including angles, round bars, square bars, flat bars, and T-iron for structural metalwork and industrial applications.
• Tubos (Steel Tubes) Carbon steel and galvanized tubes in round, square, and rectangular formats with high resistance, durability, and versatility for industrial applications.
• Funilaria (Sheet Metal Products) Sheet metal products including coils, flat sheets, and slitters for applications such as flashings, gutters, facades, and billboards in galvalume natural and pre-painted options.
• Chapa frisada (Corrugated Sheets) Corrugated sheets in carbon steel and galvalume, used for gate closures and ceiling roofing in applications such as gas stations.
• Kit Portão Peso (Counterweight Gate Kit) Counterweight gate kit components including weight box, bucket, upper crossbar, and rails (47, 72, and double rail options).
• Chapas Planas (Flat Sheets) Flat sheets in various materials including carbon steel, checker plate carbon steel, galvanized carbon steel, and 304 stainless steel, available in multiple widths and lengths.
• Canaleta para Piso (Floor Channel) Steel floor channels used primarily in gas stations for waste collection.
• Desbobinador DIVIMEC (Decoiling Service) Decoiler service for processing coils from 0.90 mm to 8.00 mm thickness and 1550 mm width, integrated with the transverse cutting line for high quality and productivity.
• Corte Sliter DIVIMEC (Longitudinal Slitting Service) Longitudinal cutting (slitting) service using state-of-the-art DIVIMEC SLITER machine with cutting capacity from 0.43 mm to 3.00 mm thickness.
• Corte guilhotina (CNC Guillotine Cutting Service) CNC guillotine cutting service with capacity from 0.75 mm to 8.00 mm thickness for precise steel sheet cutting.
• Corte térmico – Laser e plasma (Thermal Cutting Service) Thermal cutting services using fiber optic laser and high-definition plasma. Laser cutting: 0.75 mm to 25.4 mm thickness; plasma cutting: 0.75 mm to 38.00 mm thickness.
• Dobra (CNC Bending Service) CNC bending service with 2, 3, and 6-meter length machines and bending capacity up to 8.00 mm thickness for precise metal forming.
• Calandra (CNC Roller Bending Service) CNC roller bending service for tubes and cones manufacturing. Two calanders available: one with 0.90–12.70 mm thickness and 2 m length capacity; another with 0.90–8.00 mm and 2.5 m length including cone capability.
• Perfiladeira de perfis (Structural Profile Forming Service) Structural profile forming service with Zikelli and Profile Z machines. Capacity from 1.50 mm to 3.00 mm thickness, producing U, G, and stiffened U profiles with optional drilling system. Profiles from 100 mm to 350 mm base and up to 14 m length.
• Perfiladeira de telhas (Roofing Sheet Forming Service) Roofing sheet forming service with three product models including ON17 corrugated, TP40/1020 trapezoidal (simple and thermal), and corrugated sheets for gates and facades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Invested R$12 million in three high-tech equipment units in 2024 to meet growing steel sector demand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GerdaucoreOthersGerdau is one of Perfitec's principal steel suppliers, providing raw steel coils that serve as the primary input for Perfitec's industrial processing operations. The company sources directly from Gerdau as part of its raw material supply chain.
• CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional)coreOthersCSN is one of Perfitec's principal steel suppliers, providing raw steel coils. The company was also referenced in news content on price increases in the Brazilian steel sector.
• UsiminascoreOthersUsiminas is one of Perfitec's main steel suppliers, providing raw material for processing. News content from the company also references Usiminas' market performance.
• DIVIMECcoreTechnology or IntegrationDIVIMEC is a key equipment technology provider for Perfitec. The company has acquired DIVIMEC-branded uncoilers (Desbobinador) and longitudinal slitters (Sliter) from a Glorinha, RS-based manufacturer recognized nationally and internationally in the steel equipment sector.
• MXE Educação (Maycon Manfio and Flávio Santos)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn January 2025, Perfitec engaged MXE Educação (mentors Maycon Manfio and Cláudio Santos) to conduct a two-day strategic planning immersion for 2025, covering commercial training, process structuring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Fundamental EngenhariaminorOthersFundamental Engenharia provided support for the opening lecture of Perfitec's SIPAT 2024 (Semana Interna de Prevenção de Acidentes do Trabalho), with a presentation on Risk Perception.
• SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria)minorOthersSESI supported Perfitec's SIPAT 2024 event by conducting a Postural Blitz to educate employees on the importance of daily preventive practices and occupational health.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Açotubo: Brazilian steel service center specializing in tubos (tubes) and structural products directly comparable to Perfitec's tube and profile offerings. Both serve the construction and serralheria market with similar B2B distribution models.
• Tuper: Brazilian steel processor and manufacturer with a similar profile of cutting, forming, and profiling services for construction and industrial markets. Both companies operate as steel service centers serving domestic Brazilian customers with a vertically integrated processing model.

Broad incumbents

• Usiminas: Major Brazilian flat steel producer cited as a principal supplier to Perfitec. Usiminas's service center and distribution arms compete in similar downstream markets for processed steel products.
• ArcelorMittal Brasil: Major Brazilian steel producer with extensive service center, processing, and distribution operations. Represents the largest-scale competitor and is referenced as a supplier partner in Perfitec's own communications.
• CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional): Integrated Brazilian steelmaker and one of Perfitec's core raw material suppliers. CSN's own downstream service center operations create partial overlap with Perfitec's processing and distribution footprint in southern Brazil.
• Gerdau: Largest Brazilian steelmaker and one of Perfitec's principal raw material suppliers. While primarily a mill, Gerdau's downstream service center operations and broad product portfolio create direct overlap with Perfitec's service center business in southern Brazil.

Regional players

• Açolami: Brazilian steel service center with similar slitting, cutting, and profile forming services. Comparable business model targeting construction and industrial B2B customers in regional markets.
• Maringá Aço: Regional Brazilian steel service center operating with comparable cutting, slitting, and profiling capabilities. Similar scale and customer base to Perfitec, focused on domestic construction and industrial supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PerfitecEstrelaRS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perfitec
• Instagraminstagram.com/perfitecestrelars

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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