What Arktus does

Arktus (Arktus Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Para Saúde Ltda) is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of medical, physiotherapy, aesthetics, fitness, and Pilates equipment, founded in 1996 by physiotherapist Alex Zani in Santa Tereza do Oeste, Paraná. The company operates a vertically integrated 8,000 m² production facility covering wood, steel, painting, sewing, gluing, assembly, and packaging, and employs more than 200 staff across engineering, production, marketing, and resale. Its product portfolio spans fixed and electric treatment tables (including orthostatic and drop tables), bilateral electric chairs with multi-motor positioning, complete Pilates studio kits under two sub-brands (Cross Pilates in carbon steel and Classic Pilates in wood), rehabilitation and proprioception equipment, electrotherapy accessories (electrodes and connection cables for Ibramed equipment), and a long tail of fitness accessories such as Swiss balls, elastic bands, and ankle weights, with the e-commerce catalog listing over 8,000 SKUs.

Arktus holds ANVISA Authorization of Operation (AFE 8.02.844-5) for manufacturing health products, with technical responsibility under a licensed physiotherapist, and maintains IBAMA and Paraná state-level environmental certifications for ecologically certified production and waste disposal. The company self-reports as Brazil's largest manufacturer in the health, beauty, and wellness segment and has exported to international markets for more than 15 years, with the United States as its principal export destination.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and B2B e-commerce at arktus.com.br, where pricing is quote-based and gated behind customer login or registration. The platform supports Brazilian payment rails including PIX, credit card up to 12 installments, boleto, bank deposit, and financing via Santander and BNDES for legal entities, with fulfillment through carriers and Correios from the Santa Tereza do Oeste distribution center. End customers include physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, aesthetic and beauty salons, fitness and Pilates studios, hospitals, dental, veterinary, and psychology practices, and individual professionals — a fragmented SMB base with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. The company is entirely self-owned by the founder, with no disclosed external equity, debt, or institutional capital in the available source material.

Name

Arktus

Legal name

Arktus Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Para Saúde Ltda

Website

https://arktus.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arktus is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of ANVISA-certified medical, physiotherapy, aesthetics, and Pilates equipment, operating an integrated 8,000 m² facility and selling over 8,000 SKUs via direct-to-consumer e-commerce to clinics, studios, and professionals across Brazil and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers (4591)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Fitness Equipment & Performance Accessories Retail (CRAMABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yoga, Pilates & Mind-Body Accessories Retail (Mats, Blocks, Reformers, Rings) (CRAMADAE), Recovery, Mobility & Therapy Accessories Retail (Foam Rollers, Massage Guns, Braces, Taping) (CRAMADAF), Fitness, Exercise & Gym Equipment Distribution (CRAOAJAG)

Keywords

• Medical equipment manufacturing
• Physiotherapy tables
• Pilates studio equipment
• Fitness accessories
• Electrotherapy accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Tereza do Oeste

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Arktus generates revenue through direct online sales of its manufactured health, beauty, and wellness equipment and accessories. The e-commerce platform offers over 8,000 SKUs spanning Pilates studios, electric and fixed stretchers, fitness accessories, electrotherapy electrodes, and clinic furniture. Payment methods include PIX, credit card (up to 12x), debit card, bank deposit, boleto, and financing (Santander, BNDES for legal entities).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arktus manufactures and directly sells medical, physiotherapy, and fitness equipment through its own e-commerce platform (arktus.com.br). Its core offerings include fixed and electric treatment tables (orthostatic, drop, bilateral chairs), complete Pilates studio kits under the Cross Pilates and Classic Pilates sub-brands, rehabilitation and proprioception equipment, fitness accessories (Swiss balls, elastic bands, ankle weights, elliptical trainers), and electrotherapy accessories (electrodes and cables). Products are ANVISA-certified and sold to healthcare professionals, clinics, studios, and individual consumers across Brazil with exports to international markets.

Product overview

Arktus is Brazil's largest manufacturer of health, beauty, and wellness products, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical/physiotherapy tables (fixed, electric orthostatic, electric drop, and electric chairs), complete Pilates studio kits (Cross Pilates and Classic Pilates lines), and fitness accessories (Swiss balls, elastic bands, ankle weights). The company also provides electrotherapy accessories including self-adhesive electrodes and connection cables for equipment from manufacturers like Ibramed. Products are sold through a B2B e-commerce platform featuring over 8,000 items, serving physiotherapy clinics, aesthetic centers, fitness studios, hospitals, and beauty salons across Brazil and exports to international markets including the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cross Pilates: Modern and bold Pilates equipment line with carbon steel structure and epoxy paint, featuring high resistance and stability with contemporary design concepts.
• Classic Pilates

Products and services

• Maca Tubular com Cabeceira Regulável Fixed tubular examination table with adjustable headrest at 45 degrees, made of carbon steel with epoxy paint, orthopedic foam D33 density, supports up to 140kg. Designed for physiotherapy clinics and medical examinations.
• Maca Elétrica Ortostática Electric orthostatic table that positions patients in standing position (0-90 degrees) for therapeutic purposes, supports tetraplegic, paraplegic, and coma patients. Used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics.
• Maca Elétrica Drop – 4 Drops Electric drop table with 4 drop sections for osteopathy and chiropractic techniques, featuring adjustable height via remote control, supports up to 140kg. Designed for physiotherapy and chiropractic professionals.
• Poltrona Elétrica Bilateral com 3 Motores e Espuma Injetada Electric bilateral chair with 3 motors for height adjustment and positioning, injected foam padding, supports up to 140kg, converts to flat table. Used in aesthetic clinics, beauty salons, and medical practices.
• Elíptico Magnético Magnetic elliptical trainer for fitness training, suitable for gyms, fitness studios, physical education institutions, and home use.
• Kit Studio Cross Pilates Completo Complete Cross Pilates studio kit including Cadillac, Reformer, Combo Chair, and Ladder Barrel with acrylic color options (solid red, translucent red, translucent blue, fluorescent green, solid yellow). Modern and bold design with carbon steel structure and epoxy paint, focused on high resistance and stability. Targets Pilates studios and fitness centers.
• Kit Studio Classic Pilates Completo Complete Classic Pilates studio kit including Cadillac Classic, Reformer Classic, Combo Chair, and Ladder Barrel, available in dark blue and white. Traditional design with wooden structures, focused on complete control and connection between body and mind. Targets Pilates studios and fitness centers.
• Bola de Pilates com Bomba de Ar – Anti-Burst Anti-burst Swiss ball for Pilates, made of PVC, supports up to 300kg, available in sizes 45-85cm based on user height. Suitable for individual consumers and Pilates studios.
• Faixa Elástica Top Band Natural latex elastic exercise band sold by meter, available in 5 resistance levels (light, medium, strong, extra strong) for muscle strengthening and warm-up. Targets individual consumers and fitness studios.
• Par de Tornozeleira com Peso - Cross Performance High-performance ankle weights with metallic shot filling, made of rubberized courvin and nylon, available in weights 0.5kg to 8kg, black color. Designed for individual fitness training and professional use.
• Tábua Proprioceptiva Lateral Lateral proprioception training board made of eucalyptus wood and MDF, with EVA base and anti-slip surface, supports up to 140kg. Used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings for proprioceptive training.
• Eletrodo Autoadesivo Valutrode Self-adhesive Valutrode electrodes made of adhesive hydrogel and rubber, for electrical stimulation, reusable, compatible with banana pin cables. Used by physiotherapists and clinics for electrotherapy treatments.
• Eletrodo Autoadesivo Self-adhesive electrodes made of adhesive hydrogel and rubber for surface electrostimulation, available in various sizes (3cm, 5x5cm, 7x13cm, 10x5cm), reusable. Used by physiotherapists and clinics for electrotherapy treatments.
• Cabo 68 para Heccus Connection cable with alligator clips for Heccus equipment (older version), 1 channel with 2 wires, 1.5m length. Used by physiotherapists and clinics for electrotherapy equipment.
• Cabo 87 para Neurodyn Multicorrentes Connection cable with alligator clips for Neurodyn Multicorrentes equipment by Ibramed, 1 channel with 2 wires, orange color, 1.5m length. Used by physiotherapists and clinics for electrotherapy equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products are fully certified by ANVISA, IBAMA, and state certifying institutions in Paraná
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gymna Uniphy: Belgian manufacturer of physiotherapy treatment tables (fixed, hydraulic, electric) and rehabilitation equipment. Direct competitor to Arktus's tubulaire Macas and electric Macas lines in the international rehab equipment market.
• Merrithew: Canadian manufacturer of Pilates equipment (Reformers, Cadillacs, Wall Towers) and parent of STOTT PILATES. Closest global peer to Arktus's Cross Pilates / Classic Pilates lines, with similar turnkey studio kit positioning for studios and clinics.
• BASI Pilates: Manufacturer of premium Pilates apparatus and educational programs. Comparable to Arktus's Pilates studio kits in product category and buyer type (studio owners), with international footprint.
• Carci: Brazilian manufacturer of physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment, including treatment tables, parallel bars, and electrostimulation devices. Direct domestic competitor to Arktus in physiotherapy tables and rehab clinic furniture across Brazil.
• Stott Pilates (Merrithew): Educational and equipment brand within Merrithew selling Pilates apparatus including Reformers, Cadillacs, and Ladder Barrels. Direct competitor to Arktus's Pilates studio kits in the global Pilates equipment category.
• Enraf-Nonius: Dutch manufacturer of physiotherapy tables, electrotherapy, and rehabilitation devices. Comparable product portfolio to Arktus in physiotherapy furniture and treatment equipment, primarily selling via medical distributors globally.
• IBRAMED: Brazilian manufacturer of electrotherapy, ultrasound, and physiotherapy equipment (Neurodyn, Heccus lines). Arktus sells accessories that integrate with Ibramed devices (e.g., Cabos 87/89 para Neurodyn), making them adjacent competitors and channel partners in the same Brazilian rehab clinic market.

Emerging players

• Mettler Electronics: US manufacturer of clinical electrotherapy and ultrasound devices, including the Sonicator and Sys*Stim product lines. Comparable to the electrotherapy accessory side of Arktus's catalog, where Arktus produces electrodes and cables for similar use cases.

Broad incumbents

• DJO Global / Chattanooga: Global medical device conglomerate (now part of Enovis) offering rehabilitation equipment, electrotherapy, bracing, and clinical furniture. Broad incumbent operating alongside Arktus in orthopedics, rehab clinics, and pain management globally.

Regional players

• Hidrolight: Brazilian manufacturer of fitness and rehabilitation equipment, including parallel bars, exercise bikes, and physiotherapy furniture. Domestic competitor to Arktus's broader fitness and rehab accessories line within Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@arktusoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arktus-industria-e-comercio-de-produtos-para-saude

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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