Borrachas Feroli Ltda

What Borrachas Feroli Ltda does

Borrachas Feroli Ltda is a Brazilian manufacturer of custom and standard rubber parts and artifacts, founded in 1988 by Assis A. Fernandes and headquartered in Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. The company operates a 2,300+ m² production facility equipped with 23 presses, processing approximately 42 tons of raw material per month into finished rubber components across multiple elastomer families including SBR, NBR, EPDM, Natural Rubber, Polybutadiene, and Viton (FKM). Manufacturing is conducted through compression and injection molding processes, with ISO 9001 quality management certification obtained in 2022.

The company's commercial offering is organized around four market-focused product lines (agricultural, domestic/household, orthopaedic, and automotive) and sixteen distinct product categories spanning mats and plates, rings and washers, retainers, gaskets, seals, wire guides, handles and levelers, bushings and mounts, plugs, couplings, and bumpers. Beyond catalog products, Feroli provides a dedicated custom project development service covering engineering design, material selection, prototyping, and validation for clients with specialized requirements. The company also serves vertically diverse use cases including agricultural machinery components, rehabilitation equipment, household goods, and automotive parts.

Revenue is generated through one-time project sales and ongoing reorder volume, with pricing determined per quotation based on drawings, samples, material selection, and volume. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with no third-party distribution; customers engage via phone, WhatsApp, email, and website contact forms. The named customer base includes Tramontina and other enterprise clients across Brazilian industrial sectors, with operations and distribution concentrated in the Brazilian domestic market, particularly Rio Grande do Sul. The company has no external institutional investment, no subsidiaries, and no documented M&A activity.

Name

Borrachas Feroli Ltda

Legal name

Borrachas Feroli Ltda

Website

https://feroli.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borrachas Feroli Ltda is a Brazilian custom rubber parts manufacturer founded in 1988, operating a 2,300+ m² facility with 23 presses in Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. It produces elastomer components for agricultural, orthopaedic, domestic, and automotive sectors via compression and injection molding, serving Brazilian B2B customers including Tramontina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB), General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

Keywords

• Custom rubber parts
• Industrial rubber manufacturing
• Rubber molding services
• Elastomer components
• Technical rubber artifacts

Headquarters

HQ city

Sapucaia do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Parts Manufacturing: The company manufactures custom rubber components and artifacts based on client specifications. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and ongoing orders for established parts. The sales process involves project evaluation, quotation based on volume and specifications, prototyping, and final production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Borrachas Feroli manufactures custom rubber parts and artifacts through compression and injection molding processes, serving agricultural, orthopaedic, domestic, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company offers four market-focused product lines and sixteen distinct product categories, producing parts from elastomer materials including SBR, NBR, EPDM, Natural Rubber, Polybutadiene, and Viton. It also provides custom project development services covering engineering design, material selection, prototyping, and validation for clients' specific rubber component needs.

Product overview

Borrachas Feroli is a manufacturer of custom rubber parts and artifacts offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four market-focused product lines (Agricultural, Domestic, Orthopedic, and Automotive) and sixteen distinct product categories (mats and plates, rings and washers, retainers, gaskets, seals, wire guides, handles and levelers, bushings and mounts, plugs, couplings, bumpers and pads, and other custom parts). The company also provides a specialized custom project development service covering engineering, material selection, prototyping, and validation. All products are manufactured at the company's 2,300 m² facility using materials including SBR, Nitriles, EPDM, Natural Rubber, Polybutadiene, and Viton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tapetes e Placas (Mats and Plates) Rubber mats and plates, durable and resistant, ideal for industrial and commercial applications requiring safety and high performance.
• Anéis e Arruelas (Rings and Washers) Rubber rings and washers with excellent sealing and resistance, suitable for applications requiring precision and durability.
• Retentores (Retainers) High-performance retainers designed to ensure effective sealing and protect systems against contamination and wear.
• Gaxetas (Gaskets) Robust and reliable gaskets, ideal for ensuring sealing and protecting components in demanding operating conditions.
• Vedações com e sem Inserto (Seals with and without Insert) Seals with and without insert, designed for maximum efficiency in isolation and durability, adaptable to various industrial applications.
• Passadores de Fio (Wire Guides) Durable wire guides designed to protect cables and ensure safe passage, preventing wear and damage.
• Manípulos e Niveladores (Handles and Levelers) Ergonomic and resistant handles and levelers, designed for precise adjustments and durability in industrial applications.
• Coxins e Buchas (Bushings and Mounts) Rubber bushings and mounts developed to absorb vibrations and impacts, providing greater comfort and safety in various applications.
• Tampões (Plugs) Versatile and resistant rubber plugs, ideal for sealing and protecting tubes and openings in industrial and commercial applications.
• Acoplamentos (Couplings) Rubber couplings designed to provide flexibility and resistance, ensuring secure connections in mechanical systems.
• Batentes e Sapatas (Bumpers and Pads) Robust bumpers and pads, ideal for absorbing impacts and ensuring stability, promoting safety in industrial and commercial applications.
• Desenvolvimento de Projetos Especiais (Custom Project Development) Custom project development service that supports clients from initial concept and engineering design through material selection (SBR, Nitriles, EPDM, Natural Rubber, Polybutadiene, Viton), prototyping, and final validation of rubber parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 tons of raw material transformed into parts monthly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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 indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hutchinson SA: French manufacturer of rubber and polymer components for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications, producing sealing, vibration, and fluid-transfer parts. Directly comparable in product category (molded rubber parts, anti-vibration mounts, sealing) but operates at multinational scale versus Feroli's regional Brazilian footprint.
• Gates Industrial Corporation: US-based manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, including rubber and reinforced hoses and belts. Comparable to Feroli where rubber hose and belt products intersect, especially for industrial and agricultural applications.
• Trelleborg AB: Global Swedish manufacturer of engineered polymer and rubber solutions, including sealing, vibration damping, and custom-molded rubber parts across automotive, industrial, and agricultural end markets. Comparable to Feroli as a broad incumbent in the same rubber-molding space, but serving global OEMs at far larger scale.
• Fenner PLC (subsidiary of Michelin): UK-based manufacturer of reinforced polymer products including rubber hoses, belts, and seals, now part of Michelin's high-tech materials segment. Comparable to Feroli in industrial rubber products and engineering approach, though serving global markets.
• Parker Hannifin (Sealing & Shielding): US-based diversified motion and control technologies company with a large engineered sealing and elastomer group, producing rubber gaskets, O-rings, and custom-molded parts. Comparable to Feroli in sealing products and custom-molded rubber, but as a global industrial conglomerate with a much broader portfolio.
• Federal-Mogul (Tenneco / DRiV): US-based Tier 1 automotive supplier producing powertrain, sealing, and chassis components including rubber gaskets, seals, and mounts. Comparable to Feroli's automotive product line at the sealing and vibration-damping intersection, though at much larger OEM scale.

Emerging players

• Daemar Inc. Canadian supplier of sealing products, oil seals, O-rings, and custom-molded rubber components to industrial markets. Comparable to Feroli as a mid-sized custom rubber seal and gasket manufacturer, with similar product breadth across rings, washers, gaskets, and bushings.

Regional players

• Borrachas Vipal S.A. Brazilian rubber products manufacturer known for tire retreading and a range of industrial rubber goods, headquartered in Rio Grande do Sul. Most directly comparable regional peer to Feroli, sharing the same Brazilian Southern market, similar customer base, and overlapping rubber-compounding capabilities.

Direct peers

• Vibracoustic SE: German specialist in anti-vibration and acoustic rubber components, including bushings, mounts, and dampers supplied primarily to automotive OEMs. Directly comparable to Feroli's bushing/mount and automotive product lines, with overlapping elastomer materials (NR, EPDM, NBR).
• Datwyler Holding AG: Swiss manufacturer of elastomer sealing solutions for automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets, including custom-molded rubber and silicone components. Closely comparable to Feroli in custom rubber compounding and sealing-product focus, particularly the orthopedic/medical and industrial overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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