IBDT INDUSTRIA METALÚRGICA E INOVAÇÕES EIRELI

What IBDT INDUSTRIA METALÚRGICA E INOVAÇÕES EIRELI does

IBDT INDUSTRIA METALÚRGICA E INOVAÇÕES EIRELI is a Brazilian industrial safety equipment manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Araxá, Minas Gerais. The company operates as an EIRELI (Empresa Individual de Responsabilidade Limitada) — a single-member limited liability entity — and specializes in fall protection systems (linha de vida) and steel cable accessories for work-at-height applications. Its core product portfolio includes horizontal and vertical lifeline systems, energy absorbers (notably the proprietary PI700i certified to EN standards), NR18/NR35-compliant rope ladders (ES5000), forged steel thimbles, cable clips, and telecom cable handling equipment such as fiber drop cable carts. Products are manufactured using steel, galvanized steel, and stainless steel, and are certified to Brazilian regulations (NR-35, NR-18, NBR 16325) and European EN standards.

The company serves four primary verticals: construction, industrial/manufacturing (primary), utilities and energy, and telecommunications (secondary). Its go-to-market is sales-led with quote-based pricing: customers submit budget requests via the company's multilingual website, WhatsApp Business, or email, and orders are individually quoted. IBDT does not operate through resellers or distributors, maintaining a direct-to-customer model. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and professional services (project design and inspection of lifeline systems). The company also resells load straps under a partnership with KING 4x4 and distributes pneumatic vibrators for industrial bulk handling. The company maintains national coverage across Brazil, with particular depth in São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Name

IBDT INDUSTRIA METALÚRGICA E INOVAÇÕES EIRELI

Legal name

IBDT INDUSTRIA METALÚRGICA E INOVAÇÕES EIRELI

Website

https://ibdt.ind.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBDT is a Brazilian industrial safety equipment manufacturer founded in 2007, specializing in certified fall protection systems (lifelines, energy absorbers, rope ladders) and steel cable accessories for construction, industrial, utilities, and telecom sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Araxá, MG

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fall Protection Equipment: Direct sales of manufactured fall protection systems including lifeline components, energy absorbers, rope ladders, and cable accessories. Products are sold through direct contact for custom quotes and standard e-commerce purchasing.
2. Product Sales - Industrial Equipment: Sales of industrial equipment including pneumatic vibrators, cable accessories, and telecommunications equipment such as fiber optic cable reels.
3. Services - Project Design and Inspection: Custom project design services for lifeline systems and inspection services for existing fall protection equipment. Includes technical analysis, detailed project documentation, and compliance certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IBDT designs, manufactures, and sells fall protection systems (lifelines) and steel cable accessories for industrial and commercial applications in Brazil. Its portfolio includes energy absorbers, rope ladders, safety ropes, cable clips, thimbles, and pneumatic vibrators, complemented by project design and inspection services for lifeline systems. The offering targets construction, industrial, energy/utilities, and telecommunications customers requiring NR-35- and NR-18-compliant work-at-height safety equipment.

Product overview

IBDT is a Brazilian industrial safety equipment manufacturer specializing in fall protection systems (lifelines) and steel cable accessories. The product portfolio centers on lifeline systems (horizontal and vertical) including energy absorbers, support structures, and temporary lifeline ropes, complemented by steel cable accessories (thimbles, clips, turnbuckles, shackles), safety ropes, and rope ladders. The company also offers project design, fabrication, and inspection services for lifeline systems. The product line is designed for industrial and commercial applications including work at heights on roofs, silos, and construction sites, complying with Brazilian safety regulations NR-35 and NR-18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Absorvedor de Energia para Linha de Vida Horizontal PI700i (Energy Absorber for Horizontal Lifeline) Energy absorber designed for horizontal lifeline systems, certified to EN standards and Brazilian safety regulations (NR-35). Used by industrial and construction workers on elevated fall protection systems.
• Carrinho para Bobina Cabo Drop Fibra até 2km (Cart for Fiber Drop Cable Reel up to 2km) Reinforced, lightweight, articulated cart for transporting fiber optic drop cable coils up to 2 km. Designed for telecom technicians installing and maintaining fiber optic cable infrastructure.
• Cinta de Carga (Load Strap) Load strap for towing and cargo up to 10 tonnes, available in various sizes. Sold in partnership with KING 4x4 for industrial and commercial towing applications.
• Clips Grampo para Cabo de Aço 3/8" Pesado Galvanizado (Heavy Galvanized Clips for 3/8" Steel Cable) Heavy galvanized clips/clamp for 3/8" steel cables, widely used in the manual fabrication of steel cable terminations. For industrial and construction use.
• Corda Segurança 12mm Poliamida Tipo Bombeiro (NR18 Rope) 12mm polyamide safety rope, firefighter type, with central core, meeting NR-18 regulations. Used in work-at-height safety systems, construction, and rescue applications.
• Escada de Corda ES5000 (NR18, NR35) Rope ladder ES-5000 built with NR18 polyamide rope (three layers and central core), for dams, slopes, and arborism applications. Certified to NR-18 and NR-35 regulations.
• HLCTQ Rope for Temporary Lifeline (HLCTQ12 or HLCTQ25) Rope system for creating temporary lifelines, available in HLCTQ12 or HLCTQ25 variants. Includes a class B oval galvanized carabiner with threaded closure. Sold as a kit for construction and maintenance work at heights.
• Sapatilha para Cabo de Aço ou Corda Pesado 1/2" (Heavy Thimble for 1/2" Steel Cable or Rope) Heavy forged and galvanized steel thimble for 1/2" steel cable or rope, designed to protect against wear, abrasion, and deformation in high-load applications.
• Projetos ou Fabricações (Project Design and Fabrication Services) Custom project design, fabrication, and inspection services for fall protection/lifeline systems. Includes technical analysis, detailed project documentation, and compliance certification for construction and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products meet strict safety standards EN, NBR 16325, NR-35, NR-18 ensuring compliance and worker protection

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Petzl: French global leader in fall protection and rope-access equipment for work-at-height, climbing, and rescue. Directly comparable to IBDT through overlapping product categories (energy absorbers, lifelines, harnesses, anchors) and a similar focus on certified, standards-driven safety equipment.
• Kratos Safety: France-based specialist in fall protection equipment, including horizontal and vertical lifeline systems, energy absorbers, and anchorage devices. Comparable to IBDT as a focused, certification-led competitor in the same work-at-height product category.
• Singing Rock: Czech manufacturer of personal protective equipment for work at height, including harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, and rope-access gear. Closely comparable to IBDT in product mix (energy absorbers, safety ropes, lifelines) and certification-driven go-to-market approach.
• Guardian Fall Protection: US-based manufacturer of fall protection equipment and engineered systems for construction, industrial, and roofing applications. Comparable to IBDT through its focus on horizontal lifeline systems, anchors, and certified safety hardware sold to similar end markets.
• Camp Safety: Italian manufacturer of fall protection and rope-access equipment for industrial, rescue, and climbing applications. Overlaps with IBDT in certified lifeline components, energy absorbers, and steel/rope hardware targeting construction and industrial work-at-height users.
• Irudek: Spanish fall protection manufacturer offering certified lifelines, energy absorbers, harnesses, and anchorage systems. Comparable to IBDT through its similar niche focus on standards-compliant work-at-height equipment for industrial and construction customers.
• Tractel: French-headquartered global specialist in fall protection, lifting equipment, and load-measurement solutions. Comparable to IBDT through its portfolio of lifeline systems, energy absorbers, and certified industrial safety hardware sold to construction, utilities, and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer whose Capital Safety division (DBI-SALA, Protecta) is a leading fall protection provider. Overlaps with IBDT in certified lifeline systems, energy absorbers, and anchors, but competes from a vastly broader product portfolio and global scale.
• MSA Safety: Global manufacturer of safety equipment including fall protection, respiratory protection, head/eye protection, and gas detection. Comparable to IBDT through its fall protection portfolio (anchors, connectors, lifelines), though operating at much larger scale across many safety verticals.
• Honeywell: Global industrial conglomerate whose Miller brand is a major provider of fall protection and personal safety equipment. Comparable to IBDT through overlapping product categories in fall protection, but operates as part of a much wider industrial safety portfolio at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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