LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a Lisbon-based value-added distributor of process measurement, control, and safety instrumentation, serving chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, energy, water/wastewater, and pulp and paper industries across Portugal since 1985.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersLisbon, Portugal
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. does
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a Lisbon-based, family-controlled industrial instrumentation value-added distributor (VAD) that has operated continuously since 1985 within the Portuguese market. The company represents an authorized portfolio of specialized international manufacturers covering process measurement and control categories: VEGA (radar, ultrasonic, and guided-wave level; pressure; density), Vaisala K-PATENTS (in-line refractometers for concentration and density), PROTEGO (flame arresters and pressure/vacuum relief valves), Knick (high-performance signal conditioners; pH and conductivity measurement), Mutec (industrial communication and interface technology), Metasphere (level and flow telemetry), Kemtrak (process photometers and turbidity meters), and Varec (tank gauging and inventory management for bulk storage terminals). The portfolio spans roughly two dozen instrumentation categories across process analytics, level/pressure, safety, and telemetry.
LOOP distributes and integrates these products into end-customer plants across six core verticals: chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, energy, water and wastewater, and pulp and paper. The business model is value-added distribution rather than commodity logistics: revenue is generated through equipment margin plus application-engineering, commissioning, calibration, and after-sales service work, with the technical pre-sales function acting as the primary differentiation layer. The firm employs approximately 10 people and operates exclusively within Portugal, with no public disclosure of geographic expansion.
LOOP is privately held, has been bootstrapped since founding (no external funding disclosed), is GDPR compliant, and discloses no revenue, no named end customers, and no leadership biographies publicly. In January 2025 the company is supporting the Iberian market introduction of the VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor from its flagship principal VEGA, and recent additions of Kemtrak, Varec, and Metasphere suggest incremental portfolio broadening rather than structural change. The business profile is that of a tightly held, long-tenured niche specialist.
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.
- Legal name
- LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional Lda
- Website
- https://loop.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a Lisbon-based value-added distributor of process measurement, control, and safety instrumentation, serving chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, energy, water/wastewater, and pulp and paper industries across Portugal since 1985.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Process Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)
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Where LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lisbon
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Industrial Instrumentation Distribution: Loop acts as a value-added distributor and authorised representative for international industrial instrumentation manufacturers in Portugal. Revenue is generated through the resale and supply of measurement and control instruments (level, flow, pressure, concentration, analytical sensors) and safety equipment (valves, flame arresters). The company provides technical specification support, after-sales service, and maintenance — suggesting revenue also includes associated professional services.
- Technical Support and Maintenance Services: The company's technical team provides post-sale support and maintenance for supplied equipment, generating service revenue alongside product sales.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a Portuguese value-added distributor and authorised technical representative that supplies, specifies, and supports industrial process measurement and control instruments — including level, pressure, flow, concentration, and analytical (pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen) sensors — together with safety equipment such as pressure and vacuum relief valves, flame arresters, lightning protection, and drainage systems. The company represents international manufacturers (VEGA, Vaisala K-PATENTS, PROTEGO, Knick, Mutec, Metasphere, Kemtrak, Varec) in Portugal and provides consultative specification assistance and after-sales technical support to industrial customers.
Product overview
LOOP is a value-added distributor and technical integrator of industrial instrumentation, founded in 1985, focused on helping clients select and specify equipment that provides the greatest benefit for their applications. The company does not manufacture its own products; instead, it represents an ecosystem of internationally recognized brands organized into five main product families: (1) VEGA for level, pressure, and flow measurement technologies (radar, ultrasonic, capacitive, vibrating fork, radar-based flow); (2) VAISALA K-PATENTS for concentration measurement via refractometry; (3) KNICK for analytical measurement (pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen sensors and transmitters); (4) MUTEC for flow detection and solid mass flow measurement using microwave and triboelectric technologies; and (5) PROTEGO for safety equipment including pressure/vacuum valves, flame arresters, lightning protection, and drainage systems. The portfolio covers six core measurement and control categories: Analytics (pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen), Flow (mass, volumetric, solid, detection), Concentration (refractometry), Level (continuous and point detection), Pressure (continuous), and Safety/Valves (flame arresters, pressure relief, lightning protection, drainage). The company serves chemical, petrochemical, food and beverage, energy, water, wastewater, and paper industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VEGASON ultrasonic level sensor Ultrasonic level measurement instrument from VEGA used for non-contact continuous level measurement in tanks, silos, and reservoirs. Sold through LOOP as the Portuguese authorised representative, serving industrial customers in chemical, petrochemical, water/wastewater, and energy applications.
- Mutec FlowSwitch 700E Triboelectric flow-detection switch from Mutec for dust/powder detection on filters and solids-handling equipment, used in cement, mining, and food industry applications. Distributed in Portugal by LOOP.
- Knick Industrial Signal Transmitters Industrial signal transmitters from Knick that interface with analytical probes for pH, ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurement. Used by industrial customers in water, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries; supplied in Portugal by LOOP.
- Vaisala K-PATENTS Refractometer Series PR-43 In-line refractometer from Vaisala K-PATENTS for concentration, Brix, and total dissolved solids measurement in aqueous solutions. Distributed in Portugal by LOOP for food and beverage, chemical, and general industrial applications.
- Vaisala K-PATENTS Semicon Refractometer PR-33-S Refractometer from Vaisala K-PATENTS designed specifically for concentration measurement in semiconductor industry processes. Distributed in Portugal by LOOP.
- PROTEGO Pressure and Vacuum Valves Pressure and vacuum relief valves from PROTEGO for tank emission control and overpressure/underpressure protection, including biogas protection at wastewater treatment plants. Distributed in Portugal by LOOP.
- VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor Radar-based 80 GHz level measurement instrument from VEGA covering all frequency ranges and radar measurement models in a single device, including for biogas and ETAR applications. Distributed in Portugal by LOOP as part of the VEGA portfolio.
- VEGA Product Line (distributed) Distributed portfolio of VEGA level, pressure, and flow measurement instruments including radar (VEGAPULS, VEGAFLEX), ultrasonic (VEGASON), capacitive (VEGACAL, VEGACAP), vibrating-fork and ultrasonic level switches (VEGASWING, VEGAVIB, VEGAWAVE, VEGAKON), and pressure transmitters (VEGABAR, VEGADIF). Sold and supported in Portugal by LOOP.
- Vaisala K-PATENTS Product Line (distributed) Distributed portfolio of Vaisala K-PATENTS in-line refractometers for concentration, Brix, and total dissolved solids measurement, including PR-23 series, PR-23-SD for pulp and paper, PR-33-S for semiconductor manufacturing, and PR-43 series for aqueous solutions. Sold and supported in Portugal by LOOP.
- Knick Product Line (distributed) Distributed portfolio of Knick industrial signal transmitters and analytical sensors for pH, ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurement. Sold and supported in Portugal by LOOP.
- Mutec Product Line (distributed) Distributed portfolio of Mutec flow-detection switches (FlowSwitch 700E, FlowSwitch FS 510M) and mass-flow instruments (MassFlow MF 3000) using triboelectric and microwave/Doppler technologies for solids such as grains, powders, and granules. Sold and supported in Portugal by LOOP.
- PROTEGO Product Line (distributed) Distributed portfolio of PROTEGO safety equipment including flame arresters (corta-chamas), pressure and vacuum relief valves, lightning protection and grounding systems for floating-roof tanks and gauging pipes, and drainage valves/systems. Sold and supported in Portugal by LOOP.
- Technical specification, application support, and after-sales maintenance services Consultative technical services supporting the distributed instrumentation portfolio: equipment specification and selection, application engineering for demanding industrial environments, installation support, and ongoing after-sales maintenance. Provided by LOOP's in-house technical team to industrial customers across Portugal.
Companies that use LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.
- VEGAcoreVEGA is a globally recognised manufacturer of level, pressure, and pressure transmitter instrumentation. Loop serves as its authorised representative and distributor in Portugal, offering VEGA's full product range including VEGASON (ultrasonic), VEGAPULS (radar), VEGAVIB (vibrating fork), VEGACAL (capacitive), VEGAFLEX (guided wave radar), VEGABAR (pressure), VEGADIF (differential pressure), VEGASWING (vibrating fork level switch), VEGAWAVE (ultrasonic level switch), VEGAKON (conductive level switch), and VEGACAP (capacitive level switch) products.
- Vaisala K-PATENTScoreVaisala K-PATENTS is a leading provider of in-line refractometers for concentration measurement. Loop distributes K-PATENTS refractometer products in Portugal, including the PR-23 Series, PR-23-SD (for pulp and paper), PR-33-S (for semiconductor industry), and PR-43 Series (for Brix and total dissolved solids in aqueous solutions).
- PROTEGOcorePROTEGO specialises in safety equipment for tanks and process installations, including flame arresters (corta-chamas), pressure and vacuum valves, lightning protection and grounding systems, and tank drainage systems. Loop represents PROTEGO in Portugal, particularly for biogas protection applications at wastewater treatment plants.
- KnickcoreKnick is a manufacturer of industrial signal transmitters and analytical sensors. Loop distributes Knick's product range in Portugal, including industrial transmitters for pH, ORP, conductivity, and oxygen sensors, supporting the analytical instrumentation category.
- MutecsecondaryMutec specialises in microwave-based flow measurement and detection instruments for solids. Loop distributes Mutec products in Portugal, including the FlowSwitch 700E (triboelectric dust/powder detection for filters) and MassFlow MF 3000 (mass flow measurement for solids using Doppler effect).
- MetasphereminorMetasphere is a manufacturer of industrial level measurement instrumentation. Loop distributes Metasphere products as part of its level measurement portfolio in Portugal.
- KemtrakminorKemtrak is a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation. Loop distributes Kemtrak products in Portugal as part of its instrumentation portfolio.
- VarecminorVarec specialises in biogas safety and instrumentation solutions. Loop distributes Varec products in Portugal, complementing PROTEGO in the biogas protection product category.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights2 records
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Siemens Portugal (Process Automation): Siemens offers the SITRANS, SIPART, and SIMATIC portfolios of process instrumentation and automation in Portugal as part of its broader industrial automation business. While not specialised like LOOP, it overlaps significantly on level, pressure, and flow measurement and competes for the same Portuguese industrial customers.
- ABB Portugal (Process Automation): ABB's Process Automation division sells measurement, analytical, and safety instrumentation in Portugal as part of its broader electrification and automation portfolio. It overlaps with LOOP on pressure, level, and flow for industrial customers, but typically as part of larger integrated automation deals rather than as a focused rep.
Direct peers
- ifm electronic Portugal: ifm electronic sells industrial sensors, flow meters, and level/pressure instrumentation in Portugal through its own local operation. It competes with LOOP in process sensing applications across water, food, and general industrial sectors.
- Endress+Hauser Portugal: Endress+Hauser is the global market leader in industrial process instrumentation for level, pressure, flow, and analytical measurement, and operates its own subsidiary in Portugal. It is the closest direct competitor to LOOP, selling into the same chemical, petrochemical, food & beverage, water, and energy customers through a direct local sales and service model.
- Emerson Automation Solutions Portugal: Emerson's Automation Solutions business (Rosemount, Micro Motion, Fisher) is a direct competitor to LOOP in process measurement instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, and analytical sensing. Emerson has direct sales and service in Portugal and targets the same chemical, petrochemical, and water-industry customers as LOOP.
- WIKA Portugal: WIKA is a leading German manufacturer of pressure, temperature, level, and force measurement instrumentation with its own Portuguese sales presence. It directly competes with LOOP's VEGA and PROTEGO lines in pressure, level, and safety/relief instrumentation for industrial customers in Portugal.
- Yokogawa Portugal: Yokogawa is a global process automation and instrumentation specialist with direct presence in Iberia, competing head-to-head with LOOP in level, pressure, flow, and analytical measurement for chemical, petrochemical, and energy customers. Its sensor-to-software stack overlaps almost exactly with LOOP's portfolio coverage.
- JUMO Portugal: JUMO is a German manufacturer of industrial measurement and control technology (temperature, pressure, level, analytical) with a Portuguese subsidiary. It is a direct competitor to LOOP in process instrumentation for industrial and water-treatment customers in Portugal.
- Bürkert Portugal: Bürkert specialises in valves, sensors, and process instrumentation for fluid and gas control, with direct presence in Portugal. It overlaps with LOOP's flow, analytical, and safety-valve product categories and serves similar chemical, water, and food-industry customers.
Others
- VEGA Grieshaber KG: VEGA is LOOP's largest principal for level, pressure, and radar instrumentation, but it also sells direct or via other channel partners in many international markets. It is included as a peer because VEGA's go-to-market choices directly shape LOOP's economics and competitive standing in Portugal.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. social profiles
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LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. funding detail
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LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.
What does LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. do?
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a Portuguese value-added distributor and authorised technical representative that supplies, specifies, and supports industrial process measurement and control instruments — including level, pressure, flow, concentration, and analytical (pH, ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen) sensors — together with safety equipment such as pressure and vacuum relief valves, flame arresters, lightning protection, and drainage systems. The company represents international manufacturers (VEGA, Vaisala K-PATENTS, PROTEGO, Knick, Mutec, Metasphere, Kemtrak, Varec) in Portugal and provides consultative specification assistance and after-sales technical support to industrial customers.
Is LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. a public or private company?
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. founded?
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. was founded in 1985. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. based?
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Industrial Instrumentation Distribution is the primary driver. The others are technical Support and Maintenance Services.
Who are LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Siemens Portugal (Process Automation) and ABB Portugal (Process Automation). Direct peers are ifm electronic Portugal, Endress+Hauser Portugal, Emerson Automation Solutions Portugal, WIKA Portugal, Yokogawa Portugal, JUMO Portugal and Bürkert Portugal. VEGA Grieshaber KG is listed as an others.
Does LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. have an API?
No public API is recorded for LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda..
What industry is LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda. in?
LOOP Projecto e Comércio Internacional, Lda.'s product category is Industrial Process Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAL, Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.