What Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda does

Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda is a São Paulo-based industrial thermal insulation company founded in 1990 that supplies insulation materials and installation services to industrial, commercial, and civil clients across Brazil and Latin America. Its product portfolio spans rock wool, glass wool, ceramic fiber, elastomeric foam, polyurethane, expanded polyethylene, aluminum film, calcium silicate, styrofoam, PET wool, and related accessories, complemented by custom-manufactured thermal jackets and industrial sheet metal fabrication (funilarias industriais) using aluminum, stainless, and galvanized steel. The company also delivers professional installation services for piping, ducts, tanks, steam lines, and acoustic applications, with materials certified under ABNT NBR 9442, ABNT-EB-629, Petrobras N-1618, ASTM-C-591, and ISO 9001/9002.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based model with on-site technical evaluations, multi-year project contracts, and direct phone/email engagement from its Via Anchieta headquarters. Customer segments are primarily vertical industrial — chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, automotive, paper & pulp, and agrochemical — with secondary exposure to HVAC/refrigeration and civil construction. Named enterprise customers include Akzo Nobel LTDA and Balteau Produtos Elétricos, and the company reports roughly 60 completed projects accumulated over three decades. Marketing is concentrated on a Portuguese SEO-optimized website with extensive long-tail keyword landing pages, supplemented by direct sales outreach rather than paid media or partner channels.

Name

Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda

Legal name

Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda

Website

https://maxtherm.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda is a São Paulo-based industrial thermal insulation supplier and installer, founded in 1990, serving chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, and HVAC clients across Brazil and Latin America with insulation materials, custom thermal jackets, and on-site installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermal Insulation

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation (IMADAGAB)

Keywords

• Thermal insulation products
• Industrial insulation services
• Acoustic insulation materials
• Custom thermal jackets
• Industrial sheet metalwork

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Thermal Insulation Services: Professional thermal and acoustic insulation installation services for industrial facilities. The company employs specialized labor and current techniques for executing insulation projects on pipes, tanks, ducts, ovens, and equipment.
2. Insulation Materials Sales: Supply of thermal insulation raw materials from major market brands including rock wool, glass wool, ceramic fiber, elastomeric foam, polyurethane, expanded polyethylene, aluminum film, calcium silicate, and accessories.
3. Industrial Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom industrial sheet metal fabrication services including cutting, grooving, calendering, and automated drilling for pipes, accessories, and equipment using aluminum and stainless steel materials.
4. Custom Thermal Jackets: Custom-manufactured thermal jackets for high-temperature applications using ceramic fiber blankets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maxtherm supplies and installs thermal insulation materials (rock wool, glass wool, ceramic fiber, elastomeric foam, polyurethane, expanded polyethylene, aluminum film, calcium silicate) for industrial pipes, ducts, tanks, ovens, and equipment. The company also manufactures custom thermal jackets and industrial sheet metal components, and provides professional installation and on-site technical guidance for industrial, commercial, and civil clients in Brazil and Latin America.

Product overview

Maxtherm Isolamentos Térmicos Ltda is a Brazilian thermal insulation company founded in 1990, specializing in industrial thermal and acoustic insulation solutions. The company operates as a product and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of insulation materials including Rock Wool (Lã de Rocha), Glass Wool (Lã de Vidro), Elastomeric Foams (Espumas Elastoméricas), Ceramic Fiber (Fibra Cerâmica), Aluminum Film (Filme de Alumínio), Polyurethane (Poliuretano), Foam Polyethylene (Polietileno Esponjoso), PET Wool (Lã de Pet), Calcium Silicates (Silicatos de Cálcios), and Styrofoam (Isopor), along with manufactured products such as Thermal Jackets (Jaqueta Térmica), Industrial Sheet Metal (Funilarias Industriais), and Coatings (Revestimento). The company also provides professional installation services including thermal insulation for pipes, ducts, tanks, steam lines, and acoustic insulation. All products are supplied under the Maxtherm brand with distribution throughout Brazil and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lã de Rocha (Rock Wool) Thermal insulation material made from basaltic rocks heated to 1500°C and transformed into filaments joined with organic resin. Available in blankets, boards, pipes, and loose fill forms for chemical, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, and construction industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy savings in refrigeration and cooling procedures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Knauf Insulation: Manufacturer of glass-wool and rock-wool insulation for industrial and HVAC markets, including high-temperature applications directly comparable to Maxtherm's ceramic-fiber and stone-wool ranges.
• Armacell: Specialist manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam insulation (Armaflex) for HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial piping — directly comparable to Maxtherm's Espumas Elastoméricas and expanded-polyethylene lines.
• Johns Manville: Manufacturer of glass-wool, mineral-wool, and high-temperature industrial insulation products with broad industrial-segment coverage overlapping Maxtherm's chemical, petrochemical, and HVAC applications.
• Unifrax: Producer of high-temperature ceramic-fiber insulation and thermal-management solutions for furnaces, boilers, and industrial process equipment — directly comparable to Maxtherm's Fibra Cerâmica and Jaqueta Térmica offerings.
• Rockwool International: Global manufacturer of stone (rock) wool insulation, including blankets, boards, pipes, and loose fill, directly overlapping Maxtherm's Lã de Rocha product line for industrial thermal and acoustic applications.
• Promat (Etex Group): Manufacturer of calcium-silicate and high-temperature fire-protection insulation boards for industrial and building applications, comparable to Maxtherm's Silicatos de Cálcios and refractory product range.

Broad incumbents

• Owens Corning: Diversified building-materials major producing glass-wool and mineral-wool insulation alongside roofing and composites; overlaps with Maxtherm's Lã de Vidro and broader industrial insulation portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain (Isover): Global building-materials group whose Isover brand manufactures glass-wool and stone-wool industrial insulation, competing with Maxtherm across the same Brazilian chemical, petrochemical, and HVAC buyer base.

Regional players

• Termotécnica: Brazilian manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS / Isopor) insulation and packaging products, a regional peer overlapping Maxtherm's Isopor product line within the same Brazilian industrial and construction customer base.

Emerging players

• K-Flex (L'Isolante K-Flex): Producer of elastomeric and polyethylene foam insulation for HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial piping, directly competing with Maxtherm's elastomeric-foam and polietileno-esponjoso products in Latin American markets.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maxtherm-isolamentos-t%C3%A9rmicos-ltda

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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