Bimg Brasil

What Bimg Brasil does

Bimg Brasil (legal entity: Metalúrgica Visa Ltda, trading as BIMG and METVISA) is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of professional foodservice equipment founded in 1989 in Brusque, Santa Catarina. The company designs, produces, and distributes an extensive in-house product line covering virtually all categories of commercial kitchen equipment: dough kneaders, dough sheeters and dividers, industrial blenders (low-spin and high-spin), gas and electric fryers, char broilers, gas refractory and turbo ovens, bone band saws, meat mincers and tenderizers, food processors, juicers, grinders, dishwashers, shawarma/chicken roasters, and specialty items such as churros extruders and garlic peelers. Manufacturing is consolidated in a 25,000 sq meter facility that integrates production, inventory, and administration, with approximately 40 employees.

The business model is hardware sales through a multi-channel distribution architecture: commercial representatives covering every Brazilian state, a nationwide dealer (revenda) network for individual buyers and small businesses, a dedicated corporate sales division for restaurant chains and franchises, and direct export operations to 30+ countries managed by a dedicated export team. The company participates in major industry trade shows (Fispal Food Service, IBIE, Americas Food & Beverage Show, HFN) and maintains a trilingual (Portuguese/English/Spanish) website with downloadable product catalogs and operation manuals. End markets span bakeries and confectioneries, butcher shops, bars and restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and industrial kitchens. Ownership is private, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Bimg Brasil

Legal name

Metalúrgica Visa Ltda

Website

https://metvisa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bimg Brasil is a Brazilian manufacturer of professional foodservice equipment under the BIMG-METVISA brand, serving bakeries, restaurants, butcher shops, hotels, hospitals, and industrial kitchens across Brazil and 30+ export countries from its 25,000 sq meter facility in Brusque, Santa Catarina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing
• Bakery equipment
• Meat processing equipment
• Food preparation machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Brusque

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of professional foodservice equipment through proprietary BIMG-METVISA brand and distribution of internationally recognized brands. Revenue generated from one-time hardware sales to commercial kitchens, bakeries, butcher shops, restaurants, and industrial food operations.
2. International Export: Direct export operations to 30+ countries worldwide, with dedicated export team and international sales contact. Product distribution through international dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bimg Brasil (Metalúrgica Visa Ltda) manufactures and sells a complete line of professional foodservice equipment under the proprietary BIMG-METVISA brand, including spiral dough kneaders, industrial blenders, gas and electric fryers, bone band saws, meat mincers, food processors, ovens, stoves, roasters, dishwashers, peelers, dough sheeters, juice extractors, graters, slicers, and churros machines. Production is carried out at a 25,000 m² facility in Brusque, Santa Catarina, and distributed through a nationwide dealer network, direct corporate sales, and export operations to 30+ countries.

Product overview

Bimg Brasil (Metalúrgica Visa Ltda), doing business as BIMG and METVISA, is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial food service equipment founded in 1989. The company operates from a 25,000 square meter facility in Brusque, Santa Catarina, and exports to over 30 countries. The product portfolio is extensive and diverse, covering virtually all equipment needs for professional kitchens including: spiral dough kneaders (AE series), high-spin and low-spin blenders (LAR, LQI, LQB series), industrial fryers (gas and electric, FIG/FIE series), dough sheeters and cylinders (CLMC, CLMM, CSC), bread dough dividers (DPC, DPM, DPRC, DPRM), meat processing equipment including mincers (PCI, PCL series), bone band saws (SFP, SFG, SFM series), food processors (MPA, MPAM, MPAC), juicers and extractors (ESL, ESP, ESSP), industrial ovens (gas refractory FLGG series, turbo FTG/FTE series), industrial stoves (FGIM series), grills including shawarma and panini grills (ACGE, ASER, GRP, CBG), coffee and grain grinders (MCG), bread mills (MP, MPS), meat tenderizers (PAC), graters (RDA), slicers, sausage fillers, churros machines, dishwashers, and specialized equipment. The company serves diverse markets including bakeries, confectioneries, butcher shops, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and industrial kitchens. The BIMG-METVISA brand represents a complete ecosystem of complementary food service equipment designed for commercial and industrial food preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spiral Dough Kneaders (AE series) Industrial spiral dough kneaders with capacities from 42kg to 60kg and motor powers from 1.5 CV to 4 CV, designed for mixing various types of dough in bakeries, confectioneries, and food establishments.
• Industrial Blenders (LQI, LAR, LQB, LQL series) Industrial blenders covering low-spin, high-spin, tilting, and low-speed models in capacities from 1.5L to 10L, used in commercial kitchens for blending, triturating, and preparing juices, sauces, creams, and light doughs.
• Industrial Fryers (FIG, FIE, FG3D, TFG, TFE, FE3S series) Industrial gas and electric fryers in 3L to 44L capacities with digital temperature and time controllers, flame display on door, and stainless steel structure, used in commercial kitchens for frying products using oil.
• Gas Frying Plates (CFG series) Gas frying plates with widths of 1M and 1.4M and multiple burners, designed for commercial frying of various food types with low gas consumption, ideal for snacks and portions.
• Food Processors (MPA series) Food processor operating at 250 RPM with 6 included disks, used for slicing, cutting, grinding, and grating various food products in commercial kitchens.
• Commercial Dishwashers (B series) Industrial dishwashers in multiple sizes (B.20, B.30, B.50) used in commercial and industrial kitchens for cleaning dishware at scale.
• Bone Band Saws (SFP, SFM, SFG series) Bone band saws available in small, medium, and large sizes with stainless steel and painted variants and multiple motor power options, used in butcher shops and restaurants for cutting various types of meat.
• Meat Mincers (PCI, PCL series) Meat mincers with multiple mouth sizes (8, 10, 22, 98) supporting production capacities from 150 to 200 kg/h, in stainless steel and painted versions for grinding and triturating all types of meat.
• Bread Mills (MP, MPS) Bread mills in standard (MP, 80 KG/H) and Super (MPS, 180 KG/H) variants for producing toasted bread flour in bakeries and confectioneries.
• Coffee and Grain Grinders (MCG series) Electric grinders with adjustable granulation from extra fine (Espresso) to coarse (Press) processing approximately 8 kg/h, used for coffee, cereals, and spices in commercial establishments.
• Bread Dough Dividers (DPC, DPRC series) Bread dough dividers with pedestal that divide dough into equal parts, available in 30-part and 36-part configurations, used in bakeries and confectioneries.
• Dough Sheeter Cylinders (CLMC, CLMM, CSC series) Dough sheeter cylinders in 390MM and 510MM widths plus a 510MM dough breaker cylinder for laminating and breaking dough used in pastries, pasta, bread, and pizza preparation.
• Gas and Electric Refractory Ovens (FLGG series) Gas refractory ovens in 700MM and 1100MM useful widths for baking breads, pizzas, cakes, and various recipes in domestic and commercial kitchens with gas economy design.
• Turbo Ovens - Gas and Electric (FTG, FTE series) Professional gas and electric turbo ovens with forced air circulation in multiple sizes for professional baking operations.
• Industrial Stoves (FGIM series) 2-burner and 4-burner industrial table stoves with stainless steel tops, designed for professional cooking with low gas consumption and integrated waste collection on the 4-burner model.
• Char Broilers and Panini Grills (CBG, GRP series) Char broilers in 60CM and 80CM widths plus 2200W panini grills for grilling meats and toasting a variety of foods in commercial kitchens.
• Rotary Shawarma and Chicken Roasters (ACGE, ASER, AMG series) Rotary shawarma grills (12KG to 20KG capacity) and chicken roasters (6KG to 60KG capacity) with infrared burners, stainless steel coating, and no-smoke operation, plus multi-use rotary roasters for versatile cooking.
• Garlic, Onion and Potato Peelers (DA, DBCA series) Industrial peelers for garlic, onions, and potatoes with average peeling capacity of 67 KG/H for garlic and multiple capacity options for vegetables.
• Auto Cutters and High-Performance Cutters (CUT series) High-performance food cutters in 4L, 6L, and 8L capacities with various RPM options, used for preparing sauces, creams, vinaigrettes, and chopping foods dry.
• Juice Extractors (ESL, ESP, ESSP series) Juice extractors with production capacities from 45 to 60 L/H used for extracting orange and lemon juice in commercial establishments.
• Food Slicers (CFI, CFH, FP series) Inclined and automatic horizontal food slicers for cold cuts plus electric bread slicers used in commercial kitchens.
• Sausage Fillers (EL, ELV series) Sausage fillers in standard (EL.10) and vertical 6KG (ELV.6) configurations used for stuffing sausages in butcher shops and food production operations.
• Meat Tenderizers (PAC) Meat tenderizer with 400 KG/H production capacity used for tenderizing meat steaks in butcher shops and restaurants.
• Cheese and Coconut Graters (RDA) Industrial grater with 1/2 CV motor, 45 KG/H production capacity, and three 200MM disks for grating cheese, coconut, and other products.
• Bread Moulders (MPC series) Bread moulder with 410MM useful width used for standardizing and uniforming French bread, croissants, and other recipes in bakeries and confectioneries.
• Churros Machines (MCV series) Vertical churros machine for extruding churros dough with 6KG capacity and manual operation, used in snack bars and food service establishments.
• Ice Cream Mixers (BMAI series) Ice cream mixer for producing ice cream doughs in commercial ice cream operations.
• Fruit Pulp Extractors (DG series) Fruit pulp extractors in 10 and 20 capacity variants for extracting pulps from various fruits in commercial food production.
• Electronic Dough Mixers (BME series) Electronic dough mixer with 12L bowl including 3 mixers for beating and mixing light food doughs homogeneously in confectionery operations.
• Milk Shake Mixers (BMK) Milk shake mixer used for preparing milk shakes and similar beverages in commercial establishments.
• Tilting and Low-Speed Blenders (LQB, LQL series) Tilting blenders in various capacities plus low-speed blenders used for specific food preparation needs in commercial kitchens.
• Gas Triple Sauce Pot (MGT) Triple gas sauce pot for heating and maintaining food temperatures in commercial food service operations.
• Bone Band Saw with Meat Mincer Combination (SFP8L) Combined bone band saw and meat mincer with 1/2 CV motor used for sawing, slicing, and grinding meat, fish, chicken, and other products in butcher shops and restaurants.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed global player in professional foodservice and laundry equipment. Overlaps with Bimg Brasil in ovens, cooking equipment, and food preparation categories across international markets.
• Ali Group: Italian multinational and one of the largest global foodservice equipment manufacturers. Provides overlapping capabilities through numerous brands (Hobart, Hoshizaki-affiliated, etc.) into the same bakeries, restaurants, and institutional customers as Bimg Brasil.
• Alto-Shaam: US-based manufacturer of commercial cooking, holding, and food service equipment. Offers overlapping cooking and warming products serving similar institutional and restaurant customers as Bimg Brasil.
• Hobart (ITW Food Equipment): US-based manufacturer of commercial food preparation equipment (mixers, slicers, dishwashers) under Illinois Tool Works. Competes with overlapping categories of Bimg Brasil's portfolio but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial kitchen equipment with brands like TurboChef, Blodgett, and Pitco. Operates broadly in the same foodservice equipment manufacturing space as Bimg Brasil but at a much larger scale and global footprint.
• Rational AG: German global leader in commercial combi-ovens for professional kitchens. Competes indirectly in the same professional cooking equipment category for restaurants and institutional kitchens served by Bimg Brasil.

Direct peers

• Skymsen: Brazilian manufacturer of food service equipment (meat grinders, food processors, blenders) also based in Santa Catarina. Directly competes with Bimg Brasil in the same product categories and channels across Brazil and Latin America.
• Imbera (by Foga): Brazilian commercial refrigeration and food service equipment manufacturer. Competes with Bimg Brasil in portions of the commercial kitchen equipment market, particularly for bars, restaurants, and convenience stores in Brazil and Latin America.

Emerging players

• Robot Coupe: French manufacturer of food preparation equipment (food processors, vegetable cutters, blenders). Competes with Bimg Brasil's food processor and blender categories across professional kitchens, particularly in international markets.

Regional players

• Tedesco (Aspen Com. de Equip. Ltda): Brazilian regional manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment and stainless steel fabrication. Directly comparable to Bimg Brasil in serving Brazilian restaurants and bakeries with food service equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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