REDE METROLÓGICA RS

What REDE METROLÓGICA RS does

Rede Metrológica RS (legal name: Associação Rede de Metrologia e Ensaios do Rio Grande do Sul, CNPJ 97.130.207/0001-12) is a non-profit technical-scientific association headquartered in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Founded in 1992 as the pioneer among Brazilian state metrology networks, it was created through FIERGS (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul) and the local scientific and technological community to articulate qualified metrology services for technological improvement of companies. The organization is ISO 9001 certified by DNV (since 1997) and accredited as a Proficiency Testing Provider (PEP 0002) by Cgcre/Inmetro under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043 (since 2011).

The association's commercial surface comprises five interconnected offerings: (i) laboratory recognition and evaluation against ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 or NBR ISO 15189, including preliminary visits, internal audits, and formal competence recognition; (ii) a publicly accessible directory of recognized laboratories spanning biological, chemical, dimensional, mechanical, and other testing domains; (iii) accredited proficiency testing programs providing inter-laboratory comparisons; (iv) open-enrollment and in-company training courses in metrology and quality; and (v) association membership conferring differentiated pricing, technical support, and promotional rights. It also distributes a library of standardized quality management documents (RM/FR series).

Revenue is generated through four fee streams: per-assessment fees for laboratory recognition (professional services), recurring annual membership dues (subscription), training course fees (professional services), and PEP participation fees (professional services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is sales-led via direct membership and service delivery from the Porto Alegre headquarters, supported by a network of over 100 recognized laboratories across Brazil and email/event-based marketing channels. The named customer base spans industrial manufacturing (Tramontina, Stihl, Novus), food (Alibem), agricultural genetics (Agrogen), environmental testing (Ambios), higher education (UCS, PUCRS, Unisinos, UFSM), and public sanitation (Corsan, PMPA/Dmae). International engagement extends to institutions in 9 countries. No funding rounds, M&A, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in the available sources.

Name

REDE METROLÓGICA RS

Legal name

ASSOCIAÇÃO REDE DE METROLOGIA E ENSAIOS DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL

Website

https://redemetrologica.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rede Metrológica RS is a non-profit technical-scientific association in Porto Alegre, Brazil, providing laboratory recognition, accredited proficiency testing, and metrology training to laboratories, industrial firms, and public entities across Brazil under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17043 standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metrology and Laboratory Quality Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accreditation Support for ISO/IEC 17025 & PT Participation Compliance (Food Labs) (AFALAKAK)

Keywords

• Metrology services
• Laboratory evaluation
• Proficiency testing
• Quality management
• Calibration accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Alegre

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Evaluation Services: Fees for laboratory recognition and evaluation services based on ISO/IEC 17025 standards
2. Association Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for laboratories and companies providing differentiated values for event registrations, training, and proficiency testing
3. Training Courses and Events: Revenue from open enrollment and in-company training programs in metrology and quality areas
4. Proficiency Testing Programs (PEP): Fees for participation in interlaboratory comparison programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rede Metrológica RS is a non-profit technical-scientific association that articulates qualified metrology services in Brazil. It evaluates and recognizes testing and calibration laboratories against ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 and NBR ISO 15189, runs accredited Proficiency Testing Programs (PEP) under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043, delivers metrology training courses, and provides an association membership platform that connects laboratories, industries, and public/private entities. Its offerings are grounded in its dual accreditation (ISO 9001 by DNV since 1997 and ISO/IEC 17043 by Cgcre/Inmetro since 2011).

Product overview

REDE METROLÓGICA RS is a non-profit technical-scientific association that serves as an articulating network for qualified metrology services. The organization operates as a unified platform comprising five interconnected core offerings: Laboratory Recognition (Avaliação de Laboratórios) which evaluates and certifies laboratories against ISO/IEC 17025 standards; a directory of Recognized Laboratories (Laboratórios Reconhecidos) spanning multiple testing domains; Proficiency Testing Programs (Ensaios de Proficiência) accredited under ISO/IEC 17043; Training Courses (Cursos e Treinamentos) for metrology professionals; and Membership Services (Associação) providing differentiated access and technical support. Additionally, the organization provides downloadable quality management documents and procedures. The network connects industries, service providers, public entities, and laboratories to promote technological advancement through metrological rigor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avaliação de Laboratórios (Laboratory Recognition) Laboratory evaluation and recognition service based on ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 or NBR ISO 15189 standards, including preliminary visits, internal audits, and competence recognition assessments for testing and calibration laboratories.
• Laboratórios Reconhecidos (Recognized Laboratories Directory) Directory and registry of laboratories recognized by the network, categorized by area of operation including biological, chemical, dimensional, mechanical, and other testing domains.
• Ensaios de Proficiência (Proficiency Testing Programs) Accredited proficiency testing programs (PEP) providing inter-laboratory comparison evaluations, accredited by Cgcre under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043 (PEP 0002).
• Cursos e Treinamentos (Courses and Training) Metrology training courses and events including open enrollment, in-company training, and professional development programs in metrology and quality.
• Associação (Membership) Association services providing differentiated pricing for events, training, proficiency testing programs, and technical support for member organizations, including laboratories, industrial companies, and public/private entities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participation of institutions from 9 countries in projects (Germany, Canada, United States, England, Argentina, Portugal, Uruguay, Mexico, Paraguay)

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FIERGS (Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 1992Founding partner that provided initiative and support for the creation of Rede Metrológica RS. FIERGS proved means for the continuity of work and established the Association Rede de Metrologia e Ensaios do RS.
• Comunidade Científica e Tecnológica do Estado do Rio Grande do SulcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 1992Co-founder and technical-scientific partner providing expertise and legitimacy for the metrology network creation.
• Cgcre/InmetrocoreTechnology or IntegrationRegulatory accreditation body that accredited Rede Metrológica RS as a Proficiency Testing Provider (PEP 0002) under ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification body that provides ISO 9001 quality management system certification to Rede Metrológica RS.
• ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas)coreTechnology or IntegrationStandards body whose norms (NBR ISO/IEC 17025, NBR ISO 9001, NBR ISO/IEC 17043, NBR ISO 15189) form the technical foundation for all recognition and accreditation programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures): International intergovernmental organization that ensures worldwide uniformity of measurements and underpins the metric system. Provides the foundational metrology framework that Rede Metrológica RS aligns with through ISO/IEC standards adoption.
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology): US national metrology institute providing standards, technology, and measurement services. Comparable institutional role in national metrology infrastructure, though with much broader scope, government backing, and research capabilities.
• ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation): International umbrella organization for laboratory accreditation bodies worldwide. Rede Metrológica RS operates within the ILAC framework through its Cgcre/Inmetro accreditation, gaining global recognition through mutual recognition arrangements.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with extensive laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing services. Larger, broader portfolio but overlapping capabilities in the Brazilian accreditation market.
• DNV: Global certification body that already provides ISO 9001 certification to Rede Metrológica RS. Competes in certification and accreditation services with broader geographic reach and a wider portfolio of ISO management system certifications.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services including ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation support. Operates in Brazil and competes in the broader accreditation services market with greater scale and geographic reach.
• INMETRO: Brazil's national metrology, quality, and technology institute. As the overarching regulatory authority, INMETRO sets the accreditation framework (via Cgcre) under which Rede Metrológica RS operates and is the parent context for laboratory accreditation in Brazil.

Direct peers

• Fapas (Fera Science Ltd): UK-based proficiency testing scheme provider offering interlaboratory comparison programs accredited to ISO/IEC 17043. Direct peer in the proficiency testing provider space, with similar scope of accredited PT programs across food, environmental, and consumer product sectors.
• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service): UK's national accreditation body offering laboratory recognition and proficiency testing under ISO standards. Directly comparable service portfolio covering ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, proficiency testing schemes, and member-based training services.
• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation): US-based laboratory accreditation body offering ISO/IEC 17025 lab recognition, proficiency testing programs, and training. Closely comparable service model to Rede Metrológica RS with similar regulatory-driven accreditation framework and member-laboratory structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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