SPDA Engenharia

What SPDA Engenharia does

SPDA Engenharia Ltda is a Porto Alegre, Brazil-based electrical engineering firm founded in 2007 that specializes in lightning protection systems (SPDA — Sistemas de Proteção contra Descargas Atmosféricas) and complementary electrical installations. The company is registered with CREA-RS (Nr. 243.654) and holds the INPI-registered trademark 'SPDA Engenharia®'. It operates as the certified integrator and installer for INDELEC S.A.'s Prevectron3® PDI (ionizing non-radioactive) lightning receptor technology exclusively in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The product portfolio spans traditional passive lightning protection (Franklin rods, Faraday cage mesh conductors) and modern active PDI systems, complemented by grounding systems, DPS surge protection devices, IoT-based remote SPDA monitoring (Connect®), lightning detection (StormMonitor®), and RFID digital lightning counters. Beyond lightning protection, the firm delivers low- and medium-voltage electrical installations, structured cabling, electronic security systems, thermography inspections, drone-based inspections, and — more recently — solar photovoltaic system design and EV charging infrastructure consulting.

The firm serves four primary customer verticals: industrial, commercial, corporate, and building/property clients, all within Rio Grande do Sul. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts encompassing technical reports, design, materials and labor for installation, regulatory regularization (including AVCB compliance), and ongoing maintenance. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, relying on direct engagement supplemented by a website, WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook presence, and a free PDI-technology e-book for lead generation. Distribution is exclusively direct with no intermediaries.

The business is privately held and operated by two managing partners — Cláudio Vieira (Electrical Engineer and Technical Director) and Ademir Schmidt (Industrial Electrotechnician) — supported by a commercial manager (André Rodrigues) and an electrical engineer (Cristiane Barbosa), with total headcount of approximately 5. There is no external institutional investment, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no documented geographic expansion beyond Rio Grande do Sul in the 16+ years since founding.

Name

SPDA Engenharia

Legal name

SPDA ENGENHARIA LTDA

Website

https://spda.eng.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SPDA Engenharia is a 5-person Porto Alegre-based electrical engineering firm specializing in lightning protection (SPDA), electrical installations, and solar PV/EV infrastructure for industrial, commercial, corporate, and building clients across Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOADAE

Outlet, Switch, GFCI/AFCI & Receptacle Installation

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Electrical Installation, Wiring & Panel Upgrades

SECONDARYIMAFALAD

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Keywords

• Lightning protection systems
• Electrical engineering services
• Grounding systems installation
• Surge protection devices
• Solar photovoltaic installations

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Project-based revenue from comprehensive electrical engineering services including lightning protection systems (SPDA), electrical installations, grounding systems, maintenance, and technical reports. Services encompass all stages from technical reports and projects to installations with materials and labor, regularizations, and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPDA Engenharia is a specialized electrical engineering firm delivering comprehensive lightning protection (SPDA) systems and electrical installation services for industrial, commercial, corporate, and building sectors. The company executes all stages from technical reports, projects, and installations with materials and labor through regularizations and maintenance, including traditional Franklin/Faraday systems and modern Prevectron3® PDI technology certified under ABNT NBR 5419:2015.

Product overview

SPDA Engenharia® is an electrical engineering company offering a portfolio of lightning protection systems (SPDA) and electrical services. The core product line includes traditional passive lightning protection (Franklin and Faraday Cage systems) and the modern active Prevectron3® PDI system with non-radioactive ionization technology. The company also provides complementary monitoring and protection products including the Connect® IoT remote monitoring module, StormMonitor® lightning detection system, RFID-based digital lightning counters, grounding systems, and surge protection devices (DPS). Beyond lightning protection, the portfolio encompasses electrical installations and services (low/medium voltage, thermography, structured cabling, security systems, automation) and solar photovoltaic energy systems. All offerings are delivered with technical documentation, ART-CREA certifications, and compliance with Brazilian and international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPDA - Lightning Protection Systems (Para-Raios) Complete lightning protection system services including installations, technical reports, inspections, measurements, maintenance, and regularization for industrial, commercial, corporate, and building facilities.
• Traditional Lightning Protection Systems (Franklin and Faraday Cage) Passive lightning protection systems using metallic components such as Franklin rods (mastro with Franklin tip), Faraday cage mesh conductors, and structural reinforcement using concrete pillars and beam rebar. Indicated for small and medium buildings and infrastructures.
• Prevectron3® PDI Lightning Protection System Modern active lightning protection system using non-radioactive ionization capture devices (Prevectron3®) developed and manufactured by INDELEC S.A. (France). Provides larger protection areas suited for medium and large buildings, infrastructures, and open areas. Complies with Federal Law 8.078/1990 and INMETRO/CONMETRO accredited certifications.
• Connect® IoT Remote SPDA Monitoring System IoT-based remote monitoring and management system from INDELEC S.A. that allows real-time online surveillance of lightning protection systems from any device (computer, smartphone, etc.) anywhere in the world.
• StormMonitor® Lightning Detection System Atmospheric discharge detector from INDELEC S.A. for early detection and warning of lightning and storm dangers, enabling proactive protection measures.
• RFID Digital Lightning Counter RFID-based digital lightning counter from INDELEC S.A. for tracking and logging lightning strikes on protected structures, enabling verification of system effectiveness.
• Grounding Systems (Aterramentos) Grounding system projects, supply, and installation services for electrical networks, machines, equipment, and lightning protection systems, including mesh grounding with copper cables and exothermic weld connections.
• DPS Surge Protection Devices Surge protection devices (Dispositivos de Proteção contra Sobretensões) for protecting sensitive electrical and electronic equipment against voltage surges caused by lightning strikes.
• Electrical Installations and Services Comprehensive electrical installation services including installations, reforms, technical reports, inspections, measurements, thermography, complete projects in low and medium voltage (BT and MT), structured data and telecom cabling, electronic security (alarms, CCTV, access control), automation, and PPCI electrical systems.
• Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems Solar photovoltaic power plant installations and projects, cost analysis, energy efficiency and quality management, electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects, and electrical consulting services.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• INDELEC S.A.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1990INDELEC S.A. is a French company headquartered in Douai, France, that develops and manufactures Prevectron3 ionizing non-radioactive lightning receptors. They have over 200,000 Prevectron3 installations distributed across 80 countries on 5 continents. SPDA Engenharia is their certified integrator and installer for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
• INDELEC DO BRASIL LTDAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1990Brazilian subsidiary of INDELEC S.A., headquartered in São Paulo SP, with 15 integrator companies across various Brazilian states. SPDA Engenharia serves as their certified integrator and installer for the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DEHN Brasil: Brazilian arm of the German lightning and surge protection specialist DEHN SE, supplying arresters, grounding components, and protection solutions for buildings and industrial sites. Directly comparable as a competing provider of external lightning protection and surge protection systems in Brazil.
• OBO Bettermann Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of German manufacturer OBO Bettermann, specializing in cable management, fire protection systems, and lightning/surge protection products. Competes with SPDA in the building protection systems market across Brazil.
• INDELEC do Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of INDELEC S.A. (France), headquartered in São Paulo, that distributes Prevectron3 lightning receptors and operates the certified integrator network across Brazil's states. It is SPDA Engenharia's principal technology partner and effectively defines the category in which SPDA competes.

Broad incumbents

• WEG S.A. Large Brazilian electrical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Santa Catarina, producing motors, generators, transformers, and solar/energy solutions with installation and service capabilities. Comparable as a much larger Brazilian electrical engineering services and equipment provider operating in many of the same end markets.
• ABB Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of global electrification and automation leader ABB, offering switchgear, protection relays, and electrical engineering services for industrial and utility customers. Overlaps with SPDA in industrial electrical infrastructure, including protection and grounding solutions.
• Siemens Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of Siemens AG offering electrical infrastructure, building technologies, and engineering services to industrial and commercial customers. Comparable as a broad-based incumbent with overlapping capability in electrical protection and energy systems.
• Schneider Electric Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of global energy management and automation company Schneider Electric, providing electrical distribution, surge protection, and project services across industrial, commercial, and data center segments. Competes broadly with SPDA on electrical installation and protection scopes.

Regional players

• Termotécnica Brasil: Brazilian industrial manufacturer of thermal insulation, electrical enclosures, and protective equipment with nationwide distribution and project support services. Comparable as a Brazilian-origin supplier serving industrial electrical and infrastructure needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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