Ecoex

What Ecoex does

Ecoex is a privately held Brazilian specialty coatings company headquartered in Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, operating as the exclusive territorial representative of NS Brazil products within the state. The company supplies and applies high-performance industrial floor coatings built on European-origin technologies, organized into three product families: an industrial line (epoxy, polyurethane, anti-static, anticorrosive, urethane, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) systems under the Monolith brand), a decorative line (Tecnocimento, Monolith Flakes, Monolith Illusion), and a differentiated solutions line spanning cement modifiers, waterproofing membranes, repair mortars, surface treatments, and varnishes. Underlying technology includes 100% solids epoxy, vegetable polyurethane, MMA with rapid cure cycles, conductive anti-static formulations, and elastomeric thermal-reflective coatings, with products certified against standards including PETROBRÁS N-1338 and ABNT-NBR 14050. The portfolio addresses use cases in production areas, cold storage, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical and chemical plants, ESD-sensitive environments, commercial and institutional facilities, and civil construction.

Ecoex generates revenue through product sales of NS Brazil coatings combined with in-house application services delivered by trained technical teams. The go-to-market is specification-led: technical consultants engage directly with industrial, commercial, and civil construction customers to recommend solutions for new construction or remediation of existing floor pathologies, followed by installation using company-employed applicators. Revenue streams span industrial floor coatings, decorative coatings, surface treatment products, and professional application services, with all pricing handled on a quote basis through direct contact (phone and email) rather than disclosed price lists. Customer segments served include industrial manufacturing (primary), commercial and institutional (primary), civil construction, and ESD-sensitive environments (use case).

The company has been operating in Rio Grande do Sul for more than 15 years and maintains sustainability positioning through support for the UN Global Compact and participation in Bayer Material Science's ECB program, while NS Brazil is implementing ISO 9001 quality system certification. Ecoex does not disclose revenue, headcount specifics beyond a stated 11-50 employee band, funding history, or named customer logos, and its public-facing website and clients page appear dated, indicating a limited digital footprint relative to its industrial positioning.

Name

Ecoex

Legal name

Ecoex

Website

https://ecoex.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecoex is a privately held Brazilian specialty coatings company based in Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, that exclusively represents NS Brazil's industrial floor coatings portfolio in the state. It supplies and applies epoxy, polyurethane, MMA, anticorrosive, ESD, and decorative coating systems to industrial, commercial, and civil construction customers across southern Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cachoeirinha

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Floor Coatings: Sale of high-performance industrial floor systems including epoxy, polyurethane, MMA, and anticorrosive coatings under the NS Brazil Monolith brand. Products are sold for application on new or existing concrete surfaces in industrial, commercial, and laboratory environments.
2. Decorative Coatings: Sale of decorative floor and wall coating products including Tecnocimento, Monolith Flakes, and Monolith Illusion systems for residential and commercial architectural applications.
3. Surface Treatment Products: Sale of functional surface treatment products including waterproofing sealers (NS Imperguard, Skip Oil, Skip Graffiti), thermal paints (NS Termo Solar), anti-slip treatments (Alumen), floor maintenance products (Nanotech, Top 30 SL), and various varnish products.
4. Application Services: Specialized floor coating application services delivered by highly trained and qualified application teams, including technical consulting for new projects and remediation of existing floor pathologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ecoex is the exclusive representative of NS Brazil in Rio Grande do Sul, supplying and applying high-performance industrial and decorative floor coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, MMA, anticorrosive, anti-static) and complementary surface treatment products (waterproofing, sealers, varnishes, repair mortars). The company delivers end-to-end solutions combining technical consulting, product supply, and specialized application services executed by in-house trained crews. Primary customers are industrial manufacturing facilities, commercial/institutional buildings, and civil construction projects in southern Brazil.

Product overview

Ecoex is an industrial and decorative flooring solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into three main lines: Industrial Line (Linha Industrial), Decorative Line (Linha Decorativa), and Differentiated Solutions (Soluções Diferenciadas). The Industrial Line includes the MONOLITH product family spanning epoxy/polyurethane coatings (Monolith 900, 1000/2000, 3000, 4000), anti-static/ESD systems (Monolith AE series), anticorrosive systems (Bisfenol F, Novolaca, Ester Vinílica), urethanic systems (UT series), and MMA systems. The Decorative Line features Monolith Flakes, Monolith Illusion, and Tecnocimento. Differentiated Solutions encompasses functional products including cement modifiers (CM 33, CM-PRÓ, CM-FORTE), waterproofing (Aquablock, NS Imperguard), repair mortars (Rapsolid 200, NS Lábio Polimérico), floor maintenance (Nanotech), surface treatments (NS Termo Solar, Alumen, Skip series, Stripper series), and varnishes (HIPER series, PROSEA). The company also represents NS Brazil products in Rio Grande do Sul and offers diamond polishing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monolith Industrial Epoxy and Polyurethane Floor Systems High-build 100% epoxy resin coating systems (Monolith 900, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000) at thicknesses from 0.5mm to 4mm, offering elevated mechanical, abrasive, and chemical resistance that meet PETROBRÁS N-1338 and ABNT-NBR 14050 Type 4 standards. Used by industrial facilities for production areas, storage, loading docks, and laboratories.
• Monolith Anti-Static / Conductive (AE) Floor Systems Special epoxy resin coatings with conductive components (Monolith 900 AE, 2000 AE, 3000 AE, 4000 AE) at thicknesses from 0.35mm to 4mm, providing volumetric static discharge control for conductive, dissipative, and anti-static systems. Used in automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing, gas/explosives storage, hospital operating rooms, data centers, and telecommunications facilities.
• Anticorrosive Coating Systems (Bisphenol F, Novolaca, Vinyl Ester) High-performance anticorrosive systems including Epoxy Bisphenol F (Series 400), advanced Epoxy Novolaca (Series 500) with high-tech imported amines for chemical resistance at elevated temperatures, and Vinyl Ester (Series 700) resins with broad chemical resistance and excellent thermal stability. For chemical, petrochemical, and other aggressive processing environments.
• Monolith Urethane (UT) Floor Systems Monolithic vegetable polyurethane floor systems including UT COAT (water-based tri-component cementitious polyurethane), UT 1000/2000 multicriteria with antimicrobial agents, UT 3000, UT 4000, and UT 3000 FLAKES, at thicknesses up to 8mm. High chemical, abrasion, impact, and thermal shock resistance; suitable for food processing (blood, milk, sugars, diluted organic acids) and hygienic environments.
• Monolith MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) Floor System Methyl Methacrylate resin-based coating with high cure speed (approximately 2 hours between layers), 2 to 5mm thickness, applicable at temperatures from -30°C to 40°C for internal and external circulation areas. Designed to minimize operational downtime.
• Decorative Floor Systems (Monolith Flakes, Monolith Illusion, Tecnocimento) Decorative resin and cementitious systems for commercial and residential applications: Monolith Flakes (anti-slip, easy cleaning, 1-4mm), Monolith Illusion (monolithic coating with angle-dependent visual effect and marble-like appearance), and Tecnocimento (cementitious floor coating applied without joints at low thickness with rapid application for floors, walls, stairs, ceilings, niches, and countertops).
• Functional Surface Solutions (cement modifiers, waterproofing, repair mortars) Differentiated functional products for substrate preparation and surface treatment, including CM 33, CM-PRÓ, and CM-FORTE acrylic cement modifiers; Aquablock 10.07 two-component epoxy vapor barrier for green concrete; NS Imperguard polyurethane liquid waterproofing membrane; Rapsolid 200 ready-to-use fast-drying structural repair mortar; and NS Lábio Polimérico rigid epoxy mortar for joint edge reinforcement.
• Surface Treatment and Protection Products Surface treatment chemistry including NS Termo Solar elastomeric thermal reflective paint (100% acrylic with ceramic microspheres, reducing internal temperature up to 8°C and solar radiation effects by 90%), Alumen anti-slip reagent (coefficient of friction above 0.4), Skip Graffiti hydrophobic surface treatment, Skip Oil water- and oil-repellent reagent, the Stripper 100/200/300 alkaline cleaner family, TOP 30 SL surface hardener/dust reducer, and Nanotech polymer-based floor polishing technology.
• Varnishes and Sealers (HIPER, Rocket 21, PROSEA) Varnishes and sealers for cementitious and resin floors: HIPER 100 (100% solids two-component epoxy), HIPER 408 and 409 (acrylic waterproofing), HIPER 500 (polyurethane glossy/satin/semi-gloss), HIPER ECO (water-based acrylic satin), HIPER ECO DUO (polyurethane dispersion with extreme hardness and elasticity), Rocket 21 (metallized acrylic zinc-crosslinking), and PROSEA (UV-resistant pure acrylic sealer).
• Anti-slip Finish and Epoxy Baseboard (Rodapé ½ Cana) Application-system accessories sold as standalone offerings: Anti-slip Finish options (different grit levels) for monolithic coatings, and Rodapé ½ Cana (epoxy mortar baseboard) with rounded floor-to-wall transition that prevents dust, dirt, liquid, and contamination accumulation at corners.
• Diamond Polishing (Lapidação) Service Vitrification service using diamond tools or stone and fiber compounds combined with surface hardeners to produce natural mirror-like shine similar to marble and granite on concrete and epoxy floors. Designed to extend floor service life, reduce cleaning and maintenance costs, and eliminate the need for waxes and varnishes. Delivered by Ecoex's trained application crews.
• Specialized Floor Coating Application Services Professional installation services delivered by Ecoex's highly trained in-house application teams, combined with technical consulting that assesses customer needs and specifies the appropriate system for new construction or remediation of existing floor pathologies. Covers the full Monolith RAD industrial line, Decorative Line, and Differentiated Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Floor lifespan extension through hardened, reinforced concrete surfaces
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NS BrazilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcoex is the exclusive representative of NS Brazil products in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. NS Brazil is a company established in 1995 that develops and industrializes high-performance products with European technology. NS Brazil is known for its pioneering work in developing ecologically correct and non-toxic products, offering 100% solids formulations, high solids content, low VOC emissions, and water-based products. Ecoex distributes the complete NS Brazil RAD (High Performance Coatings) product line including the Monolith industrial floor systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Master Builders Solutions): BASF's construction chemicals division (formerly BASF Construction Chemicals, now Master Builders Solutions) supplies industrial flooring resins, coatings, and concrete solutions in Brazil, competing head-to-head with Ecoex/NS Brazil Monolith systems in the same industrial and commercial verticals.
• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in construction chemicals with a major Brazilian operation (Sika Brasil) offering industrial floor coatings, waterproofing, sealing, and bonding systems that directly overlap with Ecoex's Monolith epoxy/polyurethane and surface treatment portfolio, but at multinational scale.
• Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemical products for construction, including a comprehensive industrial floor coatings and resin systems line. Operates in Brazil via Mapei Brasil, targeting the same food, pharma, and commercial segments as Ecoex.
• RPM International (Stonhard / Stonhard Floors): Through its Stonhard subsidiary, RPM International is a leading North American-based manufacturer and installer of high-performance seamless floor and wall coating systems (epoxy, polyurethane, MMA) — the closest direct competitor category to Ecoex's Monolith RAD product line, though not formally present in Brazil at the same scale.
• Fosroc: International construction chemicals supplier (now part of Saint-Gobain) offering industrial floor coatings, waterproofing, and concrete repair systems through a Brazil-based operation, competing with Ecoex in industrial and commercial projects with similar resin-based technology.

Regional players

• Cifra Química: Brazilian specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor serving industrial and construction markets with surface treatment, cleaning, and maintenance chemicals. Comparable in product category to Ecoex's Stripper line and differentiated solutions, and similar in scale as a Brazilian regional player.
• Denver Global (Denver Impermeabilizantes): Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing, construction chemicals, and surface treatment products with national distribution. Competes with Ecoex on waterproofing membranes and functional coatings within Brazil, particularly in the commercial and civil construction segments.
• Vedacit: Brazilian leader in construction chemicals, particularly waterproofing, sealants, and surface treatments. Overlaps with Ecoex's NS Imperguard waterproofing and surface protection portfolio and serves similar commercial/industrial customers in Brazil, though at a much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• W.R. Meadows: North American manufacturer of construction products including concrete sealers, waterproofing, and floor maintenance chemicals. Comparable product portfolio to Ecoex's sealers, HIPER varnishes, and surface treatment lines, though not a direct Brazilian competitor.
• MC-Bauchemie: German specialty construction chemicals manufacturer producing concrete protection, repair mortars, and industrial coatings sold in Brazil through distribution. Comparable to NS Brazil's technology profile and to Ecoex's differentiated solutions (repair mortars, surface protection, sealers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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