What SpanSet Brazil does

SpanSet Brasil LTDA is the Brazilian operating entity of the multinational SpanSet Group, headquartered in Resende, Rio de Janeiro state. Founded locally in 1998 (the global group dates to 1966), the company manufactures and distributes industrial safety and load-handling equipment across four product pillars: Height Safety (rescue systems, lifelines, fall protection such as the HSL temporary horizontal lifeline and Gotcha 2 rescue kit), Load Lifting (supraPlus-X and Magnum-X roundslings, Cartec C800X swivel eyebolts, and SpanSet Axzion-branded beams and motor-driven clamps covering 500kg to 200t capacities), Cargo Lashing (ErgoABS 50 ratchet sets, Dunnage bags, Grip-S anti-slip mats), and Ergonomics (LiftSuit and Pega-Chapas EXOSET exoskeletons). Underlying technology centers on registered proprietary IP including secutex sharp-edge protection, Cartec Grade 100 metric and imperial eyebolts with bearing systems, NoCut cut-resistant PPE, and Axzion load handling components.

Commercially, the company operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion: customers contact via phone (+55 24 3360-4595) or email ([email protected]) for quote-based pricing, with no e-commerce functionality. Revenue is generated through two streams — hardware sales of certified industrial safety and load-handling equipment, and professional services covering training, consulting, and inspection that support regulatory compliance. The customer base is horizontal, spanning manufacturers, logistics operators, construction firms, and other industrial users requiring work-at-height and load-handling safety solutions; no named end customers are disclosed. The company leverages the global SpanSet Group ecosystem for product pipeline and brand IP (secutex, Cartec, NoCut, Axzion, SpanSet), and positions itself as a standards-setter rather than a standards-follower ("Atender as normas é bom. Estabelecer normas é melhor ainda"), with local Brazilian production reinforcing its 'Produzido no Brasil' market positioning.

Name

SpanSet Brazil

Legal name

SpanSet Brasil LTDA

Website

https://spanset.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpanSet Brasil LTDA, the Brazilian arm of the global SpanSet Group, manufactures and distributes height-safety, load-lifting (500kg to 200t), cargo-lashing, and ergonomic exoskeleton equipment for industrial customers in Brazil, supported by training, consulting, and inspection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Dunnage & Load Securing (Dunnage Bags, Strapping, Stretch Film, Edge Protectors) (IMALAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial safety equipment
• Height safety systems
• Load lifting slings
• Cargo lashing solutions
• Ergonomic exoskeletons

Headquarters

HQ city

Resende

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Hardware Sales: Direct sales of industrial safety and load handling equipment including lifting slings, cargo lashing systems, fall protection gear, anchorage points, and ergonomic products. Products range from 500kg to 200t capacity.
2. Professional Services: Training services to create efficient work teams acting safely and professionally; consulting for demanding work situations; inspection services for workplace safety compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SpanSet Brazil manufactures and supplies industrial safety equipment across four categories: height safety (fall protection, rescue kits, lifelines), load lifting (tubular slings, roundslings, eyebolts, motorized clamps rated 500kg to 200 tons), cargo lashing (ratchet systems, lashing sets, dunnage bags, anti-slip mats), and ergonomic exoskeletons. The company complements its hardware portfolio with training, consulting, and inspection services to ensure regulatory compliance and safe deployment of equipment.

Product overview

SpanSet Brazil is a manufacturer of physical safety and load handling equipment, not a unified software platform. The product portfolio comprises four main categories: (1) Height Safety (Segurança em Altura) — rescue systems, lifelines, and fall protection equipment; (2) Load Lifting (Elevação de Cargas) — lifting equipment rated from 500kg to 200 tons; (3) Cargo Lashing (Amarração de Cargas) — ratchet systems, lashing sets, dunnage bags, and non-slip mats; and (4) Ergonomics/Exoskeletons — wearable support devices like the LiftSuit. Key branded product lines include Gotcha rescue kits, SupraPlus-X and Magnum-X roundslings, NoCut® cut-resistant gloves, secutex edge protection technology, and the Axzion cargo handling equipment brand. The company also provides complementary services including training, consulting, and inspection to support product deployment and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SpanSet Axzion: One of the world's leading manufacturers of cargo handling equipment, from small hooks to heavy beams and motorized grip technology with control systems.
• secutex
• Cartec

Products and services

• LiftSuit Exoskeleton Wearable exoskeleton designed to support workers during physically intensive tasks, reducing strain and fatigue across various application areas.
• Gotcha 2 Rescue Kit Ultra-lightweight rescue kit designed for emergency rescue and evacuation operations at height.
• SupraPlus-X Tubular Sling Robust and durable tubular sling designed for intensive use and greater efficiency in load lifting operations.
• Magnum-X Roundsling High-capacity roundsling designed for heavy-duty lifting applications, available under consultation and import.
• SF2 Secutex Protective Glove Protective glove with polyurethane coating on both sides, designed for lifting and rotating loads with sharp edges.
• NoCut® Cut-Resistant Gloves Cut-resistant protection gloves offering flexible and versatile safety for handling sharp materials.
• Pega-Chapas EXOSET Sheet Lifter Sheet lifter designed for professional use in handling and lifting sheet materials.
• ErgoABS 50 Lashing Set Lashing set that allows the ratchet to be tensioned from top to bottom with gradual tension release.
• Dunnage Bag Inflatable airbags providing cushioning and stability during cargo transport.
• Tapete Antiderrapante Manta Grip-S Non-Slip Mat Solid non-slip mat designed to prevent slipping and enhance safety in workplace environments.
• C800X Cartec Swivel Screw-in Eyelet Cartec swivel screw-in eyelet with bearing (Grade 100, metric), featuring a robust bearing system designed to support high working load capacities.
• HSL Temporary Horizontal Lifeline Original temporary horizontal tension strap anchorage line providing fall protection for workers at height.
• Training Services Training programs to create more efficient work teams that act safely and professionally, covering use of SpanSet equipment and safety procedures.
• Consulting Services Consulting services to support demanding work situations and provide tailored solutions for clients' safety and load handling needs.
• Inspection Services Inspection services to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, providing a reliable partner for regulatory adherence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment certified for safety compliance

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SpanSet Group (Global)coreOthersSpanSet Brazil operates as part of the global SpanSet Group, a world leader in height safety, load lifting, and cargo lashing with presence across Americas, Europe, and Asia/Oceania. The group includes SpanSet Axzion (load handling equipment manufacturer) and secutex (protective technology brand).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tractel: Global manufacturer of load-handling equipment, hoists, fall-arrest systems and lifting accessories. Direct overlap with SpanSet Brazil's lifting slings, eyebolts and fall protection lines, particularly for industrial and construction buyers.
• Petzl: French-headquartered manufacturer of equipment for height safety, work-at-height and rescue, with a strong sling/rigging heritage. Overlaps directly with SpanSet Brazil's height safety, fall protection and lifting product categories and competes for the same industrial and rescue buyers.
• Lift-All: U.S. manufacturer of web, round and wire-mesh slings, plus related lifting accessories. Direct product overlap with SpanSet Brazil's core lifting-slings business (SupraPlus-X, Magnum-X) for industrial buyers.
• The Crosby Group: U.S.-based manufacturer of rigging hardware — shackles, hooks, lifting points, slings and accessories. Closely comparable to SpanSet Brazil's load-lifting, rigging and lashing portfolio and addresses the same heavy-industrial procurement use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Kito Group: Japanese manufacturer of hoists, cranes and material-handling equipment with global subsidiaries. Comparable to SpanSet Brazil's lifting and load-handling scope but operating at much larger scale.
• MSA Safety: Listed global safety equipment manufacturer with strong fall-protection and harness offerings. Competes with SpanSet Brazil on height safety tenders in industrial and mining markets.
• Columbus McKinnon: Large U.S. listed manufacturer of hoists, cranes, slings, rigging and fall-protection products. A broader incumbent whose product range overlaps heavily with SpanSet Brazil's lifting, lashing and material-handling portfolio.
• Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Global safety conglomerate offering fall protection (acquired Capital Safety/Miller by Honeywell), head, eye and hand protection. Overlaps with SpanSet Brazil's height safety and PPE categories as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist in slings/lashing.
• SpanSet Group (Global): Parent group of SpanSet Brazil covering Europe, Asia/Oceania and the Americas. Not a competitive peer in the traditional sense, but the closest analogue for evaluating unit economics, product mix and brand leverage of the Brazilian subsidiary.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified global safety products major with a wide PPE portfolio including fall protection (formerly Capital Safety). Competitor to SpanSet Brazil in height safety and PPE but with a far broader product and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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