Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Hollbras Industrial Filtration Ltda., based in Diadema, São Paulo State, Brazil, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced industrial liquid filtration equipment. With over 30 years of experience, Hollbras has established itself as a trusted partner to companies across pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, chemicals, petrochemicals, cosmetics, and biotechnology sectors, offering custom-engineered filtration systems designed to optimize process efficiency, product purity, and safety compliance.

Core Business

Hollbras specializes in the development, production, and servicing of industrial filtration solutions. Its core product lines include:

• Filtration Equipment:

  • Vertical Plate Filters
  • Horizontal Plate Filters
  • Bag-Type Filters
  • Candle-Type Filters with Mesh and Cloth Membranes
  • Skid-Mounted and Modular Filtration Systems

• Custom-Built Systems:

  • Fully integrated pilot filtration units for laboratory and factory-scale testing
  • Automated filtration solutions with PLC-controlled operations

• Aftermarket & Technical Services:

  • Maintenance and refurbishment of existing filtration units
  • Replacement filter elements and parts
  • Process optimization and retrofit services

These systems are designed for handling a wide range of fluids with varying viscosities and particulate content, including aggressive chemicals, oils, syrups, slurries, and suspended solids.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Hollbras offers distinct value through:

• Customization Expertise: Designs are tailored for client-specific flow rates, material compatibility, pressure ratings, and compliance requirements (e.g., ANVISA, FDA).
• Pilot Testing Units: Available for both R&D and scale-up validations, enabling customers to optimize filtration parameters before full-scale deployment.
• Robust Construction: Systems manufactured in stainless steel AISI 304, 316L, and duplex alloys, suitable for CIP/SIP protocols and aseptic environments.
• Turnkey Support: From on-site installation to training and preventive maintenance plans, Hollbras provides full lifecycle support.

Financial Overview

Although privately held and not publicly disclosing financial statements, Hollbras operates with robust commercial infrastructure:

• Years in Operation: 30+ years
• Primary Markets: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and expanding into the European and MENA regions
• Annual Output Capacity: Dozens of custom filtration systems produced per year
• Client Base: Hundreds of B2B clients across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food processing, and biotech

Hollbras maintains a consistent growth trajectory driven by Brazil’s increasing demand for process automation and filtration precision in high-value manufacturing sectors.

Shipment & Trade Data

According to verified B2B export and trade records:

• Hollbras has exported pilot and production-scale filtration equipment to pharmaceutical plants and food ingredient processors across Latin America.
• Key HS codes under which equipment is exported include: 842129, 842199, and 841989
• Equipment shipped in standard or customized skid-mounted frames with international packing and installation support
• Delivery formats: FOB São Paulo, CIF for international clients, and full in-country installation for domestic projects

Global demand for pre-assembled filtration skids has driven an uptick in export interest post-2020, particularly in food and cosmetic sectors.

Target Market

Hollbras serves process-oriented industries requiring high-efficiency liquid-solid separation, including:

• Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology: Clarification and separation of biological suspensions, active ingredient recovery
• Food & Beverage: Filtration of edible oils, syrups, juices, dairy products, and fermentation broths
• Fine Chemicals: Catalyst recovery, solvent filtration, and intermediate purification
• Cosmetics: Filtration of emulsions, lotions, and gels requiring microbial and particulate control
• Petrochemicals and Lubricants: Filtering of polymers, hydraulic fluids, and specialty lubricants

Each system is built to meet the regulatory, safety, and hygienic design criteria required in these markets.

Capabilities

• Design & Engineering: CAD-assisted custom design, 3D modeling, and finite element analysis for stress validation
• Manufacturing Infrastructure: In-house fabrication and polishing lines, pressure testing up to 10 bar, and automation integration
• Application Testing: On-site and in-lab pilot filtration capabilities
• Documentation Support: DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for pharma-grade installations
• Customer Training: SOP development and operator training services

Hollbras also supports end-users in transitioning from legacy filtration technologies to modern high-efficiency systems.

Certifications and Compliance

All equipment manufactured by Hollbras complies with stringent safety and quality standards, including:

• ASME and NR-13 Compliance – For pressure vessel integrity and safety
• FDA-Approved Filter Media – For food and pharmaceutical applications
• GMP Design Principles – For systems used in regulated pharmaceutical environments
• Sanitary Welding Standards – Orbital welding and passivation for contact surfaces
• ISO 9001:2015 – Certification in progress via internal QMS audits

Material traceability and validation reports are available with all equipment upon request.

Customer Testimonials

“Their filtration unit transformed our syrup clarification process. Installation was smooth, and the Hollbras team provided extensive post-sale support.” – Technical Manager, Brazilian Food Ingredients Manufacturer

“We rely on their pilot filters for API development. These systems helped us scale from bench to batch with consistent particle removal.” – Pharmaceutical R&D Director, São Paulo

“Hollbras’ ability to customize and deliver within tight timeframes has made them our preferred equipment partner in LATAM.” – Engineering Manager, Cosmetic Brand, Colombia

Client feedback consistently highlights responsiveness, engineering quality, and technical service as key reasons for choosing Hollbras.

Major Achievements

• Installed over 600 industrial filtration systems across Brazil and Latin America
• Developed a proprietary horizontal candle filter system for high-viscosity liquids
• Successfully deployed filtration equipment in ANVISA-regulated pharma facilities
• Active exhibitor at Latin American trade events including FCE Pharma, ANUTEC Brazil, and FI South America
• Recognized for technical innovation in process filtration by regional engineering consortiums

Hollbras Industrial Filtration Ltda. continues to lead the market with high-performance, customized liquid filtration systems that combine process optimization, regulatory readiness, and local engineering expertise to support manufacturers in highly competitive and regulated industries.