en.Wedoany.com Reported - Acro Cabos de Aço has announced a partnership with U.S.-based Kito Crosby, focusing on the offshore oil and gas sector. Acro Cabos is a specialized provider of lifting, mooring, and cargo handling solutions, while Kito Crosby boasts over 260 years of history in engineering, manufacturing, and global distribution of lifting and rigging equipment. Through this collaboration, Acro Cabos has incorporated brands such as Kito, Crosby, and Gunnebo into its portfolio, covering products including hoists and cranes, clamps and hooks, as well as shackles and wire rope-specific components.
According to Fernando Fuertes, engineer and new business developer at Acro Cabos, the initial phase of the partnership will focus on products with high alignment to the oil and gas market, an area where Acro has strong technical and commercial expertise. These products will be available at the company's branches in São Paulo (SP), Curitiba (PR), and Macaé (RJ).
Incorporating Kito Crosby's brands into the portfolio is expected to expand Acro Cabos' customer base by 5%. These customers typically have high technical requirements, prioritize certified quality, and are involved in large-scale oil and gas projects. Fuertes explained that while this percentage may seem conservative, the initiative is significant because these customers offer higher sales volumes, repeat purchase rates, and added value potential, which will positively impact revenue in the long term and strengthen the company's positioning as a technical partner.
Acro Cabos' business model is based on consultative sales, aiming to act as a strategic partner to enhance the safety and efficiency of its clients' operations. The company has the capacity to independently digest technical content and conduct training, but to improve service, it will undergo specialized technical training with Kito Crosby.
This partnership is a continuation of the company's recent investments in high-value-added products in the Brazilian oil and gas market. In late 2025, Acro Cabos launched the Green Pin® ROV Pro Shank Hook, manufactured by Dutch company Van Beest, in Brazil. This fitting features a three-in-one function and can be operated manually or by a remotely operated vehicle. The Macaé branch, opened in 2024, has also brought the company closer to oil and gas professionals and enterprises. A February report from Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) showed that Brazil's average annual oil and natural gas production reached a historic 4.897 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, approximately 12.7% higher than the previous record set in 2023. Additionally, Petrobras plans to invest US$3 billion by 2029 in new discoveries, such as in the Equatorial Margin region.
Acro Cabos de Aço has been operating in the market for over 25 years and holds a type approval certificate from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) under the DNV 2.7-1 standard, confirming that its design, production processes, and quality control meet the technical requirements for offshore operations.
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