Proudly Brazilian, with international recognition
Founded in 1952 by the Greek immigrant Christos Mitropoulos, CHRIS Cintos de Segurança is proud to be one of the largest manufacturers of seatbelts in Latin America. Located in São Paulo city, the company occupies a total area of 47,000 m², of which 37,000 m² are built, employing 2,100 highly qualified employees. Today, CHRIS dominates 41% of the seatbelt market in South America, with an installed production capacity of 3.5 million car sets per year.
Its success is driven by an unwavering commitment to quality and safety, supported by substantial investments in cutting-edge technology. CHRIS has advanced testing laboratories, where its products are rigorously evaluated to meet the highest international safety requirements. The company controls each production stage with a verticalized operation, ensuring excellence from selecting materials to the final product.
Our operational structure was designed to be agile, enabling us to serve customers quickly and efficiently, always in accordance with each client’s specific demands. Our privileged location allows for efficient and agile logistics, ensuring our products quickly reach customers worldwide.
As a fully national company, we offer products that reflect our commitment to quality and competitiveness. We value Brazilian production and contribute to the development of the local market.
Courage and vision of an entrepreneur
The history of CHRIS begins with the courage and vision of Mr. Christos Mitropoulos, a Greek immigrant who arrived in Brazil in search of new opportunities. In 1952, with determination and entrepreneurial spirit, he founded CHRIS Cintos de Segurança, which would become one of the largest manufacturers of seatbelts in Latin America.
With few resources but great conviction, Mr. Christos transformed his small factory into a reference in the market, building solid partnerships with the leading automakers in the region and standing out for the innovation and quality of its products. The pioneering spirit of his leadership was essential to CHRIS remaining ahead of technological changes and market demands.
Today, more than 70 years later, the company preserves the legacy of its founder, maintaining the commitment with safety and protecting lives, while advancing in cutting-edge technologies and a keen eye on the future.
CHRIS is, above all, a story of courage, resilience, and excellence.
The company keeps growing
Christos Argyrios Mitropoulos Jr., CHRIS Cintos de Segurança Founder’s son, is the current CEO and is leading the expansion of his father’s legacy. A young visionary, who carries with him the family’s pioneering spirit but with a modern and innovative approach, focused on sustainable growth and the consolidation of CHRIS’ leadership in the global safety belt market.
Since taking over management, Christos Jr. has guided the company towards new horizons, promoting the expansion of production capacity and strengthening partnerships with the world’s leading automakers. Under his leadership, CHRIS has invested heavily in technology and automation, positioning itself at the forefront of the industry with high-performance and safety solutions.
Christos Jr. believes that the key to success lies in combining tradition and innovation. His commitment to honoring his father’s legacy, while driving the company into the future, makes him one of the most promising leaders in the industrial sector in Latin America.
Protecting lives around the world
CHRIS Cintos de Segurança is preparing to take the next big step in its successful trajectory: the global expansion of its production and operations. With over 70 years of experience and consolidated as one of the largest manufacturers of safety belts in Latin America, the company is now focused on expanding its global presence, taking its expertise and quality to new international markets.
In 2026, CHRIS plans to significantly expand its production capacity, launch a new family of products, and introduce new onboard technology. This will allow it to efficiently serve the global market and strengthen partnerships with automakers in several regions.
The focus on innovation will continue to be a central pillar of this expansion. The company will continue to invest in cutting-edge technology, automation, and sustainability, ensuring that our products are always ahead of the global market’s needs. In addition, CHRIS is committed to maintaining its leadership in safety while working to create customized solutions adapted to the realities of each new market.
Our vision for the future is clear: to be a global reference in the automotive security systems segment, protecting lives worldwide with the same quality and reliability that have made us leaders in Latin America.
