Sidersa
Sidersa is an Argentine wholesale B2B steel manufacturer and distributor serving 2,000+ clients across construction, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, energy, and industrial sectors, producing sheets, tubes, profiles, and plate steel from plants in San Nicolás and Justo Daract, and expanding capacity via a $305M RIGI-funded Danieli MIDA minimill in San Nicolás.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersRosario, Argentina
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sidersa does
Sidersa is an Argentine B2B steel manufacturer and wholesale distributor headquartered in Rosario, operating two industrial plants (San Nicolás de los Arroyos in Buenos Aires province and Justo Daract in San Luis province) plus commercial offices in Rosario and Buenos Aires. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of flat and formed steel products—including sheets, strips and blanks, galvanized/cincalum/prepainted roofing sheets, welded tubes, cold-formed C/U/Z profiles, heavy hot-rolled plates, and rolled profiles (U, I, H, W, angles, flats, bars)—compliant with IRAM and ASTM standards and serving over 2,000 wholesale clients across construction, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Current annual production capacity is 250,000 tonnes, supported by 650+ direct employees, an in-house extranet platform for 24/7 client order management, and an ESG infrastructure that includes two solar parks (notably Ullum IV at 24 MW) and IRAM carbon footprint certification.
The company makes money through wholesale one-time sales of steel products to enterprise customers, with no retail or individual consumer channel, supplemented by revenue from surplus solar energy generation that exceeds its own consumption by approximately 7x. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven: a direct sales force, the online extranet platform, and participation in trade events such as Expoagro for agricultural clients. Sidersa's near-term strategic trajectory is dominated by Proyecto Sidersa+, a $305M greenfield steel mill under construction in San Nicolás de los Arroyos—the first industrial project approved under Argentina's RIGI incentive regime—deploying Italy's Danieli MIDA continuous-process minimill technology (the only such facility in the Southern Hemisphere). When the plant commissions in 2028, it will add 360,000 tonnes/year of long steel capacity (rebar and wire rod), more than doubling total output, enabling entry into mining, energy and oil-and-gas supply chains, and capturing a 77% reduction in CO2 versus traditional blast furnace steelmaking with 99.5% scrap-input capability.
Sidersa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sidersa
- Legal name
- SIDERSA SA
- Website
- https://sidersa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Sidersa is an Argentine wholesale B2B steel manufacturer and distributor serving 2,000+ clients across construction, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, energy, and industrial sectors, producing sheets, tubes, profiles, and plate steel from plants in San Nicolás and Justo Daract, and expanding capacity via a $305M RIGI-funded Danieli MIDA minimill in San Nicolás.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sidersa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Steel Products Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Plate Work Manufacturing (332313), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)
- SIC
- Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Long Products Manufacturing (Rebar, Wire Rod, Merchant Bar, Sections/Beams) (IMAKABAH)
Keywords
Where Sidersa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rosario
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Sidersa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Products Manufacturing and Distribution: Sidersa manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of steel products including sheets, strips, blanks, roofing sheets, formed profiles, welded steel tubes, heavy plate, and rolled profiles (angles, bars, U, I, H, W sections). The company operates on a wholesale-only business model, serving over 2,000 clients nationwide in Argentina. Products are sold in bulk to construction, infrastructure, and industrial companies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Wholesale B2B steel products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Sidersa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sidersa is a vertically integrated Argentine steel manufacturer and wholesaler that produces and distributes a comprehensive range of flat and long steel products, including steel sheets, strips, blanks, roofing and cladding sheets, welded tubes, cold-formed profiles (C, U, Z), heavy hot-rolled plates, hot-rolled structural profiles (U, I, H, W), and angles/flats/bars. The company sells exclusively on a wholesale B2B basis to construction companies, metalworking shops, infrastructure developers, and industrial manufacturers across Argentina, with planned expansion into rebar and wire rod production via the Sidersa+ minimill.
Product overview
Sidersa is an Argentine steel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of steel products, operating as both a manufacturer and commercial distributor. The product range includes: (1) flat steel products – steel sheets, strips, blanks (hojas, flejes y blanks), and heavy rolled plates (chapa laminada gruesa); (2) roofing and cladding solutions – galvanized, cincalum, and prepainted sheets (chapa para techos y cerramientos); (3) formed products – welded steel tubes (tubos de acero con costura) and cold-formed profiles (perfiles conformados) in C, U and Z shapes; (4) long steel products – hot-rolled profiles including U, I, H, W series, angle profiles, flats, and round/square bars. The company also operates an online client Extranet platform for order management. With its Proyecto Sidersa+ expansion, the company is constructing a new steel mill in San Nicolás using Danieli technology to enter long steel production (varilla and alambrón) for construction, mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, doubling its current capacity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Proyecto Sidersa+: The company's major expansion initiative to construct the first and only 100% national continuous process steel mill for the production of long steel products (rebar and wire rod) fundamental for the country's infrastructure development.
Products and services
- Hojas, flejes y blanks de acero (Steel sheets, strips, and blanks)
Quantifiable outcome
- 77% reduction in CO2 generation compared to traditional blast furnace steelmaking
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Sidersa
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sidersa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Sidersa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DanielicoreItalian technology provider for the Sidersa+ project, supplying the MIDA minimill continuous process technology. This is among only approximately twenty such facilities worldwide and will be the only one with this technology in the entire Southern Hemisphere. The technology enables 99.5% scrap input, continuous production without intermediate products, up to 77% CO2 reduction, and enhanced safety features.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sidersa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ternium (Argentina operations): Major Argentine flat and long steel producer (subsidiary of Techint's Tenaris/Siderca ecosystem). Directly competes with Sidersa across construction, infrastructure, and industrial steel customers in the same Argentine market.
- Acindar (ArcelorMittal): Argentina's largest long steel producer (rebar, wire rod, profiles) and a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal. Head-to-head competitor on the long-product lines that Sidersa+ is being built to enter, serving the same construction and industrial clients.
- Tenaris: Argentine-founded steel pipe and tube manufacturer (Techint group). Comparable in steel manufacturing heritage and Argentine footprint, with overlap in tubular products and a similar focus on serving oil & gas customers that Sidersa is targeting.
- GMS (Grupo Metalúrgico San Martín): Argentine metalworking and steel products manufacturer serving similar construction and industrial customers. Domestic peer overlapping in formed profiles, tubes, and structural components for the Argentine market.
Broad incumbents
- Gerdau: Latin America's largest long steel producer with Brazilian roots and Argentine operations (Gerdau Corsa). Comparable in product mix (rebar, structural profiles) and serves overlapping construction/infrastructure customers across the region.
- Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais (Usiminas): Brazilian integrated flat steel producer with potential to serve Argentine markets. Comparable as a regional steel incumbent whose export flows can affect Argentine steel pricing and competitive dynamics.
- Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN): Large Brazilian integrated steelmaker with flat and long product capabilities. Regional incumbent whose export posture and capacity utilization decisions directly influence Argentine steel pricing and competitive intensity.
- Ternium México / Grupo Imsa: Latin American flat and coated steel operations within the broader Ternium/Techint group. Comparable in process technology and downstream product mix, though primarily Mexico-focused rather than Argentine.
Regional players
- Villacero: Mexican steel producer with long-product and tubular offerings serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable in product mix and scale, but operates in a different geography (Mexico/USMCA) without direct Argentine market overlap.
Others
- Danieli: Italian steel plant equipment supplier providing the MIDA minimill technology to Sidersa+. An enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — but critical to Sidersa+'s capital plan, commissioning timeline, and proprietary process know-how.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sidersa social profiles
Digital presenceSidersa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Sidersa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sidersa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Sidersa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors1 record
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Sidersa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Sidersa
What does Sidersa do?
Sidersa is a vertically integrated Argentine steel manufacturer and wholesaler that produces and distributes a comprehensive range of flat and long steel products, including steel sheets, strips, blanks, roofing and cladding sheets, welded tubes, cold-formed profiles (C, U, Z), heavy hot-rolled plates, hot-rolled structural profiles (U, I, H, W), and angles/flats/bars. The company sells exclusively on a wholesale B2B basis to construction companies, metalworking shops, infrastructure developers, and industrial manufacturers across Argentina, with planned expansion into rebar and wire rod production via the Sidersa+ minimill.
Is Sidersa a public or private company?
Sidersa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sidersa founded?
Sidersa was founded in -1. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Sidersa based?
Sidersa is headquartered in Rosario, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does Sidersa make money?
One revenue line is on record: steel Products Manufacturing and Distribution.
Who are Sidersa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ternium (Argentina operations), Acindar (ArcelorMittal), Tenaris and GMS (Grupo Metalúrgico San Martín). Broad incumbents are Gerdau, Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais (Usiminas), Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) and Ternium México / Grupo Imsa. Villacero is listed as a regional player. Danieli is listed as an others.
Does Sidersa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sidersa.
What industry is Sidersa in?
Sidersa's product category is Steel Products Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAH, Long Products Manufacturing (Rebar, Wire Rod, Merchant Bar, Sections/Beams). Its NAICS code is 332322 and its SIC code is 3444.