What ARSA does

ARSA (Almacén Rodamientos S.A.) is a Colombian industrial bearing and power transmission products distributor founded in 1964, operating across seven physical branches in Colombia's principal industrial cities — Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, Cartagena, Medellín (R1 main warehouse and R2 Rodatec), and Pereira. The company catalogs more than 60,000 product references spanning ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, bearing housings (chumaceras), cam followers, linear motion components, seals, couplings, and rod ends. ARSA is an authorized distributor for major international manufacturers including FAG and INA (Schaeffler Group), Timken, and ISB (Industrie Saleri), alongside a broad secondary brand portfolio (KBC, ACE, RBC, McGill, Sealmaster, FYH, SNR, RKB, and others). The company does not develop proprietary technology; its core competency lies in inventory management, technical product advisory, and rapid logistics execution, supported by a delivery fleet of more than 40 motorbike messengers for industrial last-mile service.

ARSA's revenue model centers on the import and commercialization of industrial bearings, power transmission products, mechanical tools, and machinery maintenance and monitoring services to Colombian industry. Pricing is quote-based and channeled through direct sales representatives, an online quotation portal (consulta.almacenrodamientos.com), or WhatsApp Business, with no public list pricing. Service layers include consignment stock programs to prevent plant shutdowns, tool rental (inductive heaters, hydraulic extractors, medium-frequency inductors), product training, and 24/7 customer support. Customer segmentation is horizontal across Colombian industrial manufacturing (primary), mining (a specialized vertical with high-reliability bearings for dump trucks, draglines, excavators, tunnel borers, and drilling machines), and transport/logistics (bearings for material handling and rail equipment). Sales motion is direct-sales-led through the branch network.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity in the source material. Marketing assets include its website (arsa.com.co), a technical blog covering bearing applications in mining, transport, and industrial machinery, Facebook and YouTube profiles, and a formal PQRS (Peticiones, Quejas, Reclamos y Sugerencias) customer feedback system. ARSA published a 2024 Informe de Sostenibilidad covering 2023, evidencing formalized sustainability and governance reporting practices. Revenue and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed; operational scale signals suggest a mid-sized industrial distribution enterprise.

Name

ARSA

Legal name

Almacén Rodamientos S.A.

Website

https://arsa.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ARSA is a Colombian industrial bearing and power transmission products distributor founded in 1964, serving manufacturing, mining, and transport customers through 7 branches and a 60,000+ reference catalogue from brands including FAG, INA, Timken, and ISB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bearings Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial bearings distribution
• Power transmission products
• Bearing housings
• Industrial maintenance services
• Mechanical tools supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bearing and Power Transmission Product Sales: ARSA generates revenue through the import and commercialization of industrial bearings, power transmission products, mechanical tools, and machinery maintenance/monitoring services to Colombian industry. Revenue is derived from product sales, tool rental, training services, and consignment arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARSA imports and commercializes industrial bearings, power transmission products, mechanical tools, and machinery maintenance/monitoring services for Colombian industry. The company catalogs over 60,000 product references distributed through 7 branches across Colombia, supplemented by an online ordering portal, WhatsApp sales channels, and a motorbike messenger fleet for rapid delivery. Supporting services include technical advisory, training, tool rental, consignment stock, and 24/7 customer support.

Product overview

ARSA is a Colombian industrial bearing and power transmission products distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 60,000 product references. The core offering centers on bearings (rodamientos) across multiple types including ball bearings, roller bearings, tapered bearings, and needle bearings; complemented by bearing housings (chumaceras), cam followers (seguidores de leva), linear motion components (movimiento lineal), seals (retenedores), and power transmission couplings (acoples). Supporting services include tool rental, training, consulting, 24/7 support, and consignment programs. The company serves Colombian industry with multiple branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Bearings (Rodamientos)
• Bearing Housings (Chumaceras)
• Cam Followers (Seguidores de leva)
• Linear Motion Products (Movimiento Lineal)
• Mechanical Seals (Retenedores)
• Power Transmission Couplings (Acoples)
• Industrial Tools (Herramientas)
• Rod End Bearings (Rótulas)
• Other Industrial Products (Otros productos)
• Bicycle Bearings (Rodamientos para Bicicletas)
• Industrial Support Services (Servicios)
• Industrial Tool Rental (Herramienta para alquiler)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 60 years serving Colombian industry as a bearing import and commercialization leader
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAG (Schaeffler Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA is an authorized distributor of FAG brand bearings, a marque of the Schaeffler Group. FAG products are prominently featured in ARSA's brand portfolio and product catalog.
• INA (Schaeffler Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA is an authorized distributor of INA brand bearings, a marque of the Schaeffler Group. INA products are listed in ARSA's brand portfolio and catalog.
• TimkencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA distributes Timken brand bearings, including spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, solid-block bearings, and railway bearings. Timken products are highlighted in ARSA's blog content and brand portfolio.
• ISB (Industrie Saleri)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA distributes ISB brand needle bearings and related products. ISB products are listed in ARSA's catalog and featured in blog content about needle bearing applications.
• Schaeffler Group (FAG, INA, FAG/INA brands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA publishes extensive technical content referencing Schaeffler products and technologies including spherical plain bearings (75-year anniversary article), RUE-F linear recirculating ball bearing guides, OPTIME condition monitoring systems, SmartCheck, ProLink, and green steel sourcing initiatives with H2greensteel. These are informational resources provided by ARSA to its customers.
• Additional Brand Portfolio (KBC, ACE, SKF equivalent brands, RBC, McGill, National Seal, Toyo, Moog, SOG, FYH, SNR, RKB, Sealmaster, Pesaro, Betex, JNS, Erzo, FK, and others)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARSA distributes a broad portfolio of additional international bearing and power transmission brands to serve the full range of industrial customer needs across Colombia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motion Industries: Major industrial distributor offering bearings, power transmission, and MRO products across the Americas. Close analog in product category, customer base, and branch-led distribution model.
• BDI (Bearing Distributors Inc.): US specialist bearing and power transmission distributor with broad inventory and technical services. Most directly comparable specialist bearing-distribution business model.
• ERIKS: Global industrial products distributor with bearings, sealing, and power transmission products. Comparable in product breadth, technical advisory, and customer service orientation.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: One of North America's largest industrial distributors with bearings, power transmission, and MRO products serving industrial customers. Highly comparable in product breadth and service-led value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• SKF: Global bearing manufacturer with direct sales, distribution, and service operations in Colombia. Larger portfolio including manufacturing, but overlaps significantly with ARSA's distribution activity.
• Grainger: Major US industrial MRO distributor with strong digital presence and broad product catalog. Comparable in customer segments (industrial maintenance) but at much larger scale and digital maturity.
• Timken: Global bearing and power transmission manufacturer with direct sales serving industrial and mining customers. Competes with ARSA's distribution while also supplying it.
• Schaeffler Group: One of the world's largest bearing manufacturers (FAG, INA) and ARSA's principal supplier. Operates its own distribution network in industrial markets, sitting both upstream and parallel to ARSA.
• MSC Industrial: Leading US industrial MRO distributor with extensive catalog and digital ordering. Broader geographic and digital reach but comparable product offering and customer segmentation.

Regional players

• Ferreycorp: Peruvian industrial distributor with broad product portfolio and branch network serving mining and heavy industry. Operates in a neighboring market with similar customer mix and distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJqg28Y4XfzKKcWrQnuc3FA
• Facebookfacebook.com/arsa.com.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arsa-rodamientos

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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