Corporación Aceros Arequipa

What Corporación Aceros Arequipa does

Corporación Aceros Arequipa is a privately held Peruvian steel manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Lima, operating as a Sociedad Anónima. It produces construction-grade steel products — rebar, tubes and profiles, special bars and profiles, flat products (plates and coils), and welded meshes — primarily serving the construction, metalworking, mining, agribusiness, and hardware-retail segments across Peru, with multi-country distribution into Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and the United States.

The company's production platform is built on electric arc furnace (EAF) technology fed by recycled ferrous scrap, supplemented by direct-reduction inputs. It complements core steelmaking with structured processing of industrial and metal residues — including zorba, laminilla, ecogravilla, escoria, finos de caliza, and fume de zinc — some of which it exports to international markets. The business also collects scrap metal directly from upstream suppliers as a dedicated feedstock channel. Distribution is supported by country-specific product certifications (ABNT for Brazil, ICONTEC for Colombia, RTE INEN for Ecuador) and a logistics fleet in which approximately 61% of vehicles run on natural gas (about 90 units), reflecting a deliberate sustainability and cost-control positioning.

The business model is a volume-driven B2B sale of commodity-grade steel on standard credit terms (approximately 45 days) to a diversified customer base of distributors, hardware retailers, construction firms, public-sector buyers, and industrial companies. Revenue is generated primarily from finished steel sales, with secondary contributions from industrial by-product sales and direct scrap-metal collection. The company carries an extensive compliance stack — ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 37001, plus OEA and INACAL accreditation — and continues to expand its geographic footprint, most notably via the April 2026 acquisition of three metal recycling facilities in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Name

Corporación Aceros Arequipa

Legal name

Corporación Aceros Arequipa S.A.

Website

https://acerosarequipa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Peruvian steel manufacturer (founded 1964) producing construction-grade steel — rebar, tubes, profiles, beams, flat products, and welded meshes — via electric arc furnace and scrap recycling, serving construction, metalworking, mining, agriculture, hardware retailers, and industrial buyers across Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Manufacturing

SIC

Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel) (IMAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Steel manufacturing
• Construction steel products
• Steel rebar production
• Metal recycling services
• Industrial steel profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling steel products including corrugated steel bars (fierros de construcción), structural profiles, tubes, wire rod, welded meshes, and construction steel products to construction companies, contractors, and hardware merchants across Peru and Latin America.
2. Scrap Metal Collection: Collection and purchase of ferrous scrap metal from industrial and domestic sources for use in electric arc furnace steel production, supporting circular economy operations.
3. Industrial Byproducts (Ecosimbiosis): Sale of industrial byproducts and subproducts including ecogravilla, laminilla, cascarilla, zinc fume, slag, limestone fines, char/dolochar, and other materials to construction, cement, ceramics, and agricultural industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Corporación Aceros Arequipa is a Peruvian steel producer that manufactures construction steel products, including corrugated rebar, steel tubes, profiles, beams, flat products, wire meshes, and welding materials, using electric arc furnace technology and scrap metal recycling. The company also sells industrial byproducts from its steelmaking processes, offers scrap metal purchasing services, and operates customer portals for order management across Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and the United States.

Product overview

Corporación Aceros Arequipa is a Peruvian steel manufacturing company producing construction steel products (rebar, tubes, profiles, beams, flat products, wire meshes, welding materials) and industrial by-products from its steelmaking processes. The company operates integrated customer portals (ACEROSPRO) and technical assistance systems (ACEDIM, TSC), while also providing scrap metal purchasing services, construction/metalworking training programs, and sponsoring the national mathematics olympiad. Its product portfolio spans 19 construction steel categories, digital customer service platforms, industrial by-products from steelmaking processes, and community education initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACEDIM: Acero Arequipa Digital Innovation Center - digital innovation platform for construction and steel industry solutions.
• TSC
• ONEM Aceros Arequipa
• ONEM AA

Products and services

• Fierro Corrugado ASTM A615-Grado 60 Corrugated construction rebar meeting ASTM A615 Grade 60 standards for reinforced concrete and structural construction applications. Targeted at construction companies, contractors, and individual home builders.
• Tubos Laminados en Caliente (LAC) ASTM A500 Hot-rolled steel tubes and pipes meeting ASTM A500 standards for structural applications, used in metalworking and industrial fabrication.
• Planchas Estriadas LAC Striated flat steel plates for industrial flooring, walkways, and structural applications where slip resistance is required.
• Perfiles de Acero Steel profiles for construction and industrial applications including metal carpentry, fabrication, and structural framing.
• Vigas Steel beams for structural construction and load-bearing applications.
• Calaminas de Acero - Cobertura Aluzinc Steel roofing sheets with Aluzinc coating for corrosion resistance, used in roofing and cladding for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Mallas Electrosoldadas Electrowelded wire meshes for concrete reinforcement in slabs, walls, and foundations.
• Macrotúneles Macro-tunnels (greenhouse structures) for agricultural and industrial applications, made from steel framing.
• Barras para Bolas de Molino Ball mill steel bars for mining and industrial grinding applications.
• Pernos para Soporte de Rocas Rock bolts for mining support and underground excavation stabilization.
• Servicio de Compra de Chatarra Scrap metal purchasing service including collection, transportation, dismantling, oxycutting, and stowing services from industrial and domestic sources for use in electric arc furnace steel production.
• Industrial Byproducts (Ecosimbiosis) Industrial byproducts from steel production including ecogravilla, laminilla, cascarilla, zinc fume, slag, and limestone fines, sold to cement, construction, ceramics, and agricultural industries for use as aggregates and inputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% increase in net profit YoY in Q2 2025, reaching S/70 million
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ministerio de Educación (MINEDU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic alliance with Peruvian Ministry of Education for co-organization of ONEM (Olimpiada Nacional Escolar de Matemática) Aceros Arequipa 2025, reaching 1.7+ million students across 26 regions. First edition co-organized between government and private sector.
• Empresarios por la Educación (ExE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport partner for ONEM Aceros Arequipa mathematics competition, contributing to educational initiatives for Peruvian students.
• Sociedad Matemática PeruanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for ONEM mathematics competition, providing mathematical expertise and competition oversight.
• Ernst & Young (EY)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent administrator of Aceros Arequipa's Ethics Line (Línea Ética), providing 24/7 hotline for anonymous reporting of fraud, corruption, harassment, and other ethical concerns. Ensures confidentiality and anonymity for whistleblowers.
• COPRODELIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partnership for housing construction in Pisco. CAASA donated 4,000 m² of land for basic housing modules benefiting local residents, with COPRODELI managing construction and property title processes.
• PROAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Una Navidad como en CAASA' corporate volunteering program, empowering employees through social challenge projects.
• Patronato de PerúminorOthersMember of Patronato de Perú organization supporting development initiatives in Peru.
• World Steel AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of World Steel Association participating in Climate Action initiative for reducing steel production's environmental impact and promoting sustainable steel manufacturing.
• Junior Achievement AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Company of the Year Americas Region event fostering entrepreneurship among secondary school students in Latin America.
• Grupo Aves del PerúminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for 'Salvemos los Colibríes' project at José de la Torre Ugarte school in Pisco, promoting wildlife conservation awareness.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Corporación Nacional del Acero (CNAC) / Aceros del Sur: Chilean long steel producer focused on rebar and construction steel products serving Chile and the Andean region. Comparable product portfolio and construction focus though concentrated in Chile rather than Peru.
• Industrias CH (Grupo Simec affiliate / ICH): Mexican steel holding company with operations in long steel and rebar production serving Latin American markets. Comparable in long-product focus and regional LatAm exposure though geographically centered in Mexico rather than Peru/Andean region.

Direct peers

• Ternium: Latin American integrated steel producer with operations across Mexico, Argentina, and other regional markets, producing flat and long steel products for construction and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Aceros Arequipa's regional integrated steel mill model and customer base.
• Siderperu: Peruvian steel producer (part of the Gerdau group) operating integrated steel production in Chimbote, Peru, serving the same Peruvian construction and industrial customers. Most direct domestic competitor to Aceros Arequipa in the Peruvian market.
• Gerdau: Brazilian long steel producer using EAF technology with extensive scrap recycling operations across the Americas. Comparable in technology (EAF/scrap-based), product mix (rebar, profiles, structural steel), and Latin American geographic exposure.
• Grupo Simec: Mexican mini-mill steel producer using EAF technology to manufacture long products including rebar, structural shapes, and specialty steel. Direct technological and product-line comparable to Aceros Arequipa's EAF-based rebar and structural steel production.
• Tubacero: Latin American steel pipe and tube manufacturer with operations across the region. Comparable on steel tube production (a key product line for Aceros Arequipa) and regional Latin American distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Usiminas: Major Brazilian integrated steel producer with flat and long steel products. Less direct overlap on long products but operates in the broader South American steel market and serves similar construction and industrial end markets.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer with significant Latin American operations including Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. Competes with Aceros Arequipa in regional markets and competes on construction steel supply in Peru and neighboring countries.
• Nucor Corporation: Largest US EAF-based steel producer and scrap recycler, with extensive US footprint including Florida (Jupiter / Melbourne operations). Comparable in EAF technology, scrap recycling model, and rebar/structural steel focus; represents competitive context for Aceros Arequipa's US expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aceros_arequipa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AcerosArequipa
• Facebookfacebook.com/AcerosArequipa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aceros-arequipa
• Instagraminstagram.com/aceros.arequipa
• TikToktiktok.com/@aceros.arequipa

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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