What Ferreycorp does

Ferreycorp S.A.A. is a Peruvian multilatin corporation specializing in the distribution of capital goods and the provision of related after-sales services, founded in 1922 and publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) since 1962 under the ticker FERREYCORP. Its flagship subsidiary, Ferreyros, is the exclusive Caterpillar distributor for mining equipment in Peru, and the group operates additional equipment, logistics, energy, and agricultural product subsidiaries (Unimaq, Orvisa, Soltrak, Motored, Cresko, Gentrac, Forbis Logistics, Fargoline, Vixora, Ferrenergy, General de Equipos, Equipos Trex, Maquicentro, Quimisac) across Peru, Guatemala, and Ecuador, with a workforce of approximately 7,900+ collaborators.

The corporation generates revenue through three principal streams: (1) equipment sales of Caterpillar-branded heavy machinery and complementary brands primarily through Ferreyros and other subsidiaries (hardware sales); (2) spare parts distribution and after-sales professional services for the installed base; and (3) a growing usage-based mining rental fleet, with planned capex of approximately $130 million. Its core customer base is enterprise mining companies in Peru, with secondary exposure to construction and agriculture. Distribution is direct via field sales teams organized through the subsidiary network, and pricing is quote-based and negotiated, reflecting the high-value, specification-driven nature of capital equipment transactions.

Ferreycorp has built a long-tenured operating history (100+ years), a widely diffused public shareholding structure (3,300+ shareholders as of December 2020), and a capital structure that includes a US$300 million international corporate bond placement (2013) and a US$90 million private placement (2020). Annual revenues are approximately $2.0bn, with 2025 revenue reaching roughly S/2.3bn (PEN), supported by a sustainability and corporate governance program that has earned nine consecutive years on the Dow Jones Best in Class Index and inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. Near-term operating margin pressure (gross margin contracted to 23.5% in Q4 2025 from 24.8% the prior year, with operating profit down 36%) coincides with management's guidance for slower 2026 growth and political uncertainty ahead of Peru's April 2026 elections.

Name

Ferreycorp

Legal name

Ferreycorp S.A.A.

Website

https://ferreycorp.com.pe

Company type

Public

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ferreycorp is a Peru-based multilatin corporation (founded 1922, BVL-listed since 1962) that distributes Caterpillar heavy equipment and related after-sales, spare parts, and rental services primarily to Peru's mining sector via its flagship subsidiary Ferreyros and a network of regional subsidiaries across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (423)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment distribution
• Capital goods supply
• Mining machinery services
• Construction equipment sales
• Industrial fleet rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of capital goods including heavy machinery and equipment, primarily Caterpillar branded products through subsidiary Ferreyros and other companies.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: After-sales service support and spare parts distribution for capital equipment, providing ongoing revenue from installed base.
3. Mining Rental Fleet: Rental fleet expansion focused on mining sector with planned capital expenditures of approximately $130 million, representing a growing revenue stream from equipment rentals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ferreycorp is a Peruvian multilatin corporation that distributes capital goods — primarily Caterpillar heavy machinery — and provides related spare parts, after-sales service, equipment rental, and logistics support to enterprise customers. Operating through wholly owned subsidiaries (Ferreyros, Unimaq, Orvisa, Soltrak, Gentrac, Maquicentro and others), it serves the mining, construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors across Peru, Central America, and parts of South America.

Product overview

Ferreycorp is a Latin American corporation specializing in capital goods distribution and related services. Founded in 1922 and publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange since 1962, the corporation operates through a network of subsidiaries including Ferreyros (its original flagship company and primary Caterpillar distributor), Unimaq, Orvisa, Soltrak, Motored, Cresko, Gentrac, Forbis Logistics, Fargoline, Vixora, Ferrenergy, and Quimisac. The corporation distributes heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, and provides after-sales services primarily serving Peru's mining and construction sectors, with operations extending to Central America and other South American countries. Annual revenues are approximately $2.0 billion with over 7,900 collaborators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ferreyros — Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Distribution Exclusive Caterpillar distributor in Peru for mining and heavy equipment. Ferreyros sells Caterpillar-branded heavy machinery, provides spare parts, maintenance, and after-sales services primarily to mining and construction enterprises in Peru.
• Unimaq — Complementary Equipment Distribution Subsidiary focused on distribution of complementary light/medium equipment and related services under the Ferreycorp umbrella, serving construction and industrial customers in Peru.
• Orvisa — Equipment Distribution (Peru) Subsidiary company of Ferreycorp providing equipment distribution and related services in Peru across industrial segments.
• Soltrak — Equipment Distribution (Agriculture and Construction) Subsidiary focused on equipment distribution and related services for the agricultural and construction sectors in Peru.
• Gentrac — Equipment Distribution (Guatemala) Ferreycorp subsidiary operating in Guatemala providing heavy equipment distribution and related services to enterprise customers in Central America.
• Fargoline — Agriculture/Farming Products and Services Subsidiary focused on agriculture/farming products and related services within the Ferreycorp portfolio, serving agricultural enterprises in Peru.
• Forbis Logistics — Logistics Services Subsidiary focused on logistics services within the Ferreycorp group, supporting equipment distribution operations and serving third-party logistics customers.
• Mining Rental Fleet Rental fleet of Caterpillar mining equipment provided to mining enterprises on a project/rental basis, generating usage-based revenue.
• Spare Parts and After-Sales Service After-sales service support and spare parts distribution for the installed base of Caterpillar and other distributed equipment, providing ongoing revenue from maintenance contracts, repairs, and parts supply.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Companies Circle of the Latin American Corporate Governance RoundtablesupportingOthers · 1 January 2006Ferreycorp joined this forum of 19 Latin American companies committed to good corporate governance practices, promoted by OECD and IFC. General Manager Mariela García de Fabbri serves as president.
• United Nations Global CompactsupportingOthers · 1 January 2004Ferreycorp is a member of the UN Global Compact Network, committed to its 10 guiding principles since 2004.
• TecsupsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Through the Think BigSe program, Ferreycorp partners with Tecsup to train Caterpillar-specialized technicians over 2 years, with students interning at Ferreyros facilities and accessing educational credit financing.
• Caterpillar Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerreyros, the main subsidiary, is the exclusive Caterpillar distributor for mining equipment in Peru. This is the core business relationship enabling Ferreycorp's primary revenue stream from capital goods distribution.
• SenatisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerreyros participates in the Senati Dual Apprenticeship Program, allowing heavy machinery maintenance students to receive practical training at company facilities in Lima and Cajamarca.
• SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)supportingOthersIndependent third-party verification of greenhouse gas emissions for subsidiaries since 2017, providing credibility to environmental reporting.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Doosan Bobcat: Korean-owned compact and heavy equipment OEM that competes head-to-head with Caterpillar in Latin American construction and agriculture; comparable as the principal non-Cat competitive threat in the regions Ferreycorp serves.
• Komatsu: Japanese heavy equipment OEM (excavators, mining trucks, construction machinery) and global Caterpillar competitor; relevant peer for unit volumes, mining-truck cycles, and pricing benchmark even though Ferreycorp is a distributor rather than an OEM.
• Astec Industries: US-based diversified manufacturer of infrastructure and aggregate equipment; comparable as a broader-portfolio industrial peer in the construction/mining supply chain.
• United Rentals: Largest US equipment rental company with a broad industrial and construction fleet; comparable as a benchmark rental-economics peer, though its scale and public-equity profile exceed Ferreycorp's.
• Liebherr: Swiss family-owned OEM of mining trucks, excavators, and construction equipment; relevant as a European-based, vertically integrated competitor to Caterpillar in mining applications Ferreycorp's customers demand.

Direct peers

• H&E Equipment Services: US-based distributor and lessor of heavy earthmoving and aerial equipment, with a rapidly growing rental fleet — mirrors Ferreycorp's planned $130M mining-rental fleet expansion and its industrial-customer focus.
• Finning International: Canada-headquartered Caterpillar dealer operating in Canada, UK/Ireland and South America, distributing heavy equipment and providing parts, service and rentals — a near-identical business mix to Ferreycorp's mining-anchored dealership model.
• Barloworld: South Africa-based Caterpillar dealer handling equipment, parts and service across multiple African territories, with a similarly diversified industrial-services business model — the closest geographic-and-business analog to Ferreycorp outside the Americas.
• Toromont Industries: Canadian Caterpillar dealer with equipment sales, power systems, and rental operations across Eastern Canada; directly comparable dealership model with high-margin service-and-parts revenue mix.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): UK-listed, North America-focused equipment rental company operating Sunbelt Rentals; relevant for the rental-fleet growth lever that is becoming central to Ferreycorp's strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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