Latin press

What Latin press does

Latin Press, Inc. is a privately held B2B media and events company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with regional offices in Bogotá and Medellín (Colombia) and São Paulo (Brazil). The company focuses exclusively on Latin American industry verticals and operates a portfolio of seven specialized trade publications covering HVAC/R (ACR Latinoamérica), audiovisual systems (AVI Latinoamérica), facility management (Gerencia de Edificios), broadcast (Tv y Video + Radio), electronic security (Ventas de Seguridad), aftermarket auto parts (AfterMarket International), and paints and coatings (Zona de Pinturas). Each title is paired with a dedicated website and bilingual (English/Spanish) editorial coverage.

The company's product stack extends well beyond publishing. It organizes eight-plus annual trade shows and congresses across Latin America, including AutoAméricas Show, CleanTec Show, IntegraTEC, Refriamericas, TecnoEdificios, KNX Days, LiveTEC, and PFP Americas (Plumbing and Fire Protection). Adjacent products include the CALA Awards recognition program across HVAC/R, AV, lighting, automotive, facility management, and cleaning categories; the trademarked Alegria networking reception hosted at major international trade shows such as NAB Show, AHR Expo, ISC West, ISE, and InfoComm; a paid B2B market research report line sold at US $450 per PDF or US $165 via ISSUU; outsourced association management services for international industry groups seeking Latin American presence; the BOMA Miami Podcast produced with BOMA Miami Dade Chapter; a Rep Round-Up Day virtual networking event connecting manufacturers with independent sales agents; the Little Havana Performance Space venue in Miami; the Latin Plus loyalty program; and a Stripe-based payment portal. There is no proprietary software, AI, or API surface; the technology backbone consists of standard web publishing, online event registration, email, and webinar and webcast tools.

Latin Press monetizes through six identifiable revenue streams: recurring subscription and advertising revenue across the magazine and website portfolio; transaction-based event registration fees for trade shows, online events, and congresses; one-time licensing fees for market research reports; professional services fees for association management and venue rental; sponsorship fees for the Alegria reception (Platinum and Gold tiers) and trade show exhibits; and engagement-based value via the Latin Plus loyalty program. Customers are B2B professionals, integrators, and contractors serving as both readers/attendees and as advertisers/exhibitors/sponsors. The company appears to be founder/owner-operated, with Managing Director Max Jaramillo and family members Manuela Jaramillo and Milena Castaño in key financial and operations roles, supported by a team of project managers in Colombia and Miami.

Name

Latin press

Legal name

Latin Press, Inc.

Website

https://latinpressinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latin Press is a Miami-based B2B media and events company founded in 1992 that publishes seven industry trade titles and runs eight-plus annual trade shows across Latin America, serving HVAC/R, AV, security, facility management, broadcast, automotive, and cleaning industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Media & Events

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Advertising Agencies (541810), Other Services Related to Advertising (54189)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Shows & Industry Expos (B2B) (MPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Product & Brand PR (Consumer & B2B) (BPAFADAH)

Keywords

• B2B trade media
• Industry trade shows
• Market research reports
• Association management services
• Latin American events

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine and Website Subscriptions/Advertising: Latin Press publishes 7 specialized B2B magazines and websites covering HVAC/R, Electronic Security, AV Systems, Facility Management, Broadcast/Radio, Aftermarket Auto Parts, and Paints/Coatings industries. Revenue comes from subscriptions and advertising from industry vendors and service providers.
2. Event Registration Fees: Paid conferences and exhibitions including trade shows (AutoAméricas Show, CleanTec Show, IntegraTEC, Refriamericas, TecnoEdificios, Plumbing and Fire Protection Expo), online events, and the BOMA Miami Podcast live filming. Registration fees charged to attendees.
3. Market Research Reports: B2B industry reports sold for US $450 each or US $165 via ISSUU platform. Reports include Top 100 rankings, market studies, and industry analysis for Physical Security, AV Systems, Broadcast, Facility Management, Cleaning, HVAC contractors, Airport Operators, and Monitoring industries.
4. Association Management Services: Outsourced management and consulting services for international associations, societies, and industry groups expanding into Latin America. Includes membership marketing, event production, certification outsourcing, and website operations.
5. On-Site Training Facilities: Rental of Little Havana Performance Space in Miami for corporate presentations, meetings, artistic performances, and Spanish language instruction. Space accommodates up to 70-80 people with A/V and WiFi included. Marketing and streaming coordination services also offered.
6. Loyalty Program: Latin Plus loyalty program rewarding subscribers and event attendees with points for interactions (newsletter subscription 25pts, magazine subscription 50pts, online event registration 80pts, live event registration 100pts, live event attendance 250pts). Points redeemable for bonus prizes and rewards.
7. Alegria Sponsorship: Alegria party networking reception held at international trade shows. Platinum sponsorship includes table, full-page advertisement, logo in print/electronic media, database access, and welcome announcement. Gold sponsorship includes half-page advertisement with web banners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Latin Press operates a portfolio of seven industry-specific B2B magazines and websites covering HVAC/R, electronic security, AV systems, facility management, broadcast/media, automotive aftermarket, and paints/coatings for the Latin American market. The company promotes and produces specialized trade shows and congresses (e.g., AutoAméricas Show, CleanTec Show, IntegraTEC, Refriamericas, TecnoEdificios, KNX Days, LiveTEC, PFP Americas), runs the CALA Awards recognition program and the trademarked Alegria networking reception, and sells paid B2B market research reports. It also provides association management services for international industry groups expanding into Latin America, a loyalty program for subscribers and attendees, and venue rental of the Little Havana Performance Space in Miami.

Product overview

Latin Press Media & Events operates as a B2B publishing and events company serving Latin America since 1992, offering a portfolio of seven industry magazines and websites (ACR Latinoamérica, AVI Latinoamérica, Gerencia de Edificios, Tv y Video + Radio, Ventas de Seguridad, AfterMarket International, Zona de Pinturas), multiple specialized trade shows and congresses (AutoAméricas Show, CleanTec Show, IntegraTEC, Refriamericas, TecnoEdificios, KNX Days, LiveTEC, PFP Americas, Building Automation Show), the CALA Awards recognition program, networking events including the Alegria Party and Rep Round-Up Day, B2B market research reports, association management services, a loyalty rewards program, Miami-based venue rental facilities, and an online payment portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alegria: Reception event for Latin American professionals traveling to leading exhibitions worldwide
• CALA Awards
• Latin Press Loyalty Program
• Little Havana Performance Space

Products and services

• ACR Latinoamérica Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website covering automation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries for Latin American HVAC/R contractors and installers.
• AVI Latinoamérica Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website for integrated audiovisual systems serving AV integrators and systems integrators across Latin America.
• Gerencia de Edificios Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website covering facility management topics for facility managers and FM service companies in Latin America.
• Tv y Video + Radio Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website covering broadcast, cinema, radio and new media for Latin American broadcasters and media professionals.
• Ventas de Seguridad Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website for the electronic security industry covering Latin American security integrators, monitoring companies and equipment providers.
• AfterMarket International Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website covering the international aftermarket auto parts industry for distributors and repair shops.
• Zona de Pinturas Magazine & Website Specialized B2B magazine and website covering paints and coatings industries for Latin American paint manufacturers, distributors and applicators.
• AutoAméricas Show Annual conference and exhibition for the aftermarket auto and truck parts business in Latin America, serving distributors, repair shops, and suppliers.
• CleanTec Show Annual conference and exhibition for cleaning services industries of the Americas, covering hygiene and maintenance professionals.
• IntegraTEC Annual conference and exhibition for audiovisual systems, home automation, digital signage and unified communications across Latin America.
• Refriamericas Annual conference and exhibition for air conditioning and refrigeration industries in Latin America.
• TecnoEdificios Annual conference and exhibition for facility management business professionals in Latin America.
• KNX Days KNX standard training and certification events for building automation professionals across Latin America.
• LiveTEC Live technology and integration event for Latin American professionals in the AV and broadcast sectors.
• PFP Americas (Plumbing & Fire Protection)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ industry market research reports published covering Physical Security, AV Systems, Broadcast, Facility Management, Cleaning, HVAC, Airport Operators, and Monitoring sectors
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOMA Miami Dade ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Building Owners and Managers Association Miami Dade Chapter to produce the BOMA Miami Podcast. The podcast covers facility management topics including technology requirements, building automation, labor challenges, BOMA BEST certification, and TOBY International prize. Podcast filmed at Latin Press Performance Space in Miami before a live audience.
• Latin Market ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Latin Market Research to produce industry market reports including the Latin America Physical Security Industry Market Study 2023, Latin America Cleaning and Facility Management Market Study 2022, and other Top 100 industry rankings.
• Telos AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Alegría networking reception during NAB Show 2026. Telos Alliance provides audio solutions for broadcast and media professionals.
• RiedelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Alegría networking reception during NAB Show 2026. Riedel provides communications and signal distribution solutions for broadcast and live events.
• ConsorcioTecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsorcioTec is mentioned in connection with the Rep Round-Up Day online event, with Max Jaramillo serving as Chief Integrator Advocate. The consortium appears to be a network of independent sales agents in Latin America.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BNamericas: BNamericas is a business intelligence platform covering Latin American industries with news, data, and reports. It directly parallels Latin Press's B2B media and market research model across multiple verticals in the same regional geography.
• PennWell Corporation: B2B media company publishing trade magazines and organizing conferences in industries including electronics, security, and energy. Highly comparable business model combining specialized trade publications with annual events in technical B2B verticals.
• Questex: B2B media and events company operating across multiple industry verticals including AV, hospitality, and technology. Comparable as a multi-vertical B2B media company combining events, publishing, and market research in technical industries.

Regional players

• Grupo Expansión: Mexican B2B media company publishing multiple specialized trade magazines and organizing industry events across Latin America. Comparable as a multi-vertical Spanish-language B2B publisher with an events business, though primarily Mexico-anchored.
• LatinFinance: B2B financial media company covering Latin American capital markets with publications, events, and awards. Comparable as a regional B2B media company serving Latin American professional audiences with integrated publishing and event products.
• America Economía: Chile-based B2B media company covering Latin American business and industry with publications and events. Comparable as a Spanish-language regional B2B media company with multi-vertical coverage and event components.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: Global B2B events and exhibitions company operating trade shows across industries including technology, security, and healthcare. Comparable as a major incumbent in the B2B trade show space with overlapping verticals (security, AV, building automation), though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Reed Exhibitions: One of the world's largest trade show organizers operating events across multiple industries globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in B2B exhibitions with similar event-based revenue model, though with much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• BNP Media: Established B2B media company publishing trade magazines and producing events across multiple industry verticals. Comparable integrated B2B publishing and events model, though focused primarily on North American markets.
• Endeavor Business Media: B2B media company operating across 30+ industry verticals with a portfolio of trade publications, events, and digital media properties. Comparable as a multi-vertical B2B media and events operator in technical and industrial sectors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/latinpress

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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