Ferrocortes

What Ferrocortes does

Ferrocortes S.A.S. is a privately held Colombian steel importer, processor, and fabricator headquartered in Medellín, with secondary operational sites in the Belén industrial district of Medellín and in Cartagena. Founded in 1980 and operating continuously for more than 40 years, the company positions itself as a direct importer of carbon, stainless, and specialty steel from major global steelmakers, complemented by an integrated processing capability. Its catalog spans carbon steels (AISI/SAE 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340), perforated bar (SAE 1518), stainless 304, gray and nodular cast iron, structural plates (ASTM A36, A572 Gr 50, A131 naval grade, wear-resistant 450–500 HB), patterned sheets (A569), and a full structural profile range including angles, platinas, HEA, HEB, IPE, TH beams, and UPN/U channels.

Processing and fabrication are delivered through CNC-controlled equipment including pantograph plasma cutting tables (300 amp, sheets up to 260mm thickness on 12m x 2.50m beds), CNC saws capable of cutting profiles up to 24 inches (508mm) diameter, CNC bending up to 38mm thickness and 3000mm length, CNC rolling, profile bending for HEA/HEB/IPE/TH sections, a certified welding center covering MIG/FCAW/SMAW/GMAW/TIG/SAW processes, assembly, and an in-house metrology laboratory using ultrasonic inspection, hardness testers, and straightness benches. Quality is underwritten by ISO 9001 (ICONTEC), IQNET, COFACE, and naval-specific ABS and Lloyd's Register certifications.

The business sells primarily to enterprise customers across mining (Aris Mining, Continental Gold, Mineros), infrastructure and public utilities (EPM, El Condor, Icoltrans), construction (Argos, Sp Ingenieros, Mincivil, Etec), naval/marine (Cotecmar), and energy (Ecopetrol), with adjacent reach into the Dominican Republic through export work for Equiprec SRL. Revenue is generated via two streams: one-time steel product sales and project-based steel processing/fabrication services. Pricing is quote-based and delivered through a sales-led motion supported by a dedicated commercial team, website quote requests, WhatsApp, and physical point-of-sale engagement at the three Colombian offices. The company markets itself across its website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and through published technical steel reference books.

Name

Ferrocortes

Legal name

Ferrocortes S.A.S.

Website

https://ferrocortes.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ferrocortes S.A.S. is a Medellín-based Colombian steel importer and processor supplying carbon, stainless, structural, and naval-grade steel products plus CNC cutting, bending, rolling, and welding services to enterprise customers in mining, infrastructure, construction, naval, and metalworking sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Products and Metal Fabrication Services

NAICS

Ferrous Metal Foundries (33151)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferrous Metals Trading & Distribution (Iron Ore, Pig Iron, DRI/HBI, Ferroalloys) (IMAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Steel processing services
• Structural steel products
• CNC metal fabrication
• Industrial steel supply
• Metal cutting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Sales: Sale of steel products including carbon steels (SAE 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340), stainless steel (SAE 304), plates, sheets, structural profiles (angles, plates, HEA, HEB, IPE, TH beams, UPN, U channels), perforated bars, and cast iron products (grey iron FC 200, nodular iron). Direct import from world's largest steelmakers.
2. Steel Processing and Fabrication Services: Steel transformation services including cutting (plasma, CNC shears, CNC saws), bending, rolling, profile bending, assembly, and welding. Technical advisory, quality certificates, specialized machinery, and specialized labor included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ferrocortes S.A.S. is a Colombian metalworking company that imports and distributes structural and special steel products (carbon steels SAE 1020/1045/4140/4340, stainless steel SAE 304, cast iron, plates, sheets, and structural profiles) and provides in-house CNC steel processing services including plasma cutting, saw cutting, sheet bending and rolling, profile bending, certified welding, and assembly. The company serves industrial, mining, infrastructure, construction, and metalworking customers through three physical locations in Colombia and exports to Latin America.

Product overview

Ferrocortes offers a comprehensive portfolio of steel products and metal solutions organized into three main product categories: (1) Aceros (Steels) including carbon steels SAE 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340, perforated bars SAE 1518, stainless steel SAE 304, gray iron FC 200, and nodular cast iron; (2) Láminas (Sheets/Plates) including structural plates A-36 and A572gr 50, wear-resistant plates (450-500 HB), naval steel A131 with ABS and Lloyd's Register certification, patterned sheets A-569; and (3) Perfilería (Structural Profiles) including angles, plates, HEA and HEB beams, IPE and TH beams, and UPN and U channels. The company positions itself as a direct importer from major global steelmakers and provides steel processing services including CNC cutting, bending, rolling, profile curving, welding, and assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars (SAE 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340, 1518) Carbon and alloy steel round bars, perforated bars, and billets (SAE/AISI grades 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340, 1518) supplied up to 24-inch diameter, used by industrial and mining customers for machining, forging, and parts requiring fatigue, torsion, and wear resistance.
• Stainless Steel SAE 304 Austenitic stainless steel with 10–12% chromium content and optional nickel/molybdenum additions, sold to industrial customers requiring high corrosion resistance.
• Cast Iron Products (Gray Iron FC 200 and Nodular Iron) Gray cast iron FC 200 and ductile/nodular cast iron supplied for machined parts and components needing high machinability, dimensional stability, and strength.
• Structural Steel Plates and Sheets (A-36, A572 Gr 50, 1045, Antidesgaste 450-500 HB, Naval A131, Alfajor A-569) Hot-rolled structural plates (ASTM A-36, A572 Gr 50), wear-resistant plates (450–500 HB), high-strength 1045 plates, certified naval-grade A131 plates (ABS and Lloyd's Register), and patterned (alfajor) A-569 tear-drop sheets for industrial floors and trailers.
• Structural Steel Profiles (Angles, Platinas, HEA, HEB, IPE, TH, UPN, U channels) Hot-rolled carbon steel angles, flat plates (platinas), HEA/HEB I-beams, IPE double-T profiles, TH sections, UPN channels, and U channels manufactured to ASTM A-36 and A-572 standards for construction, bridges, and towers.
• CNC Steel Cutting Services (Plasma and Saw) Pantograph CNC plasma cutting of sheets up to 260mm thickness on 12m x 2.50m tables and CNC saw cutting of steel up to 24-inch (508mm) diameter, including I-beams, H-beams, channels, angles, and pipes at various inclinations.
• CNC Steel Bending and Rolling Services CNC sheet bending up to 38mm thickness x 3000mm length and CNC rolling into cylinders, cones, and custom shapes using multi-axis positioners and a wide die selection.
• CNC Profile Bending Services (HEA, HEB, IPE, TH 21, TH 29) CNC bending of HEA, HEB, and IPE beams plus TH 21 and TH 29 profiles into precision arches and curves, used in infrastructure and mining projects.
• Certified Welding and Assembly Services Welding and assembly services delivered by certified welders across MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, TIG, and SAW processes, ensuring precision and high-quality finishes on structural and industrial fabrications.
• Metrology and Quality Control Services Industrial ultrasonic inspection for internal/volumetric flaw detection and thickness measurement, plus bench and portable hardness testing and straightness testing of steel bars, with quality certificates issued to customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cutting capacity up to 260mm thickness with plasma CNC pantographs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• IQNETsupportingOthersInternational certification network providing quality management system certification for Ferrocortes operations in steel transformation and fabrication.
• ICONTECsupportingOthersColombian technical standards organization providing quality certification and standards compliance verification for steel products and processes.
• COFACEsupportingOthersCredit insurance and business intelligence services providing risk assessment and commercial credit rating for international trade operations.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)supportingOthersMaritime classification society providing certification for naval steel products ensuring compliance with maritime industry standards.
• Lloyd's RegistersupportingOthersEngineering and technical services organization providing third-party certification for naval steel plates ensuring quality and safety compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acesco: Colombian manufacturer of flat steel products including galvanized, cold-rolled, and pre-painted steel sheets/plates. Direct competitor in serving Colombian industrial, construction, and infrastructure customers with overlapping sheet steel and structural offerings.
• Acerías Paz del Río: Colombian integrated steel producer owned by Votorantim, producing pig iron, billets, and steel products. Local competitor supplying into Colombian industrial and construction end markets that Ferrocortes also serves through its distribution business.
• Deacero: Mexican integrated steel producer covering long products, wire, and downstream fabricated products. Comparable vertically integrated model combining primary production with value-added steel processing for industrial customers in LatAm markets.

Broad incumbents

• Gerdau: Brazilian-headquartered major steel producer with extensive Latin American operations including Diaco Colombia. Competes with Ferrocortes in long product distribution and integrated supply to mining, construction, and industrial sectors across the region.
• Ternium: Mexico-headquartered steel producer with operations across Latin America including Ternium Colombia. Competes in flat and long steel supply, and serves overlapping mining, construction, and infrastructure end markets relevant to Ferrocortes.
• ArcelorMittal: Global integrated steel and mining company with operations across Latin America and the Caribbean. Competes in steel product supply and participates in long product and structural steel markets relevant to Ferrocortes' enterprise customer base.
• Grupo Simec: Mexican steel producer of long products, billets, and structural steel for industrial markets. Competes in similar product categories relevant to mining, construction, and infrastructure customers in Latin America.

Regional players

• SIDOR (CVG Siderúrgica del Orinoco): Venezuelan integrated steelmaker focused on flat and long products. Operates in the same South American region and overlaps in steel product categories (sheets, structural profiles) relevant to industrial customers across northern South America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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