What CHM Minería does

CHM Minería S.A.S. is a Barranquilla-based, privately held industrial distributor and field-services company serving large-scale surface mining, port, and construction operators in Colombia and select Latin American markets. The firm has been the authorized distributor of Hitachi hydraulic mining excavators (EX1200-6 through EX8000-6) and mining trucks (EH1100-5 through EH5000AC-3) in Colombia for over 30 years, complemented by complementary lines from Hensley (G.E.T. wear parts), Jaws (buckets and attachments — distributed across Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela since 2009), Allmand (lighting towers), Valley Blades, and BARD (lubrication systems).

The company operates the CSM (Centro de Servicios de Mantenimiento) component repair workshop in Barranquilla, the PILO innovation management system, and a CHM Digital portfolio integrating third-party platforms — Wenco fleet management, LoadScan volumetric scanners, Procontours drones, Titan 3330 payload monitoring, GET Trakka loss detection, and Lumada APM — alongside proprietary innovations such as Digital Inspections (75% inspection-time reduction), the CHM maintenance methodology for Hitachi (12% productivity improvement), and VR-based training. It also maintains the Mobile Training Device for Machinery utility model patent.

CHM generates revenue through one-time equipment sales, recurring parts and consumables supply, on-site maintenance service contracts, component repair/reconstruction at CSM, and digital solution deployment. Major enterprise customers include Glencore Cerrejón (one of the world's largest open-pit coal complexes), Drummond Company, Cerro Matoso (South32), Grupo Prodeco, Argos, MAPESA, and Barrick Pueblo Viejo. The company is a subsidiary of Colombian conglomerate Grupo A (founded 1932) and operates without disclosed external institutional funding or public listing.

Name

CHM Minería

Legal name

CHM MINERIA S.A.S.

Website

https://chmmineria.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CHM Minería is a Colombian authorized distributor of Hitachi mining equipment and provider of on-site maintenance, parts, and digital mining solutions (Wenco, LoadScan, Lumada APM, Titan, GET Trakka) for large enterprise mining operators including Glencore Cerrejón, Drummond, and South32.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Equipment Distribution and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (213), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance, Repair & Rebuild (MRO), Parts Distribution & Field Service (IMAKANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mine Maintenance & Asset Reliability Contracting (Mobile/Fixed Plant Maintenance, Shutdowns, Overhauls) (IMAKAKAF), Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA), Mine Site Support Services (Camp/Catering, Security, Fuel & Lubricants, Water, Waste, Roads) (IMAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Mining equipment distribution
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Component repair services
• Mining digital solutions
• Fleet management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mining Equipment Sales: Sale of new mining equipment including Hitachi hydraulic excavators (EX1200 to EX8000) and mining trucks (EH1100 to EH5000ACII), representing the Hitachi brand in Colombia.
2. Parts & Components Supply: Supply chain of spare parts and consumables for mining equipment maintenance operations at client sites.
3. On-Site Maintenance Services: Field maintenance services and skilled labor provided on-site at client mining operations including the CSM (Centro de Servicios de Mantenimiento) component repair center.
4. Component Repair & Reconstruction: Repair and reconstruction of hydraulic and mechanical components including final drives, cylinders, buckets, and structural repairs at the CSM facility (Centro de Servicios de Mantenimiento), initially invested with approximately US$1.6 million.
5. Digital Solutions & Technology: Sale and deployment of digital mining technology solutions including Wenco fleet management, Titan 3330 payload monitoring, GET Trakka detection systems, LoadScan volumetric scanners, and Lumada APM platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHM Minería is the authorized distributor in Colombia for Hitachi mining hydraulic excavators (EX1200-6 through EX8000-6) and mining trucks (EH1100-5 through EH5000AC-3), alongside complementary brands such as Hensley ground engaging tools, Jaws buckets and attachments, Allmand lighting towers, and Valley Blades cutting tools. The company also operates the CSM (Centro de Servicios de Mantenimiento) component repair facility in Barranquilla, deploys on-site field maintenance teams at major Colombian mine sites, and distributes digital mining technology solutions (CHM Digital) including Wenco fleet management, LoadScan volumetric scanners, Titan 3330 payload monitoring, GET Trakka loss detection, Procontours drone surveying, and Lumada APM asset performance management.

Product overview

CHM Minería operates as a comprehensive mining solutions provider with two main divisions: physical equipment/products and digital technology solutions. The physical products include Hitachi hydraulic excavators (EX1200-6 to EX8000-6) and mining trucks (EH1100-5 to EH5000-3) as core offerings, complemented by Hensley G.E.T. wear parts, Jaws equipment attachments (buckets, cable reelers, tire controllers), Allmand lighting towers, Valley Blades cutting tools, and BARD lubrication systems. The CHM Digital portfolio provides technology solutions including Wenco fleet management and asset health monitoring, LoadScan volumetric measurement scanners, Procontours tactical drone surveying, Titan 3330 payload monitoring, GET Trakka loss detection, and Lumada APM asset performance management. Services include the CSM maintenance service center and the PILO innovation system. The company serves major Colombian mining operations including Cerrejón, Drummond, Prodeco/Glencore, Cerro Matoso (South32), Argos, and Mapesa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PILO (Pioneros en Innovación y Líderes en Originalidad): Innovation system of CHM Minería, a structured innovation management and governance framework focused on transforming challenges into profitable solutions.
• CHM Digital
• CSM (Centro de Servicios de Mantenimiento)

Products and services

• Hitachi Mining Excavators and Trucks Hitachi hydraulic mining excavators (EX1200-6 to EX8000-6) and mining trucks (EH1100-5 to EH5000AC-3) sold and supported with technical field service for large enterprise surface mining operators in Colombia.
• Hensley Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T.) Hensley wear parts and ground engaging tools (teeth, lips, adapters, bulldozer blades) for draglines, hydraulic shovels, loaders, and cable shovels in coal and nickel mining.
• Jaws Equipment Attachments Jaws hydraulic shovels, wheel loader buckets, LHD/subterranean buckets, truck bodies, tire manipulators, cable reelers, and custom-designed buckets for excavators and loaders.
• Allmand Lighting Towers Allmand portable lighting towers and industrial equipment designed for lowest total cost of ownership, ease of service, durability, and high resale value.
• Valley Blades Cutting Tools Blades, cutting edges, ground engaging tools, wear parts, and accessories for construction, mining, and snow removal equipment.
• BARD Grease Stations BARD grease stations with 350-liter certified grease containers, Bushranger Generation II pumps, high-pressure valves, automatic grease shutoff, and 4,000 PSI grease filters for Hitachi excavators.
• Wenco Digital Solutions Digital inspection, fleet management, dispatch optimization, machine guidance, asset health monitoring (ReadyLine), fuel and tire management, fatigue management, collision awareness, and Avoca operational reports.
• LoadScan Volume Scanner Volumetric load scanner with internationally certified +/-1% accuracy, available in fixed block, portable block, mobile trailer, and custom mount configurations for mining load measurement.
• Procontours Tactical Drone Sensors Tactical unmanned aerial sensor services for greenfield identification, terrain digitization, earthwork volume measurement, predictive analytics, and infrastructure inspection in mining operations.
• Titan 3330 Payload Monitoring System Real-time payload monitoring system for mining trucks that maximizes payload, reduces variation, prevents overloads, and tracks structural fatigue through RFID identification and Orion reporting.
• GET Trakka Loss Detection System Real-time ground engaging tools loss detection system with embedded sensors in excavator tools, cabin alarm module, portable scanner, and tooth lifespan analytics to prevent crusher incidents and downtime.
• Lumada APM (Asset Performance Management) Integral intelligence platform with predictive failure forecasting and asset lifecycle management aligned with ISO 55000 standards, integrating electrical and process asset engineering experience.
• CSM Centro de Servicio de Mantenimiento (Component Repair and On-Site Maintenance) Maintenance service center for component repair and reconstruction including final drives, cylinders, buckets, and structural repairs, complemented by on-site field maintenance teams deployed at client mining operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12% productivity improvement through CHM proprietary maintenance methodology for Hitachi excavators and trucks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Glencore CerrejóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025CHM Minería announced the start of services at the Cerrejón coal complex in alliance with Glencore. CHM manages and maintains a fleet of 292 equipment units with a team of 182 professionals, committed to the highest safety standards, maintenance optimization, quality assurance, and sustainable development.
• Hitachi Construction MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHM Minería has been the authorized distributor and provided field technical support for Hitachi mining machinery for over 30 years. Distributes excavators (EX1200 to EX8000) and mining trucks (EH1100 to EH5000). Recognized as best MDAP distributor in Latin America in 2024.
• JAWS (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHM Minería has been the authorized distributor for Jaws products (buckets, cable reelers, truck bodies, tire handlers, modules) in Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela since 2009.
• Hensley IndustriessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHensley (HENSLEY IND) is a world-renowned manufacturer of Ground Engaging Tools (G.E.T.) including teeth, lips, adapters, and wear parts for draglines, excavators, loaders, and shovels. Products used in coal mines (La Jagua, Calenturitas) and nickel mining (Cerro Matoso).
• LoadScansecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLoadScan is the inventor and patent holder of the original volumetric load scanner, the only volumetric scanner manufacturer with internationally recognized certifications (AUS & NZ) with +/-1% accuracy. CHM distributes LoadScan solutions in Colombia.
• Wenco (Hitachi Group)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationWenco provides digital mining solutions including fleet management, dispatch optimization, asset health monitoring (ReadyLine), fuel management, tire management, and safety systems (fatigue management, speed control, collision awareness). CHM distributes Wenco solutions in Colombia.
• ProcontourssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationProcontours provides tactical unmanned aerial sensor services for mining operations, enabling rapid aerial imaging, terrain digitization, volume measurement, predictive analytics, and infrastructure inspection via drone technology.
• Titan (WearOptimo)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTitan 3330 is a real-time payload monitoring system for mining trucks that maximizes payload, reduces variation, increases average payloads, prevents overloads, and tracks structural fatigue through sophisticated sensors and the Orion reporting platform.
• GET TrakkasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGET Trakka is a real-time Ground Engaging Tools (GET) loss detection system using embedded sensors and cabin alarms to prevent crusher incidents and machine downtime from lost bucket teeth and components.
• Lumada (Hitachi Energy)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationLumada APM is an integral intelligence platform incorporating electrical and process asset engineering experience to support ISO 55000 asset management, reducing costs, minimizing risks, improving reliability, and optimizing operations.
• Valley BladessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValley Blades manufactures cutting edges, tools, G.E.T., wear parts, and accessories for construction, mining, and snow removal equipment.
• AllmandsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllmand manufactures portable lighting towers and industrial equipment for rental, construction, events, mining, and oil & gas markets, with over 80 years of experience in portable illumination.
• Fundación NemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic social partnership for youth education and professional development. The Ruta Motor dual education program has graduated 30+ young professionals from mining-influence areas (La Guajira and Cesar) in alliance with SENA. Also supports with psyschosocial accompaniment.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational vocational training institution providing technical and technologist-level training programs in mechatronics and other skills for CHM workers and Ruta Motor apprentices.
• Grupo AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company Grupo A celebrated 90 years in 2022. CHM Minería is part of the corporate group providing shared services, infrastructure, and strategic direction across companies in the group.
• FISAsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFISA provides technical training programs for CHM workers on electrical cutting and grinding tool operation and maintenance, benefiting workers from CSM and associated companies.
• Marubeni BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian instructors from Marubeni Brasil received training from CHM Minería on Hitachi excavator operations and visited the CSM maintenance workshop and simulator facilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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