Ciles

What Ciles does

CILES S.A.S. is a Medellín-based Colombian manufacturer of certified low-voltage electrical products with over 32 years of operating history (founded circa 1992). The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes a portfolio of approximately 251 SKUs across distribution boards, circuit breakers, bimetal connectors, switches and receptacles, electrical boxes, ceiling lights, and complementary accessories for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Its technical differentiation rests on a utility model invention patent granted by Colombia's SIC (Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio) for distribution boards compatible with both American (NEMA) and European (DIN) electrical systems — described as unique in the Colombian market — combined with halogen-free materials, aluminum/copper (AL/CU) cable compatibility across AWG 6 to AWG 2, and certifications including RETIE No. 0458, NTC 5475, NTC 2050, and IEC 61439-1/3.

CILES operates a sales-led go-to-market model combining direct sales to industrial and commercial construction projects with retail distribution through the two largest Colombian home improvement chains, Homecenter (Sodimac) and Easy. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales rather than recurring contracts. Pricing is quote-based for industrial and commercial projects and standard retail pricing for distribution partner channels; prices are not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans Colombian construction and infrastructure firms (Arquitectura y Concreto, Industrial Conconcreto, Carpa Ingeniería, Prodesa), construction retailers (Homecenter, Easy), and financial services institutions (AMV, Capital, Colpatria). The sub-brand architecture (Astral, Basic, Fuga, Nova, Spazio, Ultra for switches/receptacles; Ritel for specialized boxes) addresses tiered price points within the residential and commercial segments. The company is privately held, employs between 101 and 250 people, and operates exclusively in the Colombian market with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Ciles

Legal name

CILES S.A.S.

Website

https://ciles.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CILES S.A.S. is a Medellín-based Colombian manufacturer of certified low-voltage electrical products — distribution boards, breakers, bimetal connectors, switches, and boxes — serving residential, commercial, and industrial construction through retail (Homecenter, Easy) and direct-sales channels in Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-voltage electrical equipment manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC), Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Low voltage electrical products
• Distribution board manufacturing
• Circuit breaker products
• Electrical wiring devices
• Bimetal electrical connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Product Sales: Direct sales of manufactured electrical products including breakers, distribution boards, boxes, connectors, switches, and outlets to industrial, commercial, and residential customers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CILES designs, manufactures, and commercializes certified low-voltage electrical products for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in Colombia. The product portfolio includes distribution boards, circuit breakers, bimetal connectors, switches, receptacles, electrical boxes, ceiling fixtures, and accessory products. The company sells direct to construction and engineering firms and distributes through Homecenter (Sodimac) and Easy retail chains.

Product overview

Ciles is an electrical products manufacturer with over 32 years of experience, designing, manufacturing, and commercializing certified electrical products for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors in Colombia. The product portfolio is organized around a unified offering of certified electrical hardware: core product lines include Distribution Boards (Tableros de Distribución) in industrial, plug-in, and DIN-rail variants; Breakers including residual, plug-in, DIN-rail, and main breaker types; Bimetal Connectors in eye, narrow-blade, blade, and pin configurations; Switches and Receptacles under the Astral, Basic, Fuga, Nova, Spazio, and Ultra sub-brands; Boxes including conduit, standard electrical, hermetic weatherproof, and cable raceway types; the Ritel sub-brand of specialized boxes; Ceiling Lights (Plafones); and Sensors, Tapes, and Other accessories. These products are complemented by sub-products such as reinforced boxes for concrete pouring (IP44), extension covers in various sizes, tinned copper compression connectors, locknut connectors, and hermetic IP65 protection boxes with DIN rails. The entire portfolio is guaranteed by national and international certification entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ritel: A sub-brand line of electrical products including cajas Ritel (electrical boxes).

Products and services

• Tableros de Distribución (Distribution Boards) Distribution boards for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations, available in industrial, plug-in system, and DIN-rail system variants. Compatible with both NEMA and DIN standards, certified RETIE.
• Breakers (Circuit Breakers) Circuit breakers including residual (Residuales), plug-in system (Sistema Enchufable), and DIN-rail system (Sistema Riel) types, plus main breakers (Totalizadores) for overload and short-circuit protection in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.
• Conectores Bimetálicos (Bimetal Connectors) Bimetal connectors in eye (De Ojo), narrow blade (Pala Angosta), blade (Tipo Pala), and pin (Tipo Pin) configurations, designed to connect aluminum and copper conductors in power, measurement, transformation, and conduction equipment for residential and commercial electrical networks.
• Interruptores y Tomacorrientes (Switches and Receptacles) Switches and receptacles marketed under the Astral, Basic, Fuga, Nova, Spazio, and Ultra sub-brands, covering residential and commercial wiring needs including GFCI outlets, USB outlets, and weatherproof plates.
• Cajas (Electrical Boxes) Electrical boxes including conduit (Conduit), standard electrical (Eléctricas), weatherproof hermetic (Herméticas), and cable raceway/canaleta (Canaleta) types for concrete pouring, drywall, and traditional masonry construction systems. Includes the Ritel sub-brand line of specialized boxes.
• Plafones (Ceiling Lights) Ceiling-mounted light fixtures including resin and porcelain variants for residential and commercial lighting applications.
• Sensores, Cintas y Otros (Sensors, Tapes, and Other Accessories) Presence sensors (Sensores), adhesive tapes (Cintas), and other electrical accessories for supplementary installation needs in residential and commercial projects.

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HomecentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Colombian home improvement and construction materials retail chain distributing CILES electrical products to end consumers

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in low-voltage electrical distribution, switchgear, wiring devices, and circuit breakers with deep presence in Colombia through local subsidiaries. Directly overlaps with CILES across distribution boards, breakers, and wiring devices, but operates as a broad multi-product incumbent rather than a Colombia-specialized manufacturer.
• ABB: Multinational manufacturer of low-voltage switchgear, distribution boards, breakers, and wiring accessories with active sales in Colombian industrial and construction markets. Highly comparable product portfolio to CILES, especially in industrial distribution boards and breakers, but at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Siemens: Major manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, including low-voltage switchboards, circuit breakers, and wiring devices, with established channels in Colombia. Competes with CILES in industrial and commercial electrical distribution projects, particularly on certified IEC-compliant equipment.
• Hubbell: US-based manufacturer of electrical products including wiring devices, enclosures, connectors, and lighting controls. Competes with CILES in connectors (Hubbell's Burndy line vs. CILES's bimetal connectors) and in commercial wiring devices across Latin American distribution channels.
• Eaton: Global electrical products manufacturer specializing in power distribution, circuit protection, and wiring devices, serving industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Directly comparable to CILES in breakers, distribution boards, and enclosures, with strong presence in Latin American commercial construction.

Direct peers

• Legrand: World leader in wiring devices (switches, receptacles, GFCIs) and cable management with extensive Latin American distribution. CILES's Interruptores y Tomacorrientes line under Astral, Basic, Fuga, Nova, Spazio, and Ultra sub-brands is directly comparable, and Legrand also produces distribution boards competing with CILES's core offering.
• Hager Group: European-headquartered specialist in low-voltage electrical distribution, distribution boards, and DIN-rail wiring devices with strong presence in Latin America. Highly comparable to CILES on DIN-rail distribution boards, breakers, and modular enclosures, particularly in projects specifying IEC standards.
• Leviton: North American manufacturer of wiring devices, GFCIs, USB outlets, and weatherproof plates with growing presence in Latin America. Closely comparable to CILES's switches/receptacles and weatherproof product portfolio, particularly in residential and light-commercial specifications.

Emerging players

• Chint Group: Chinese low-voltage electrical manufacturer expanding aggressively across Latin America with breakers, distribution boards, and wiring devices at price-competitive positions. Increasingly competes with CILES in Colombian residential and SMB channels through import distributors and direct projects.

Regional players

• BTicino (Legrand): Italian/Latin American wiring-device specialist under Legrand producing switches, receptacles, and home system enclosures with strong brand presence in Latin America. Closely comparable to CILES's Interruptores y Tomacorrientes and Cajas lines, particularly in residential construction across the Andean region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ciless.a.s464
• Facebookfacebook.com/CilesSAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ciles
• Instagraminstagram.com/ciles_colombia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ciles