Inspeq Ingenieria

What Inspeq Ingenieria does

Inspeq Ingeniería SAS is a privately held Colombian engineering company founded on June 15, 1989, specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT), mechanical testing, and technical consulting for industrial asset integrity. The company is headquartered in Bogotá and operates a second office and an in-house mechanical testing laboratory in Barrancabermeja, Colombia's principal oil industry hub. Its core service offering spans conventional and advanced NDT methods — including conventional ultrasonic testing (UT), phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), industrial radiography, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, visual inspection, ACFM, MFL, guided wave testing, acoustic emission, corrosion mapping (SCAN C), drone-based remote visual inspection, and robotic inspection (R212 DELTA MICRO) — alongside API 653/510/570 tank and piping inspections, welder qualification, failure analysis, and assembly supervision.

The company's underlying technology base combines physical inspection instruments with advanced digital tooling, including a QLX1 LIBS spectrometer for chemical composition analysis, 3D Toolbox for visualization, and Lidar for large-surface scanning. Inspeq also holds exclusive distribution rights in Colombia for Met-L-Chek brand NDT consumables (liquid penetrants and magnetic particles), which it supplies to industrial clients alongside its service engagements. It is triple-certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, and its products and services comply with PETROBRAS N1596/N2370, AMS 2644, ISO 3452-2, ASTM E-1417/E-165, and ASME SEC V Art 6.

The business operates on a professional services and specialty hardware distribution model. Inspection, consulting, and laboratory testing engagements are custom-quoted per project based on scope, inspection type, and equipment requirements; the Met-L-Chek consumables business adds a recurring product revenue stream. GTM is direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial clients in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, nuclear, automotive, naval, railway, and steel sectors across Colombia, with 12 client logos displayed on the corporate website and dedicated phone and email channels for sales, services, and quality complaints.

Name

Inspeq Ingenieria

Legal name

Inspeq Ingeniería SAS

Website

https://inspeqingenieria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Inspeq Ingeniería SAS is a Colombian non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection services company founded in 1989, serving oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, and industrial clients in Colombia with ultrasonic, radiographic, and robotic inspection, an in-house mechanical testing laboratory, and exclusive distribution of Met-L-Chek NDT consumables.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing
• Industrial inspection services
• Mechanical testing laboratory
• Asset integrity assessment
• NDT consumables distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Consulting Services: Professional services in non-destructive testing (NDT) and destructive testing, including ultrasonic inspection, radiographic testing, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant testing, visual inspection, API inspections, and specialized inspection services (tank, pipeline, crane, rail inspections). Revenue is generated through service fees for field inspection and consulting engagements.
2. END Product Distribution: Exclusive distribution in Colombia of Met-L-Chek brand non-destructive testing products including liquid penetrants (visible and fluorescent), magnetic particles, developers, and removers. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial clients.
3. Mechanical Testing Laboratory Services: Laboratory testing services including impact testing, microhardness testing, tensile and compression testing, guided bend testing, and spark spectrometry for chemical composition analysis. Provides fee-for-service testing to industrial clients.
4. Technical Consulting and Training: Consulting services including welder qualification, failure analysis, assembly supervision, training, and technical advisory to elevate quality and safety in industrial projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inspeq Ingenieria delivers non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection services for industrial assets, including conventional and phased array ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, visual inspection, industrial radiography, and API 653/510/570 tank and piping inspections. The company also operates an in-house mechanical testing laboratory (impact, microhardness, tensile, compression, guided bend, and spark spectrometry testing) and provides technical consulting, welder qualification, failure analysis, and training. In addition, it is the exclusive distributor in Colombia of Met-L-Chek brand NDT consumables (liquid penetrants, magnetic particles, developers, and removers).

Product overview

Inspeq Ingenieria S.A.S. is a Colombian non-destructive testing (NDT) company founded in 1989, offering a portfolio of inspection services, laboratory testing, consultancy, and END product distribution. The core offering consists of inspection services (ultrasound conventional and phased array, visual inspection, magnetic particles, radiography, PMI, thickness measurement) combined with a mechanical testing laboratory. The company differentiates through advanced technologies including QLX1 LIBS spectrometer, 3D Toolbox visualization, and Lidar scanning. As exclusive Colombian distributor of Met-L-Chek products, the company also supplies END consumables including visible and fluorescent liquid penetrant kits and magnetic particle kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection Services Field-based NDT inspection services for industrial assets, including conventional ultrasonic and phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, and industrial radiography for weld inspection, defect detection, corrosion evaluation, and quality assessment. Targeted at enterprise industrial clients in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, automotive, naval, railway, and steel sectors.
• API 653 / 510 / 570 Tank and Piping Inspection Services Specialized tank and piping inspection services compliant with API 653, 510, and 570 standards, guaranteeing conformity and safety in industrial assets including storage tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• Mechanical Testing Laboratory Services Fee-for-service laboratory testing including impact testing, microhardness testing, tensile and compression testing, guided bend testing, and spark spectrometer chemical composition analysis. Operated from the Barrancabermeja laboratory facility and provides comprehensive material characterization to industrial clients.
• Technical Consulting and Training Services Technical consulting including welder qualification, failure analysis, assembly supervision, training, and technical advisory services to elevate quality and safety in industrial projects. Provided to enterprise industrial clients across regulated sectors.
• Met-L-Chek NDT Consumables Distribution Exclusive distribution in Colombia of Met-L-Chek brand non-destructive testing consumables, including visible and fluorescent liquid penetrant kits, visible and fluorescent magnetic particle kits, developers, and removers. Products comply with AMS 2644, ISO 3452-2, ASTM E-1417, ASTM E-165, ASME SEC V, and PETROBRAS specifications. Sold to industrial clients as standalone consumable products.
• Advanced NDT Inspection Services (LIBS, Lidar, 3D, Robotic, Drone) Advanced non-destructive inspection services using LIBS spectroscopy (QLX1), 3D TOOLBOX visualization, Lidar scanning, robotic inspection (R212 DELTA MICRO), drone-based remote visual inspection, ACFM, magnetic flux leakage, guided wave testing, and acoustic emission testing for hard-to-access industrial assets and enhanced defect detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compliant with international standards: PETROBRAS N1596, PETROBRAS N2370, AMS 2644, ISO 3452-2, ASTM E-1417, ASTM E-165, ASME SEC V – Art 6 for NDT products and services

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Met-L-ChekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInspeq Ingeniería is the exclusive distributor of Met-L-Chek brand non-destructive testing products in Colombia. Met-L-Chek is a leading manufacturer of liquid penetrants (visible and fluorescent), magnetic particles, developers, and removers used in NDT inspections. The partnership enables Inspeq to supply premium END consumables to Colombian industrial clients while offering inspection services. Products comply with international standards including AMS 2644, ISO 3452-2, ASTM E-1417, ASTM E-165, ASME SEC V, and PETROBRAS specifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with established Colombian operations covering industrial inspection, materials testing, and asset integrity — overlapping with Inspeq's full service range but at much greater scale.
• Cotecna: International testing, inspection, and certification group with Latin American operations covering industrial inspection and commodity testing — competes with Inspeq on enterprise industrial clients in the region.
• Intertek: International testing and inspection firm with Colombian presence delivering NDT, materials testing, and quality assurance services comparable to Inspeq's portfolio, particularly to oil & gas and petrochemical operators.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification and testing body operating in Colombia offering industrial inspection, NDT, and integrity services across energy and manufacturing sectors — competes on regulated-industry qualifications and certification-led work.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification provider active in Colombia offering industrial services and asset integrity assessments, competing with Inspeq for regulated-industry inspection contracts.
• Wood Group: Major energy services and engineering group with significant Colombian oil & gas footprint offering integrity management, inspection, and NDT services to refinery and pipeline operators — directly relevant competitor for Inspeq's core oil & gas customer base.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC incumbent operating in Colombia offering industrial inspection, NDT, and asset integrity services to oil & gas, power, and manufacturing clients — direct competitor on enterprise contracts but with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Ingetec: Established Colombian engineering consultancy providing inspection, materials testing, and technical advisory to industrial and infrastructure clients — direct regional peer competing in the same Colombian NDT and engineering services market.

Direct peers

• Applus+: Global NDT and inspection specialist with deep Latin American operations offering ultrasonic, radiographic, phased array, and asset integrity services directly overlapping Inspeq's core service portfolio across oil & gas and industrial clients.
• Mistras Group: Pure-play NDT and asset protection services company serving oil & gas, power, and process industries worldwide with ultrasonic, radiographic, and advanced inspection services — closely aligned with Inspeq's phased array, guided wave, and corrosion mapping capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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