Comind

What Comind does

Comind (legal entity Componentes Industriales Ltda., RUT 78.304.510-9) is a Chilean industrial thermal solutions manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Huechuraba, Santiago. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of electrical resistance heating products — immersion heaters (flange, threaded, flow-through, portable, ceramic vertebra), ComindTrace-branded self-regulating and constant-power heat trace cables, cartridge and band heaters, heating blankets for drums/IBC/cylinders, heating batteries for air systems, laboratory ovens, industrial boot dryers, thermocouples and temperature sensors, dust collection equipment, and thermal insulation. The recently introduced EMALOSAN sub-brand (LAB370 and LAB500 glass-ceramic heating tables, launched December 2025) targets laboratory and pharmaceutical applications. All manufacturing is performed in-house at the company's Conchalí plant in Santiago. Supporting offerings include temperature/pressure/humidity transmitters, PLC and HMI systems, the proprietary Yomoga control-panel line, and a distribution partnership with Novus for industrial automation and data acquisition.

Comind serves B2B industrial customers across at least eight verticals: mining, food processing, pharmaceuticals, salmon/aquaculture, packaging, chemical/petrochemical, energy/fuel, and viticulture/wine. In March 2026 the company secured UL 499 KSOT2/KSOT8 certification from UL Solutions for its tubular immersion heater line, supporting entry into US/Canadian markets that require UL-listed components. Beyond Chile, Comind operates a USA representative office in Hollywood, FL, and maintains a distributor network spanning more than seven Latin American countries.

The business model is a hybrid of catalog e-commerce (comind.cl with Webpay Plus payments) for standard products and a quote-driven custom engineering project service (Comind Projects, ~30-day lead times) for bespoke thermal systems. Distribution combines direct field sales from offices in Huechuraba, San Pedro de la Paz (Biobío), and Antofagasta with channel partners across Latin America and the US rep office. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds and is operated by Andrés Molina Toledo as Commercial Manager and legal representative.

Name

Comind

Legal name

Componentes Industriales Ltda.

Website

https://comind.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Comind is a Chilean industrial thermal-solutions manufacturer (founded 1990) producing electrical resistance heaters, heat-trace cables, temperature sensors, and control systems for mining, food, pharma, aquaculture, chemical, energy, and wine customers across Latin America and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Electrical Resistance Products: Sale of manufactured and sourced industrial heating products including cartridge heaters, immersion heaters, tubular heaters, heat trace cables, temperature controllers, sensors, boot dryers, and related accessories. Products are sold through e-commerce, direct sales, and distributor channels.
2. Custom Engineering Projects (Comind Projects): Design and implementation of custom thermal engineering systems according to customer technical specifications. Projects involve heating solutions for industrial applications, including turnkey thermal management systems. Custom project timelines are approximately 30 days pending vendor confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Comind (Componentes Industriales Ltda.) manufactures and sells industrial electrical resistance heating products and thermal management solutions, including cartridge heaters, immersion heaters, tubular heaters, heat tracing cables and tapes, heating blankets, heating batteries, industrial ovens, laboratory heating tables, industrial boot dryers, and complementary temperature sensors, controllers, thermostats, PLCs, and HMI systems. The company produces standard catalog items for online/e-commerce sale and delivers custom engineering thermal projects for industrial customers in mining, food, pharma, aquaculture, energy, and chemical sectors.

Product overview

Comind Industries is a Chilean manufacturer specializing in industrial thermal solutions with 30+ years of experience. The company operates a single unified product portfolio organized around electrical heating technologies and temperature control systems. Core offerings include ComindTrace branded heat tracing cables (self-regulating DBR/HBR series, constant power VSA/NBR/AMV/RMC series, and BMM-CT/STM-CT tapes), immersion heaters (flange, threaded, flow-through, portable configurations), cartridge and band heaters, heating blankets for drums/IBC/cylinders, heating batteries for air systems, industrial ovens and heating tables (including EMALOSAN LAB370/LAB500 sub-brand), and industrial boot dryers. Supporting these are temperature/pressure/humidity sensors, thermocouples, controllers and thermostats, PLC/HMI systems, dust collection equipment, thermal insulation materials, and heat trace installation accessories. The company also distributes Novus automation and control products as a certified distributor. Products serve mining, food, pharmaceutical, aquaculture, energy, chemical, and packaging industries across Latin America and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ComindTrace: Brand for heating cables and heat trace products
• Yomoga

Products and services

• Industrial Immersion Heaters (Calefactores de Inmersión) Industrial immersion heaters for tanks and containers offered in flange, threaded, flow-through, portable, general use, and ceramic vertebra configurations. Used by mining, chemical, food, and aquaculture operators for process fluid temperature maintenance, freeze protection, and viscosity control. The tubular immersion heater line is UL Solutions certified under UL 499 (KSOT2 and KSOT8).
• ComindTrace Heat Tracing Cable Systems Complete industrial heat tracing systems including self-regulating (DBR/HBR), constant power limiting (VSA/NBR/AMV/RMC), mineral insulated (MI), and skin effect heating cables for maintaining pipe and tank temperatures, freeze protection, and process temperature maintenance. Sold per linear meter across industrial verticals including mining, oil & gas, food, and chemical sectors.
• Heating Blankets (Mantas Calefactoras) Electric heating blankets for drums, IBC containers, cylinders, and custom industrial container applications. Designed to maintain container temperature, prevent solidification, and enable process-ready fluid handling in chemical and food operations.
• Heating Batteries (Baterías Calefactoras) Electric heating batteries for air heating in HVAC systems, industrial ventilation, and process air temperature control applications across commercial and industrial facilities.
• Cartridge Heaters (Calefactores Cartucho) Industrial cartridge heaters with tubular construction for direct heat transfer in plastic processing, sealing machines, packaging equipment, and other industrial heating applications requiring localized high-temperature point heating.
• Industrial Boot Dryers (Secadores de Botas Industriales) Industrial boot and footwear drying equipment with heated air circulation and automated disinfection cycles. Achieves rapid drying of 30-45 minutes for operational readiness between shifts. Used in salmon farming, food processing, and mining industries for PPE hygiene and biosecurity compliance.
• Laboratory Ovens and Heating Tables (Hornos Industriales y Mesas Calefactoras) Laboratory ovens, heating tables, and sample drying ovens for pharmaceutical and laboratory applications requiring precise thermal control, sample drying, and uniform heat distribution.
• EMALOSAN LAB370 Heating Table Laboratory heating table with anodized aluminum surface, 4000W power, 400V three-phase, and 100-370°C working range. Thermostat-controlled uniform heat distribution for laboratory and pharmaceutical industry applications.
• EMALOSAN LAB500 Glassceram Heating Table High-performance glass-ceramic heating table with Schott glass-ceramic plate, electronic control via NiCr-Ni sensor with 50-500°C range, reaches 500°C in 8 minutes, and stainless steel structure. Designed for critical laboratory and pharmaceutical industry applications.
• Thermocouples and Sensors (Termocuplas y Sensores) Industrial thermocouples including head-type, pin/bayonet, pincho, special applications, and thermowells for industrial temperature measurement. Pairs with Comind heat tracing and process heating equipment for closed-loop temperature control.
• Temperature and Process Control Systems (Control de Temperatura y Procesos) Temperature controllers, thermostats, indicators, PLC systems, and HMI panels for industrial process control and automation. Distributed in Chile as part of Comind's official Novus partnership, providing integrated automation and temperature monitoring solutions.
• Industrial Transmitters (Temperature, Humidity, Pressure) Industrial transmitters for temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring and data acquisition. Used as part of integrated industrial monitoring systems alongside Comind controllers and Novus-distributed automation products.
• Industrial Dust Collection and Extraction Systems (Captadores de Polvo y Extracción) Industrial dust collection systems including bag-type and cartridge collectors, smoke extraction, AHB work stations, and portable fume extractors for industrial air quality control and occupational safety.
• Thermal Insulation Products (Aislamiento Térmico) Elastomeric foam blankets and tubes, ceramic fiber blankets, and removable custom insulation for industrial thermal efficiency applications. Used in combination with Comind heating systems to optimize energy retention.
• ComindTrace Heat Trace Accessories Connection boxes, junction boxes, end seals, aluminum tape, and fiber tape for proper installation and termination of ComindTrace heat tracing cable systems. Supports complete heat trace installation projects.
• Yomoga Heat Trace Control Panels and Monitoring Systems Yomoga-branded control panels for controlling, data logging, and remote monitoring of heating tape systems. Includes BJW LC thermostat with EX classification for hazardous areas. Part of Comind's integrated heat tracing solution offering.
• Comind Projects - Custom Engineering Thermal Solutions Design and implementation of custom thermal engineering systems according to customer technical specifications, including turnkey thermal management solutions for industrial applications. Custom project timelines are approximately 30 days pending vendor confirmation. Offered as a professional services engagement separate from catalog product sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• UL certification (KSOT2/KSOT8 under UL 499) for tubular immersion heater product line, validating safety and performance for demanding industrial environments
• +3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NovuscoreTechnology or IntegrationComind serves as the official distributor of Novus products in Chile, providing industrial control, data acquisition, and temperature monitoring equipment. This long-term partnership enables Novus technology (temperature controllers, sensors, data acquisition systems) to be available in Chile with local technical integration and support from Comind's engineering team.
• UL SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationUL Solutions provides product certification (KSOT2 and KSOT8 under UL 499 standard) for Comind's tubular immersion heater product line, validating product safety and performance for industrial applications globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• HEATRAE SADIA Heating Elements: UK-based manufacturer of electric heating elements, immersion heaters, and thermal solutions. Comparable core products to Comind's electric resistance portfolio, with regional focus on European industrial customers.
• Vulcanic: French-headquartered manufacturer of industrial electric heating and process heating equipment across Europe. Similar product architecture to Comind (immersion, air, process heaters) but operates in different geography and serves similar industrial verticals.
• Industrial Heat Solutions (Thermal Engineering): Latin American industrial heating equipment supplier serving similar mining, oil & gas, and process verticals to Comind. Regional competitor in shared geography with overlapping heat trace and process heating offerings.

Direct peers

• BriskHeat: US manufacturer specializing in heat trace cables, heating jackets, and drum/container heaters. Directly comparable to Comind's ComindTrace cable line and container heating blankets.
• Backer Hotwatt: US manufacturer of custom electric heating elements (cartridge, immersion, tubular, band) and thermocouples. Directly mirrors Comind's resistance heating product set and similar industrial OEM customer base.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: US manufacturer of industrial electric heaters including cartridge, band, immersion, and strip heaters plus temperature controls. Closely aligned with Comind's resistance heating core and serves overlapping plastics, packaging, and process heating applications.
• Durex Industries: US manufacturer of electric heaters, temperature sensors, and thermal systems for industrial and medical applications. Comparable product portfolio to Comind, including immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, and integrated controls.
• Tutco Heating Solutions Group: US manufacturer of industrial electric heating elements and assemblies used in OEM and process applications. Comparable to Comind's cartridge, tubular, and open-coil heater lines for industrial OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Chromalox: Global US-based manufacturer of electric heat and control products, including immersion heaters, heat trace, and process heaters. Directly comparable to Comind across ComindTrace heating cables, immersion heaters, and cartridge heaters; serves similar industrial verticals but at materially larger global scale.
• Watlow: US-headquartered designer and manufacturer of electric heaters, temperature sensors, and process controllers. Overlaps with Comind's full electric resistance heating portfolio (cartridge, immersion, band, heat trace) and complementary temperature instrumentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

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