What GL Ingenieros does

GL Ingenieros S.A. is a Colombian electrical engineering and industrial automation firm founded on March 9, 1989, in Pereira, Risaralda, and reorganized as a Public Limited Company (Grupo Lopera Ingenieros S.A.) in 2007. The company delivers turnkey electrical, automation and energy management projects for industrial, infrastructure, hydrocarbons, and food & beverage clients, and manufactures IEC 61439- and RETIE 2013-certified low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical boards at its Pereira facility through the FATEL Ltda. manufacturing subsidiary. Its core technology stack combines IIoT-enabled board manufacturing, the proprietary GLEM energy management software platform, SCADA/DCS process automation, photovoltaic solar integration, and Smart Panel products incorporating Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Augmented Operator Advisor for AR-based operator support.

The business operates a project-based revenue model across five streams: turnkey engineering execution, electrical board manufacturing and supply, GLEM software (likely embedded or subscription), process automation services, and photovoltaic solar consulting and implementation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer engagement is anchored by regional engineering and commercial teams across Pereira (Eje Cafetero), Barranquilla (Costa Norte) and Bogotá (Zona Centro), supplemented by event-driven demand generation at FISE, ExpoSolar Colombia and Renewables Latam, and reinforced by technology partner channels with Schneider Electric (Alliance Partner), ABB and Siemens Energy. Industries served span airports, ports, hospitals, cement, steel, rice processing, beverages, retail, data centers, sugar mills, solar farms, and oil & gas — with named enterprise references including Ternium, Bavaria, Perenco, Celsia, Claro, Contecar, Bavaria and Ultracem.

GL Ingenieros holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications from BVQI, AAA supplier ratings from INFORMA, PAR and COFACE, and is recognized for R&D through SENA co-financing and a Gacela-Misión Pyme award. No venture capital or private equity backing has been disclosed; the firm operates as an independent private corporation under General Manager José Fernando Lopera Castillo. Revenue, headcount and funding data are not publicly disclosed.

Name

GL Ingenieros

Legal name

GL INGENIEROS S.A.

Website

https://glingenieros.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GL Ingenieros S.A. is a Colombian electrical engineering and industrial automation firm, founded in 1989 in Pereira, that delivers turnkey electrical, automation, SCADA/DCS and photovoltaic solar projects and manufactures IEC 61439-certified boards for industrial, infrastructure, hydrocarbons and food & beverage clients across Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions) (EUADAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical engineering
• Low voltage panelboards
• Process automation SCADA
• Photovoltaic solar systems
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Pereira

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Engineering Project Execution: Design, planning, and execution of complex electrical engineering projects on a turnkey basis for industrial, infrastructure, hydrocarbons, and food & beverage sectors. Projects include electrical assemblies, substations, automation systems, and photovoltaic installations. Revenue is project-based, one-time per engagement with potential for follow-on projects.
2. Electrical Board Manufacturing and Supply: Manufacture and supply of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical boards, motor control centers, distribution boards, transfer boards, capacitor banks, and electric meter cabinets. Products are certified under IEC 61439 and RETIE 2013. Revenue from product sales, typically as part of larger project engagements.
3. GLEM Software Platform (Energy Management): Proprietary energy quality management software platform (GLEM) integrated into electrical panels via IIoT technology. Platform provides energy monitoring, reactive power analysis per CREG 015 regulation, and process/environmental data collection. Revenue likely derived as part of integrated board/system sales or as a standalone software platform.
4. Process Automation and Control Services: Automation, control, and MES information management projects including SCADA/DCS implementation, instrumentation, variable measurement, and preventive/corrective maintenance of automated systems. Revenue generated through engineering service engagements.
5. Photovoltaic Solar System Consulting and Implementation: Feasibility studies, energy and financial evaluations including ROI, regulatory registration, tax benefit applications (Law 1715), and turnkey execution of photovoltaic solar projects for rooftops and solar farms. Revenue from consulting and project execution services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GL Ingenieros designs, manufactures, and executes turnkey electrical engineering projects for industrial, infrastructure, hydrocarbons, and food and beverage clients in Colombia. Core deliverables include IEC 61439 and RETIE 2013 certified low-voltage electrical boards, SCADA/DCS process automation, photovoltaic solar installations, and proprietary GLEM IIoT-based energy management software. Project execution spans design, regulatory approvals, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

GL Ingenieros offers an integrated portfolio combining proprietary software (GLEM energy management platform) with manufactured electrical products (IEC 61439-certified low-voltage panelboards, motor control centers, electrical substations, and meter cabinets) and specialized engineering services (process automation, electrical installations, photovoltaic systems, and power quality solutions). The product portfolio is organized around turnkey project execution capabilities serving industrial sectors including oil & gas, infrastructure, food & beverage, hydrocarbons, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLEM: GL Energy Management - Proprietary energy quality management software platform integrated into electrical panels based on IIoT technology, with tools for energy management, power quality analysis, and CREG 015 regulation compliance.

Products and services

• GLEM (GL Energy Management) Software Platform Proprietary IIoT-based energy quality management software platform integrated into electrical panels, collecting electrical data (active/reactive energy, power, currents, voltage, power factor, harmonics, temperature) and supporting reactive power analysis per CREG 015 Colombian regulation. Sells as part of integrated board/system solutions for industrial clients.
• Industrial Panelboards (Low-Voltage Electrical Boards) Low-voltage electrical switchboards for power and control, including distribution boards up to 6300A, automatic transfer boards, capacitor banks, and active/passive harmonic filters, certified under IEC 61439 and RETIE 2013. Sold as standalone products or as part of turnkey projects for industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Motor Control Centers (CCM) Grouped and compartmentalized motor control centers supporting PLC automation or local operation, including up to 2500A models. Designed for direct starters up to 20HP at 200VAC and larger capacities, supplying industrial clients in food processing, oil and gas, and agroindustrial sectors.
• Electrical Substations Air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear with 13.2 and 34kV voltage ratings, including sectionalizer, measurement, transformer, input/output switchgear, and SF6 options up to 36kV. Sold to industrial and infrastructure clients requiring substation expansions and new installations.
• Electric Meter Cabinets Electric meter cabinets for direct measurement of 6 to 24 meters, certified by CIDET according to RETIE and IEC 61439 standards. Sold as standalone products to residential, commercial, and industrial real estate customers.
• Process Automation Solutions Automation, control, and MES information management projects including SCADA and DCS systems, instrumentation, variable measurement, and preventive/corrective maintenance. Used by industrial enterprises in mining, cement, hospitals, rice processing, food, and oil and gas sectors.
• Electrical Installation Services Design and execution of electrical assemblies including medium voltage networks, grounding systems, substations, power distribution centers, motor control centers, and street lighting installations. Delivered as turnkey projects to industrial, infrastructure, and commercial clients.
• Photovoltaic Solar System Implementation Consulting and turnkey implementation of rooftop and utility-scale photovoltaic solar projects, including feasibility studies, ROI/financial evaluation, regulatory registration, Law 1715 tax benefit applications, and SKID-type compact substations. Sold to industrial and commercial buyers in Colombia.
• Power Quality Solutions Specialized power quality products and services including energy studies, energy meters, network analyzers, capacitor banks, passive and active harmonic filters, and static reactive power generators. Used to help industrial clients comply with CREG 015 reactive power regulation and reduce energy losses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces plant downtime and stoppages through predictive monitoring and remote access via Smart Panel + AOA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TSK: Spanish EPC contractor executing industrial, energy, and renewables projects across Latin America; competes with GL Ingenieros on large-scale solar, hydrocarbons, and industrial turnkey contracts in the Andean/Caribbean region.
• Schneider Electric Colombia: Multinational energy management and automation major with strong Colombian presence; competes in switchgear, energy management software (EcoStruxure), and solar PV — GL Ingenieros is a Schneider Alliance Partner but also a direct competitor on integrated projects.
• ABB Colombia: Global leader in electrification, motion, and process automation with significant Colombian operations; competes directly in switchgear, motor control, and industrial automation, and is also a GL Ingenieros technology partner, creating a partner-competitor overlap.
• Rockwell Automation (LatAm): Global industrial automation and SCADA/DCS vendor with LatAm operations; competes in process automation and control systems for the same food & beverage, cement, and oil & gas clients that GL Ingenieros serves.
• Siemens Energy Colombia: Global electrification and automation vendor active in Colombian industrial, oil & gas, and renewables markets; competes in MV switchgear, automation, and energy management, while also partnering with GL Ingenieros on technology and project execution.

Direct peers

• Celsia (EPSA): Colombian electric power and renewables operator (part of Grupo Argos); both an existing GL Ingenieros customer (e.g., Espinal solar park) and a developer of utility-scale solar in Colombia, creating a partner-competitor dynamic on integrated renewable EPC.
• Eaton Colombia: Global power management company with a strong electrical components, switchgear, and motor control portfolio; competes head-to-head with GL Ingenieros in industrial panelboards, motor control centers, and power quality solutions.
• WEG Colombia: Brazilian manufacturer of motors, drives, and electrical equipment with growing Colombian footprint; competes in motor control centers, drives, and integrated industrial electrical packages sold to similar end markets.

Emerging players

• Ingeteam: Spanish-headquartered specialist in electrical engineering, generator sets, and renewable energy (solar/wind) EPC with operations across Latin America; highly comparable to GL Ingenieros' renewable BoP and turnkey electrical project model in the region.

Regional players

• Legrand Colombia: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist with Colombian distribution; overlaps with GL Ingenieros in distribution boards, wiring devices, and commercial/industrial electrical installations, though typically in smaller-scale projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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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