ACMA
ACMA S.A., founded in 1962, is a Chilean manufacturer of electrosoldada steel reinforcement products—meshes, pillars, chains, and ladders—for concrete construction. It serves mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors across Chile via direct sales and a nationwide distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersRenca, Chile
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ACMA does
ACMA S.A. is a Chilean industrial manufacturer founded in 1962 (originally as Aceros de Alta Resistencia en Mallas S.A.) that produces electrosoldada steel reinforcement products for concrete construction. The company is headquartered at Maruri 1942, Renca, Santiago de Chile, and operates a single manufacturing facility there. Its core technology is electrosoldadura — electric fusion welding without material contribution — used to produce welded steel meshes (mallas), pillars (pilares), chains (cadenas), and ladders (escalerillas), including the proprietary ESCALEPLUS line.
The company sells across three primary segments: mining (e.g., Codelco Chuquicamata Subterráneo), infrastructure (e.g., Metro de Santiago, Canal Chillán), and general construction. Its go-to-market combines direct sales for large project contracts with a nationwide distribution network covering Chile from Arica to Punta Arenas, anchored by retailer relationships with SODIMAC, EASY, CONSTRUMART, CHILEMAT, and PRODALAM, plus specialized distributors including PRODALAM, MTS, COVEPA, MCT, and CARLOS HERRERA.
ACMA operates as a private Sociedad Anónima. It holds ISO 9001:2015, CESMEC certification (since 2004), is a member of Chile GBC, has obtained Huella Chile certification (2022), and was certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024-2025. Pricing is transaction-based on steel-reinforcement volume per project specification; revenue mechanics are tied to construction capex cycles, mining project pipelines, and public infrastructure budgets in Chile. Geographic exposure is exclusively domestic.
ACMA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ACMA
- Legal name
- ACMA S.A.
- Website
- https://acma.cl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ACMA S.A., founded in 1962, is a Chilean manufacturer of electrosoldada steel reinforcement products—meshes, pillars, chains, and ladders—for concrete construction. It serves mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors across Chile via direct sales and a nationwide distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ACMA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction reinforcement materials
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products (IMADACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK)
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Where ACMA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Renca
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ACMA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electrosoldada Mesh Products: Sale of standard and custom electrosoldada steel meshes (AT56-50H and A630S grades) for reinforced concrete applications. Products sold in standard 2.6x5m dimensions as well as custom sizes for specific projects.
- Electrosoldada Pillars and Columns: Sale of electrosoldada structural pillars in 920 and 800 lines with longitudinal bars of 9.2mm and 8.0mm diameter, made from high-resistance AT56-50H steel.
- Electrosoldada Chains: Sale of electrosoldada chains with 9.20mm diameter longitudinal bars made from high-resistance AT56-50H steel for masonry reinforcement, lintels, and beams.
- ESCALEPLUS Ladder Products: Sale of ESCALEPLUS electrosoldada ladders featuring T-Weld technology for brick masonry reinforcement, reducing mortar joint thickness and improving structural capacity.
- Special Solutions: Custom engineering solutions including homologation of reinforcements, dimensioning elements to project specifications, technical advice, and on-site training for installation and supervision.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels3 records
ACMA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ACMA S.A. manufactures and sells electrosoldada (electric fusion welded) steel reinforcement products — including steel meshes (Mallas Acma AT56-50H and A630S grades), structural pillars, chains, and ladder products (ESCALEPLUS) — used in reinforced concrete construction. Products comply with Chilean construction standards (NCh 218, 219, 1173, 1174) and are sold both as stock/standard SKUs and as custom-engineered solutions dimensioned to specific project specifications.
Product overview
ACMA S.A. is a Chilean manufacturer of electrosolded steel reinforcement products for reinforced concrete construction. The product portfolio includes three main product lines: Mallas (electrosolded steel meshes in AT56-50H and A630S grades), Pilares (electrosolded structural pillars), Cadenas (electrosolded chains/ties), and Escalerillas (electrosolded ladders including the branded ESCALEPLUS®). All products comply with Chilean construction standards (NCh) and are available in stock, standard (made-to-order), and special custom dimensions. The company serves the construction industry through segments including mining, infrastructure, construction companies, and prefabricated elements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ESCALEPLUS®: Electrowelded ladder product featuring international 'T-Weld' manufacturing standard for masonry reinforcement applications.
Products and services
- Mallas Acma® AT56-50H Electrosoldada steel mesh manufactured with high-resistance AT56-50H steel (minimum tensile strength 56 kg/mm², minimum yield strength 50 kg/mm²) via electric fusion welding. Used in reinforced concrete applications such as slabs (radieres), pools, slabs/over-slabs, tanks, pavements, tunnels, ducts, structural walls, and floors. Available in stock C-series (C92C, C188C, C257C, C139, C188, C196, C257) and standard (made-to-order) C- and R-series SKUs.
- Mallas Acma® A630S Electrosoldada mesh manufactured from A630-420H ductile weldable steel (minimum tensile 630 MPa, minimum yield 420 MPa-545 MPa, traction/yield ratio minimum 1.25). Designed for the most demanding structural applications including slabs, walls, residential and commercial buildings, and infrastructure works. Used in flagship projects such as Metro de Santiago L3 extension and Codelco Chuquicamata PMChS.
- Pilares Acma® Electrosoldada structural pillars in 920 and 800 lines with longitudinal bars of 9.2 mm and 8.0 mm diameter, manufactured from high-resistance AT56-50H steel. Used in reinforced masonry, frame structures, and housing construction.
- Cadenas Acma® Electrosoldada chains with 9.20 mm diameter longitudinal bars manufactured from high-resistance AT56-50H steel. Used for masonry crown, lintels, and beams in housing construction.
- ESCALEPLUS® (Escalerillas Acma®) Innovative electrosoldada ladder product with international T-Weld manufacturing standard, featuring longitudinal bars and transversally welded cross-ties in the same plane. Designed for masonry reinforcement in brick walls; reduces mortar joint thickness, eliminates sharp edges, and improves structural capacity.
- Soluciones Especiales (Special Solutions) Custom engineering service covering homologation of reinforcements, dimensioning elements to specific project specifications, technical advice, and on-site training for installation and supervision. Delivered by ACMA's technical sales engineers for large-scale projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced worker risk exposure including working at height, puncturing, and entanglement hazards
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ACMA
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ACMA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ACMA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PRODALAMcorePRODALAM is a major construction materials distributor present throughout Chile, serving as a key channel partner for ACMA products reaching minor construction works and residential projects.
- SODIMACcoreSODIMAC is a nationwide home improvement and construction retailer present throughout Chile, distributing ACMA products to retail customers and small-scale construction projects.
- EASYcoreEASY is a Chilean home improvement and construction retailer chain distributing ACMA products.
- CHILEMATminorCHILEMAT is a construction materials distributor network for ACMA products.
- CONSTRUMARTminorCONSTRUMART is a construction materials distributor present in principal cities of Chile.
- MTSminorMTS is a construction materials distributor for ACMA products.
- COVEPAminorCOVEPA is a distributor present in Southern Chile for ACMA products.
- MCTminorMCT is a distributor present from Santiago to Southern Chile for ACMA products.
- CARLOS HERRERAminorCARLOS HERRERA is a distributor present in Santiago and Puerto Montt for ACMA products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ACMA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Insteel Industries: US-based manufacturer of welded wire mesh and concrete reinforcement products for nonresidential and residential construction; directly comparable to ACMA's core welded mesh offerings in product and customer type.
- Bekaert: Global leader in steel wire transformation and welded mesh products for concrete reinforcement, fencing and industrial applications; Bekaert's mesh/reinforcement business is closely analogous to ACMA's electrosoldada mesh and ladder lines.
- Ternium: Latin American steel producer (Argentina/Mexico) manufacturing welded mesh, rebar and structural products for construction and infrastructure across the region — directly comparable to ACMA's product set and customer verticals.
- Gerdau: Latin America's largest steel producer, headquartered in Brazil, with a long-established portfolio of welded mesh and rebar products serving construction and infrastructure across the region — directly comparable to ACMA's electrosoldada mesh and pillar offerings.
- Commercial Metals Company: US-based steel manufacturer with a dedicated concrete reinforcement product line including welded wire mesh and rebar; CMC's mesh business mirrors ACMA's electrosoldada mesh and pillar/chain offerings for construction.
Others
- Prodalam (distributor): Chilean construction materials distributor and ACMA channel partner; relevant as an ecosystem/distribution relationship rather than a manufacturing competitor — represents the distribution layer ACMA depends on for SMB reach.
Broad incumbents
- ArcelorMittal: World's largest steel producer offering welded mesh, rebar and prefabricated reinforcement products globally including in South America; competes with ACMA on large infrastructure and mining reinforcement tenders as part of a much broader portfolio.
- Tata Steel: Global steel major with a wires and welded mesh product line serving construction reinforcement; analogous to ACMA's electrosoldada mesh business as part of a far larger portfolio spanning multiple geographies.
- voestalpine: Austrian steel and technology group with a construction products division offering welded mesh, rebar and specialty reinforcement systems; comparable to ACMA on technical reinforcement products, though operating from a European base.
- Nucor: Largest US steel producer with a meaningful concrete reinforcement products business (mesh, rebar, fabricated concrete accessories); comparable to ACMA on welded mesh product category though at far greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ACMA social profiles
Digital presenceACMA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
ACMA financial estimates
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ACMA leadership team
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ACMA funding detail
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Investors
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ACMA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ACMA
What does ACMA do?
ACMA S.A. manufactures and sells electrosoldada (electric fusion welded) steel reinforcement products — including steel meshes (Mallas Acma AT56-50H and A630S grades), structural pillars, chains, and ladder products (ESCALEPLUS) — used in reinforced concrete construction. Products comply with Chilean construction standards (NCh 218, 219, 1173, 1174) and are sold both as stock/standard SKUs and as custom-engineered solutions dimensioned to specific project specifications.
Is ACMA a public or private company?
ACMA is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ACMA founded?
ACMA was founded in 1962. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ACMA based?
ACMA is headquartered in Renca, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does ACMA make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electrosoldada Mesh Products are the primary driver. The others are electrosoldada Pillars and Columns, electrosoldada Chains, ESCALEPLUS Ladder Products and special Solutions.
Who are ACMA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Insteel Industries, Bekaert, Ternium, Gerdau and Commercial Metals Company. Prodalam (distributor) is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel, voestalpine and Nucor.
Does ACMA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ACMA.
What industry is ACMA in?
ACMA's product category is Construction reinforcement materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAH, Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products, with a secondary code of IMADABAK, Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar). Its SIC code is 3440.