Carburagas

What Carburagas does

Carburagas is a Mexican privately-held company founded in 1981 (originally as Lamsa-Beam de Aguascalientes) that converts vehicles to run on alternative fuels, primarily Gas LP (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG/GNC). Headquartered in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, since 2002, the company serves fleet operators in transportation and logistics, taxi and Uber/rideshare drivers, and individual vehicle owners across Mexico, with a distribution footprint extending into Latin America for selected electronics products. Its core technology portfolio centers on fifth-generation BRC (Italy) Sequent Plug & Drive sequential injection systems and traditional IMPCO carburetion systems (vaporizers, regulators, mixers), supplemented by proprietary electronic safety products including backup cameras, proximity sensors, and software-driven speed controllers with wireless calibration and sabotage detection.

The company operates from a 2,000+ square meter workshop facility in Tlaquepaque and deploys mobile workshops to customer sites across Mexico for on-site installation and maintenance. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (Gas LP and CNG conversion kits, valves, hoses, and components), professional installation services, recurring maintenance contracts, technical training and certification programs for technicians and external workshops, and parts distribution. Pricing is anchored at approximately $25,000 MXN per GNC conversion kit, with bank card financing at 3 and 6 month terms and commodatum (equipment loan) plans available for Gas LP conversions. Targeted taxi and rideshare promotions bundle complimentary reverse sensor kits and first-year free maintenance. Distribution relies primarily on direct sales, the company website (including a cost-benefit calculator), trade shows, and fleet customer referrals, with no disclosed institutional investors, external funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

Carburagas

Legal name

Carburagas

Website

https://carburagas.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carburagas is a Mexican privately-held company founded in 1981 that converts vehicles to Gas LP (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), distributing BRC and IMPCO conversion systems, electronic safety products, and installation services to fleet operators, taxi/Uber drivers, and individual vehicle owners across Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAHAC

Fuel & Air Induction Systems Manufacturing (Injectors/Carburetion/Intake)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Powertrain & Drivetrain Manufacturing (Engines/Transmissions/Axles)

SECONDARYIMACAJAE

Automotive Power Electronics & Inverters/Converters Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ECUs/Sensors/Wiring/Lighting)

Keywords

• Vehicle fuel conversion
• Alternative fuel systems
• Automotive safety electronics
• Gas lp conversion
• Fleet maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tlaquepaque

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas LP and GNC Conversion Equipment Sales: Sale of fifth generation sequential injection conversion kits, carburetion systems, tanks, valves, hoses, and related components for converting gasoline or diesel vehicles to run on Gas LP or Compressed Natural Gas. Equipment is sold directly to fleet operators, individual vehicle owners, and through resellers.
2. Installation and Technical Services: Professional installation services for conversion equipment and electronic safety systems, performed at company workshops or at customer facilities via mobile workshops. Includes maintenance contracts and preventive maintenance scheduling.
3. Training and Certification Services: Training courses for technicians and external workshops to perform maintenance on converted fleets. Provides knowledge transfer and certification for service providers.
4. Parts and Components Sales: Extensive inventory of replacement parts and components for IMPCO conventional systems and BRC sequential injection systems. Available for direct purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carburagas converts vehicles (taxis, rideshare vehicles, commercial fleets) to run on Gas LP (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (GNC) using fifth-generation BRC sequential injection systems and IMPCO conventional carburetion systems. The company sells conversion kits, performs professional installation at its Tlaquepaque workshop and via mobile workshops across Mexico, and provides preventive maintenance contracts and technician training. Since 2005, it has also developed and sold electronic safety products including speed controllers with wireless calibration, backup cameras, and proximity sensors.

Product overview

Carburagas is an alternative fuel vehicle conversion company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for converting vehicles to run on LPG (Gas LP/GLP) and compressed natural gas (GNC/CNG). The core product lines include BRC sequential injection systems (Sequent Plug & Drive fifth-generation technology) and traditional IMPCO carburation systems for LPG conversions, along with BRC GNC products for natural gas vehicles. The company also provides electronic security products including backup cameras, proximity sensors, and intelligent speed controllers with wireless calibration. Additional offerings include conversion kits, vaporizers/regulators, adapters, valves, connections, and bicycle mobility products. Services include conversion installation at over 2,000 square meters of covered workshop, maintenance contracts, technical training, and financing plans. The company distributes BRC and IMPCO brand products and operates throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

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Products and services

• Sequent Plug & Drive Sequential Injection System (BRC) Fifth-generation sequential gas injection system for LPG and CNG vehicles, featuring electronic control unit, integrated pressure and temperature sensors, advanced fuel dosing algorithms, OBD diagnostic compatibility, and support for engines up to 240 Kw in Genius Max version.
• IMPCO Carburetion Systems Traditional carburetion systems including vaporizer/regulator/convertor units (Models L, E, J) and 360-degree mixers for Gas LP conversion, featuring diaphragm-based vacuum chambers for optimal air-fuel mixture ratios. Includes kits, connections, adapters, valves, and equipment for forklifts and machinery.
• Gas LP Conversion Kits Complete conversion equipment packages for converting gasoline vehicles to run on LPG, available in traditional carburetion and sequential injection configurations, including tanks, valves, hoses, and related components.
• Gas Natural (GNC) Conversion Kits Complete conversion equipment packages for converting vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (GNC/GNV) using Italian fifth-generation BRC sequential injection kits.
• Backup Cameras (Cámaras de Reversa) Rear-view backup cameras with rugged display units for delivery and fleet vehicles, providing vision assistance to drivers to eliminate blind spots and prevent reverse accidents.
• Speed Controllers (Controladores de Velocidad) Software-intelligent speed governors that regulate vehicle speed or RPM, featuring sabotage detection with engine immobilization capability, wireless calibration programming, and audible warning alerts. Compatible with Gas LP, gasoline, and diesel vehicles.
• Proximity Sensors Proximity sensors for vehicles to detect obstacles and persons behind the vehicle, helping prevent accidents during reverse maneuvering.
• Conversion Installation Services Professional installation of Gas LP and GNC conversion equipment, performed at the company workshop in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco (over 2,000 square meters of covered space) or at customer facilities via mobile workshops across Mexico.
• Maintenance and Service Contracts Preventive maintenance scheduling, maintenance service contracts, and ongoing support for converted fleets, including scheduled timelines and mobile workshop deployment to customer facilities.
• Technician Training and Certification Training courses and certification programs for automotive technicians and independent workshops to service IMPCO conventional and BRC sequential injection conversion systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40%+ fuel cost savings compared to gasoline
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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.

• IMPCO TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002Long-standing partnership with IMPCO Technologies since company founding in 1981. IMPCO inaugurated their Jalisco facility in 2002 with IMPCO Technologies president Robert Kranz present. Carburagas maintains the largest parts warehouse in Mexico for IMPCO conventional equipment. IMPCO provides carburetion systems, vaporizers, mixers, and related components for Gas LP conversion.
• BRC (BRC Gas Equipment, Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor of BRC (Italy) fifth generation sequential injection systems for Gas LP and GNC in Mexico. BRC Sequent Plug & Drive systems feature advanced electronic control, integrated sensors, and OBD diagnostic compatibility. Carburagas distributes complete BRC product catalogs including original Gas LP and GNC Italy versions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zavoli S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of LPG/CNG conversion kits, injectors, and electronic control units, distributed internationally. Directly comparable to BRC, IMPCO, and STAG in the alt-fuel conversion installer supply chain.
• Tomasetto Achille: Italian OEM of LPG/CNG components (vaporizers, injectors, regulators, filters) sold worldwide to installers. Directly comparable to IMPCO and competes for the same conversion-shop supply chains that Carburagas participates in.
• STAG (AC S.A.): Polish manufacturer of LPG/CNG sequential injection systems and electronic controllers for vehicles, distributed through installers in Europe, Latin America, and Mexico. Directly comparable to BRC's fifth-generation systems that Carburagas distributes.
• Landi Renzo: Italian global manufacturer of LPG and CNG conversion systems for passenger and commercial vehicles, supplying OEMs and aftermarket installers. Directly comparable to BRC and operates in the same technology category Carburagas distributes.
• BRC Gas Equipment (M.T.M. S.r.l.): Italian OEM of the Sequent Plug & Drive fifth-generation sequential injection systems that Carburagas exclusively distributes in Mexico; a partner-as-peer whose technology roadmap and pricing decisions materially shape Carburagas' offering.
• Prins Autogas Systems: Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of sequential LPG and CNG injection systems sold through a global distributor network. Directly comparable to BRC and competes for the same Mexican/Latin American installers that Carburagas serves.
• IMPCO Technologies: US-based OEM of carburetion and vaporizer systems for LPG/CNG vehicles and industrial forklifts, with which Carburagas has a long-standing partnership and operates the largest parts warehouse in Mexico.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Energy Fuels: US-listed provider of CNG/RNG vehicle fuel and station infrastructure for fleets, with a strong Mexican and Latin American footprint. Broad incumbent that drives demand for CNG conversions while also competing as an alternative to private installers.
• Naturgy (Gas Natural Fenosa): Large multinational utility operating CNG refueling infrastructure and promoting natural gas vehicles across Mexico and Latin America. Adjacent incumbent whose promotion of GNV directly supports Carburagas' conversion business while competing for the same fleet customers.

Regional players

• AVG Conversiones (Alta Vialidad Gas): Mexican vehicle conversion specialist operating in the same Mexican alt-fuel aftermarket as Carburagas. Regional direct competitor for fleet and individual Gas LP/CNG conversions, with overlapping customer base of taxi, Uber, and delivery fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carburagas
• Facebookfacebook.com/carburagas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carburagas-sa-de-cv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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