ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos

What ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos does

ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos is a privately held Mexican industrial-technology company, founded in 2010 in Mazapil, Zacatecas, and operating since 2012 from Saltillo, Coahuila. The company designs and manufactures ruggedized hardware and provides specialized engineering services for mining, petroleum, automotive, and general industrial clients operating in harsh and remote environments.

Its core product portfolio consists of three hardware solutions: the irBOXV5-5 mobile radio — a MikroTik-based wireless communication device with IP67/IP68 protection supporting LTE and Wi-Fi across 2.4/5 GHz bands with interoperability to Rajant, Cisco, and Motorola systems; the Remolque Solar, a portable solar power trailer with integrated retractable wireless mast for off-grid sites; and a DC-DC Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply unit for industrial network devices. Supporting services include CNC machining of custom parts, mining-spec cable fabrication, and design of photovoltaic control panels.

ICOTEC generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of hardware and through professional engineering and system-integration services, operating an enterprise field-sales motion targeting engineering and operations buyers. Named customers include Newmont Peñasquito, Grupo México (Mina La Caridad), Torex Gold (Media Luna), Navistar, and Dotumex. The company maintains direct sales offices in Mexico, Chile, and Peru, and distributes through a network of channel partners including Syscom and Anixter alongside technology partners Rajant and MikroTik. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos

Legal name

ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos

Website

https://icotec.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos designs and manufactures ruggedized wireless communication hardware, portable solar power systems, and PoE power supplies for mining, petroleum, and industrial clients in Mexico, Chile, and Peru, supported by CNC machining and cable fabrication services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wireless Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC), Power Banks & Portable Power (Battery Packs, MagSafe Packs) (CRACATAD)

Keywords

• Industrial wireless communication
• Ruggedized mining equipment
• Solar power trailers
• PoE power supplies
• CNC machining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saltillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of ruggedized wireless communication devices (irBOXV5-5), solar trailers, and DC-DC power supplies to industrial clients. One-time hardware sales with direct enterprise engagement.
2. Professional and Engineering Services: CNC machining services, cable fabrication, photovoltaic system design, and control panel engineering. Includes consultancy, implementation, troubleshooting, and staff training for industrial clients.
3. System Integration Services: Design and implementation of wireless networks, database generation, and commissioning of technological solutions for mining, petroleum, and industrial operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICOTEC designs, manufactures, and sells ruggedized industrial wireless communication devices (irBOXV5-5), portable solar power trailers, and DC-DC PoE power supplies for mining, petroleum, automotive, and industrial manufacturing environments. The company complements these hardware products with CNC machining, custom cable manufacturing, and photovoltaic system design services tailored to harsh-environment industrial applications across Mexico, Chile, and Peru.

Product overview

ICOTEC Desarrollos Tecnológicos is a Mexican technology company offering a portfolio of rugged hardware products and specialized services for industrial applications. The core product lineup consists of three main solutions: the irBOXV5-5 Radio Móvil (wireless communication device for mining and industrial environments), the Remolque Solar (portable solar power trailer for remote sites), and the Fuente DC-DC (Power over Ethernet converter). The irBOXV5-5 serves as the central wireless communication platform, while the Solar Trailer extends power capabilities to remote locations without conventional electrical distribution. The DC-DC Power Supply enables PoE connectivity for network devices in industrial settings. Supporting these products, ICOTEC also provides CNC machining services, custom cable manufacturing, and photovoltaic control panel design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio Móvil irBOXV5-5 A ruggedized wireless communication device designed for extreme environmental conditions in mining, petroleum, and transport industries. Based on MikroTik technology with IP67/IP68 protection, supporting LTE, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, and 802.11 a/b/g/n protocols with 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity, PoE input (10-40 VDC), and interoperability with Rajant, Cisco, and Motorola technologies.
• Remolque Solar (Solar Trailer) A portable and remote solar-powered energy station designed for harsh environments, integrating all devices in a single unit with a retractable mast for wireless communication systems. Provides rapid and cost-effective access to electricity at remote mining and industrial sites where conventional grid access is unavailable.
• Fuente Regulada DC-DC Power Icotec A Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector/converter that provides power to network devices (switches, access points, routers, IP phones, IP cameras) using standard LAN cables. Features 9-40 VDC input, 24 VDC output at 2A, IP68 waterproof rating, and protections against overcurrent, overvoltage, overload, and short circuit.
• CNC Machining Services (Maquinados CNC) High-quality CNC machining services for prototypes, custom parts, and replacements using iron, aluminum, steel, and nylamid materials, applied via computer-aided design and manufacturing tools. Offered to integrators, distributors, and end users in industrial sectors.
• Cable Manufacturing (Fabricación de Cables) High-quality cable manufacturing for data and energy applications, specifically designed for mining trucks and meeting the highest sector performance standards for harsh-environment industrial use.
• Photovoltaic Control System Design (Diseño de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos) Design and engineering of intelligent multipurpose photovoltaic (solar) charge and discharge controllers with flexibly configurable parameters to meet diverse application needs for industrial and remote-site power systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mina La Caridad: Mobile energy carts deployed for AP power at mine site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RajantcoreTechnology or IntegrationRajant is a technology partner providing wireless communication networking technology. ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5 platform is designed to interoperate with Rajant technology, enabling integrated wireless solutions for mining and industrial environments. The partnership allows ICOTEC to offer multi-vendor network solutions combining their ruggedized hardware with Rajant's mesh networking capabilities.
• SyscomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyscom is a major technology distributor in Mexico. Listed as a partner on ICOTEC's website, Syscom likely serves as a distribution channel for ICOTEC's products within the Mexican market, extending reach beyond direct sales to mid-market and regional buyers.
• RehedmasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRehedmas is listed as a partner of ICOTEC. Based on the rehedmas.com website context, appears to be a technology solutions provider or integrator that resells or integrates ICOTEC products into broader technology solutions for end clients.
• MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMikroTik is the technology platform provider underlying ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5 wireless communication device. ICOTEC builds ruggedized industrial hardware based on MikroTik technology, indicating a technology licensing/integration relationship.
• WISPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) is listed as a partner, likely representing a regional WISP that deploys ICOTEC's wireless communication products for their own network infrastructure and client solutions.
• Drilling ODminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrilling OD is listed as a partner, operating in the drilling/mining equipment sector. The partnership likely involves integration of ICOTEC's wireless communication products into Drilling OD's equipment or solutions.
• AnixterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnixter is a global distributor of enterprise networking and communications equipment. Listed as a partner, Anixter likely serves as an additional distribution channel for ICOTEC products in Mexico.
• QuadsysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuadsys is listed as a partner, appearing to be a technology solutions provider or integrator operating in Mexico (quadsys.mx) that distributes or integrates ICOTEC products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MikroTik: MikroTik is the underlying routerOS/routerBOARD platform on which ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5 is built. While primarily a general-purpose wireless vendor, it competes in the same technology category and is both a partner and an indirect competitor for industrial wireless deployments.
• Sierra Wireless: Sierra Wireless (now part of Semtech) provides cellular IoT gateways, routers, and modules used in industrial and mining applications. Comparable LTE/cellular industrial connectivity offering to ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5 LTE-capable platform.
• Peplink: Peplink (Pepwave) provides rugged SD-WAN routers and mobile connectivity gateways used in mining, transportation, and industrial settings. Comparable to ICOTEC's industrial wireless/PoE hardware stack in target customer and deployment profile.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks provides fixed wireless broadband and industrial Wi-Fi solutions used in mining, oil & gas, and rural connectivity. Its PMP/ePMP and cnPilot platforms target similar industrial connectivity buyers as ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5.
• Rajant Corporation: Rajant provides Kinetic Mesh wireless networking purpose-built for mining, ports, and heavy industry. It is the most direct competitor to ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5, also serving open-pit and underground mines, and is explicitly named as an interoperability partner by ICOTEC.

Broad incumbents

• Ubiquiti: Ubiquiti's UniFi and airMAX product lines serve industrial and rural wireless deployments at lower price points than traditional vendors. While not ruggedized for mining-grade environments, it competes for less-demanding industrial wireless accounts.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions supplies rugged two-way radios, private LTE (MOTOTRBO/DIMETRA), and wireless networks to mining, oil & gas, and public safety. Its industrial wireless portfolio overlaps with ICOTEC's mining/petroleum use cases and is named as an interoperability target.
• Cisco Systems: Cisco's industrial networking portfolio (Catalyst IE, IoT networking) is broadly deployed in mining and industrial environments. It competes with ICOTEC at the wired/wireless networking layer and is named as one of the systems ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5 interoperates with.

Emerging players

• Persistent Systems (MPU5): Persistent Systems' MPU5 is a rugged, mobile ad-hoc networking radio for defense, mining, and industrial users. Comparable form factor and ruggedization to ICOTEC's irBOXV5-5, with overlap in mining and heavy-industry buyers.
• PBE Group (PBE Axell / Gallagher): PBE Group supplies ruggedized wireless communications, leaky feeder systems, and power solutions for underground mining and tunneling. Direct overlap with ICOTEC's mining wireless and power-infrastructure scope, particularly for underground operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/icotecsaltillo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icotec-rc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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