What Airmatic does

Airmatic is a Colombian manufacturer and distributor of industrial pneumatic and electropneumatic systems, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Bogotá. The company sells a ten-category product portfolio covering cylinders, directional valves, process valves, F.R.L. maintenance units, accessories, vacuum equipment, fittings, hoses, compressed air distribution networks, and a stainless steel sanitary line for food, pharmaceutical, and related sanitary applications. Products are marketed as manufactured under an extensive portfolio of international certifications (ISO 9001, CE, ASME BPE, 3-A, NSF, TÜV, BSI, DIN, RePro, TRC).

The company's business model is hardware sales of pneumatic components, supplemented by engineering advisory services for pneumatic circuit design and assembly using specialized mechanical design software. Airmatic also operates an in-house didactic training center delivering courses in pneumatics, electropneumatics, and PLC programming with over 20 years of teaching experience, which doubles as a customer acquisition and relationship-deepening channel. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through three direct offices (Bogotá, Barranquilla opened 2025, and Cali) supported by a national distributor network covering the Colombian market.

Airmatic serves six primary verticals: food and pharmaceutical industries (marked as primary segments requiring stainless steel sanitary compliance), plus petrochemical, automotive, textile, and plastics industries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is positioned as offering the best cost-benefit ratio in the Colombian market. The company is privately held, with no disclosed parent, private equity, or venture capital backing, and no reported revenue, funding rounds, or named customers in the available data.

Name

Airmatic

Legal name

Airmatic

Website

https://airmatic-art.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airmatic is a Colombian pneumatic and electropneumatic systems distributor founded in 1978, selling cylinders, valves, F.R.L. units, fittings, and stainless steel sanitary components to food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, automotive, textile, and plastics manufacturers via three direct offices and a national distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pneumatic Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Hydraulics & Pneumatics Systems (EDAOAHAF)

Keywords

• Industrial pneumatic systems
• Pneumatic components
• Industrial automation
• Air filtration systems
• Stainless steel sanitary equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Equipment Sales: Sale of pneumatic components and systems including cylinders, directional valves, process valves, F.R.L units, accessories, vacuum equipment, fittings, hoses, air networks, and stainless steel sanitary lines for industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Airmatic manufactures, distributes, and provides engineering advisory for industrial pneumatic components and systems, including cylinders, directional and process valves, F.R.L. units, fittings, hoses, vacuum equipment, compressed air distribution networks, and a stainless steel sanitary line. The company also operates an in-house didactic training center delivering courses in pneumatics, electropneumatics, and PLC programming, primarily serving industrial customers in food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, automotive, textile, and plastics sectors across Colombia.

Product overview

Airmatic is a Colombian pneumatic equipment company founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic components and systems. The product lineup centers on ten core product categories: Cilindros (cylinders), Válvulas Direccionales (directional valves), Válvulas de Proceso (process valves), F.R.L. units for air maintenance, Accesorios (accessories), Vacío (vacuum equipment), Racores (fittings), Mangueras (hoses), Red de Aire (air distribution networks), and a Línea Inox stainless steel line for sanitary applications. The company also provides engineering advisory services including specialized software for pneumatic circuit design and mounting, as well as educational/training services in pneumatics, electropneumatics, and PLC programming. Products serve industries including food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, automotive, textile, and plastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cilindros (Cylinders) Pneumatic cylinders providing linear motion and force for machinery control in industrial automation applications.
• Válvulas Direccionales (Directional Valves) Directional control valves that regulate the flow path of compressed air in pneumatic circuits for industrial machinery.
• Válvulas de Proceso (Process Valves) Process valves designed for controlling pneumatic operations in industrial manufacturing processes.
• F.R.L - Mantenimiento (FRL Maintenance Units) Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL) units used to condition compressed air and maintain pneumatic equipment in industrial installations.
• Accesorios (Accessories) Supporting components and fittings for the installation and maintenance of pneumatic systems.
• Vacío (Vacuum Equipment) Vacuum generation and handling equipment for industrial pneumatic applications such as material handling and packaging.
• Racores (Fittings) Tube and hose fittings for connecting pneumatic components in industrial systems.
• Mangueras (Hoses) Flexible hoses for compressed air transmission in pneumatic installations.
• Red de Aire (Air Network) Compressed air distribution network systems for industrial facilities.
• Línea Inox (Stainless Steel Sanitary Line) Stainless steel pneumatic components designed for sanitary applications in the food, pharmaceutical, dairy, and related hygienic processing industries.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Global leader in pneumatic and electric automation technology. Directly comparable as a supplier of cylinders, valves, FRLs, and fittings, and competes with Airmatic for industrial accounts in Colombia, though at much larger scale and broader product depth.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with a strong fluid power and pneumatics division. Competes with Airmatic in industrial pneumatic components and has deep Latin America commercial coverage.
• Numatics (Emerson): Pneumatic valve and actuator brand under Emerson, offering cylinders, valves, and air preparation. Competes with Airmatic in industrial pneumatic systems, particularly in process and discrete manufacturing.
• Emerson (ASCO / Aventics): Industrial automation major with significant pneumatic valve and fluid control franchises (ASCO, Aventics). Competes across Airmatic's valve, cylinder, and process control product range, particularly in regulated process industries.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components. Overlaps directly with Airmatic's core product categories (cylinders, directional valves, air preparation) and serves the same industrial automation buyers globally and in Latin America.

Direct peers

• Metal Work: Italian pneumatic components manufacturer offering cylinders, valves, FRLs, fittings, and accessories — a near-direct product overlap with Airmatic. Serves industrial automation customers across multiple geographies.
• Aignep: Manufacturer of pneumatic fittings, cylinders, valves, and air preparation equipment. Directly overlaps Airmatic's fittings, FRL, and component portfolio and serves industrial customers internationally.
• Camozzi: Italian manufacturer specializing in pneumatic components, cylinders, valves, FRLs, and fittings — closely aligned with Airmatic's product mix. Targets industrial OEMs and process industries globally, including Latin America.
• Pneumax: Pneumatic and fluid control specialist focused on valves, cylinders, and fittings for industrial automation. Comparable mid-sized competitor to Airmatic in product breadth and customer segments.

Regional players

• Bibus AG: European-headquartered distributor and integrator of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation products. Comparable to Airmatic as a regional value-added distributor with engineering and training services, though primarily active in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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