Geoprospec

What Geoprospec does

Geoprospec is a privately held Chilean industrial equipment manufacturer and integrator, founded in 1969 and headquartered in a fabrication/assembly plant in Lampa, Santiago Metropolitan Region. The company designs and builds specialized bodies and hydraulic systems (waste compaction, hooklift/ampliroll, container lifting, concrete mixing, sweeping, aerial work platforms, and biogas handling equipment) and integrates them onto third-party truck chassis from Volvo, Dongfeng, and Mercedes-Benz. Core technology relies on Hardox 450 and AR200 high-resistance steel, high-performance hydraulic systems operating at 2,000–2,800 psi, and EN840-standard container compatibility, with proprietary products such as the Global Packer (17–19 second compaction cycles) and the GEM Pro portable biogas analyzer.

The company sells integrated equipment units, spare parts, technical maintenance, and complete overhaul services, primarily through direct sales and quote-based engagement — pricing is not publicly disclosed and is tailored to chassis selection, capacity, and integration requirements. Distribution is exclusively direct: Geoprospec bids on Chilean municipal public tenders (licitaciones públicas and compra ágil), engages private industrial and service companies, and maintains a pronta entrega (ready-to-deliver) inventory to shorten lead times for urgent fleet needs. Recent referenceable customers include the municipalities of Cerrillos (9 collection boxes), Melipilla (20 collection trucks in collaboration with Starco|Demarco and KDM Empresas), San Vicente de Tagua Tagua (19 m³ collection trucks), and Las Condes.

Geoprospec's primary customer segments are Chilean municipal governments (solid waste collection, urban cleaning, public space maintenance) and industrial operations/service companies (waste haulage, construction logistics, mining supply). A secondary construction-sector segment is served via truck-mounted concrete mixers. Strategic technology partnerships with DALBY Group (hooklifts), Perkins (EN840 container lifts), QED Landtec (biogas analyzers), and Plastik Gogić (EN840 plastic containers) underpin the product portfolio. The company states its solutions serve Chile and Latin America, but no operational footprint outside Chile is documented.

Name

Geoprospec

Legal name

Geoprospec

Website

https://geoprospec.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Geoprospec is a Chilean industrial equipment manufacturer and integrator, founded in 1969, that designs and assembles waste collection compactors, hooklift systems, container lifts, concrete mixers, sweepers, and biogas equipment onto Volvo, Dongfeng, and Mercedes-Benz chassis for Chilean municipalities and industrial clients via direct sales and public procurement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Waste collection equipment
• Hydraulic compaction systems
• Hooklift truck systems
• Concrete mixer trucks
• Industrial truck bodies

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment sales (truck-mounted industrial equipment): Sale of industrial equipment bodies and systems integrated onto truck chassis, including waste collection compactors, hooklift/polibrazo systems, container lifters, mixers, sweepers, and biogas torches. Equipment is sold as complete integrated units ready to operate.
2. Spare parts and components: Sale of replacement parts and components for industrial equipment and trucks, including hydraulic system parts (valves, cylinders, pumps), structural components, filters, and accessories. Parts are sourced from international brands and maintained in permanent stock.
3. Technical services and maintenance: Specialized technical support services including preventive and corrective maintenance for collection trucks, compactors, and industrial hydraulic systems. Aims to reduce downtime and ensure maximum operational availability of client equipment.
4. Equipment overhaul and refurbishment: Complete overhaul services for truck mixers including inspection, part replacement, structural repair, repainting, and full restoration to extend equipment life and recover fleet investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Geoprospec designs, manufactures, and integrates truck-mounted industrial equipment for municipal and industrial customers in Chile, including waste collection compactors, hooklift/polibrazo systems, container lifting equipment, concrete mixer trucks, aerial platforms, industrial sweepers, and biogas handling equipment. The company integrates proprietary hydraulic bodies and equipment onto third-party truck chassis (Volvo, Dongfeng, Mercedes-Benz) and provides associated spare parts, technical maintenance, and equipment overhaul services.

Product overview

Geoprospec is a hardware-focused industrial equipment company offering an integrated portfolio of waste collection trucks (GEOPAK, Metropak Plus, Global Packer, MetroPak, M2), hooklift/ampliroll systems (DALBY XHM3 series), container lifting equipment (Perkins D 6213), concrete mixers, aerial platforms, industrial sweepers, biogas analyzers (GEM Pro), biogas flares, and plastic containers. The company provides equipment integration services on truck chassis (Volvo, Dongfeng, Mercedes-Benz), spare parts supply, technical service, and ready-to-deliver equipment programs for municipal and industrial customers. The product portfolio is organized around core equipment categories (collection vehicles, handling systems, municipal solutions) complemented by after-sales services (spare parts, technical support).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GEOPAK 19m³ Rear-Loading Waste Compactor Waste collection truck with a rear-loading compaction system designed for urban environments, featuring an adaptive hydraulic system for rapid compaction and resistance to demanding urban conditions.
• GEOPAK 15m³ Rear-Loading Waste Compactor Versatile waste collection truck with rear compaction system, capable of mounting on sled for hooklift operation through third hydraulic lines.
• Metropak Plus 19 m³ Rear-Loading Compactor Rear-loading waste compactor designed for maximum operational efficiency and versatility in demanding urban environments, combining lightweight structure with high resistance.
• Metropak Plus 15 m³ Rear-Loading Compactor Rear-loading waste collection truck designed for urban operations requiring high maneuverability and efficiency in confined spaces.
• Global Packer 7 m³ Rear-Loading Compactor Compact rear-loading waste compactor designed for high-precision urban operations, narrow streets, urban centers, and hard-to-access areas. Features the proprietary Global Packer hydraulic compaction system with 17–19 second compaction cycles and Hardox 450 steel structure.
• M2 19 m³ Rear-Loading Compactor Rear-loading compactor designed for efficient solid waste collection (RSU), ideal for municipal operations and industrial services requiring high performance and operational continuity.
• MetroPak 19 m³ on Volvo VM 280 Chassis Rear-loading waste collector with 19 m³ volumetric capacity, integrated on a Volvo VM 280 truck chassis, designed for household and industrial waste collection operations.
• DALBY XHM3.16 Ampliroll/Polibrazo Hooklift System Hooklift system for trucks designed for efficient loading, unloading, and transport of containers in industrial, municipal, and logistics operations, with 16-ton load capacity.
• DALBY XHM3.20 Ampliroll/Polibrazo Hooklift System Hooklift system for trucks designed for loading, unloading, and transport of containers with higher capacity requirements, featuring 20-ton load capacity and reinforced structure.
• DALBY XHM3.22 Ampliroll/Polibrazo Hooklift System Heavy-duty hooklift system for trucks designed for high-exigence operations with 22-ton capacity, featuring reinforced structure and high-performance hydraulic system at 280 bar working pressure.
• DALBY 20-Ton Polibrazo on Volvo VM Chassis 20-ton capacity hooklift integrated on Volvo VM truck, providing robust and versatile solution for transport and handling of A-Frame compatible containers and equipment.
• DALBY 20-Ton Polibrazo on Dongfeng DF-1829 MT Chassis 20-ton capacity hooklift integrated on Dongfeng DF-1829 MT truck, designed for demanding loading and heavy-duty operations.
• Perkins D 6213 EN840 Container Lifter Container lifting equipment for trucks compatible with EN840 standard 2-wheel and 4-wheel containers, featuring a hydraulic mechanism with 12-second operating cycle, 2,000 psi working pressure, 560 kg load capacity, 45° dumping angle, and 2-movement operation for automated container emptying.
• Betoneras / Camiones Mixer (Concrete Mixer Trucks) Truck mixer equipment for concrete transport designed to maintain mixture in motion during transit, ensuring material quality and avoiding segregation throughout the delivery process.
• Hidroelevadores (Truck-Mounted Aerial Platforms) Truck-mounted aerial platforms equipped with high-precision hydraulic systems for safe, efficient, and controlled work at heights for urban and industrial environments.
• Barredoras Industriales y Urbanas (Industrial and Urban Sweeping Trucks) Industrial and urban sweeping trucks equipped with suction, brushing, and waste storage systems for efficient cleaning of streets, avenues, and public spaces.
• GEM Pro Portable Biogas Analyzer Portable biogas analyzer designed for precise measurement of methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and oxygen (O2) in landfills, biogas plants, and environmental applications. Features modular replaceable sensors, ~10-hour battery life, 5" touchscreen, and local repair/upgrade capability.
• Antorchas de Biogás (Biogas Flare Systems) Specialized biogas flare systems designed for controlled burning of gases generated in landfills and organic waste decomposition processes, ensuring environmental compliance.
• Plastik Gogić 120-Liter EN840 Plastic Waste Container 120-liter plastic waste container from Plastik Gogić Premium series, manufactured under EN 840-1 standard in UV-stabilized HDPE, offering long service life and chemical resistance.
• Alza Hombre (Truck-Mounted Man Lift) Man lift equipment mounted on trucks for safe, efficient, and reliable elevated work, widely used in municipal operations, urban maintenance, electrical services, and telecommunications.
• Equipos para Municipalidades (Municipal Equipment Solutions) Integrated municipal equipment solutions including waste collection trucks, hooklift systems, urban sweepers, and special solutions developed for municipal operation requirements.
• Equipos Pronta Entrega (Ready-to-Deliver Equipment) Ready-to-operate equipment available for immediate delivery including compactors, hooklifts, mixers, and other industrial systems with short lead times.
• Repuestos (Spare Parts and Components) Spare parts and components for industrial equipment and trucks including compactors, hooklifts, mixer trucks, sweepers, hydro-elevators, and hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, cylinders, filters, structural components).
• Servicio Técnico de Equipos Hidráulicos (Specialized Technical Service) Specialized technical service for collection trucks, compactors, and industrial hydraulic systems with preventive and corrective maintenance, including complete overhaul and refurbishment of truck mixers (inspection, part replacement, structural repair, repainting, full restoration).

Quantifiable outcome

• Compaction cycles of 12–24 seconds across product range
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DALBY GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationDALBY Group is a key technology partner supplying hooklift/polibrazo systems (models XHM3.16, XHM3.20, XHM3.22) with capacities from 16 to 22 tonnes. Geoprospec integrates DALBY systems onto truck chassis, offering European technology combined with local integration expertise. DALBY equipment is available in Geoprospec's pronta entrega (rapid delivery) inventory.
• Starco|DemarcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarco|Demarco collaborated with Geoprospec on the delivery of 20 collection trucks to the Municipality of Melipilla. The partnership combines Geoprospec's equipment manufacturing and integration capabilities with Starco|Demarco's operational expertise for coordinated project execution.
• KDM EmpresascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDM Empresas partnered with Geoprospec on the delivery of 20 collection units to the Municipality of Melipilla, providing corporate coordination and operational execution support. Javiera Vargas, Subgerenta Corporativa de KDM Empresas, provided testimonials on the collaboration's effectiveness.
• Perkins (Perkins Engines)coreTechnology or IntegrationPerkins supplies the D 6213 container lifter systems integrated into Geoprospec's waste collection trucks. The D 6213 system meets EN840 standard for compatibility with 2-wheel and 4-wheel containers, enabling automated container emptying operations.
• Volvo (Volvo Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationVolvo provides truck chassis platforms (e.g., Volvo VM 280, VM 4X2) onto which Geoprospec integrates waste collection equipment including Metropak compactors and DALBY polibrazos. The integrated solutions are sold as complete operational vehicles.
• DongfengcoreTechnology or IntegrationDongfeng provides truck chassis platforms (e.g., Dongfeng DF-1829 MT) for integration of DALBY polibrazo systems. Geoprospec mounts the equipment and delivers complete operational vehicles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marrel: French designer and manufacturer of hooklift systems, skip loaders, and aerial platforms. Direct competitor in the polibrazo/ampliroll truck equipment category that Geoprospec serves in Chile.
• DALBY Group: European manufacturer of hooklift and hook-loader systems (XHM3.16/3.20/3.22 series). Geoprospec integrates DALBY systems onto chassis; DALBY is simultaneously a technology partner and a direct peer in the hooklift/ampliroll market.
• Hyva: Global market leader in hooklift/loading systems and hydraulic tipping solutions for trucks. Directly comparable to Geoprospec's DALBY-based polibrazo/ampliroll offerings and the broader truck-mounted hydraulic equipment portfolio.
• Multilift (Hiab): Hiab's Multilift brand is a global hooklift manufacturer for truck chassis. Directly competes with Geoprospec's DALBY-integrated hooklift offerings in the same product category.

Broad incumbents

• Heil Environmental: North American market leader in refuse collection vehicle bodies (rear-loaders, front-loaders, side-loaders). Overlaps with Geoprospec's rear-loading compactor business (GEOPAK, Metropak) but operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing: Major US manufacturer of refuse truck bodies and concrete mixers. Generates revenue from the same product categories (refuse collection trucks, mixer trucks) as Geoprospec but at significantly larger scale.
• Labrie Group: Canadian manufacturer of waste collection vehicles (front-loaders, side-loaders, recycling trucks). Addresses the same municipal waste-management customer base as Geoprospec, with a broader product portfolio.
• Terex Environmental: Global heavy equipment manufacturer whose environmental segment includes refuse collection vehicles. Comparable to Geoprospec's municipal waste equipment business but operates globally with broader product depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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