What Ciatema does

Ciatema is an Argentine designer and manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and air-treatment equipment founded in 1998 and headquartered at Albariño 2052, Mataderos, Buenos Aires. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes a broad equipment portfolio spanning air purification and hygienization units, heat pumps and polyvalent systems, chillers (including models using natural refrigerants CO2, NH3, and R290), dehumidifiers, precision air conditioning, fan coils, customizable air handling units (TITAN, DAIRA, BELAIR), self-contained autonomous units (ARAL, ASTRIA, EIRENE, VERSIA, BOTHNIA, THALIA), rooftop and wall-top packaged units (EURO, PERSEA, TROPIK, WALLTOP), geothermal systems, and atmospheric water generators distributed under the GENAQ brand (STRATUS, NIMBUS, CUMULUS). The industrial refrigeration range, marketed under the INTARCON brand, covers compact and semi-compact monoblock and split units (Intarblock, Intartop, Sigilus, Quasiestáticos, Superblock, Intarsplit), specialty systems for wine cellars, high-humidity, high-temperature, and hydronic applications, and the LIFE Shelter / LIFE IT&Power lines for defense, containerized IT, and edge-cooling use cases.

Ciatema's go-to-market is an enterprise field-sales motion targeting industrial, commercial, agricultural, healthcare, and residential end markets, supported by a dedicated commercial department, an in-house engineering team for project development, and a Technical Assistance Service (SAT) for installation, commissioning, and post-sale support. The company monetizes equipment sales, custom-engineered solutions, installation and supervision services, and a spare-parts business backed by permanent stock of verified original components. The customer base is horizontally diversified across hospitality (Böden Hotel & Spa, GET Hotel Molvento), sports (EOS Distrito Deportivo), government (Archivo General de la Nación), retail (Carrefour La Sierra), beverage (Bodegas Solís, Coca-Cola), aerospace (AIRBUS), automotive (IVECO), education (Universidad de Utrecht), healthcare (Hospital Universitario de Alicante), logistics (Inditex), and food (Jamones La Joya), with project references in Argentina, Spain, Mexico, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and other European markets. Control interfaces include Modbus, BACnet, LonWorks, and CANBUS, reflecting industrial-grade equipment integration rather than AI-driven functionality.

Name

Ciatema

Legal name

Ciatema

Website

https://ciatema.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ciatema is an Argentine designer and manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and air-treatment equipment — including chillers, heat pumps, industrial refrigeration, and atmospheric water generators — serving industrial, commercial, healthcare, agricultural, and residential customers in Argentina and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment
• Industrial refrigeration
• Heat pump systems
• Air handling units
• Atmospheric water generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Design, development, manufacturing and commercialization of HVAC, refrigeration, and thermal equipment for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential applications. Product categories include chillers, heat pumps, fancoils, air handling units, rooftop units, industrial refrigeration equipment, and custom solutions.
2. Technical Services: Engineering support for project development and installation, technical assistance service (SAT) for commissioning and supervision, and spare parts service with verified original components and personalized attention.
3. Spare Parts: Strategic focus on customer service with permanent stock of verified, original, quality spare parts with warranty

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ciatema designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes HVAC, refrigeration, air treatment, and thermal exchange equipment — including chillers, heat pumps, fancoils, air handling units, rooftop packaged units, industrial refrigeration equipment, geothermal systems, and atmospheric water generators — for industrial, commercial, agricultural, sanitary, and residential applications. The portfolio is complemented by custom-engineered solutions, a Technical Assistance Service (SAT) for installation and commissioning, and a verified original spare-parts service. The company operates in association with group companies KEYTER (industrial air conditioning), INTARCON (industrial refrigeration), and GENAQ (atmospheric water generation).

Product overview

Ciatema is a single-product portfolio company offering a comprehensive range of heating, cooling, air treatment, water generation, and custom-built climate control equipment designed, developed, and manufactured in Argentina. The portfolio spans three subsidiary brands: KEYTER for industrial air conditioning and heat pumps, INTARCON for commercial and industrial refrigeration, and GENAQ for atmospheric water generation. The product lineup includes: purification and hygienization units; heat pumps and multi-purpose units; chillers including natural refrigerant (CO2, NH3, R290) models; dehumidifiers for pools, processes, and cold storage; precision climate units; fan coils (cassette, split, vertical, floor-concealed, exposed, double-wall) and custom air handling units (UTAs); self-contained autonomous units (ARAL, ASTRIA, EIRENE, VERSIA, BOTHNIA, THALIA); rooftop and wall-top packaged units (EURO, PERSEA, TROPIK, WALLTOP); air handling units (TITAN, BELAIR, DAIRA); geothermal systems; GENAQ water dispensers (STRATUS, NIMBUS, CUMULUS) for producing drinking water from air humidity; custom-built solutions (LIFE Shelter, LIFE IT&Power, SEILA); hydraulic accessories (storage tanks, pumps, valves); electrical controls and thermostats; and a full industrial refrigeration range under INTARCON comprising compact/semi-compact monoblock and split units (Intarblock, Intarblock R290, Intarblock de puerta, Intartop, Sigilus, Quasiestáticos, Bodegas/Cavas, Alta temperatura, Alta humedad, Superblock, Intarsplit axial, Intarsplit centrífugo, Equipos hidrónicos) covering medium temperature, low temperature, high humidity, and high-temperature applications. The products serve industrial, commercial, agricultural, healthcare, and residential end markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Purification and Hygienization Units Air purification and hygienization units that treat and clean air in indoor environments, suitable for commercial and industrial spaces requiring improved air quality.
• Heat Pumps and Polyvalent Units Heat pumps and multi-purpose (polivalente) equipment that provide heating, cooling, and hot water generation for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Chillers Industrial liquid chillers including units using natural refrigerants CO2 (R744), NH3 (ammonia), and R290 (propane) for commercial and industrial cooling applications.
• Dehumidifiers Dehumidification units for pool environments, process drying, and controlled-humidity applications including cold rooms, cellars, and food processing facilities.
• Precision Air Conditioning Units Precision air conditioning units designed for environments with strict temperature and humidity tolerances such as hospitals, laboratories, data centers, and clean rooms.
• Fan Coil Units Fan coil units including cassette, split, vertical, floor-concealed, exposed, double-wall, and custom configurations for 2-pipe and 4-pipe hydronic systems in commercial and residential HVAC.
• Air Handling Units (UTAs) Air handling units (Unidades de Tratamiento de Aire) including the TITAN climate control unit, BELAIR dry coolers for fluid cooling, and DAIRA air handling units, with optional energy recovery and high-efficiency filtration.
• Self-Contained Autonomous Units (ARAL, ASTRIA, EIRENE, VERSIA, BOTHNIA, THALIA) Self-contained climate control units in split, horizontal, vertical, 100% outdoor air, and water-to-air configurations for autonomous commercial and industrial climate control with high energy efficiency.
• Rooftop and Wall-Top Packaged Units (EURO, PERSEA, TROPIK, WALLTOP) Rooftop packaged air-to-air units (EURO, PERSEA, TROPIK) and compact WALLTOP wall-mounted units for commercial and industrial air conditioning, with regional variants for MENA/LATAM markets and ErP compliance.
• Geothermal HVAC Systems Geothermal air conditioning systems utilizing ground-source heat exchange for high-efficiency sustainable climate control in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• GENAQ Atmospheric Water Generators (Stratus, Nimbus, Cumulus) Atmospheric water generators that produce potable water from ambient air humidity, including the STRATUS water dispenser, NIMBUS remote supply unit for isolated locations, and CUMULUS portable emergency response unit (TÜV Rheinland certified) producing 50–5,000 liters/day.
• Custom-Engineered Climate Solutions (LIFE Shelter, LIFE IT&Power, SEILA) Custom-built climate solutions including LIFE Shelter for mobile military/civilian shelters, LIFE IT&Power for containerized IT/power installations with freecooling, and SEILA low-profile horizontal autonomous heat pump units for space-constrained installations.
• Industrial Refrigeration Equipment (INTARCON range) Industrial refrigeration equipment under the INTARCON brand covering compact/semi-compact monoblock and split systems (Intarblock, Intartop, Sigilus, Quasiestáticos, Superblock, Intarsplit), plus specialized units for wine cellars, high-temperature rooms, high-humidity applications, and hydronic indirect refrigeration for cold storage and freezing.
• Hydraulic Accessories Hydraulic accessories for HVAC and refrigeration installations including storage tanks (300/500/1000 L), circulating and pressurizing pumps (Grundfos, DAB), expansion vessels, solenoid valves, check valves, mesh filters, regulation valves, and pressure relief valves.
• Electrical Controls and Accessories Electrical controls and accessories including thermostats, touch-screen controllers (V-Color TFT), PLC controllers (EVCO, CP-125), Bluetooth/Wi-Fi controllers (EV3 B94), probes, resistance heaters, and specialized cables for HVAC and refrigeration installations.
• Technical Assistance Service (SAT) and Spare Parts Technical assistance service (SAT) providing engineering support for project development, installation, commissioning, and post-sale supervision, complemented by a spare parts service with permanent stock of verified original components and warranty.

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KEYTER (Grupo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEYTER is a group company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of air conditioning and industrial HVAC equipment. CIATEMA promotes and participates in industrial development projects alongside KEYTER, sharing technology and product development for the thermal applications market.
• INTARCON (Grupo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTARCON is a group company specializing in commercial refrigeration and industrial cold equipment. CIATEMA collaborates with INTARCON on product development and shares the commercial portfolio for refrigeration solutions across Latin America.
• GENAQ (Grupo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGENAQ specializes in atmospheric water generation technology, producing equipment that generates potable water from ambient air humidity. CIATEMA distributes GENAQ products including Stratus water dispensers, Nimbus remote supply units, and Cumulus emergency response units.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Midea Group: Chinese HVAC and appliance conglomerate expanding globally across residential and commercial HVAC, including chillers and rooftop units. Comparable to Ciatema in product breadth and a recent entrant across LATAM distribution channels.
• GEA Group: Global industrial refrigeration and food processing technology supplier. Direct comparability to Ciatema's industrial refrigeration line for cold storage, food, and beverage customers (e.g., Coca-Cola plants, winery cellars), but at much larger engineering scope.
• Johnson Controls (York): Global HVAC and building controls incumbent via the York brand, manufacturing chillers, air handling units, and rooftop equipment. Matches Ciatema across commercial HVAC and central plant equipment with deep building-automation integration.
• Daikin: World's largest HVAC manufacturer with extensive chiller, heat pump, and refrigeration offerings; broad portfolio overlap with Ciatema, including a strategic emphasis on low-GWP refrigerants similar to Ciatema's natural-refrigerant positioning.
• Lennox International: Established North-American HVAC/R incumbent in chillers, rooftop units, and refrigeration serving commercial buildings and cold storage. Comparable product mix to Ciatema across commercial refrigeration, chillers, and air handling.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration leader covering light commercial to industrial chillers, rooftop units, and refrigeration systems — direct overlap with Ciatema's commercial HVAC/R product portfolio, but with global manufacturing scale.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration incumbent supplying commercial chillers, heat pumps, and air handling systems. Overlaps with Ciatema across commercial/industrial cooling, though at vastly greater scale and R&D budget.

Direct peers

• INTARCON: Sister-group company focused on commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio (monobloc, split, semi-compact units) and customer segments (cold storage, food processing, retail refrigeration) that Ciatema distributes and co-develops across LATAM.
• Surrey (Argentine HVAC manufacturer): Domestic Argentine competitor manufacturing residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment from local facilities. Most direct head-to-head peer for Ciatema within the Argentine HVAC market on smaller-format units and channel relationships.
• KEYTER: Sister-group company specializing in industrial air conditioning and HVAC equipment. Direct comparable in chiller/HVAC manufacturing with overlapping product categories and shared technology development with Ciatema, though positioned for European markets while Ciatema leads Argentina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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