LIPSIA
LIPSIA S.A. is an Argentine family-owned company operating across forestry, industrial wood products, bioenergy pellets and heating-equipment distribution, and commercial real estate, with 5,000 hectares of FSC-certified plantations in Misiones feeding an integrated pellet plant and sawmill.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersBuenos Aires, Argentina
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LIPSIA does
LIPSIA S.A. is a privately held Argentine family company founded in 1936, currently operating across four interlinked business divisions: forestry, industrial wood products, bioenergy, and commercial real estate. Its forestry operations span approximately 5,000 hectares of FSC-certified (FSC® C023592) fast-growth Pinus taeda and hybrid pine plantations in Misiones Province, which supply a sawmill and remanufacturing plant in Puerto Esperanza (operating since 1978, with remanufacturing added in 1998). Dry residues from the industrial process feed a wood-pellet plant installed in late 2007, producing 6 mm pellets (~4,800 Kcal/kg, ash <0.4%, bulk density 700 kg/m³) that are exported to Europe for residential heating and sold domestically through a network of more than 20 authorised distributors.
LIPSIA's bioenergy division extends beyond fuel into integrated heating solutions: it distributes and integrates foreign combustion technology under its own brand in Argentina, including Palazzetti pellet stoves (marketed as Ecofire), ÖkoFEN PELLEMATIC and EASYPELL boilers (4–256 kW range), Pelltech PV7000 industrial burners, and Heizomat systems, addressing residential, multi-family/building and industrial heating customers. A consumer sub-line, POOPY Pets, sells FSC-certified wood-pellet-based pet and equine absorbents. The company's fourth revenue stream is the historic Edificio Lipsia, a commercial office tower at Av. Corrientes 316 in central Buenos Aires, which is leased to corporate tenants and is in process of LEED certification.
LIPSIA generates revenue through five streams: export and domestic pellet sales, branded heating-equipment distribution, industrial mouldings and value-added wood products, office leasing at Edificio Lipsia, and POOPY Pets absorbent sales. It reaches end customers through (i) a nationwide distributor network spanning at least ten Argentine provinces, (ii) its own commercial office in Buenos Aires and Bioenergía sales branch in Gral. Pacheco, (iii) direct WhatsApp, email and contact-form channels, and (iv) export channels for pellets and industrial wood products. The company is family-controlled by descendants of founder Curt Berger, has no disclosed external funding or institutional shareholders, and operates with 11–50 employees (the website only discloses 20+ corporate volunteers in its CSR programme).
LIPSIA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LIPSIA
- Legal name
- LIPSIA S.A.
- Website
- https://lipsia.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LIPSIA S.A. is an Argentine family-owned company operating across forestry, industrial wood products, bioenergy pellets and heating-equipment distribution, and commercial real estate, with 5,000 hectares of FSC-certified plantations in Misiones feeding an integrated pellet plant and sawmill.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LIPSIA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Forestry & Bioenergy Products
- NAICS
- Nursery and Tree Production (111421)
- SIC
- Forestry (800)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biomass Pellets, Briquettes & Solid Bioenergy Products (industrial/residential) (IMAMALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Forest Nurseries & Tree Seedling Production (IMAMAAAC)
Keywords
Where LIPSIA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buenos Aires
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
LIPSIA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wood pellet sales: Sells standardised wood pellets (6 mm, ~4,800 Kcal/kg) produced from sawmill residues, exported to Europe for household heating and supplied domestically through a distributor network.
- Heating equipment distribution (stoves, boilers, burners): Distributes and integrates Palazzetti stoves, ÖkoFEN/EASYPELL boilers and Pelltech industrial burners under the LIPSIA Bioenergia brand for residential, commercial and industrial customers in Argentina.
- Industrial wood-product manufacturing (mouldings and added-value products): Sawmill and remanufacturing plant in Puerto Esperanza, Misiones produces mouldings and high-value-added wood products for the Argentine domestic market and for export, operated since 1978 with drying kilns added and remanufacturing from 1998.
- Edificio Lipsia commercial real-estate leasing: Operates the historic Edificio Lipsia at Av. Corrientes 316/330/348, Buenos Aires, leasing office space plus optional parking, storage and event/SUM facilities to corporate tenants under a managed-building model.
- POOPY Pets absorbent (pet/equine bedding) sales: Branded wood-pellet-based pet and horse bedding product sold as a differentiated value-added SKU leveraging the same FSC-certified pellet raw material.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
LIPSIA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LIPSIA S.A. is an Argentine vertically integrated forest-to-energy company that operates FSC-certified pine plantations in Misiones, a sawmill and remanufacturing plant producing high-value wood mouldings, and a modern pellet plant that converts dry sawmill residues into standardized wood pellets and renewable heating equipment (stoves, boilers, industrial burners) for residential, building and industrial customers. It also leases premium office space in the historic Edificio Lipsia at Av. Corrientes 316 in central Buenos Aires, and markets an FSC-certified pet/equine pellet absorbent (POOPY Pets).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- POOPY Pets: LIPSIA-branded line of biodegradable wood-pellet based pet and equine sanitary absorbents (cat, rodent and horse bedding/litter) sold under the Bioenergía Absorbentes Sanitarios line.
- Mr. Pellet
Products and services
- Lipsia Wood Pellets Renewable wood pellets (6.05–6.39 mm diameter, ~4,800 Kcal/kg calorific value, ash <0.4%, bulk density 700 kg/m³) manufactured from sawdust and shavings at the LIPSIA pellet plant in Puerto Esperanza, Misiones, sold for export to European heating markets and domestically through distributors.
- POOPY Pets Absorbent 100% natural, FSC-certified wood-pellet based litter and bedding for cats, rodents and horses, marketed as biodegradable, super-absorbent (up to 3× traditional absorbents), dust-free, ammonia-binding and free of chemical additives.
- Palazzetti Ecofire Pellet Stoves Range of Palazzetti air-heating and hydro (water-circuit) pellet stoves distributed by LIPSIA for Argentine residential customers, featuring Palazzetti's patented double-combustion system for reduced emissions and improved yield.
- EASYPELL Pellet Boilers Austrian-made automatic pellet boilers (20 kW and 32 kW variants) distributed by LIPSIA in Argentina for residential central heating and domestic hot water, featuring automatic ignition, ash removal, hopper feed, digital regulator and modulation to 30% power, compatible with radiators, underfloor heating or a combination.
- PELLEMATIC Pellet Boilers (ÖkoFEN) ÖkoFEN Pellematic fully-automatic pellet boilers (10–32 kW standalone; up to 256 kW range, including 'Central Térmica' modular containerised solutions) for new-builds, retrofits and replacement of older heating systems in single homes, multi-family, commercial, agricultural and municipal-pool buildings, with optional solar collector and Pellaqua storage tank compatibility.
- Pelltech PV7000 Industrial Pellet Burners Pelltech PV7000 'Agri' line of fully automatic industrial pellet burners distributed by LIPSIA for retrofit to existing gas-oil, gas or wood-fired boilers, steam generators, ovens and dryers, with automatic combustion control, separate primary/secondary air fans and automatic chamber cleaning.
- Industrial Wood Mouldings and Remanufactured Wood Products Mouldings and high-value-added remanufactured wood products produced at the Puerto Esperanza, Misiones sawmill/remanufacturing complex, sold to the Argentine domestic market and exported to demanding international customers using FSC-certified plantation raw material.
- Edificio Lipsia Commercial Office Leasing Leased office space plus optional parking, storage and event/SUM facilities at the historic Edificio Lipsia at Av. Corrientes 316/330/348, Buenos Aires, with on-site Facility management services, optional generator connection, bicicletero, vestuarios, 24/7 security and LEED certification in process.
Quantifiable outcome
- 700+ days of zero waste sent to municipality through in-house recycling of 100% of industrial residues (8+ years running).
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LIPSIA
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
LIPSIA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
LIPSIA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- PalazzettiflagshipItalian/global manufacturer of pellet stoves; LIPSIA is described as the unique Argentine provider offering an integrated pellet-burning solution based on Palazzetti's more than 200 stove models and patented dual-combustion system. Palazzetti stoves are sold under the LIPSIA 'Ecofire' brand in Argentina.
- ÖkoFENflagshipAustrian pioneer and global leader in pellet boilers; LIPSIA distributes the ÖkoFEN PELLEMATIC range (4–256 kW) and the Easypell 20/32 kW residential boilers in Argentina. PELLEMATIC technology is the original fully automatic pellet boiler (1997) with more than 50,000 units produced worldwide.
- HeizomatcoreListed among LIPSIA's technology partners (heizomat.de) for biomass heating solutions; appears in the 'Socios Tecnológicos' section of the Bioenergy page.
- PelltechcoreManufacturer of Pelltech PV7000 'Agri' industrial pellet burners distributed by LIPSIA for retrofit to gas-oil, gas or wood-fired boilers, steam generators, ovens and dryers.
- Don Antonio (Huinca Renancó, Córdoba)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Huinca Renancó, Córdoba province.
- Eco Energía Bahía (Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province.
- Electrotemp (Trenque Lauquen)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Trenque Lauquen, Buenos Aires province.
- Home Project (Pilar)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Pilar, Buenos Aires province.
- Mattes Acondicionamiento (Concordia, Entre Ríos)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Concordia, Entre Ríos province.
- Lumtec (El Bolsón, Río Negro)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in El Bolsón, Río Negro province.
- Huella Cero (Esquel, Chubut)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Esquel, Chubut province.
- Moctezuma / MoconáminorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor (Misiones-region distributor).
- Nardelli Maderas (Lobos)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Lobos, Buenos Aires province.
- Konecta Sanitarios (Benavidez)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Benavidez, Buenos Aires province.
- Sardini (Villa Pehuenia, Neuquén)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Villa Pehuenia, Neuquén province.
- Rosbaco (Moreno)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Moreno, Buenos Aires province.
- Rodolfo Pagliaroli (Marcos Juárez / Mina Clavero)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor with presence in Marcos Juárez (Córdoba) and Mina Clavero.
- Punto Gardenia (San Rafael, Mendoza)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in San Rafael, Mendoza province.
- Solar Energías (Río Tercero)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Río Tercero, Córdoba province.
- JES Servicios (Gral. Roca, Río Negro)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in General Roca, Río Negro province.
- Adduci Adrogué (Merlo, San Luis)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Merlo, San Luis province.
- Ecosistema (San Miguel del Monte)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires province.
- Greenhaus (Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe province.
- Grupo Boreas (Mar del Plata)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires province.
- Saggiorato (San Marcos Sud)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor in San Marcos Sud, Córdoba province.
- FEDBECminorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor.
- Mestizo (Oberá / Posadas, Misiones)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor with central office in Oberá and branch in Posadas, Misiones province.
- ±22° / 'Más Menos 22 grados' (Parador El Cruzero, Los Reartes)minorAuthorised LIPSIA pellet distributor at Parador El Cruzero, Los Reartes, Córdoba province.
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)flagshipIndependent, non-governmental, non-profit international organisation that certifies LIPSIA's forest management (FSC® C023592) and POOPY Pets absorbent as a sustainable, socially responsible and economically beneficial product.
- United Nations Global CompactflagshipLIPSIA formally signed the UN Global Compact in 2010 and submits periodic Communications on Progress to the United Nations, integrating the ten principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption into its strategy and operations.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LIPSIA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LIPSIA social profiles
Digital presenceLIPSIA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
LIPSIA financial estimates
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LIPSIA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
LIPSIA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LIPSIA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LIPSIA
What does LIPSIA do?
LIPSIA S.A. is an Argentine vertically integrated forest-to-energy company that operates FSC-certified pine plantations in Misiones, a sawmill and remanufacturing plant producing high-value wood mouldings, and a modern pellet plant that converts dry sawmill residues into standardized wood pellets and renewable heating equipment (stoves, boilers, industrial burners) for residential, building and industrial customers. It also leases premium office space in the historic Edificio Lipsia at Av. Corrientes 316 in central Buenos Aires, and markets an FSC-certified pet/equine pellet absorbent (POOPY Pets).
Is LIPSIA a public or private company?
LIPSIA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was LIPSIA founded?
LIPSIA was founded in 1936. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LIPSIA based?
LIPSIA is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does LIPSIA make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Wood pellet sales are the primary driver. The others are heating equipment distribution (stoves, boilers, burners), industrial wood-product manufacturing (mouldings and added-value products), edificio Lipsia commercial real-estate leasing and POOPY Pets absorbent (pet/equine bedding) sales.
Does LIPSIA have an API?
No public API is recorded for LIPSIA.
What industry is LIPSIA in?
LIPSIA's product category is Forestry & Bioenergy Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMALAJ, Biomass Pellets, Briquettes & Solid Bioenergy Products (industrial/residential), with a secondary code of IMAMAAAC, Forest Nurseries & Tree Seedling Production. Its NAICS code is 111421 and its SIC code is 800.