What CECOMEX does

CECOMEX S.A. is a privately held Ecuadorian industrial solutions distributor headquartered in Quito, operating two branches domestically and serving more than 600 industrial clients across 12 verticals including food processing, cardboard/paper, construction, packaging, forestry, oil and gas/mining, industrial logistics, metallurgical, fishing/aquaculture, floriculture, institutional, and telecommunications. Founded in 1994 (per the company's own corporate record) and active for more than 30 years, CECOMEX positions itself as a solution provider rather than a pure product reseller, with a professional advisory team that supports customers through the full sales and implementation cycle.

The company's product portfolio is organized into functional solution categories — end-of-line packaging (steel, PP, PET, and composite strapping plus tools and accessories), load security (BAND-IT stainless steel fastening, lashing systems, air bags), cutting systems (band and circular saws for wood, metal, and food; Mundial professional knives), coding and marking (EBS portable DOD ink-jet printers, Anser thermal ink-jet), hygiene (XLERATOR and ThinAir hand dryers with HEPA filtration), spill control (polypropylene hydrocarbon absorbents), waste management (Pennram incinerators with APC exceeding EPA and EU standards), and food safety (HACCP metal-detectables, ProHACCP). The portfolio is sourced almost entirely through distribution agreements with 40+ international manufacturers rather than proprietary development.

CECOMEX generates revenue through one-time sales of industrial equipment and consumables, technical service and maintenance contracts, and equipment leasing/consignment arrangements (notably loaning strapping equipment under strapping supply contracts). Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing; customer engagement flows through a consultative sales motion using phone, WhatsApp, and a website quote-request system. Local stock holding enables immediate delivery across Ecuador, and the company differentiates on technical support, training, warranties, and payment facilities rather than on price alone.

Name

CECOMEX

Legal name

CECOMEX S.A.

Website

https://cecomex.com.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CECOMEX is a privately held Ecuadorian industrial solutions distributor headquartered in Quito, representing more than 40 international brands across packaging, fastening, cutting, coding, hygiene, and safety equipment, serving 600+ industrial clients across 12 verticals in Ecuador.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment distribution
• Industrial packaging materials
• Strapping and fastening systems
• Industrial cutting equipment
• Industrial safety supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment and Consumables Sales: CECOMEX generates revenue through the sale of industrial equipment, consumables, and supplies including strapping materials, cutting tools, safety equipment, hygiene products, and marking/coding solutions. The company operates as a distributor/importer representing over 40 international brands in Ecuador.
2. Technical Services and Support: Revenue is generated from technical services including equipment maintenance, repair, and technical support for industrial equipment. The company offers technical visits and technical assistance as part of their service offering.
3. Equipment Leasing and Consignment: CECOMEX offers delivery to consignment and equipment on loan with strapping contracts, providing flexible revenue arrangements for customers requiring capital equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CECOMEX distributes and represents more than 40 international brands of industrial equipment and consumables in Ecuador, including packaging and strapping systems (steel, PP, PET, composite strapping), fastening systems (BAND-IT), cutting systems (band saws, circular saws, Mundial professional knives), industrial coding and marking (EBS and Anser printers), hygiene equipment (XLERATOR hand dryers), environmental equipment (Pennram waste incinerators), spill control, and industrial safety apparel and footwear. The company serves over 600 industrial clients across 12 verticals — food, cardboard/paper, construction, packaging, floriculture, forestry, hydrocarbons and mining, industrial logistics, metallurgical, fishing/aquaculture, institutional, and telecommunications — from its Quito headquarters and a second Ecuadorian branch, providing local stock, immediate delivery, warranties, and full technical support.

Product overview

CECOMEX is an Ecuadorian industrial solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 40 branded products across 12 industries including food, forestry, metallurgical, construction, and logistics. The company's offerings are organized into solution categories: end-of-line packaging (fleje strapping systems, accessories, tools and machines), load security (BAND-IT fastening systems, lashing systems, air bags), cutting systems (band saws and circular saws for wood/metal/food, knives, teeth and half-moons), coding/marking (EBS and Anser portable ink-jet printers), hygiene (XLERATOR hand dryers with HEPA filtration), spill control (hydrocarbon-absorbent pads and booms), waste management (Pennram incinerators), and safety equipment (workwear, safety boots, metal detectables). CECOMEX serves as a distributor for international brands including BAND-IT, EBS, Anser, Excel Dryer (XLERATOR), Pennram, and Mundial, providing both products and technical services to industrial clients across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fleje de Acero (Zuncho) — Steel Strapping Heat-treated, cold-rolled steel strapping providing high tensile strength and impact resistance for heavy-duty applications in steel, construction, and mining industries.
• Fleje de Polipropileno PP — Polypropylene Strapping Polypropylene strapping for light to medium-duty packaging and bundling applications.
• Fleje de Poliéster PET — Polyester Strapping Polyester PET strapping for heavy-duty packaging applications with high tensile strength.
• Fleje Compuesto — Composite Strapping Composite strapping combining multiple materials for enhanced performance in demanding applications.
• Herramientas y Máquinas de Flejado — Strapping Tools and Machines Strapping tools and machines for applying strapping to secure loads, available in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic configurations.
• Accesorios de Flejado — Strapping Accessories Complete range of strapping accessories including seals/clips, self-locking buckles, dispensers, corner protectors, cutters, and balancers for strapping operations.
• Sistemas de Sujeción BAND-IT — BAND-IT Fastening Systems BAND-IT stainless steel strapping systems with buckles and tools providing excellent corrosion resistance for industrial atmospheres, used in telecommunications, construction, mining, and general fastening applications.
• Sistemas de Trincaje — Lashing Systems Lashing systems for securing loads during transportation in logistics operations.
• Bolsas de Aire — Air Bags for Load Cushioning Air bags for void fill and cushioning during transportation to secure loads.
• Desecantes de Gel de Sílice — Silica Gel Desiccants Silica gel desiccants for moisture control during storage and transportation.
• Sierra Cinta para Alimentos — Food-Industry Band Saws Band saws designed for food industry cutting applications, part of CECOMEX's end-of-line solutions.
• Sierra Cinta para Madera — Wood Band Saws Band saws designed for wood cutting applications in the forestry industry.
• Sierra Cinta para Metal — Metal Band Saws Band saws designed for metal cutting applications in the metallurgical industry.
• Sierra Circular para Madera — Wood Circular Saws Circular saws designed for wood cutting applications in the forestry industry.
• Dientes y Medialunas — Saw Blade Teeth and Half-Moon Components Saw blade teeth and half-moon components for circular saw replacement and maintenance.
• Cuchillos y Accesorios Profesionales Mundial — Mundial Professional Knives Professional Mundial knives with ergonomic handles, stainless steel blades, and antibacterial properties for meat, fish, poultry, and pork processing industries.
• Impresora Portátil EBS — EBS Portable Ink-Jet Printer EBS 260 portable ink-jet printer featuring DOD technology, touchscreen display, and up to 16 hours battery life for mobile coding on various surfaces.
• Impresoras Anser Thermal Ink-Jet — Anser Thermal Ink-Jet Printers Thermal ink-jet printers including U2 MobileS with HP technology, up to 300 dpi resolution, for printing on various surfaces including wood, metal, and plastic.
• Secadores de Manos XLERATOR — XLERATOR Hand Dryers High-performance hand dryers with 8–11 second drying time, 80% less energy consumption than conventional dryers, HEPA filtration system, 5-year warranty, and 95% cost savings versus paper towels.
• Secadores de Manos XLERATOR SYNC XLERATOR sync version with synchronized features for advanced hand drying solutions.
• Secadores de Manos ThinAir — ThinAir Hand Dryers ThinAir hand dryers as an alternative to the XLERATOR line.
• Utensilios de Limpieza Profesional FBK — Professional Cleaning Utensils Professional cleaning utensils for industrial hygiene and sanitation.
• Control de Derrames — Spill Containment Pads and Booms Hydrocarbon-absorbent pads and booms made of 100% polypropylene that absorb oil and hydrocarbons while repelling water, used for spill containment in industrial settings.
• Incineradores de Residuos Pennram — Pennram Waste Incineration Systems Pennram waste incineration systems with air pollution control (APC) exceeding EPA and EU environmental regulations, for medical, industrial, municipal, and hazardous waste applications.
• Equipos para Alimentos — Food Processing Equipment Equipment designed for food industry processing and handling applications.
• Equipos para Madera — Wood Processing Equipment Equipment designed for wood processing and handling in the forestry industry.
• Equipos para Cortar Metal — Metal Cutting Equipment Equipment designed for metal cutting applications in the metallurgical industry.
• Granalla de Acero al Carbono — Carbon Steel Shot Carbon steel shot for industrial abrasive blasting applications.
• Metal Detectables ProHACCP — HACCP Metal-Detectable Products Metal detectable products for HACCP food safety compliance in food processing environments.
• Seguridad Alimentaria — Food Safety Solutions Food safety solutions for secure production processes and extended shelf life.
• Ropa de Trabajo Premium — Premium Workwear (Ledolin Aprons and TPU Sleeves) Premium work clothing including Ledolin aprons and TPU sleeves for meat and food industry protection.
• Botas de Seguridad — Safety Boots Safety boots providing protection and comfort for industrial workers.
• Servicio Técnico — Technical Service and Support Technical service offering covering equipment maintenance, repair, technical assistance, on-site technical visits, and customer training for industrial equipment distributed by CECOMEX.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% less energy consumption compared to conventional hand dryers (XLERATOR)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Band-itcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAND-IT is a core brand represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They offer BAND-IT stainless steel fastening systems including straps, clamps, buckles, and tools for various industrial applications in telecommunications, construction, mining, and general fastening.
• EBS Ink-Jet System GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEBS Ink-Jet System GmbH is represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They provide portable ink-jet printers (HANDJET EBS 250, EBS 260) for industrial coding and marking applications on various surfaces.
• AnsercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANSER thermal ink-jet printers are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They offer printing solutions for coding and marking on primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging with the ability to print on various substrates.
• PennrammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPennram is represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They manufacture waste incineration systems with air pollution control (APC) technology that exceed EPA USA and EU environmental regulations. Applications include medical, industrial, municipal, cremation, and hazardous waste.
• Excel Dryer (XLERATOR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcel Dryer's XLERATOR hand dryers are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They are industry leaders with 5-year warranties, 8-second drying time, 80% less energy consumption, and HEPA filtration. CECOMEX is a member of the Ecuadorian Council for Sustainable Building (CEES).
• MundialmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMundial professional knives and accessories are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They offer knives for meat, fish, poultry, and pork industries with ergonomic handles and antibacterial stainless steel blades.
• SignodemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignode industrial packaging and strapping solutions are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They provide industrial strapping equipment and materials.
• SimondsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimonds industrial cutting tools are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They provide saw blades and cutting equipment for industrial applications.
• BahcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBahco hand tools and cutting equipment are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They provide professional-grade tools for industrial use.
• CordstrapmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCordstrap cargo security and load restraint solutions are represented by CECOMEX in Ecuador. They provide load security systems for transportation and logistics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Fastenal is a US-headquartered global industrial supplies chain operating vending, on-site, and e-commerce channels for fasteners, tools, and consumables. Comparable as a same-industry B2B industrial distributor pursuing scale through product breadth, technical service, and logistics density — though with vastly greater digital and geographic reach than CECOMEX.
• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is a UK-headquartered global distribution and outsourcing group specializing in consumables and equipment for foodservice, packaging, hygiene, and safety — categories that overlap meaningfully with CECOMEX's Mundial knives, XLERATOR hand dryers, strapping, and ProHACCP food-safety lines. Relevant as a global incumbent in adjacent distribution categories.
• Würth: Würth is a Germany-headquartered global industrial supplies distributor with direct Ecuador operations, offering fastening, tools, and consumables to industrial customers. It is the most relevant broader incumbent: same customer base (industrial B2B), overlapping product categories (fastening, hand tools), and substantially larger scale — making it the closest benchmark for how CECOMEX competes against a global player in its home market.
• MSC Industrial: MSC Industrial Direct is a US-headquartered industrial supplies distributor (metalworking, MRO, fasteners, safety) with a strong e-commerce and vending channel mix. Comparable as a same-industry broad-line B2B industrial distributor with overlapping categories in cutting tools, safety equipment, and material handling — much larger scale, but a useful benchmark for digital transformation path.
• Motion Industries: Motion Industries is a US-headquartered industrial parts and MRO supplies distributor (part of Genuine Parts Company) serving manufacturing and maintenance customers. Comparable as a multi-line B2B industrial distributor with overlapping product categories (cutting tools, safety, material handling) and a regional-branch operating model similar in concept to CECOMEX's 2-branch Ecuador footprint.
• Grainger: Grainger is the largest US industrial supplies distributor (MRO), serving maintenance, repair, and operations buyers with broad product breadth and a digital-first platform. Comparable as a same-industry multi-line industrial distributor, with overlap in safety, hand tools, material handling, and facility equipment — though at much greater scale and digital maturity than CECOMEX.

Others

• Solenis / Diversey industrial channels (LatAm): Solenis and similar specialty chemical/hygiene suppliers distribute through industrial channels across Latin America into food, paper, and water-treatment verticals. Relevant as an adjacent industrial supplier whose channel strategy (local stocking distributors serving same verticals) parallels CECOMEX's model in paper (Cartonera), food (Alimentaria), and water/process industries.
• Signode: Signode is a global leader in industrial packaging and strapping equipment and materials — and one of CECOMEX's core principals. Relevant as a principal/competitor hybrid: Signode sells direct in many markets and through distributors elsewhere, making it the most relevant strategic counterparty for CECOMEX's strapping and load-security business.

Regional players

• Grupo Atlas: Grupo Atlas is a Mexican industrial supplies distributor representing international brands across fastening, tools, and consumables. Comparable as a regional Latin American industrial distributor with a similar brand-representation and multi-vertical business model — operating in Mexico rather than Ecuador, so a regional rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• FERRO CENTRO (Ecuador): FERRO CENTRO is an Ecuadorian industrial and construction supplies retailer/distributor operating a multi-branch network across Ecuador. The closest direct domestic peer to CECOMEX: same geography (Ecuador), overlapping industrial customer base (construction, metallurgy, manufacturing), and similar multi-line B2B distribution model — competing head-to-head in several of the 12 verticals CECOMEX serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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