Arco Equipos Industriales

What Arco Equipos Industriales does

Arco Equipos Industriales S.A.S. is a privately held Colombian company, headquartered in Soacha (Cundinamarca), that manufactures and distributes industrial fluid-handling equipment under the proprietary ARCO brand and through partnerships with international suppliers including TUTHILL-FILL RITE (US), Italian equipment manufacturers, Lincoln Industrial, WUFU, and AILE. Operating for more than 30 years, the company sells manual and pneumatic transfer pumps, double-diaphragm and piston pumps, pneumatic and manual grease guns, 12V DC electric fuel pumps, automatic fuel-dispensing guns, mechanical and digital flow meters, metallic hose reels, used-oil recovery units, pneumatic impact wrenches, and complementary accessories (nozzles, hoses, breakaway couplings, fuel filters, ONAC-certified volumetric vessels, spill-containment pallets, tire changers, vulcanizers). The portfolio carries UL explosion-proof certification for fuel-handling equipment and ONAC certification for legal volumetric measurement in Colombia.

The company serves seven primary verticals — oil/gas/hydrocarbons, automotive workshops and lubritecas, chemical/pharmaceutical/food processing, fuel stations and fleet operators, tank-body (cisterna) builders, industrial distributors and hardware stores, and the agroindustrial sector — with dedicated sanitary-grade stainless-steel and explosion-proof variants for regulated applications. Customers include enterprise buyers (Holandina Zona Franca SAS, Hermiequipos, Nicholls Inversiones) and long-tenured SMBs (a 10+ year hardware-store partner), supported by a mix of named-customer testimonials emphasizing quality, warranty, and delivery reliability.

Arco monetizes through one-time hardware sales (unit pricing in Colombian pesos with IVA included), technical advisory and installation-support services, custom equipment-sourcing/import services, and customer financing offered via a partnership with COVINOC at 30-day payment terms. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer across an owned e-commerce storefront (with Wompi payment processing), WhatsApp messaging, multiple phone sales lines, and national logistics partners enabling nationwide Colombian shipping. Marketing combines paid Google/Facebook campaigns with organic presence on Instagram and LinkedIn. The business is privately held with no disclosed investors, subsidiaries, or public listing.

Name

Arco Equipos Industriales

Legal name

ARCO EQUIPOS INDUSTRIALES S.A.S.

Website

https://arcoequipos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arco Equipos Industriales is a Colombian manufacturer and distributor (30+ years, HQ in Soacha) of ARCO-branded and third-party industrial fluid-handling equipment — pumps, grease guns, fuel dispensers, flow meters, and accessories — serving oil/gas, automotive workshops, chemical/pharma/food, fuel stations, distributors, and agroindustrial customers nationwide via e-commerce, WhatsApp, and phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Industrial MRO Supplies for Vehicle/Equipment Workshops (Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fasteners) (TLAKAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial fluid handling
• Lubrication equipment
• Fuel dispensing systems
• Diaphragm pumps
• Flow meters

Headquarters

HQ city

Soacha

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of industrial equipment including pumps, grease injectors, fuel dispensers, meters, hose reels, accessories, and spare parts through e-commerce and direct sales channels.
2. Advisory and Consulting Services: Technical advisory services for equipment selection, process optimization, and installation guidance for industrial lubrication and fluid handling systems.
3. Equipment Import Services: Custom equipment sourcing and import services for specialized industrial equipment not available in standard catalog.
4. Financing Services: Financing options through COVINOC partner, offering 30-day payment terms for qualified purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arco Equipos Industriales manufactures and distributes industrial fluid handling equipment, including pneumatic and manual pumps, grease injectors, fuel dispensers, flow meters, hose reels, and accessories used for lubrication, fuel transfer, chemical handling, and industrial fluid management. The company serves automotive workshops, fuel stations, oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and agroindustrial customers across Colombia, complemented by technical advisory, financing through COVINOC, and custom equipment import services.

Product overview

Arco Equipos Industriales is a Colombian industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor specializing in lubrication and fluid pumping solutions with over 30 years of market experience. The company operates as both a manufacturer (own brand ARCO) and distributor of imported equipment, primarily sourced from Italian manufacturers. The product portfolio is organized into core equipment lines and accessories/services. Core equipment includes manual and pneumatic transfer pumps (rotary, lever, and vertical types for 15-55 gallon drums), pneumatic double diaphragm pumps and pneumatic piston pumps (5:1 ratio) for hydrocarbon and fuel handling, grease guns and lubricators (both pneumatic at 50:1 ratio/5000 PSI and manual at 3500 PSI), 12V DC electric fuel pumps (Series 1200), automatic fuel dispensing guns (3/4" and 1"), mechanical and digital flow meters/counters (3-6 digit, up to 40 GPM), industrial hose reels (300-3000 PSI, metallic and stainless steel), pneumatic suction/oil recovery units (70L capacity), gravity oil recovery systems, pneumatic impact wrenches (1/2" to 1"), tire inflators, and maintenance units (filter/regulator/lubricator combos). Accessories include nozzles, hoses (SAE 100 R1/R2 for grease/oil, air-water, and fuel discharge), ONAC-certified volumetric vessels (serafines), spill containment pallets, tire vulcanizers, tire changers, breakaway couplings, fuel filters, and tank measurement rules. The company also offers complementary services including equipment financing through COVINOC, technical advisory and installation support, and equipment sourcing/importation services. Key third-party brands distributed include TUTHILL-FILL RITE, Lincoln Industrial, WUFU, and AILE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manual transfer pumps (rotary, lever, vertical) Manual transfer pumps designed for 15 to 55-gallon drums, available in lever, rotary, and vertical actuation types, for transferring water, liquids, gasoline, chemical substances, and oils. Targeted at workshops and industrial operators needing simple drum-to-vessel fluid transfer.
• Pneumatic double diaphragm pumps Pneumatic double diaphragm pumps with 1-inch connection and 35 GPM dispatch capacity, air consumption of 18 CFM at 100 PSI, designed for handling a wide variety of fluids across diverse industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and fuel.
• Pneumatic piston pumps (5:1 ratio) Pneumatic piston pumps with 5:1 ratio and 12 L/min dispatch rate, designed to adapt to 55-gallon drums, for pumping hydrocarbons, oils, valve lubricants, and fuels.
• Grease guns and lubricators (pneumatic and manual) Grease guns and lubricators available in pneumatic (30 lbs, 50:1 ratio, 5000 PSI injection pressure) and manual (30 lbs, 3500 PSI injection pressure) versions, for lubricating mechanical equipment and reducing friction in industrial and automotive applications.
• Pneumatic and digital grease dispensing guns Pneumatic and digital grease dispensing guns with various connection sizes (1/4" NPT inlet, 1/8" NPT outlet), including digital measuring variants, for precise grease injection in industrial and automotive applications.
• 12V DC electric fuel pumps (Series 1200) 12V DC electric fuel pumps from Series 1200, rated at 13 GPM with 1/4 HP motor and 3-digit counter, designed for dispensing and control of fuel in fleet and industrial operations.
• Automatic gasoline dispensing guns Automatic gasoline dispensing guns available in 3/4" and 1" sizes, designed for controlled fuel dispensing at fuel stations and industrial facilities.
• Mechanical and digital flow meters and counters Mechanical and digital flow meters and counters for fuel and chemical measurement, available in 3-digit and 4-digit configurations, measuring in gallons or liters with flow rates up to 40 GPM and precision of ±1%.
• Industrial metallic hose reels (self-retracting, stainless steel) Industrial metallic hose reels available in self-retracting models with pressure ratings from 300 PSI to 3000 PSI, with inlet/outlet sizes from 1/2" to 1-1/2", including stainless steel versions for sanitary and corrosive environments.
• Pneumatic suction devices for used oil (70L capacity) Pneumatic suction devices for burned or used oil recovery with 70-liter capacity, used for collecting and transvasating waste oil in maintenance operations.
• Gravity-based used oil recovery units Gravity-based used oil recovery units with floor tray design and 60-liter collection tanks, designed for recovering waste oil in service pits and vehicle lifts.
• Pneumatic impact wrenches (1/2", 3/4", 1") Pneumatic impact wrenches available in 1/2", 3/4", and 1" sizes with torque ratings from 312 N-M to 2180 N-M, adjustable torque, and air consumption from 5 to 15 CFM, for heavy-duty fastening applications.
• Tire inflators (TG-7, WUFU brand) Tire inflators with gauge and flexible hose, brand WUFU, for automotive service applications including workshops and service stations.
• Pneumatic maintenance units (FRL combos) Pneumatic maintenance units combining filter, regulator, and lubricator in 1/4" and 1/2" NPT configurations, for air line conditioning in industrial pneumatic systems.
• Valve oil dispensers (valvulineras) Valve oil dispensers including 5-gallon (30 lbs / 17 liters) manual versions, for controlled dispensing of valve lubricants in industrial maintenance operations.
• ONAC-certified volumetric containers (serafines) Volumetric containers or discharge vessels of 5 gallons (20 liters) with ONAC certification, for certified measurement of fuel dispensing at service stations.
• Self-containing spill pallets (polyethylene and metal) Spill-controlling pallets and containment platforms for 2 or 4 drums of 55 gallons, manufactured in high-impact linear polyethylene or metal, for environmental spill containment at industrial sites.
• Breakaway quick-couplings for fuel lines Breakaway quick-coupling devices for 3/4" NPT fuel lines, designed to prevent spills and equipment damage if the dispensing hose is pulled accidentally.
• Complete fuel filters Complete fuel filters with aluminum head, 1" inlet/outlet, 35-micron internal paper cartridge for particles and water, transparent bowl, for fuel dispensing systems.
• Aluminum tank measurement rules Aluminum rules for fuel volume measurement in storage tanks, available in various lengths, for inventory control at fuel facilities.
• Technical advisory and installation support service Technical advisory and installation support services provided by specialists to ensure proper equipment operation and process optimization for industrial buyers across Colombia.
• Custom equipment import service Equipment sourcing and import service for equipment not found in the standard catalog, managing the search and importation process on behalf of Colombian customers.
• COVINOC 30-day equipment financing service Financing service through COVINOC at 30 days, enabling qualified customers to purchase equipment with deferred payment terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years in Colombian industrial equipment market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TUTHILL-FILL RITEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic distribution partnership for TUTHILL-FILL RITE fuel pumps and dispensers. Arco Equipos serves as direct distributor for this US-manufactured brand, offering electric and manual fuel pumps, meters, and accessories for fuel dispensing operations throughout Colombia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Piusi: Italian manufacturer of fuel transfer pumps, meters, hose reels, and fluid handling equipment. Directly comparable as Arco explicitly sources Italian equipment and serves overlapping fuel dispensing, agricultural, and industrial customers; Piusi is also a likely upstream supplier relationship to Arco.
• Pressol: German manufacturer of lubrication equipment, pumps, grease guns, and fluid handling systems. Comparable product portfolio targeting automotive workshops, industrial maintenance, and fluid transfer applications across multiple geographies.
• Lincoln Industrial: US-based manufacturer of industrial lubrication equipment including grease pumps, lube trucks, and fluid handling systems. Listed as a brand partner for Arco, with overlapping product portfolio in pneumatic and manual grease guns, lubrication systems, and workshop equipment.
• Balcrank: US manufacturer of fluid handling systems including pumps, meters, hose reels, and lubrication equipment for industrial and automotive markets. Comparable product portfolio with similar target customers in workshops, fuel stations, and industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Raasm: Italian manufacturer of hose reels, grease and oil pumps, lubrication equipment, and fluid handling accessories. Directly comparable product portfolio and likely supplier counterpart given Arco's Italian sourcing pattern; both target automotive workshops and industrial fluid handling customers.
• Sampson Group: Distributor of lubrication, fluid handling, and workshop equipment serving Latin American and US markets. Comparable as a regional peer operating with multi-brand distribution model similar to Arco, though Sampson has broader geographic coverage in Latin America.
• Tuthill Corporation (Fill-Rite): US manufacturer of fuel transfer pumps, meters, and dispensing equipment under the Fill-Rite brand. Directly comparable as Arco holds a strategic distribution partnership for TUTHILL-FILL RITE products in Colombia; both target fuel stations, fleets, and agricultural operations with similar product lines.

Regional players

• Groz Engineering Tools: India-based manufacturer of lubrication equipment, pumps, grease guns, and fluid handling tools sold globally. Comparable product portfolio but primarily serves different geographies; represents an emerging low-cost competitor in commodity fluid handling equipment categories.
• Ipiranga (Industria de Equipamentos): Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of lubrication, pumping, and fluid handling equipment for industrial and automotive markets. Comparable product portfolio with similar customer segments (workshops, fuel stations, industrial) but focused on Brazil rather than Colombia.

Broad incumbents

• Graco Inc. US-listed global leader in fluid handling equipment including pumps, lubrication systems, and grease guns. Comparable as it serves the same core product categories (diaphragm pumps, pneumatic grease equipment, fluid transfer) across industrial and automotive verticals, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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