What FEMEC Systems does

FEMEC Systems (legally FEMEC S.A., operating as "FEMEC Aluminio") is an Ecuadorian aluminum extrusion manufacturer headquartered in Ambato, Ecuador, founded in 2019. The company operates an annual extrusion capacity of 12,000 tons using European last-generation hydraulic press technology, serving primarily the Ecuadorian construction and industrial sectors. Its core processes include aluminum extrusion, electrostatic powder painting (QUALICOAT certified), wood-effect powder-on-powder finishing (QUALIDECO certified), CNC machining via 4-axis centers with 7,300 mm processing length, and packaging/logistics services. The product portfolio spans 20+ lines covering architectural applications (windows, doors, facades, partitions, handrails, rolling doors), industrial uses (assembly lines, scaffolding, solar panel mounting, LED profiles, motor housings), and specialized segments (automotive/bus bodies, ballistic/fireproof, sports equipment, tents). FEMEC is the first and only company in Ecuador to hold both QUALICOAT and QUALIDECO European certifications, with INEN 2250 Ecuadorian certification, BASC secure trade certification, and ISO 9001:2015 in process.

The company's business model combines one-time manufacturing fees for custom-tailored aluminum profiles (starting at $1,990 + IVA for personalized profile development), catalog-based sales of standardized profiles through 20+ downloadable product catalogs, value-added finishing services sold as add-ons or standalone engagements, and aluminum recycling services. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, targeting architects, builders, contractors, and industrial buyers through direct engagement via website contact forms, WhatsApp (+593 98 547 8186), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube), and a website e-commerce shop. Distribution is domestic within Ecuador, with documented project installations in Ambato, Cuenca, Guayaquil, and Quito. The company operates a dedicated rolling door sub-brand called Portalum XT with separate social media presence, and a window/door system sub-brand called Visus Systems. FEMEC operates under the strategic backing of FAIRIS, Ecuador's leader in high-performance glass manufacturing with nearly a century of market presence, enabling integrated aluminum-and-glass architectural solutions.

Customer segments span construction (primary), industrial manufacturing, events/tents, LED lighting, renewable energy/solar, automotive/transportation, and sports, with primary use cases in facades, windows, doors, office partitions, handrails, solar mounting structures, vehicle lightweighting, and athletic equipment. Pricing is primarily quote-based with no publicly disclosed standardized pricing, and revenue figures are not disclosed in available source material.

Name

FEMEC Systems

Legal name

FEMEC S.A.

Website

https://femec-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FEMEC Systems is an Ecuadorian aluminum extrusion manufacturer based in Ambato with 12,000 tons/year capacity, serving construction and industrial sectors across Ecuador with 20+ product lines including certified architectural profiles, windows, doors, facades, and industrial applications, backed by glass manufacturer FAIRIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Extrusion Profiles

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

Keywords

• Aluminum extrusion
• Architectural profiles
• Industrial aluminum profiles
• Electrostatic powder coating
• Cnc profile machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Ambato

HQ country

Ecuador

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. Custom Aluminum Profile Extrusion: Design and manufacture of custom aluminum profiles to customer specifications across 21+ product lines. Customers design their profile and FEMEC extrudes it. Revenue is generated through one-time manufacturing fees per custom profile order, with minimum investment starting at $1,990 + IVA for personalized profiles.
2. Standardized Aluminum Profiles: Sale of standardized (catalog) aluminum profiles for various applications including windows, doors, facades, industrial uses, solar panels, LED lighting, and sports. Sold via product catalogs and the company's e-commerce shop.
3. Finishing Services: Value-added finishing services including electrostatic painting (in various colors), wood-effect coating (QUALIDECO), machining, and packaging/logistics. These services are offered as add-ons to profile extrusion or as standalone services.
4. Aluminum Recycling Services: The company offers aluminum recycling services to customers, providing an additional revenue stream while supporting sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FEMEC Systems manufactures and distributes custom and standardized aluminum extrusion profiles using European latest-generation hydraulic press technology, with an annual extrusion capacity of 12,000 tons. The company offers more than 20 product lines spanning construction and industrial applications, plus value-added finishing services including QUALICOAT-certified electrostatic powder coating, QUALIDECO-certified wood-effect powder-on-powder finishing, precision CNC machining, packaging/logistics, and aluminum recycling.

Product overview

FEMEC Systems is an Ecuadorian aluminum extrusion company using European latest-generation technology with an annual extrusion capacity of 12,000 tons. The company offers over 20 product lines spanning the construction and industry sectors, including architectural systems (windows, doors, facades, partitions, handrails), industrial applications (solar panels, LED profiles, buses, industrial machinery), and specialized products (rolling doors/gates, sports equipment, ballistic/fireproof). Core manufacturing processes include aluminum extrusion, electrostatic painting (QUALICOAT certified), wood-effect powder-on-powder finishing, precision CNC machining, and packaging/logistics. The company is backed by FAIRIS, a leader in high-performance glass manufacturing in Ecuador.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Aluminum Profile Systems Consolidated aluminum profile systems for the construction sector encompassing windows, doors, facades, office partitions, handrails, roofing, decoration, bathroom shower enclosures, gates, and standardized profiles, designed for architects, builders, contractors, and developers. Includes sliding, casement, folding, projecting, and tilt-and-turn window and door systems with thermal insulation and energy efficiency benefits.
• Visus Window and Door Systems Sub-brand of FEMEC window and door product systems including Visus Corredizo (sliding), Visus Proyectable (projecting), Visus Plegable (folding), Visus Corredizo Slim, and Visus LS variants for residential and commercial building applications.
• Portalum XT Rolling Door Systems Sub-brand of FEMEC for rolling aluminum doors and gates with automatic operation, maximum performance, and long-lasting durability for industrial and residential applications, distributed with dedicated Linktree presence at linktr.ee/portalumecuadorbyfemec.
• Courtain Wall System Curtain wall aluminum framing system for large glass facade installations in commercial and residential buildings, exemplified by installations at HyM Scala Shopping in Cumbayá, Quito.
• Sistema Mul-T Multi-purpose aluminum profile system for various construction and industrial applications, used for work tables and benches in facilities such as Universidad Indoamérica.
• Sistema Cortasol Sun control aluminum profile system for architectural applications providing shading and solar radiation control in building envelopes.
• Puertas Caribe Light Lightweight aluminum door system for residential applications emphasizing ease of installation and reduced structural load.
• Industrial Aluminum Profile Systems Aluminum profiles for industrial applications encompassing assembly lines, scaffolding, warehouse modular systems, motor housings, industrial refrigeration, greenhouse structures, stretcher manufacturing, bus/vehicle bodies (Línea Autobuses/Línea Carrocera Ultra) with fuel-efficiency benefits, home appliances (Línea Electrodomésticos) with hygiene and corrosion resistance, tent and event structures (Línea Carpas), and sports facilities (Línea Deportiva).
• Specialty Aluminum Profiles Specialty aluminum profiles including LED linear lighting strip installations (Línea LED) for recessed, flush, corner, step, and closet applications; solar panel mounting structures (Línea Paneles Solares) for photovoltaic panel attachment; ballistic and fire-resistant profiles (Línea Balística-Antifuego) for protection equipment with high-temperature resistance; advertising billboards and signage profiles (Línea Publicidad); and T-channel profiles (Línea Canal T) for construction and industrial assemblies.
• Custom Aluminum Profile Development Design and manufacture of tailor-made custom aluminum profiles to customer specifications, with a starting investment of $1,990 + IVA covering design and extrusion of unique profiles. Customers specify their profile design and FEMEC extrudes it.
• Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturing Aluminum extrusion using hydraulic press technology to force hot alloyed metal through dies to create profiles of various shapes and designs with annual capacity of 12,000 tons.
• Electrostatic Painting Service Electrostatic powder coating process applied to aluminum profiles using positively charged profiles and negatively charged powder paint, providing maximum durability, uniform finish, and 100% ecological application with chrome-free pretreatment. QUALICOAT European certification for architectural applications.
• Wood Effect Powder-on-Powder Finishing Service Wood effect finishing process using powder-on-powder technology where aluminum profiles are first painted with a base coat then covered with wood-grain texture paint. QUALIDECO European certification — one of only 15 companies globally with this PoP technology certification.
• CNC Machining Service Advanced precision machining for aluminum profiles including a 4-axis CNC machining center with 7,300 mm net processing length and 350 mm x 350 mm profile processing dimensions, plus a double-head miter saw with 325 mm cutting height and 222 mm cutting width for precision profile cutting.
• Packaging and Logistics Service Product packaging, categorization, identification, and transportation services ensuring aluminum profile products arrive in optimal condition for customers.
• Aluminum Recycling Service Aluminum recycling service that maintains material properties while providing environmental benefits through energy savings and circular material reuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in ventilation and heating energy bills through use of aluminum windows combined with high-performance glass
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FAIRISflagshipOthersFAIRIS is Ecuador's leading manufacturer of high-performance glass with nearly a century of presence in the market. FEMEC operates with the backing and support of FAIRIS, which provides manufacturing expertise, industry credibility, and strategic alignment. FEMEC Systems is the aluminum extrusion division complementing FAIRIS's glass product ecosystem, enabling integrated aluminum-and-glass solutions for construction projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reynaers Aluminium: Reynaers is a European specialist in aluminum window, door, sliding, and facade systems with strong architectural-quality certifications. Comparable to FEMEC's QUALICOAT-certified architectural portfolio targeting premium residential and commercial projects.
• Schüco: Schüco is a German global leader in aluminum and steel façade, window, and door systems, with strong European quality certifications. Comparable on architectural aluminum systems, finishing standards, and integrated envelope solutions.
• YKK AP: YKK AP is a global architectural aluminum products manufacturer supplying windows, curtain walls, and entrances for commercial and residential construction. Highly comparable on product breadth across architectural aluminum categories and quality-driven specifications.
• Technal (a Norsk Hydro brand): Technal is Norsk Hydro's architectural aluminum systems brand for windows, doors, and facades, with strong European quality standards. Directly comparable to FEMEC's certified architectural extrusion business model.
• Kawneer (an Arconic Company): Kawneer is a leading North American manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems — windows, doors, curtain walls, and storefronts. Directly comparable to FEMEC's Visus Systems and Curtain Wall product lines in serving construction/architectural customers with certified aluminum framing.
• Aluk: Aluk is a European manufacturer of aluminum window, door, and curtain wall systems for residential and commercial construction. Comparable as a quality-certified architectural aluminum systems specialist competing on European finishing standards.

Regional players

• Aluar: Aluar is Argentina's primary aluminum producer and extruder with integrated smelting and downstream extrusion capacity. Comparable LATAM extruder serving construction and industrial markets with similar product breadth.
• Extralum: Extralum is a Central American aluminum extrusion manufacturer serving construction and industrial markets with profiles and finished systems. Comparable regional extruder with similar product mix for construction, solar, and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hydro Extrusion: Hydro Extrusion is the world's largest aluminum extrusion business, supplying profiles across building, transportation, and industrial segments. Comparable as a global incumbent with broad product breadth and quality certifications.
• Sapa (a Norsk Hydro brand): Sapa is Norsk Hydro's extrusion brand, supplying precision aluminum profiles and components across transportation, building, and industrial sectors globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering aluminum extrusion at scale across multiple verticals including architectural.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/femec_ca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRqXMm3b8NnxiVUIq5znhwg
• Facebookfacebook.com/femecsystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/femec-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/femecsystems

Compliance5 records

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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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