GRUPO LTN

What GRUPO LTN does

Grupo LTN is a privately-held Argentine industrial group founded circa 1970, headquartered in Mendoza (Maipú), Argentina, that manufactures thermal and acoustic insulation panels, cold storage chambers (cámaras frigoríficas), and delivers turnkey refrigeration and construction projects across Latin America. The group operates as a multi-brand platform: Friolatina handles industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, Acerolatina produces architectural and construction panels, Bervill (launched 1993) supplies insulated panels and refrigeration solutions, and Simpletech focuses on technology and innovation. Core product technology centers on polyurethane insulating panels, composite metal panels, and Classwall architectural panels with high structural resistance (available in sizes from 12m2 to 33m2) that meet safety standards and provide combined thermal and acoustic insulation. The group's flagship projects include the Bodega Casa de Uco enotourism complex (2016), featuring composite metal cladding on a 100-meter concrete pool structure, and an 8,100m2 industrial enclosure for Nini Mayorista using Classwall panels.

The business operates two complementary revenue streams: hardware sales of insulation and refrigeration products, and professional services for turnkey construction and refrigeration projects including design, supply, and installation. Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public pricing disclosed; contracts tend to be multi-year, especially for enterprise projects. GTM is direct-to-enterprise via commercial offices and an active digital presence (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), with quote-request forms as the primary lead capture mechanism. The group serves industrial and commercial customers (food manufacturers like McCain, Grido, Simplot, and Don Yeyo SA; distributors like Nini Mayorista, Tasa Logística, Cedisur; retailers like Rapanui), the residential construction segment (through FooilRoof and Classwall), and the viticulture vertical. Academia LTN, a training and certification platform launched in 2025, extends the offering into workforce development. The group has received the 2025 Premio a la Empresa Sustentable del Año, signaling ESG positioning in the regional market.

Name

GRUPO LTN

Legal name

GRUPO LTN

Website

https://friolatina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo LTN is an Argentine industrial group (founded ~1970) manufacturing insulating panels, cold storage chambers, and delivering turnkey refrigeration and construction projects for enterprise clients across food, logistics, residential, and viticulture sectors throughout Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Panels and Refrigeration Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Insulation panel manufacturing
• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Cold storage solutions
• Thermal insulation panels
• Modular construction panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Maipu

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insulation Panel Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and commercialization of thermal and acoustic insulation panels including Classwall architectural panels, composite metal panels, and polyurethane panels for construction and refrigeration applications. Revenue generated from product sales for industrial and residential projects.
2. Turnkey Construction and Refrigeration Projects: Complete project delivery including design, supply, and installation of cold storage chambers, industrial refrigeration systems, and architectural envelope solutions. Includes key-in-hand projects for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo LTN manufactures and sells thermal and acoustic insulation panels (Classwall architectural panels, composite metal panels, polyurethane panels) and delivers turnkey refrigeration and construction projects including cold storage chambers, industrial refrigeration systems, walls, roofing, and floor systems. Offerings span industrial, residential, and viticultural construction projects across Latin America, supported by over 50 years of integrated manufacturing through the Friolatina, Acerolatina, Bervill, and Simpletech brands.

Product overview

Grupo LTN is a diversified industrial group with over 50 years of experience offering integrated solutions in sustainable construction and refrigeration. The portfolio operates as a multi-brand platform comprising construction brands (Acerolatina, Classwall panels, walls/muro systems, roofs/techos, floors/pisos) and refrigeration brands (Friolatina, Bervill, Simpletech, cold storage chambers). Products include high-performance insulating panels with thermal and acoustic properties, architectural cladding systems, and refrigeration chambers. The group serves industrial, residential, and viticultural sectors across Latin America, supported by educational services through Academia LTN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friolatina: Brand dedicated to refrigeration solutions, cold storage systems, and industrial refrigeration projects.
• Acerolatina
• Bervill
• Simpletech
• Classwall

Products and services

• Cámaras Frigoríficas (Cold Storage Chambers) Refrigeration chambers designed for effective product preservation, suitable for small businesses to large agricultural operations across industrial and commercial facilities.
• Classwall Architectural Panels Architectural insulating panel product line with high structural resistance for walls and ceilings, available in heights ranging from 12m² to 33m², meeting safety standards; used in industrial, residential, and viticultural projects.
• Paneles Aislantes (Insulating Panels) Insulating panels with thermal and acoustic properties for construction applications, available in various sizes for industrial and residential projects, including polyurethane and composite metal variants.
• Revestimientos de Paneles (Panel Cladding) Wall cladding and paneling systems, including polyurethane-based cladding used in automated vertical warehouses supplied to enterprise customers such as Bayer Argentina.
• FooilRoof Innovative roofing product designed to reduce energy consumption and improve thermal efficiency in residential buildings, supplied to Dick Hous for energy-efficient home construction.
• Turnkey Industrial and Refrigeration Projects (Obras Llave en Mano) Complete project delivery service including design, supply, and installation of cold storage chambers, industrial refrigeration systems, and architectural envelope solutions for industrial, residential, and viticultural projects (referenced projects include 8,100m² Nini Mayorista distribution center, 520m² Cabaña Yacanto residential lodge, and 100m Bodega Casa de Uco winemaking complex).
• Industrial Refrigeration Solutions (Friolatina) Refrigeration solutions including cold storage chambers and industrial refrigeration projects focused on effective product conservation for businesses ranging from small commerce to large agricultural operations.
• Construction Panels and Architectural Solutions (Acerolatina) High-quality wall panels, roofing systems, and floor solutions with thermal and acoustic insulation properties for sustainable architecture, applied to walls, ceilings, and floor systems in industrial, residential, and viticultural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8100m2 of industrial enclosure completed with high-resistance architectural panels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BervillcoreOthers · 1 January 1993Subsidiary brand launched in 1993 as part of Grupo LTN's diversification strategy. Specializes in refrigeration solutions and cold storage systems.
• FriolatinacoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. Part of the integrated manufacturing and service offering.
• AcerolatinacoreOthersSubsidiary focused on construction solutions and architectural panels. Manufactures and commercializes insulation panels and sustainable building materials.
• SimpletechcoreOthersSubsidiary brand within Grupo LTN portfolio, contributing to the group's diversification and technological innovation in insulation solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trimo: European manufacturer of insulated roof and wall panels with an expanding international presence. Comparable product line (mineral-wool and PIR-core panels) and turnkey building-envelope solutions that overlap with Acerolatina's Classwall portfolio.
• Metecno: Latin America's largest insulated metal panel manufacturer with deep roots in the region, producing PIR/PUR sandwich panels for cold rooms, roofing, and walls. The closest direct regional competitor to Grupo LTN on both construction panels and refrigeration enclosures.
• Arneg Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and cold rooms with a meaningful LATAM manufacturing footprint (Arneg Argentina). Directly competes with Friolatina on cold rooms and refrigerated display cases.
• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated building envelope panels and structural insulated panels, with a vast worldwide footprint. Directly comparable to Grupo LTN on insulated panel manufacturing, including comparable polyurethane-based panels, and increasingly active across LATAM.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Isover: Global insulation manufacturer of glass mineral wool and other thermal/acoustic insulation systems commonly used alongside insulated panels in building envelopes. Adjacent but enabling competitor in the thermal envelope value chain where Grupo LTN operates.
• Hussmann (Panasonic): Panasonic-owned global leader in commercial refrigeration merchandising and cold-room solutions. Competes with Friolatina on industrial and retail cold-chain projects, though its portfolio extends well beyond insulated panels into display cases and refrigeration packs.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: Steel-major's building envelope division producing insulated sandwich panels, roofing, and cladding systems. Competes with Acerolatina/Classwall in industrial and commercial building envelopes across multiple geographies.
• Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions: German industrial group with a substantial refrigeration and cold-room business (including the former Frisko and KKT brands). Direct overlap on turnkey industrial refrigeration projects comparable to Friolatina's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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