Autoterm

What Autoterm does

Autoterm S.A. is a Chilean engineering services company headquartered in Santiago that delivers thermal systems and industrial automation solutions to heavy industrial clients in Chile and Peru. The company operates two divisions: (1) Thermal Systems, which provides basic and detail engineering, combustion system design for copper furnaces (Convertidores CPS, Convertidor Teniente, Flash Furnace, Isasmelt), special burner construction with oxygen enrichment, rotary dryers, melting and heat treatment furnaces, gas measurement and regulation plants, and NFPA-compliant valve racks and instrumentation; and (2) Control and Information Management Systems, which delivers SCADA/HMI implementation, process control, Burner Management Systems (NFPA 85/86), control and power cabinet integration, software for monitoring, historization, alerts, and web-based supervision, plus a Datacenter Energy Management and Monitoring System with PUE calculation. Autoterm monetizes through professional engineering services, equipment and spare parts resale from US manufacturers (Hauck, Fives North American Combustion, Maxon Honeywell), and turnkey project delivery combining hardware, software, and integration.

The company's customer base is anchored in Chilean copper smelting — all four Codelco divisions (El Teniente/Caletones, Chuquicamata, Ventanas, Salvador/Potrerillos), Enami's Hernán Videla Lira, Anglo American's Chagres, and Southern Peru's ILO — with adjacent accounts in energy (AES Gener, Energas-Chilquinta), telecoms (Entel), pulp and paper (Celulosa Arauco, Papeles Cordillera), mining equipment (WEIR Minerals), and manufacturing (GoodYear). It holds ISO 9001-2015 certification and certified integrator status with Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, and GE iFIX. With 11-50 employees, Autoterm executes project-based, quote-priced enterprise sales through direct field engagement rather than marketing-driven channels, relying on its thermal domain specialization and global vendor certifications as primary competitive differentiators.

Name

Autoterm

Legal name

Autoterm S.A.

Website

https://autoterm.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autoterm S.A. is a Chilean engineering services firm providing thermal systems, combustion engineering, and industrial automation solutions to copper smelters, fuel distributors, and heavy industrial clients across Chile and Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Thermal engineering solutions
• Combustion system design
• SCADA HMI integration
• Burner management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Provision of engineering services including basic engineering, detail engineering, and project implementation for thermal systems and control systems across industrial facilities.
2. Equipment and Components Supply: Supply of thermal equipment, burners, valves, instrumentation, and spare parts from leading manufacturers such as Hauck Manufacturing Co., Fives North American Combustion Inc., and Maxon Honeywell.
3. Turnkey Projects: Complete project delivery from design through implementation and operation, including hardware, software, and integration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Autoterm S.A. is a Chilean engineering services and project provider focused on the manufacturing and services industry. The company delivers basic and detail engineering, supply of thermal equipment, control and automation systems integration, and turnkey project delivery for industrial clients. Its two main business areas are Thermal Systems (industrial dryers, heat treatment furnaces, melting furnaces, burner management, ignition safety) and Control and Information Management Systems (SCADA/HMI, process control, datacenter energy management, monitoring and historization software).

Product overview

Autoterm S.A. is an engineering services and project provider focused on manufacturing and services industries. The company operates two main business areas: Thermal Systems and Control and Information Management Systems. The Thermal Systems division provides basic and detail engineering, industrial dryers, heat treatment furnaces, melting furnaces, ignition safety systems, process control, and turnkey projects for copper foundries and fuel distribution companies. The Control and Information Management division delivers software solutions including monitoring and control software, historization software, alert systems, web monitoring systems, electrical and HVAC system integration, and process control. Combined with datacenter energy management systems, SCADA & HMI implementation, and Burner Management Systems (NFPA 85/86 compliant), Autoterm offers comprehensive industrial automation solutions for energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Combustion and Thermal Process Engineering Engineering services for combustion systems and thermal processes, including copper furnace designs (Convertidores CPS, Convertidor Teniente, Flash Furnace, Isasmelt), rotary dryers, and boilers. Targeted at industrial copper foundries and fuel distribution companies in Chile and Peru.
• Special Burner Construction Design and construction of special burners for liquid and gaseous fuels with oxygen enrichment for increased efficiency. For industrial thermal process operators.
• Valve Racks and Instrumentation Systems Design and construction of valve racks and instrumentation for supply of liquid and gaseous fuels, compliant with national and international standards (NFPA). For fuel distribution and industrial clients.
• Gas Measurement and Regulation Plants Design and construction of gas measurement and regulation plants for medium and high pressure applications. Targeted at fuel distribution companies and industrial operators.
• Equipment and Spare Parts Supply Supply of equipment and spare parts from leading thermal equipment manufacturers including Hauck Manufacturing Co., Fives North American Combustion Inc., and Maxon Honeywell. For industrial clients requiring thermal and combustion equipment.
• Industrial Dryers Industrial drying systems designed as part of thermal engineering solutions for manufacturing processes. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring drying capability.
• Heat Treatment Furnaces Furnaces for heat treatment processes in industrial applications, including metallurgy and manufacturing. Targeted at industrial manufacturers.
• Melting Furnaces Melting furnaces designed for foundry operations, particularly copper foundries. Targeted at mining and smelting operators in Chile and Peru.
• Energy Management and Monitoring System for Datacenters System for datacenter energy management that tracks energy consumption, power distribution, individual circuits, efficiency percentages, PUE calculations, supervisory control, historization, consumption reports, and alarms. For datacenter operators and infrastructure providers.
• SCADA & HMI Systems Implementation and integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions for industrial automation and control. For industrial manufacturers and process operators.
• Process Control Systems Design, supply, and implementation of process control systems based on instrumentation and control equipment for industrial applications. For industrial process operators.
• Burner Management Systems (BMS) Design, supply, and implementation of ignition safety systems for combustion processes, compliant with NFPA 85/86 standards. For industrial combustion operators.
• Control and Power Cabinet Integration Integration services for control and power cabinets in industrial automation applications. For industrial manufacturers and automation projects.
• Turnkey Projects (Proyectos Llave en Mano) Complete turnkey project delivery from initial basic/detail engineering through implementation and operation for thermal and automation systems. For industrial enterprise clients across mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hauck Manufacturing Co. (USA)minorOthersEquipment supplier partnership for thermal equipment and spare parts supply. Hauck Manufacturing Co. is a leading US manufacturer of combustion equipment.
• Fives North American Combustion Inc. (USA)minorOthersEquipment supplier partnership for combustion equipment and spare parts supply. Fives North American is a leading US manufacturer of combustion systems.
• Maxon Honeywell (USA)minorOthersEquipment supplier partnership for burners and combustion equipment. Maxon Honeywell is a leading manufacturer of industrial combustion equipment.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified System Integrator of Rockwell Automation, providing authorized integration services for Rockwell's industrial automation and control solutions including SCADA, HMI, and process control systems.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Industrial Solutions Provider of Honeywell, providing authorized integration services for Honeywell's industrial automation, control, and building management solutions.
• GE (iFIX)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified integrator for GE iFIX HMI/SCADA software platform, providing authorized integration and implementation services for GE's industrial automation solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and process control vendor. Comparable to Autoterm in SCADA, DCS, and instrumentation, but at vastly larger scale and with direct sales rather than integrator focus.
• Honeywell: Industrial automation and process solutions provider. Comparable to Autoterm as a technology platform and a partner, with Autoterm operating as a certified Honeywell integrator.
• FLSmidth: Global supplier of equipment and services for mining and cement, including copper processing. Competes with Autoterm in thermal/process equipment supply for copper smelters.
• Emerson: Global automation and process control vendor with a significant mining and metals footprint. Comparable in providing instrumentation, control, and SCADA solutions to industrial clients.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation and control systems vendor serving process industries. Autoterm is a certified Rockwell System Integrator, making them both a partner and adjacent competitor.
• Worley: Global engineering and EPC firm with deep mining and energy services across Latin America. Comparable to Autoterm as a multi-disciplinary engineering provider, though far broader in scale and capabilities.
• Yokogawa: Process automation and industrial instrumentation provider with strong presence in mining and metals. Comparable to Autoterm in serving copper smelters with control and instrumentation solutions.

Direct peers

• Ausenco: Engineering firm focused on mining, minerals processing, and energy with Latin American presence. Comparable in providing engineering and process solutions to copper producers.
• Hatch: Engineering firm specializing in mining, metals, and energy with strong copper smelting expertise. Closely comparable to Autoterm in serving copper foundries with thermal and process engineering.
• Fives North American Combustion: US-based combustion equipment manufacturer and engineering services provider. Comparable to Autoterm as both a supplier (Autoterm resells Fives equipment) and a competitor in combustion engineering services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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