Seguridad

What Seguridad does

Seguridad Eléctrica SAS (commercially, Segeléctrica) is a Colombian electrical engineering firm founded on June 3, 1994, by Favio Casas Ospina and Marta Elena Zapata Ospina, headquartered in Bogotá. The company provides electrical risk management engineering with an exclusive emphasis on lightning protection and grounding systems (puestas a tierra) for industrial, commercial, utility, and government clients across Latin America. Its core proprietary technology is FAVIGEL®, a registered-trademark artificial soil compound (Certificate 179935) that reduces and maintains grounding resistance by over 90% and is claimed to remain stable above 1200°C. The product portfolio also includes Franklin-type blunt lightning rods (P8 model, copper-antimony), ISKRA-brand surge protection devices, and the full range of connectors, electrodes, exothermic welding equipment, and equipotential bars required to assemble compliant grounding systems.

Segeléctrica monetizes through three reinforcing revenue streams: (1) professional engineering services — site audits, integral design, construction execution, electrical measurement, and specialized RETIE training delivered under multi-year contracts; (2) hardware sales of FAVIGEL and complementary electrical materials, distributed nationally and internationally; and (3) technical publications, notably the Spanish/English book "Tierras, Soporte de La Seguridad Eléctrica." Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, supported by 10-country LatAm subsidiary and representative network covering Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic, with thought-leadership marketing through technical conferences and free knowledge content. The General Manager's advisory role on the RETIE regulation (Decree 18039 of 2004) is a structural differentiator: it embeds the firm in the Colombian compliance framework and underpins its authority on grounding-system design and certification.

Name

Seguridad

Legal name

Seguridad Eléctrica SAS

Website

https://segelectrica.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seguridad Eléctrica SAS (Segeléctrica) is a Colombian electrical engineering firm that designs, installs, and certifies lightning protection and grounding systems for industrial, commercial, utility, and government clients across 10 Latin American countries, anchored by its proprietary FAVIGEL® artificial soil product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightning Protection and Grounding Engineering Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance & Retrofit/Modernization (Substations/Switchgear) (EUADACAL), Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL)

Keywords

• Lightning protection systems
• Grounding engineering services
• Electrical risk management
• Surge protection devices
• Artificial soil compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Site audits, consulting, integral design, construction execution, and measurement services for grounding systems and lightning protection. Includes specialized training courses on electrical safety, grounding, lightning protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and RETIE regulations.
2. Electrical Products: Sale of proprietary and third-party electrical materials including FAVIGEL artificial soil, Franklin-type lightning rods, surge protection devices, connectors, conductors, supports, molds, welding equipment, electrodes, equipotential bars, and collection points.
3. Technical Publications: Sale of technical books including 'Tierras, Soporte de La Seguridad Eléctrica' (Grounding, Support of Electrical Safety) in Spanish (6th edition) and English (1st edition).
4. FAVIGEL Licensing: Licensing of FAVIGEL brand artificial soil for grounding improvement. Registered trademark certificate number 179935.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seguridad Eléctrica SAS (Segeléctrica) delivers electrical risk management engineering services focused on lightning protection and grounding systems for industrial, commercial, and utility clients across Latin America. The company sells proprietary products including the FAVIGEL® artificial soil compound (registered trademark No. 179935), Franklin-type lightning rods, surge protection devices, and complementary grounding components. It complements its product portfolio with engineering services such as site audits, integral design, construction execution, electrical measurements, and specialized training, all aligned with Colombian RETIE regulations.

Product overview

Seguridad Eléctrica SAS (Segelectrica SAS) is an electrical safety engineering company offering a unified portfolio of specialized products and engineering services for lightning protection and grounding systems. The product portfolio includes FAVIGEL® artificial soil for ground resistance reduction, Franklin-type lightning rods (P8 blunt model), ISKRA surge protection devices (DPS), and technical publications including the book "TIERRAS, Soporte de la Seguridad Eléctrica." The company also provides comprehensive services including site audits, system design, construction, measurements (electromagnetic fields, resistivity, grounding resistance), and specialized training courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAVIGEL: Artificial soil product for improving grounding systems, registered trademark certificate number 179935. Reduces grounding resistance by more than 90%.

Products and services

• FAVIGEL® Artificial Soil FAVIGEL® is a proprietary artificial soil compound developed in Colombia through interdisciplinary research to effectively and permanently reduce grounding resistance. It undergoes physicochemical treatment around electrodes to guarantee increased conductivity, retaining moisture and remaining stable over time. Key properties include non-toxicity, low resistivity, moisture retention, rainwater absorption, dimensional stability, ease of compaction, no damage to natural soils, absence of migration, water insolubility, adiabatic behavior, thixotropy, and a melting point above 1200°C.
• Pararrayos Tipo Franklin Modelo "Blunt" P8 Franklin-type lightning rod model "Blunt" P8, designed as an efficient and economic alternative resembling the air terminal patented by Nikola Tesla on May 14, 1918. Manufactured in copper and antimony with corrosion-resistant construction, maximum thermal survivability, and high electrical conductivity, including a 2/0 fused cable section for down conductor interconnection. Also available in Sharp model.
• Surge Protection Devices (DPS) - ISKRA Internal surge protection devices (DPS) for protecting sensitive equipment against transient overvoltages, available in multiple models including low-voltage (BT), DC, and Communications variants. The company provides advisory services for correct selection, supply, and installation of the appropriate device.
• Libro "TIERRAS, Soporte de la Seguridad Eléctrica" Technical book covering concepts, normalization, design, construction, measurement, and maintenance of grounding systems, available in Spanish (6th edition) and English (1st edition). Distributed in 35 countries and recognized as one of the few Spanish-language references on grounding.
• Componentes para Puestas a Tierra y Protección Contra Rayos Complete range of complementary materials for constructing grounding and lightning protection systems, including connectors, grounding rods (alambrón), rod supports, molds, mold pliers, exothermic welding equipment, electrodes, equipotential busbars, and capture tips.
• Electrical Risk Management Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services for lightning protection and grounding systems covering site audits, consulting, integral design, construction execution, and measurement services delivered by qualified personnel. Includes specialized training courses on electrical safety, grounding, lightning protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and RETIE regulations. Designed for enterprise clients requiring tailored solutions following site audits and risk evaluations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces grounding resistance by over 90% depending on site conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Segeléctrica Venezuela (Seguridad de Venezuela CA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Venezuela represented by Ing. Carmen Luisa Vásquez, located in Caracas. Handles sales and service delivery in Venezuelan market.
• Segeléctrica Paraguay (Seg Eléctrica Paraguay)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Paraguay represented by Ing. Humberto Berni, serving Paraguay and Brazil markets from Asunción.
• Segeléctrica EcuadorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative office in Ecuador led by Ing. Marco Polo Quevedo.
• Segeléctrica Perú / CELSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CELSA in Peru represented by Sr. Carlos Miguel Alvarez Roca at Alexander Fleming 454, Lima.
• Segeléctrica MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Mexico represented by Ing. Braulio Alzate Duque, located in Querétaro.
• Segeléctrica Costa RicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative office in Costa Rica led by Sr. Gustavo Camperos.
• Grupo Qiemsa (El Salvador)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Grupo Qiemsa in El Salvador, with representatives Ing. Gonzalo Henríquez handling sales in San Salvador.
• Lightning Protection Systems (República Dominicana)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Lightning Protection Systems in Dominican Republic, represented by Ing. Graciani Pichardo in Santo Domingo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• nVent Electric (ERICO): nVent's ERICO brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers of grounding, bonding, and lightning protection products, including chemical ground rods and CADWELD exothermic connections. Directly comparable product overlap with Segeléctrica's FAVIGEL, lightning rod, and grounding components portfolio.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures electrical components including surge protection devices and offers power management solutions across industrial and utility customers. Comparable DPS/surge protection overlap with Segeléctrica's ISKRA-branded product offering.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric supplies surge protection devices, electrical distribution, and grounding-related solutions across industrial, commercial, and utility customers globally. Overlaps with Segeléctrica's DPS product line and industrial customer segments, particularly in LATAM.
• ABB (Furse earthing and lightning protection): ABB Furse offers a comprehensive earthing, lightning, and surge protection product portfolio as part of its broad electrification business. Comparable product categories to FAVIGEL, lightning rods, and DPS, though bundled into a much wider industrial portfolio.

Direct peers

• DEHN SE: DEHN is a German-headquartered specialist in lightning protection, surge protection, and earthing systems with deep engineering services and proprietary component product lines. Most direct global peer to Segeléctrica's combined services + lightning/surge/grounding product offering.
• Galvan Industries: US-based manufacturer of grounding electrodes, ground rods, and related electrical components. Comparable product portfolio to Segeléctrica's grounding components line (electrodes, conductors, connectors).
• Indelec: French manufacturer of lightning protection systems including ESE (Early Streamer Emission) and Franklin-type lightning rods, with European and international distribution. Direct competitor in the Franklin-style lightning rod category that Segeléctrica's P8 blunt model targets.
• Aplicaciones Tecnológicas: Spanish specialist in lightning protection and surge protection products with active presence in Spain and Latin America. Closest regional peer to Segeléctrica in scope (lightning rods, surge protection, earthing), competing for similar LATAM and Iberian project customers.
• Cirprotec: Spanish-founded manufacturer specializing in surge protection devices and lightning protection systems, with distribution across LATAM. Direct competitor in the DPS and lightning protection product categories that Segeléctrica offers.
• Iskra Zascite: Slovenian-based manufacturer of surge protection devices (DPS) under the ISKRA brand, which Segeléctrica already distributes. Direct upstream supplier/peer relationship with overlapping DPS product lines sold into LATAM markets.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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