What SPES does

SPES S.A. is a privately held Chilean corporation founded in 1947 and headquartered at Panamericana Norte 5299, Conchalí, Santiago. The company operates as a diversified specialty manufacturer across two main divisions: Omega-3 nutritional products and industrial chemicals. SPES produces refined fish oil with controlled EPA and DHA concentrations for human supplements, pet nutrition (under the Omega3 Pets sub-brand), animal feed inputs, aquaculture applications, and bulk functional ingredients for food and feed manufacturers. The industrial division spans road marking materials (thermoplastic paints, acrylic paints, glass microbeads branded as Cataphote, thinners, primers), food industry oils (soybean, linseed, palm), cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients (stearic acid, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and aluminum stearates, glycerol monostearate), pool water treatment chemicals under the Piscinol brand (chlorine tablets, pH adjusters, flocculants, algaecides), and general industrial inputs (maleic and rosin resins, aluminum sulfate, castor oil, the Plus 20 Antiox feed antioxidant). The core technology is physical refinement and formulation of fish oils and oleochemicals rather than any software or digital platform.

The company's business model is sales-led. B2B customers (industrial buyers, aquaculture operations, road marking contractors, bulk nutrition manufacturers) engage through a quote-based request system ('Cotiza Ahora'), while B2C consumers access pool treatment chemicals via the adquiere.cl e-commerce platform. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams combine recurring Omega-3 nutrition sales with one-time industrial chemical sales. The company claims national and international market presence but provides no geographic breakdown.

SPES operates from a single Santiago facility equipped for Omega-3 refinement and industrial chemical manufacturing. The company maintains a content marketing presence through its website (spes.com), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/spes-s.a), and Instagram (@nutrasmartspes). No financial data, headcount figures, management team, funding history, or ownership details are publicly disclosed; the company appears independently owned with no parent or external institutional investors identified in the source material.

Name

SPES

Legal name

SPES S.A.

Website

https://spes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SPES S.A. is a Chilean specialty manufacturer founded in 1947 producing Omega-3 nutritional products (human, pet, animal, aquaculture) and a diversified portfolio of industrial chemicals including road marking materials, food oils, cosmetic/pharmaceutical ingredients, and pool water treatment products for national and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Omega-3 & Marine/Algal Lipids (EPA/DHA Oils, Concentrates) (AFAJALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE)

Keywords

• Omega-3 fish oil
• Specialty chemicals
• Road marking paints
• Animal nutrition supplements
• Industrial stearates

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Omega-3 Nutrition Products: Sale of Omega-3 supplements and ingredients for human nutrition, pet nutrition, animal nutrition (aquaculture), and functional ingredients.
2. Industrial Chemical Products: Sale of industrial products including road marking paints (thermoplastic, acrylic), glass microbeads, industrial oils (soybean, linseed, palm), fatty acids, resins, and water treatment chemicals.
3. Pool Water Treatment Products: Sale of pool water treatment products under the Piscinol brand including chlorine tablets, pH adjusters, flocculants, and algaecides.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SPES S.A. is a Chilean manufacturer that produces refined Omega-3 fish oil supplements and ingredients for human nutrition, pet nutrition, animal feed, and aquaculture, alongside industrial chemical products including road marking paints, glass microbeads, food oils, fatty acids, metal stearates, resins, water treatment chemicals, and swimming pool maintenance products under the Piscinol brand. The company also offers customized formulation services ("Hecho a medida") for industrial clients.

Product overview

SPES is a Chilean company established in 1947 that develops high-quality products across two main divisions: Omega-3 nutritional products (including human nutrition supplements, pet nutrition under the Omega3 Pets brand, animal nutrition inputs, aquacultural feeds, and bulk functional ingredients) and an industrial division comprising road marking solutions (thermoplastic paints, acrylic paints, glass microbeads, thinners, and primers), swimming pool maintenance products (the Piscinol brand of chlorine tablets, pH balancers, and flocculants), food industry oils (soybean, linseed, and palm oils), cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients (stearic acid, metal stearates, and glycerol monostearate), and general industrial inputs (resins, aluminum sulfate, castor oil, and antioxidants). The company operates as a diversified chemical and nutritional product manufacturer rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Omega3 Pets: Omega-3 supplement product line for dogs and cats
• Piscinol
• Plus 20 Antiox
• Estalub
• Xerex
• Cataphote

Products and services

• Omega 3 - Human Nutrition Omega-3 nutritional supplements for human consumption, including EPA and DHA enriched products for cardiovascular, dermatological, and overall health benefits. Targeted at end consumers and nutraceutical distributors.
• Omega3 Pets (Pet Nutrition) Refined, deodorized, and oxidation-stabilized fish oil supplement for dogs and cats, supporting skin, coat, joints, immune system, cardiovascular health, vision, and neurological development.
• Omega 3 - Animal Nutrition Inputs Ingredients and functional additives for animal feed, supporting livestock and aquaculture nutrition. Sold to feed manufacturers and animal producers.
• Omega 3 - Functional Bulk Ingredients Bulk omega-3 ingredients for food and animal feed manufacturers, providing concentrated EPA and DHA for various industrial applications.
• Aquaculture Nutritional Solutions Omega-3 enriched feeds and nutritional supplements for fish and seafood farming operations, supporting growth, feed efficiency, and animal health.
• Thermoplastic Road Marking Paints High-solid thermoplastic paints for durable, retroreflective road markings, used by road contractors and public works authorities.
• Acrylic Road Marking Paints Acrylic paints formulated for road marking applications, sold to road marking contractors and government infrastructure projects.
• Glass Microbeads Glass microbeads for road marking retroreflectivity, improving nighttime visibility. Distributed under the Cataphote-aligned brand.
• Road Marking Thinners Thinners for road marking paint applications, supporting proper paint viscosity and application.
• Road Marking Primers Primers for road marking surface preparation, used by road contractors prior to paint application.
• Refined Soybean Oil Refined soybean oil high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-6) with neutral flavor, used in margarine, butter, and chocolate production for food manufacturers.
• Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil Cold-pressed linseed oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3), supplied to paints, wood protection, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturers.
• Refined Palm Oil Refined palm oil rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, supplied to food processing, personal care, cosmetics, and oleochemical producers.
• Triple-Pressed Stearic Acid High-purity stearic acid of vegetable origin, supplied to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, rubber, and industrial formulators.
• Zinc Stearate (Xerex) Zinc stearate metal soap with lubricating, anti-agglomerant, and mold-release properties, used in plastics, rubber, paints, and as a thickener.
• Calcium Stearate (Estalub) Calcium stearate metal soap used as lubricant, stabilizer, emulsifier, and anti-caking agent in food, cosmetics, plastics, and rubber industries.
• Glycerol Monostearate Glycerol monostearate emulsifier, thickener, and anti-caking agent used in food, cosmetics, and as a lubricant in capsule and tablet manufacturing.
• Magnesium Stearate Magnesium stearate metal soap used as dry lubricant in plastic industry, and in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a tablet lubricant and encapsulating agent.
• Maleic Resin CM77 Maleic resin for adhesives, paints, varnishes, and lacquers with complete solubility in xylene, toluene, and mineral spirits.
• Maleic Resin CM70 Maleic resin of rosin esterified with glycerol, offering good yellowing resistance in varnishes and excellent support in nitrocellulose lacquers.
• WW Rosin (Colofonia WW) WW rosin derived from pine resin distillation, used in adhesives, paper, inks, varnishes, synthetic resins, and lacquers.
• Aluminum Stearate (Alugel) Aluminum stearate metal soap used as waterproofing agent, thickener in paints and lacquers, and for viscosity control in decorative and industrial paints.
• Aluminum Sulfate Aluminum sulfate coagulant for water treatment, paper manufacturing, and fire extinguishers, meeting NCh 1086 standards.
• Castor Oil (Aceite de Ricino) Castor oil rich in vitamin E, Omega-9, and minerals with antibacterial and fungicidal properties, used in hygiene products, cosmetics, paints, resins, and rubber.
• Plus 20 Antiox Antioxidant Blend Oily antioxidant blend of BHA, BHT, and citric acid in vegetable oil, designed for animal feed ingredients and finished products to prevent oxidation.
• Piscinol Multifunction Chlorine Tablets 200g multi-function chlorine tablets combining disinfectant, flocculant, and algaecide actions with UV protection for swimming pool maintenance.
• Piscinol Standard Chlorine Tablets Chlorine tablets with algaecidal, germicidal, and disinfectant properties for swimming pool sanitation.
• Piscinol pH Minus Granular powder for lowering pool water pH to optimal levels (7.2-7.6), with dosage of 12g per cubic meter.
• Piscinol pH Plus Fine powder for raising pool water pH to optimal levels (7.2-7.6), with dosage of 10g per cubic meter.
• Piscinol Triple Action Blue Granular Chlorine Granular active chlorine (60%) with algaecidal, germicidal, and disinfectant properties that gives a pleasant blue tone to pool water.
• Piscinol Flocculant Pool water flocculant that precipitates impurities for crystal-clear water, recommended at 12g per cubic meter.

Segments7 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SWARCO: Austrian-headquartered global leader in road marking systems, including thermoplastic paints, acrylic paints, and glass beads—the same product categories as SPES's demarcación vial division. SWARCO is a direct competitor in road marking materials.
• Pelagia (Epax): Norwegian seafood and omega-3 ingredient manufacturer; the Epax brand specializes in high-concentration EPA/DHA oils for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications—a direct functional comparable to SPES's high-purity EPA/DHA products.
• Geveko Markings: European road marking materials manufacturer offering thermoplastic and preformed markings plus glass beads. Direct competitor to SPES's road marking product line, particularly in Latin American infrastructure tenders.
• Aker BioMarine: Norwegian krill oil and marine lipid producer with similar Omega-3 EPA/DHA refinement capabilities. Aker BioMarine serves human nutrition, pet nutrition, and aquaculture—the same end-markets as SPES's Omega-3 division, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Nordic Naturals: US-based omega-3 supplement brand offering fish oil products for humans and pets. Comparable to SPES's Omega-3 human nutrition and Omega3 Pets product lines, with overlapping channel approaches (DTC and B2B).

Broad incumbents

• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company with significant omega-3 (Incromega), lipid, and stearate ingredient businesses serving human and animal nutrition, plus industrial customers. Overlaps with SPES across multiple verticals.
• dsm-firmenich: Global ingredient powerhouse (formerly DSM Nutritional Products) with a market-leading Omega-3 EPA/DHA portfolio for human nutrition, animal nutrition, and aquaculture. SPES competes against this incumbent for B2B ingredient buyers in Chile and the region.
• BASF: Global chemical company with a substantial omega-3, specialty fats, and stearates portfolio serving nutrition, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Comparable to SPES's diversified chemical and nutrition operations, though at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Pet Honesty: US-based direct-to-consumer pet supplement brand with a strong focus on omega-3, joint, and skin/coat health products. Comparable to SPES's Omega3 Pets line in product positioning, though with a much stronger DTC marketing model.

Regional players

• Oxiquim: Chilean chemical manufacturer and distributor producing fatty acids, stearates, and specialty industrial chemicals for South American markets. Comparable to SPES's industrial division at a regional level, though with a different product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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