Solteco
Solteco Ltda. is a Bogotá-based Colombian metalworking services company providing custom CNC machining, turning, welding, drilling, and hydraulic-press die fabrication for the electrical and general industrial sectors. Operating for over 25 years, it serves domestic clients via direct, project-based engagements from a single facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBogotá, Colombia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Solteco does
Solteco Ltda. is a Bogotá-headquartered Colombian metalworking services company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada, founded circa 1996) operating a single manufacturing facility at Carrera 21 Nº 69-58. The company provides custom metal-part fabrication to industrial clients in Colombia, with primary focus on the electrical industry and general industrial sectors. Solteco's offering comprises six integrated metalworking services: CNC machining center work on a 620x420mm table with X520 x Y420 x Z450mm travel; CNC inclined-bed turning with motorized turret and bar feeder (capacity 1/4"–10" diameter); parallel, automatic, and turret lathe operations (1/8"–1-1/2" diameter, 1-meter bench); drilling and milling; MIG, TIG, and electric welding for ferrous and non-ferrous metals including stainless steel; and in-house die design and fabrication for 70- and 100-ton hydraulic presses supporting shearing, cutting, bending, punching, stamping, drawing, marking, and metal-rasping operations. The underlying technology is mechanical — CNC machine tools, hydraulic presses, and conventional welding equipment — with no software, automation, or digital-manufacturing layer indicated in available materials.
Solteco operates a direct-to-customer commercial model with no resellers, distributors, or intermediaries. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, negotiated per engagement based on technical specifications, materials, production volume, and complexity; no standard pricing tiers are published. Customers engage via phone, WhatsApp Business, email, or a website contact form, and lead times are negotiated per project. Marketing is limited to a corporate website (soltecoltda.com.co), a LinkedIn company page, and an Instagram profile — all top-of-funnel awareness channels with no evidence of outbound sales or paid acquisition.
The company is privately held with no parent company, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity recorded. Headcount is reported as 51–100 employees. The company is solely Colombia-domestic with no global footprint claim, and its competitive position rests on 25+ years of operating experience, in-house multi-process capability, and a modern CNC equipment base — rather than on proprietary IP, certifications, regulatory approvals, or differentiated digital capabilities.
Solteco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solteco
- Legal name
- SOLTECO Ltda.
- Website
- https://soltecoltda.com.co
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Solteco Ltda. is a Bogotá-based Colombian metalworking services company providing custom CNC machining, turning, welding, drilling, and hydraulic-press die fabrication for the electrical and general industrial sectors. Operating for over 25 years, it serves domestic clients via direct, project-based engagements from a single facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Solteco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machining Services
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)
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Where Solteco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bogotá
- HQ country
- Colombia
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Solteco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Custom Metalworking Services: Solteco generates revenue by providing custom metalworking and machining services on a project-by-project basis. Services include CNC machining, CNC turning, parallel and automatic lathe work, drilling/milling, welding (MIG, TIG, electric), and die fabrication for hydraulic presses. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated per project based on specifications, materials, complexity, and production volume.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom fabrication services - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Solteco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solteco provides custom metalworking and machining services on a project-by-project basis to industrial customers in Colombia. Its core offerings include CNC machining, CNC turning, parallel and automatic lathe work, drilling/milling, welding (MIG, TIG, electric), and die fabrication for hydraulic presses, serving the electrical industry and general industrial sectors with strict technical specifications and series production capabilities.
Product overview
Solteco is a Colombian metalworking company with 25+ years of experience providing manufacturing services for metal parts under strict technical specifications. The company operates as a unified service offering centered around precision machining and welding capabilities. Its core portfolio comprises six integrated manufacturing services: CNC Machining Center for high-speed precision operations; CNC Lathe with automated bar feeding for series production; Parallel/Automatic/Turret Lathes for conventional and series machining; Drilling/Milling for versatile metalworking; MIG/TIG/Electric Welding for joining ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and Die/Hydraulic Press services for stamping, forming, and cutting operations. The company works with all types of steel and non-ferrous metals, serving industrial electrical and general industry sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CNC Machining Center Service CNC machining center service using a 620x420mm work table and X520 x Y420 x Z450mm travel with a high-speed production system, providing precision metal parts manufacturing for industrial customers with strict technical specifications.
- CNC Turning (Torno CNC) Service Inclined bed CNC lathe service equipped with a motorized turret that supports additional milling, drilling, and axial threading operations, with a bar feeder for long-series production. Series production capacity from 1/4" to 2" diameter and special machining up to 10" diameter.
- Parallel, Automatic, and Turret Lathe Service Conventional and series machining service using parallel lathes with 1-meter bench capacity and turret/automatic lathes with bar feeders, supporting cylindrical turning, facing, grooving, threading, knurling, cone and sphere turning, parting, chamfering, and eccentric machining. Capacity from 1/8" to 1-1/2" diameter.
- Drilling and Milling Service High-performance drilling and milling service for drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and internal or external threading operations, supporting both series production and special work tailored to customer needs.
- MIG, TIG, and Electric Welding Service Welding service using MIG, TIG, and electric welding processes to join all types of non-ferrous metals and steels, including stainless steels, for industrial customers requiring metal assembly and joining.
- Die Design and Hydraulic Press Service Design and manufacture of dies for hydraulic press mounting, with hydraulic press capacity of 70 and 100 tons, supporting series operations including shearing, cutting, bending, punching, stamping, drawing, marking, and metal rasping.
Companies that use Solteco
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Solteco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Solteco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Solteco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Martinrea International: Canadian global supplier of metal-formed components and assemblies, primarily to automotive OEMs. Comparable to Solteco as a metal parts manufacturer using stamping, machining, and welding; serves similar industrial metalworking end-markets.
- Aalberts Industries: Dutch-listed global industrial company providing metalworking services, surface treatment, and specialized industrial components. Comparable to Solteco as a metalworking services and components provider serving industrial customers.
- Kennametal Inc. US-listed global supplier of metalworking tools, tooling systems, and engineered components. Comparable to Solteco as a participant in the broader metalworking industry, though Kennametal focuses on tooling supply rather than custom parts manufacturing.
- Linamar Corporation: Canadian global contract manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies for automotive and industrial markets. Comparable to Solteco as a contract metal manufacturer, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Harsco Corporation: US-listed industrial services provider serving metals and infrastructure industries with on-site and contract services. Comparable to Solteco as an industrial services business supporting the metalworking value chain and industrial customers.
Direct peers
- Mayville Engineering Company (MEC): US-based contract metal manufacturer providing machining, fabrication, and assembly services to industrial customers. Directly comparable to Solteco as a custom metalworking services provider serving industrial end-markets, though at a larger scale.
- Bodycote plc: UK-listed provider of heat treatment and metal joining services to industrial customers globally. Comparable to Solteco as a value-added metalworking services provider serving industrial end-markets, with related capabilities in metal processing and finishing.
- LISI Group: French-listed global manufacturer of metal fasteners and precision metal components for aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable to Solteco as a custom metal components manufacturer using machining, forming, and assembly processes.
- MW Industries: Manufacturer of precision engineered components and custom metal parts for industrial, aerospace, and medical markets. Comparable to Solteco as a custom metal components manufacturer relying on CNC machining, turning, and finishing capabilities.
Regional players
- Ternium: Latin American steel manufacturer and metal products company with operations across Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia. Comparable to Solteco as a regional metal-industry participant serving Latin American industrial customers, though Ternium is focused on steelmaking rather than custom metalworking services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Solteco leadership team
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Solteco funding detail
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Investors
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Solteco M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Solteco
What does Solteco do?
Solteco provides custom metalworking and machining services on a project-by-project basis to industrial customers in Colombia. Its core offerings include CNC machining, CNC turning, parallel and automatic lathe work, drilling/milling, welding (MIG, TIG, electric), and die fabrication for hydraulic presses, serving the electrical industry and general industrial sectors with strict technical specifications and series production capabilities.
Is Solteco a public or private company?
Solteco is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Solteco founded?
Solteco was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Solteco based?
Solteco is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, in the Latin America region.
How does Solteco make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Metalworking Services.
Who are Solteco's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Martinrea International, Aalberts Industries, Kennametal Inc., Linamar Corporation and Harsco Corporation. Direct peers are Mayville Engineering Company (MEC), Bodycote plc, LISI Group and MW Industries. Ternium is listed as a regional player.
Does Solteco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solteco.
What industry is Solteco in?
Solteco's product category is Industrial Machining Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAF, EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM), with a secondary code of IMAIACAD, Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site). Its SIC code is 3569.