Kuppel

What Kuppel does

Kuppel S.A. is a Chilean privately held corporation (founded 2017, headquartered in Renca, Santiago) that manufactures, sources, and distributes personal protective equipment (PPE/EPP) and occupational safety solutions for businesses and individual consumers. The company operates a unified e-commerce platform at kuppel.cl offering roughly 185 SKUs organized across 12 main categories — safety helmets, work gloves, safety footwear, face and respiratory protection, hearing protection, sun protection, road safety equipment, safety workwear, and work accessories — supplemented by a custom embroidery service (minimum 8 units, 6–10 business day turnaround) for corporate-branded workwear and a dedicated wholesale/B2B quotation system.

The business runs a hybrid distribution model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce with wholesale distribution through hardware stores (ferreterías), large retailers, and distributors across Chile. Pricing is displayed in Chilean pesos plus IVA, with tiered free-shipping thresholds by region (Santiago over CLP $100,000; Arica to Los Lagos over CLP $400,000; Aysén and Magallanes over CLP $500,000) and volume discounts for orders above 20 units. The technical stack is conventional: an e-commerce storefront integrated with three payment processors (Flow, Mercado Pago, WebPay) and four nationwide logistics carriers (Starken, Blue Express, Chilexpress, Correos de Chile), with physical pickup available at the Renca headquarters and the Pudahuel distribution center.

Kuppel serves multiple vertical segments — mining (via Expomin 2023 participation), construction, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, road work and infrastructure, and large-volume corporate accounts — using a combination of brand marketing, content (blog, newsletter), trade show presence, in-store training clinics at retail partners, and a direct sales team for wholesale accounts. The company carries 8 years of operating history, employs 11–50 people, and shows no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or M&A activity.

Name

Kuppel

Legal name

Kuppel S.A.

Website

https://kuppel.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kuppel is a Chilean PPE and occupational safety equipment distributor serving mining, construction, industrial, and retail customers through an e-commerce platform, wholesale/B2B sales, and a hardware store network across Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Occupational Safety Supplies

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Occupational safety supplies
• Safety workwear
• Industrial safety equipment
• PPE distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct sales of PPE and safety equipment to individual consumers and businesses through e-commerce website. Products include helmets, gloves, safety footwear, work clothing, facial protection, respirators, and road safety equipment. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with prices listed in Chilean pesos plus IVA.
2. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: Sales of products in bulk quantities to businesses, distributors, and hardware stores. Offers volume discounts and special pricing for large orders. Includes dedicated wholesale section and quotation system for corporate clients.
3. Embroidery Customization Services: Custom embroidery service for corporate clients requiring branded workwear. Minimum 8 units per order. Additional charges for design matrix creation. Lead time of 6-10 business days after design approval and payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kuppel distributes and retails personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational safety products in Chile, offering a catalog of 185+ items across 12 categories including safety helmets, gloves, safety footwear, face protection, respirators, workwear, hearing protection, sun protection, and road safety equipment under in-house brands such as Ackerland, Konda, ThICK, and Dreier. The company sells through its own e-commerce platform, a wholesale/B2B sales team, and a network of hardware stores and distributors, supplementing product sales with custom embroidery services for corporate-branded workwear and a quotation system for bulk orders.

Product overview

Kuppel is a Chilean company specializing in Personal Protective Equipment (EPP/EPP) and safety clothing with 8 years of experience. The company operates a unified e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety products organized across 13 main product categories: safety helmets (cascos), work gloves (guantes), safety footwear (calzado de seguridad), face protection (protección facial), filters and respirators (filtros y respiradores), safety workwear (vestuario de seguridad), hearing protection, sun protection, road safety, cleaning supplies, and work accessories. The product lineup includes branded items such as Ackerland, Konda, ThICK, and Dreier, featuring specific products like the Botín KP-300 Anticlavo steel-toe boots, full-face and half-face respirator masks (7600 and 7800 series), thermal parkas and garden aprons, cut-resistant gloves (CUT 5), high-visibility work vests with 360° reflective tape, waterproof suits, and road safety equipment including mesh fences and caution tape. Additional services include custom embroidery for corporate branding (minimum 8 pieces) and wholesale/corporate quotation services for bulk orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Helmets (Cascos) Hard hats and safety helmets for head protection in industrial, construction, and mining environments, available in multiple colors (yellow, blue, white, brown, gray, orange, red, green) and configured with plastic or ratchet harnesses.
• Work Gloves (Guantes) Work gloves including lightweight and heavy-duty gloves, cut-resistant CUT 5 gloves, and specialized gloves for solvents, oils, and chemicals, made from PU palm, cabritilla (kidskin leather), and nitrile materials.
• Safety Footwear (Calzado de Seguridad) Safety boots and footwear with puncture-resistant (anticlavo) soles, steel-toe caps (e.g., Botín KP-300, 200J impact), dielectric insulation, anti-slip properties, and PVC waterproof options for chemical, construction, and agricultural use.
• Face and Eye Protection (Protección Facial) Safety glasses, over-glasses and goggles (sobrelentes y antiparras), and half-face and full-face respirator masks (silicone 7600 half-face series and 7800 full-face series) for face and eye protection in industrial environments.
• Respiratory Protection - Filters and Respirators (Filtros y Respiradores) Respiratory protection products including silicone and TPE face masks and P3 R HEPA particle filters (e.g., 7030 C) for protection against particles and airborne hazards.
• Safety Workwear (Vestuario de Seguridad) Safety clothing including high-visibility work vests, disposable coveralls, micropolar garments, coveralls (overoles), work pants, thermal parkas, work polo shirts, leather clothing, cold-weather clothing, and waterproof protection clothing.
• Hearing Protection (Protección Auditiva) Hearing protection products including reusable earplugs with cord (box of 100 units) for workplace noise protection.
• Sun Protection (Protección Solar) Sun protection products including UV-protective work clothing and sunscreen for outdoor work environments.
• Road Safety Equipment (Seguridad Vial) Road safety products including mesh fences (e.g., Malla Cerco Ackerland), caution tape, safety cones (28-inch and 36-inch with reflective tape), expandable barrier cones, and 50-meter plastic chains for work zone safety and traffic management.
• Work Accessories (Accesorios para el Trabajo) Work accessories including lumbar support belts (Faja Lumbar), polyester knee pads, multi-use helmet lamps for mining, mesh fences, caution tape, and plastic chains for enhanced work safety and convenience.
• Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies (Aseo) Cleaning and janitorial supplies for industrial and workplace hygiene maintenance.
• Custom Embroidery Service (Servicio de Bordado) Custom embroidery service for personalizing work garments and accessories with high-quality embroidery, available for orders of 8 or more pieces with 6-10 business day delivery after design approval and payment, with additional charges for design matrix creation.
• Wholesale/Bulk Sales (Venta Mayorista) Wholesale pricing and bulk order service for companies, hardware stores, distributors, and projects requiring large volumes of safety equipment, with volume discounts available for orders of 20+ units on selected products.
• Custom Quotation Service (Cotizaciones) Custom quotation service for personalized budgets, with responses provided within 48 hours for companies and project requirements.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ferretería OrompellocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 October 2025Training clinic partner hosting Kuppel's technical training session on October 16, 2025 in Los Ángeles. Location at Orompello 551. Kuppel team delivers product demonstrations and technical knowledge to store staff and customers.
• StarkencoreOthersLogistics partner for nationwide delivery in Chile. Ships products to customers throughout the country. Provides tracking numbers for order status updates.
• Blue ExpressminorOthersAlternative logistics partner for delivery services in Chile, providing shipping options alongside Starken.
• ChilexpressminorOthersCourier and logistics partner for package delivery services in Chile, offering additional shipping options for customer orders.
• Correos de ChileminorOthersNational postal service partner for delivery to all regions of Chile, ensuring coverage in remote and rural areas.
• FlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform integrated into the e-commerce checkout. Enables credit card, debit card, and other payment methods for online purchases.
• Mercado PagocoreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative payment processing platform enabling secure transactions through the kuppel.cl website. Offers additional payment options for customer convenience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a global leader in safety equipment including hard hats, respiratory protection, fall protection, and gas detection — products that overlap directly with Kuppel's Cascos, Filtros y Respiradores, and Protección facial categories. MSA has a strong presence in Chilean mining, making it a key competitor for Kuppel's mining segment.
• 3M: 3M is a global diversified technology company with a major Personal Safety Division offering PPE including respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, and workwear. Comparable to Kuppel as a broad PPE supplier operating across all the same product categories, but with vastly greater scale, proprietary R&D, and global account relationships.
• Honeywell: Honeywell's Safety and Productivity Solutions segment offers a comprehensive PPE and safety equipment portfolio spanning head, hand, foot, respiratory, and fall protection. Directly comparable to Kuppel's product categories but operating at global scale with proprietary certified product lines that compete against Kuppel's private-label offerings in the Chilean market.

Direct peers

• U-Power: U-Power is an Italian safety footwear and workwear specialist with a product range spanning Calzado de Seguridad and Vestuario de Seguridad — two of Kuppel's largest categories. U-Power competes globally and has expanded into Latin American markets, making it comparable in product specialization and B2B/wholesale distribution model.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global leader in hand and body protection, with a product portfolio (industrial gloves, protective apparel, chemical protection) that directly overlaps with Kuppel's Guantes and Vestuario de Seguridad categories. Ansell competes in the Chilean market through distribution channels similar to Kuppel's.
• Delta Plus: Delta Plus is a European-headquartered PPE specialist offering head-to-toe protection (helmets, gloves, footwear, workwear, fall protection) with a product range closely aligned to Kuppel's 12-category portfolio. Delta Plus has international distribution including Latin American markets, making it a direct competitive comparable in product breadth and target customers.
• Maben: Maben is a Chilean PPE and industrial safety equipment distributor and retailer, directly comparable to Kuppel in product category, geographic market (Chile), target customers (mining, construction, industrial), and business model (multi-channel distribution with B2B and retail).
• Safetop: Safetop is a European PPE manufacturer and distributor with a comprehensive range of head, eye, hearing, hand, and respiratory protection products. Comparable to Kuppel in product breadth across PPE categories, with international distribution reach into Latin American and European industrial markets.
• Comafe: Comafe is a Spanish PPE and safety equipment wholesaler specializing in protective gloves, workwear, and occupational safety products. Comparable to Kuppel in product categories (gloves, workwear, hand protection) and in serving as a B2B-focused PPE distributor to industrial and construction customers.

Regional players

• Prevencionista: Prevencionista is a Latin American PPE and occupational safety equipment distributor serving markets across the region. Comparable to Kuppel as a regional PPE specialist, but with broader geographic reach across multiple LatAm countries versus Kuppel's Chile-only operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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