What Grupo Roggio does

Grupo Roggio is a privately held Argentine holding company founded in 1908, specializing in infrastructure engineering and related services across Latin America. The group operates 15+ wholly owned subsidiaries organized into six business areas: Construction (Benito Roggio e Hijos, SEHOS, HAUG), Transportation (Emova, Metrovías, BRt, BRf), Waste Management and Valorization (BRa, Cliba, Tecsan, Taym, Envairo), Water Supply Services (Aguas Cordobesas), Technology and IT Applications (Grupo Prominente), and Entertainment and Tourism (CET S.A.). The portfolio spans Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, and Brazil, with 15,000+ employees and 117+ years of operating history.

The group's underlying technology assets include IRAM-certified ferroindustrial rolling stock repair facilities, remotely monitored smart water pumping stations, large-scale waste transfer logistics fleets, and IT infrastructure managing 300+ applications and 600+ virtualized servers. Core technical differentiators include the only IRAM-certified locomotive and subway car repair plant in Argentina (BRf), automated water distribution systems covering 4,900 km of network, and ISO 14001-certified subway operations.

Grupo Roggio's business model is anchored in long-term government concessions (12-30 years, with potential 50-year concessions) for essential public services including subway operation, commuter rail, water supply, and waste management, supplemented by project-based construction contracts and transaction-fee entertainment revenue. GTM is driven by competitive public tenders and direct government relationships across Latin America, with concessions providing subscription/recurring revenue streams while construction generates one-time project revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, reflecting regulated concession tariff structures.

Name

Grupo Roggio

Legal name

Grupo Roggio

Website

https://roggio.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Grupo Roggio is a privately held Argentine holding company founded in 1908 that operates 15+ subsidiaries across construction, transportation, waste management, water supply, IT, and entertainment, serving governments and citizens in five Latin American countries through long-term concessions and infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Infrastructure and Essential Services

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55), Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Non-Operating Establishments (9995), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pole, Tower & Structure Installation / Replacement (Distribution) (EUAEACAE)

Keywords

• Infrastructure construction services
• Public transportation concessions
• Waste management services
• Water supply services
• Civil engineering projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tandil

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Engineering: Large-scale civil engineering projects for both private clients and the public sector including roads, railways, viaducts, water infrastructure, and urban development. Revenue is project-based, one-time with multi-year project timelines.
2. Public Service Concessions: Long-term concessions for essential services including metro/subway operation, railway transport, water supply and distribution, and waste management. Concessions typically run 12-30 years with regulated pricing frameworks.
3. Transportation Services: Operation and maintenance of subway networks (Emova), railway lines (Metrovías, BRt), and light rail systems. Revenue derived from government concession fees and service contracts.
4. Entertainment and Tourism: Operation of slot facilities, casinos, hotels, and online gaming platforms (playcet.bet.ar) across Córdoba province, generating revenue from gaming and hospitality services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo Roggio is a holding company that develops large-scale civil engineering and construction projects (roads, railways, viaducts, aqueducts, metro extensions) and operates long-term public-service concessions including subway and railway operations, potable water supply, urban waste collection, waste treatment and valorization, rolling stock repair, and IT services. Across Latin America (Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Brazil) it serves governments, enterprise clients, and end consumers through 15+ subsidiaries and over 15,000 employees.

Product overview

Grupo Roggio is an Argentine infrastructure and services group with over 117 years of experience, organized as a holding company across six business areas. Its Construction division (Benito Roggio e Hijos, SEHOS, HAUG) handles large-scale civil engineering projects including roads, railways, viaducts, aqueducts, and metro line extensions. The Transportation division operates passenger rail and subway networks through Emova (Buenos Aires Subte), Metrovías (Urquiza railway), Benito Roggio Transporte (BRt, railway management in Argentina and Peru), and Benito Roggio ferroindustrial (BRf, rolling stock repair). The Waste Management and Valorization division (Benito Roggio ambiental/BRa, Cliba, Tecsan, Taym, Envairo) provides urban collection, waste treatment, and recycling across Argentina, Uruguay, and beyond. Water Supply Services are delivered through Aguas Cordobesas in Córdoba. Technology and IT Applications are handled by Grupo Prominente (software integration, 300+ applications). Entertainment and Tourism is served by CET S.A., operating casinos, slot facilities, hotel-casinos, and the PLAYCET online gaming platform. The portfolio spans 15+ companies employing over 15,000 people across Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roggio Futuro: Content hub showcasing the experience and innovation of Grupo Roggio

Products and services

• Benito Roggio e Hijos - Civil Engineering and Construction Flagship construction brand delivering large-scale civil engineering projects including roads, railways, viaducts, aqueducts, and metro line extensions for public and private clients across Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru.
• HAUG - Construction and Metallurgy in Peru Top-ten Peruvian construction and metallurgy company manufacturing and erecting large metal structures with two production plants in Callao and Lurín, serving mining, energy, industry, oil and gas, construction, and infrastructure markets.
• SEHOS - Engineering and Construction Construction company specialized in engineering and construction services within the Roggio Group's construction division.
• Emova - Buenos Aires Subway Operations Concessionaire operating and maintaining all six lines of the Buenos Aires subway network under a 12-year contract (2021-2033), implementing a progressive investment plan focused on digitalization, infrastructure modernization, and predictive maintenance; transports approximately 800,000 daily users.
• Metrovías - Urquiza Railway Operations Concessionaire of the electric Urquiza commuter rail line connecting five municipalities in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, operating 27 kilometers and transporting approximately 20 million annual passengers; previously operated the Buenos Aires subway from 1994 to 2021.
• Benito Roggio Transporte (BRt) - Comprehensive Transportation Management Provides comprehensive management of transportation companies, advisory services, solution development, and construction, repair, and maintenance of rolling stock, with operations in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo; operates the Peru Huancayo-Huancavelica railway and provides technical assistance for VLT Carioca and Line 18 monorail.
• Benito Roggio ferroindustrial (BRf) - Rolling Stock Repair and Maintenance Operating a plant with over 200 employees providing IRAM-certified repair and comprehensive maintenance of locomotives, wagons, and subway/metro rolling stock; the only facility in Argentina with this certification, with over 17 years of continuous operation.
• Benito Roggio ambiental (BRa) - Waste Management and Recovery Leading Latin American waste management and recovery company operating since 1986 with divisions in urban collection, waste treatment and recovery, and industrial and commercial waste management; partners with Dow on circular plastics and operates the NBRaINS recycling innovation program.
• Cliba - Urban Waste Collection Services Urban waste collection provider operating in Buenos Aires (Zone 2 hygiene services and San Isidro), Neuquén, and Centenario; operates bilateral side-loading waste collection systems with all-female teams and holds the Sello Huella de Carbono Calculada 2023 sustainability certification.
• Tecsan - Waste Treatment and Valorization Specialized in treatment, final disposal, and valorization of waste; operates at CEAMSE transfer stations in Flores and Pompeya (CABA) and at Complejo Ambiental Norte III in Buenos Aires Province, managing a fleet of 155 transport units including high-capacity tipper semitrailers.
• Taym - Facility Management and Cleaning in Uruguay Comprehensive management and maintenance of indoor and outdoor spaces and green areas for industrial, commercial, and service establishments and public agencies in Uruguay; manages Ecocentro Buceo (Uruguay's first ecocenter) and mobile ecocenters in Montevideo, and serves Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay across 40+ branches.
• Envairo - Waste Management and Valorization in Argentina Waste management and valorization company offering environmental services in Argentina.
• Aguas Cordobesas - Potable Water Supply Concession Concessionaire for capture, purification, conservation, transportation, distribution, and commercialization of potable water for domestic, commercial, and industrial consumption in Córdoba city; operates the Acueducto Los Molinos, 28 intelligent pumping stations, and over 4,900 km of distribution network serving approximately 30% of Córdoba's population.
• Grupo Prominente - Technology and IT Solutions IT company with over 30 years of experience and offices in the United States, Argentina, and Paraguay, providing technology integration, software solutions, and managing over 300 applications and more than 600 virtualized servers for various organizations.
• CET S.A. - Entertainment, Tourism, Casino and Slot Operations Entertainment and tourism concessionaire for Córdoba Province operating 19 slot facilities, 1 table casino across 17 cities, and managing 4 Howard Johnson chain Hotel-Casinos.
• PLAYCET - Online Gaming and Sports Betting Platform Online sports betting and gaming platform for Córdoba Province accessible via the bet.ar domain; the only legally authorized online gaming platform in the province, operated through a Unión Transitoria between CET S.A. and DARUMA SAM S.A.
• Roggio Futuro - Content Hub and Innovation Platform Content hub and digital platform showcasing Grupo Roggio's experience, innovation, and future-oriented projects; serves as the corporate thought-leadership and sustainability communication platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% user satisfaction in Buenos Aires subway network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Benito Roggio ambiental (BRa) and Dow signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore recycling technologies and business models to recover more than 500,000 tons per year of post-consumer flexible plastic waste in Argentina. The collaboration aims to evaluate and validate the joint development of technology for transforming waste currently sent to landfills into circular products.
• Municipalidad de CórdobacoreOthersPartnership through Plan 'Más agua, más salud' to guarantee potable water access to vulnerable sectors. 22 works executed and 70 km of distribution network expanded, reaching total of 4,900 km.
• Consorcio Concesionaria Ferroviaria del Perú (Construcción y Administración, Hidalgo e Hidalgo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenito Roggio Transporte provides operation and maintenance services for the Huancayo-Huancavelica railway modernization project through a 30-year concession. Project involves $565 million investment for infrastructure renewal including 128.7 km of track, new rolling stock, stations, and signaling systems.
• Banco de la República Oriental del UruguayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaym Uruguay awarded institutional cleaning service contract for 40+ bank branches including iconic buildings like Casa Central. Third consecutive contract win, maintaining service for 5 years.
• ChediackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenito Roggio e Hijos in UTE (temporary joint venture) with Chediack for Viaducto Mitre construction project, delivering 3.9 km elevated structure eliminating 7 urban barriers.
• Boetto y ButtigliengominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenito Roggio e Hijos in UTE with Boetto y Buttigliengo for Mujer Urbana section of Córdoba Circumvalation highway construction.
• Eleprint S.A. and Ecodyma S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTE (temporary joint venture) for Río Salado channel expansion project in Buenos Aires province, part of Plan Maestro Integral de la Cuenca del Río Salado.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Acciona: Spanish global infrastructure and renewable energy group operating construction, water, and concessions businesses. Comparable in its integrated concessions model and participation in Latin American infrastructure tenders, though significantly larger and more diversified than Grupo Roggio.
• Veolia Environnement: Global environmental services leader in water, waste, and circular economy. Comparable to Roggio's waste management (BRa/Tecsan/Cliba) and water supply (Aguas Cordobesas) operations, and increasingly active in Latin American public-service concessions, though at vastly greater scale.
• Ferrovial: Spanish global infrastructure operator with toll roads, airports, and construction businesses and growing Latin American presence. Comparable through its infrastructure concession model and rail-adjacent services, though at materially larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Abertis: Global toll-road and infrastructure concessions operator with significant Latin American exposure. Comparable as a long-tenor, government-counterparty concession platform relevant to Roggio's road and rail infrastructure ambitions.
• OHLA: Spanish construction and concessions group with historical operations across Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia). Comparable in the combination of EPC delivery and long-tenor concessions, and as a competitor for the same large regional infrastructure tenders.
• Sacyr: Spanish infrastructure concessionaire with major toll road, water, and construction operations across Latin America (e.g., Chile, Peru, Colombia, Brazil). Comparable in operating model of long-tenor concessions and project-based construction, with similar exposure to government counterparties.

Direct peers

• Techint Group: Argentine-founded industrial and engineering conglomerate with deep roots in construction (Techint Engineering & Construction) and infrastructure concessions across Latin America. Highly comparable as another family-controlled Argentine EPC and concessions platform with similar multi-country footprint and government-driven project mix.
• EcoRodovias: Brazilian highway and logistics infrastructure concession group with road and integrated logistics operations. Comparable as a Latin American concessions operator with multi-year government contracts and growing interest in rail/logistics assets, similar in profile to Roggio's transport ambitions.
• CCR: Brazil's largest infrastructure concession group operating toll roads, airports, and urban mobility assets. Directly comparable as a Latin American concessions platform with government counterparties, long-tenor contracts, and infrastructure-adjacent services, and a likely competitor for cross-border bids.
• Urbaser: Spanish urban services and waste management group with strong presence in Latin America (Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia). Directly comparable to Roggio's Cliba/Tecsan urban collection and waste valorization operations, and a competitor for municipal service concessions in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt3aLQWETYOQ6FtnRn7T5jg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-roggio
• Instagraminstagram.com/roggio.futuro

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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