What Sihi Chile does

Sihi Chile S.A. is a privately held Chilean industrial pump and fluid handling company founded in 1988 with mixed Chilean and German capital, operating as a subsidiary of Germany's SIHI INTERNATIONAL group, which runs more than 20 production, development, and distribution centers worldwide. The company's core business is importing, distributing, and servicing a comprehensive portfolio of pumping equipment and complementary process equipment for industrial fluid transport, handling, and treatment — including centrifugal, dosing/metering, screw, submersible, double diaphragm, self-priming, plastic, vertical, ANSI process, and high-pressure piston pumps, alongside submersible mixers, separators, level controls, aerators, odor treatment, and chlorine gas neutralization systems. The portfolio is sourced through exclusive representation of more than 10 European manufacturers (Flowserve, Grundfos, Allweiler, Salvatore Robuschi, URACA, ASV-Stuebbe, DP-Pumps, CRI-Man, AIROFLO, LIKUSTA, Lutz Pumps, All-Flo, Nolta, Allfavor).

The company makes money through three revenue streams: hardware sales of represented equipment across Chile and Peru, bespoke engineering services for custom hydraulic systems, and post-sale technical services including diagnosis, repair, assembly, commissioning, and hydraulic testing at its own test bench. ISO 9001 certification has been maintained continuously since 2012 across sales, imports, engineering, and technical service. Primary customers operate in mining, municipal water and wastewater, chemical processing, and general industrial fluid handling; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with technical sales engineers, supported by four regional offices across Chile (Antofagasta, La Serena, Concepción, Puerto Montt) and a wholly-owned subsidiary in Peru (established 1995) under the Av. El Ejercito 931, Miraflores headquarters. The Quilicura, Santiago operation occupies a modern 4,000 m2 site with an additional 1,600 m2 warehouse and corporate offices, and is staffed with 11-50 employees. Marketing is conducted primarily through direct sales contact, the corporate website, product demonstration videos, and post-sale satisfaction surveys.

Name

Sihi Chile

Legal name

Sihi Chile S.A.

Website

https://sihi.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sihi Chile is a Chilean industrial pump and fluid handling distributor and service provider, importing and supporting equipment from over ten European manufacturers for mining, municipal water and wastewater, and chemical processing customers in Chile and Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

Keywords

• Industrial pumps
• Fluid handling equipment
• Dosing and metering systems
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Chemical process pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Quilicura

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Imports: Sales and importation of industrial pumping equipment for fluid transport and handling. The company distributes a wide range of pumping solutions including centrifugal, positive displacement, dosing, and submersible pumps for industrial applications.
2. Engineering Services: Development of expert hydraulic systems, delivering customized solutions. Includes hydraulic system design and engineering for industrial fluid handling applications.
3. Technical Service: Technical service including diagnosis, repair, assembly and commissioning of pumping equipment and pumping systems. Provides ongoing maintenance and support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sihi Chile sells, imports, and supports a broad portfolio of industrial pumps and fluid handling equipment on behalf of more than 10 European manufacturers. The company supplies centrifugal, dosing, screw, submersible, diaphragm, self-priming, drum transfer, plastic, vertical, ANSI process, and high-pressure piston pumps, along with complementary equipment such as aerators, mixers, separators, level controls, and odor and chlorine gas treatment systems. It also delivers custom hydraulic engineering projects and an in-house technical service for diagnosis, repair, assembly, commissioning, and certified hydraulic testing.

Product overview

Sihi Chile is an industrial pump and fluid handling equipment company that distributes and supports a comprehensive portfolio of pumps across multiple categories. The core offering includes centrifugal pumps, dosing/metering pumps, screw pumps, submersible pumps, double diaphragm pumps, self-priming pumps, plastic pumps, vertical pumps, and process ANSI pumps. Supporting the pump portfolio are complementary products including submersible mixers, separators, level controls, aerators, odor treatment systems, and chlorine gas neutralization plants. The company also offers polymer dosing skids as add-on systems and provides technical service and engineering project services. All products are sourced from represented European manufacturers including Flowserve, Grundfos, Allweiler, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centrifugal Pumps (Bombas Centrifugas) Centrifugal pumps including liquid ring vacuum pumps, industrial centrifugal pumps, hot water pumps, thermal oil pumps, magnetic coupling pumps, multistage pumps, and side channel pumps for various industrial applications.
• Dosing and Metering Pumps (Bombas Dosificación y Medición) Dosing and metering pumps for precise chemical injection, including digital, membrane, and hydraulic types with flow rates up to 8,000 l/h, plus disinfection systems and measurement microprocessors for chlorine, fluoride, pH, and other parameters.
• Screw Pumps (Bombas de Tornillo) Eccentric screw pumps (progressing cavity) for handling highly viscous, abrasive, corrosive fluids with solids and fibers, including helical screw pumps for fuels and lubricants.
• Submersible Pumps (Bombas Sumergibles) Submersible pumps including Vortex type for light industrial effluents, municipal wastewater handling models, and deep well submersible pumps for water supply, irrigation, and seawater applications.
• Double Diaphragm Pumps (Bombas de Doble Diafragma) Air-operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD) available in aluminum, stainless steel 316, polypropylene, PVDF, and nylon, designed for fluid transfer, acids, bases, fuels, and process applications in chemical, mining, and municipal industries.
• Self-Priming Pumps (Bombas Autocebantes) Self-priming centrifugal pumps with open impellers for large solid passage, designed for pumping fluids with suspended solids, wastewater, and brines.
• Drum Transfer Pumps (Bombas Trasvasije de Tambor) Drum transfer pumps constructed in PP, PVDF, aluminum, stainless steel, and Hastelloy C for transferring chemicals and high-viscosity fluids.
• Plastic Pumps (Bombas Plásticas) Plastic process pumps built to DIN standards for corrosive fluids, available in PP, PE, PVDF with mechanical seals (single, double, or magnetic coupling).
• Vertical Pumps (Bombas Verticales) Vertical multistage centrifugal pumps (booster pumps) designed for clean fluids free of abrasive suspended solids, with up to 70 stages.
• ANSI Process Pumps (Bombas de Proceso ANSI) ANSI-compliant back pull-out process pumps including standard centrifugal, low-flow, and self-priming types with maximum flow of 1,200 m3/h and pressure up to 160 bar.
• High-Pressure Piston Pumps (Bombas de Pistón de Alta Presión) High-pressure piston pumps designed for heavy industrial service, with power up to 5,000 kW, flow rates up to 2,800 l/min, and pressures from 40-400 bar, including complete hydroblasting systems.
• Process Centrifugal Pumps (Bombas Centrífuga de Proceso) Process centrifugal pumps built to ISO 5199 and ISO 2858 standards with flows up to 2,000 m3/h, pressures up to 140 bar, temperatures up to 300°C, and vertical/cantilever configurations.
• Submersible Mixers (Agitadores Sumergibles) Submersible mixers for mixing, homogenization, and agitation of liquids in wastewater treatment plants, with axial thrust from 585 to 6,702 N.
• Separators Solid-liquid separators for manure, slaughterhouses, distilleries, paper industry, and food sector, producing dry storable solid fraction and reduced-volume liquid fraction.
• Level Controls (Control de Nivel) Level controls (NIVA MS1 type) without external counterweight, with good chemical resistance and maximum temperature of 80°C, for wastewater pumping stations and well pumps.
• Aerators (Aireadores) Floating brush rotor aerators (S&N AIROFLO) for domestic and industrial wastewater treatment with 30-60% energy savings and greater oxygen transfer efficiency.
• Odor Treatment Systems (Tratamiento de Olores) Regenerable activated carbon odor treatment systems (LIKUSTA) for H2S contaminated air in wastewater treatment plants, with catalytic conversion to sulfurous acid and water regeneration capability.
• Chlorine Gas Neutralization Plants (Neutralización de Cloro Gas) Chlorine gas neutralization plants (LIKUSTA) that automatically suction and neutralize contaminated air in the event of tank or cylinder failure using sodium hydroxide solution (10-20%).
• Grinder Submersible Pumps (Bombas Sumergible Trituradoras) Submersible grinder pumps with multi-channel open impellers and dual shredder at suction, designed for water treatment, purification, sewage, and industrial applications with flows up to 324 m3/h.
• Polymer Dosing Skids (SKID DE POLIMEROS) Polymer dosing skid system using eccentric screw pumps with variable frequency electric motor drives for viscous fluid dosing, with integrated water regulation and control for dilution and transport to injection points.
• Technical Service (Servicio Técnico) Technical service including diagnosis, repair, assembly, and commissioning of pumping equipment, with own test bench for hydraulic testing and pump certification.
• Engineering Projects (Proyectos de Ingeniería) Engineering project services for hydraulic system development, booster systems, vacuum systems, chemical dosing, fire protection networks, and custom solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 30% to 60% documented in wastewater treatment applications with AIROFLO aerators

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and flagship.

• FlowservecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Flowserve products in Chile including centrifugal pumps, liquid ring vacuum pumps, side channel pumps, magnetic coupling pumps, multistage pumps, hot water pumps, and thermal oil pumps.
• GrundfoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Grundfos dosing pumps, disinfection systems, and measurement systems for water treatment applications. Products include digital pumps up to 8,000 l/h and hydraulic pumps up to 2,300 l/h.
• AllweilercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents eccentric screw pumps (progressing cavity), helical screw pumps, and AEB1L pumps for wastewater applications. Handles viscosities up to 1,000,000 mPas.
• Papantonatos (FLOWPAP)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents submersible pumps and deep well submersible pumps including Px series with vortex impellers for industrial effluents and municipal sewage handling.
• All-FlomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents air-operated double diaphragm pumps for fluid transfer, acids, bases, fuel, dosing, and process applications in ceramic, chemical, mining, and municipal industries.
• Lutz PumpsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents drum transfer pumps for handling chemicals and high viscosity fluids. Pumps constructed in PP, PVDF, ALU, SS, HC materials handling viscosities up to 100,000 cP.
• DP-PumpsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents vertical multistage centrifugal pumps (booster pumps) designed for clean fluid handling without abrasive suspended solids. Up to 70 stages and 375 m head.
• ASV-StuebbemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents plastic pumps and valves for corrosive fluids. Materials include PP, PE, PVDF with mechanical seals or magnetic coupling.
• Salvatore RobuschimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents process centrifugal pumps built to ISO 5199 and ISO 2858 standards for industrial process applications with flows up to 2000 m3/h.
• CRI-ManmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents submersible agitators, grinder pumps, and separators for wastewater treatment in municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
• URACAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents high pressure piston pumps for industrial heavy-duty service and high pressure water jetting systems. Power up to 5,000 kW and pressures up to 400 bar.
• AIROFLO (S&N)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents floating brush rotor aerators for domestic and industrial wastewater treatment with 220+ years of experience. Energy savings of 30-60% documented.
• LIKUSTAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents regenerable activated carbon odor treatment systems and chlorine gas neutralization plants for wastewater treatment facilities.
• NoltaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents level controls and pump starters for sewage pumping stations, canal pumps, and well pumps. NIVA type MS1 level controls with good chemical resistance.
• AllfavorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents submersible pumps for clean or dirty water drainage. Compact design with double casing for motor cooling by pumped fluid.
• SIHI INTERNATIONAL (Parent Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIHI Chile is a subsidiary of SIHI INTERNATIONAL, one of the most important pump and industrial process plant manufacturers with over 20 production, development, and distribution centers worldwide. Founded with Chilean and German capital.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xylem Chile (formerly ITT Water Technology): US-based global water technology company with local subsidiary serving Chile's municipal water, wastewater, and industrial fluid handling markets — directly competing with Sihi Chile's dosing, submersible, and wastewater treatment lines.
• Sulzer Chile: Swiss industrial pump and rotating equipment maker Sulzer's local Chilean presence, supplying process centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps and aftermarket services to mining, chemical and water customers — competing directly with Sihi Chile's industrial stack.
• Sihi Peru (Sihi Chile subsidiary): Sihi Peru is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Sihi Chile operating the same multi-brand pump distribution model in the Peruvian market. Same product lines, same European OEM partnerships, same engineering and service stack — effectively a clone in an adjacent geography.
• Wilo Chile: German pump manufacturer Wilo's Chilean subsidiary offering centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, and dosing systems for building services, industry, and water management — overlapping with Sihi Chile's industrial and municipal product lines.
• Flowserve Chile: Local subsidiary of Flowserve Corporation, one of the world's largest pump manufacturers and another core brand represented by Sihi Chile. Competes on centrifugal, magnetic coupling, multistage, and process pump lines for mining and industry in Chile.
• Grundfos Chile: Direct local subsidiary of Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos — one of Sihi Chile's core represented brands. Sells dosing, centrifugal, and submersible pumps directly in Chile, competing head-to-head on industrial and municipal projects.
• KSB Chile (KSB Compa\u00f1ia Sudamericana de Bombas): German pump manufacturer KSB's Chilean subsidiary, offering centrifugal, submersible, and process pumps to mining, water, and industrial customers — directly overlapping with Sihi Chile's portfolio in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Allweiler (CIRCOR International subsidiary): German manufacturer of progressing cavity, screw, and centrifugal pumps — one of Sihi Chile's core represented brands (Allweiler eccentric screw pumps). Comparable as a manufacturer of the products Sihi Chile distributes and as a broader industrial pump incumbent.

Regional players

• Equipos y Bombas (Latin American pump distributor): Other Latin American multi-brand pump distributors operating in adjacent markets (e.g., Brazil, Argentina, Colombia). Comparable business model: distribution of European/OEM pump brands combined with technical service, but in a different geography from Chile/Peru.

Others

• Industrial solutions distributors in Chile (e.g., Iansa Industrial, Comercial Chile): Other Chilean industrial equipment distributors and engineering service providers that overlap on customer base (mining, water utilities, industrial plants) but do not focus exclusively on pumps — adjacent ecosystem competitors and partners for sub-projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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