Synthec Solutions
Synthec Solutions S.A.C. distributes over 5,000 industrial specialty chemical and lubrication products from 13 global manufacturers to mining, energy, metals, food & beverage, and construction customers across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersMiraflores, Peru
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Synthec Solutions does
Synthec Solutions S.A.C. is a Peru-based industrial specialty chemicals and lubrication solutions distributor founded circa 2005, serving mining, energy, metals, fishing, agroindustry, transportation, food & beverage, and industrial construction customers across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. The company distributes a portfolio of over 5,000 high-performance products sourced from global manufacturers including Castrol, Dow, DOWSIL, New Pig, Molykote, SUVINIL (BASF), Quaker Houghton, Setral, Krytox, DES-CASE, Air Sentry, Justrite, CRC, and Royco. As of the most recent source data from 2021, Synthec claims 20 years of regional experience and more than 1,000 satisfied customers across its three-country Andean footprint.
The product offering spans eight categories: high-performance lubricants, industrial filtration (micro-filtration units, desiccant breathers, particle counters), fluid handling and management (lubrication rooms, safety cabinets, storage equipment), MRO chemicals, sealants and adhesives, paints and coatings, waterproofing, and spill control absorbents. Under its proprietary SYNTHEC brand, the company sells the SYNTHEC BIO-DEGREASER, a water-based biodegradable alkaline degreaser. Complementary service offerings include certified industrial lubrication training programs covering lubricant storage, contamination control, oil analysis, grease technologies, and hydraulic/gear lubrication.
The business operates a B2B sales-led model through its Tienda Virtual e-commerce platform (tienda.synthec.com.pe), direct phone contact, and WhatsApp, with quote-based transaction pricing and no disclosed recurring or subscription component. Synthec maintains headquarters in Lima (Miraflores), a branch office in Arequipa, and regional operations in Bogota, Colombia. The 11-50 employee organization generates revenue through one-off product distribution, supplemented by training fees and technical consultation services.
Synthec Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Synthec Solutions
- Legal name
- SYNTHEC SOLUTIONS S.A.C.
- Website
- https://synthec.com.pe
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Synthec Solutions S.A.C. distributes over 5,000 industrial specialty chemical and lubrication products from 13 global manufacturers to mining, energy, metals, food & beverage, and construction customers across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Synthec Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Specialty Chemicals Distribution
- NAICS
- Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Chemical Manufacturing (325)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB), Lubricant Additives & Performance Chemicals (EUALAJAB)
Keywords
Where Synthec Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Miraflores
- HQ country
- Peru
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Synthec Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Specialty Products Distribution: Distribution of over 5,000 high-performance specialty chemical products including lubricants, MRO chemicals, sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings, waterproofing, and spill control products from global manufacturers to industrial customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | — | B2B industrial product sales with volume-based transactions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Synthec Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Synthec Solutions distributes over 5,000 industrial specialty chemical products sourced from global manufacturers (Castrol, Dow, DOWSIL, New Pig, Molykote, BASF/SUVINIL, Quaker Houghton, Setral, Krytox, DES-CASE, Air Sentry, Justrite, CRC, Royco) to industrial customers across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Product categories include high-performance lubricants, industrial micro-filtration equipment, MRO chemicals, industrial sealants and adhesives, paints and coatings, waterproofing, and spill containment/absorbents, supplemented by certified industrial lubrication training services.
Product overview
Synthec Solutions is a regional specialty chemicals and industrial solutions distributor operating in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. The company offers an integrated portfolio of high-performance products organized into core categories: Lubricants (featuring brands Castrol, Quaker Houghton, Setral, Krytox, ROYCO), Filtration (DES-CASE, AIR SENTRY equipment for contamination control), Fluid Handling & Management (lubrication rooms, safety cabinets, safety drums), MRO Chemicals (CRC, Smartwasher, Setral cleaners and maintenance products), Sealants & Adhesives (DOWSIL silicones, MOLYKOTE specialty lubricants), Paints & Coatings (SUVINIL by BASF - wall paints, textures, enamels), Waterproofing, and Spill Control/Absorbents (NEW PIG containment and absorbent products). The portfolio is complemented by specialized industrial lubrication training services. The company represents 9 major global brands as a distributor, with over 5,000 products serving sectors including mining, energy, metals, fishing, agroindustry, transportation, and food & beverage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SYNTHEC: The primary company brand representing specialty chemical and lubrication solutions
Products and services
- High-Performance Lubricants (Lubricantes de Alto Desempeño) High-performance lubricants including engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and specialty lubricants (Castrol, Molykote, Quaker Houghton, Setral, Krytox, ROYCO brands) for industrial machinery across mining, energy, metals, and transportation sectors.
- Industrial Filtration (Filtración) Industrial filtration equipment including DES-CASE stationary and portable micro-filtration units, bulk oil storage reservoirs, particle counters, and Air Sentry desiccant breathers for oil contamination control in gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
- Fluid Handling and Lubricant Management (Manipulación y Gestión de Fluidos & Lubricantes) Fluid handling and management equipment including lubrication rooms, funnels, cylinder caps, JustRITE FM-approved flame-proof safety cabinets (15–60 gallon), safety drums, and related dispensing equipment for industrial facilities.
- MRO Chemicals (Químicos MRO) Maintenance, repair, and operations chemicals including CRC cleaners, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, zinc coatings, weld check products, leak detectors, and food-grade lubricants for industrial maintenance.
- Industrial Sealants and Adhesives (Sellantes & Adhesivos) Industrial sealants and adhesives from Dow and DOWSIL including silicone sealants, DOWSIL 732 multipurpose sealant, DOWSIL 3-1953 conformal coating, and gasket compounds for electrical, aluminum & glass, and general industrial applications.
- Paints and Coatings (Pinturas & Coatings) Wall paints, textures, effects, surface preparation products, colorants, and enamels distributed under the SUVINIL brand (a BASF brand) for construction, decoration, and industrial surface protection in Latin America and Africa.
- Waterproofing Products (Impermeabilizantes) Waterproofing products for construction applications under the SUVINIL brand.
- Spill Containment and Absorbents (Absorbentes y Control de Derrames) Spill containment products and absorbents from New Pig including containment pallets, drums, boom containment systems, drain covers, spill pools, and universal spill kits for hydrocarbon and chemical spill control.
- Industrial Lubrication Training (Entrenamientos) Specialized industrial lubrication training conducted by certified specialists covering lubricant storage, engine and gear lubrication, hydraulic systems, grease technologies, contamination control, and oil analysis programs for industrial customers.
- Tienda Virtual E-commerce Store Online store platform enabling 24/7 direct purchases of Synthec's industrial specialty chemical and equipment portfolio across Peru.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20 years of experience providing industrial specialty solutions
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Synthec Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Synthec Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Synthec Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- CastrolcoreCastrol is a flagship lubricant brand partner of Synthec, offering high-performance lubricants for all industrial sectors in Peru. Synthec distributes Castrol products including gear oils, hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, and engine lubricants, representing Castrol's technology since 1899.
- Dow / DOWSILcoreSynthec distributes Dow and DOWSIL industrial sealants, adhesives, and conformal coatings for industrial applications including electrical, aluminum & glass, and general industrial uses.
- New PigcoreNew Pig is a leading brand for spill control products including absorbents, spill containment pallets, drip trays, boom barriers, and anti-spill kits for hydrocarbons and chemicals.
- MolykotemajorMolykote specialty lubricants distributed by Synthec for automotive and industrial applications, including greases, pastes, and release agents.
- SUVINIL (BASF)majorSuvinil, a BASF brand, is a leading paint brand in Latin America and Africa distributed by Synthec in Peru, offering wall paints, textures, effects, and surface preparation products for construction and decoration.
- Quaker HoughtonmajorQuaker Houghton machining fluids distributed by Synthec for industrial machining operations.
- SetralmajorSetral industrial chemicals and specialty lubricants distributed by Synthec for industrial applications.
- KrytoxmajorKrytox high-performance lubricants distributed by Synthec for demanding industrial applications.
- DES-CASEmajorDES-CASE filtration equipment including desiccant breathers, micro-filtration units, portable filtration systems, and particle counters for oil contamination control in gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
- Air SentryminorAir Sentry desiccant breathers for moisture protection in gearboxes and hydraulic reservoirs, with extended-life modular designs.
- JustriteminorJustrite safety cabinets including flame-proof cabinets for flammable storage in various capacities (15, 30, 45, 60 gallons) and safety cans, FM-approved.
- CRCminorCRC MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) chemicals including contact cleaners, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, leak detectors, and food-grade lubricants distributed by Synthec.
- RoycominorRoyco specialty lubricants including turbine oils, hydraulic fluids, and weapon lubrication products distributed by Synthec.
- BASFcoreBASF is the parent company of Suvinil, the paint brand that Synthec distributes in Peru. Suvinil is a leading paint brand in Latin America and Africa.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Synthec Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Molykote (DuPont Specialty Products): Specialty lubricant brand (DuPont) currently distributed by Synthec in Peru; included as an OTHERS peer because principal-brand relationship dynamics directly shape Synthec's value proposition and competitive positioning.
- Des-Case Industries: Industrial filtration and contamination-control equipment manufacturer whose products Synthec distributes; relevant OTHERS peer as a principal-supplier relationship that drives a meaningful share of Synthec's filtration revenue.
Broad incumbents
- Azelis: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with presence across the Americas; similar value-added distribution model combining multiple principals with application support for industrial customers.
- Brenntag: Global specialty and industrial chemical distributor with significant Latin America presence across lubricants, MRO chemicals, coatings, and life science inputs—broader portfolio and scale than Synthec but serving many of the same industrial end markets including mining and food & beverage.
- IMCD: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor operating across the Americas; relevant comparator because it focuses on formulation support and technical selling, similar in concept to Synthec's training-and-support model for industrial customers.
- Univar Solutions: Large North American and European chemical distributor with growing Latin America footprint; competes with Synthec in industrial specialty chemicals and lubricant distribution to similar manufacturing and processing customers.
Regional players
- Pochteca: Mexican-listed specialty chemical distributor serving Latin American industrial markets with lubricants, solvents, coatings, and MRO chemicals—closest publicly traded regional peer in terms of customer verticals (mining, manufacturing, transportation) and product mix.
- Grupo Bunker: Peruvian industrial supply and chemical distribution group with overlapping customers in mining, energy, and heavy industry; direct competitor for Castrol- and MRO-type product distribution in Peru.
- Quimica Anders (Andes Chemical): Latin American specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial markets including lubricants, coatings, and MRO products; comparable regional distribution model and customer verticals to Synthec.
- QuimiCorp: Chilean specialty chemicals and industrial lubricants distributor serving mining, forestry, and industrial customers across the Andean region—comparable product mix and end-market focus to Synthec, though Chile-anchored.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Synthec Solutions social profiles
Digital presenceSynthec Solutions compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Synthec Solutions financial estimates
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Synthec Solutions leadership team
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Synthec Solutions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Synthec Solutions M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Synthec Solutions
What does Synthec Solutions do?
Synthec Solutions distributes over 5,000 industrial specialty chemical products sourced from global manufacturers (Castrol, Dow, DOWSIL, New Pig, Molykote, BASF/SUVINIL, Quaker Houghton, Setral, Krytox, DES-CASE, Air Sentry, Justrite, CRC, Royco) to industrial customers across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Product categories include high-performance lubricants, industrial micro-filtration equipment, MRO chemicals, industrial sealants and adhesives, paints and coatings, waterproofing, and spill containment/absorbents, supplemented by certified industrial lubrication training services.
Is Synthec Solutions a public or private company?
Synthec Solutions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Synthec Solutions founded?
Synthec Solutions was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Synthec Solutions based?
Synthec Solutions is headquartered in Miraflores, Peru, in the Latin America region.
How does Synthec Solutions make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Specialty Products Distribution.
Who are Synthec Solutions's main competitors?
Others on record are Molykote (DuPont Specialty Products) and Des-Case Industries. Broad incumbents are Azelis, Brenntag, IMCD and Univar Solutions. Regional players are Pochteca, Grupo Bunker, Quimica Anders (Andes Chemical) and QuimiCorp.
Does Synthec Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Synthec Solutions.
What industry is Synthec Solutions in?
Synthec Solutions's product category is Industrial Specialty Chemicals Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAOAL, Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners), with a secondary code of IMAEAMAB, Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants. Its NAICS code is 42469 and its SIC code is 5160.