Andes Cables

What Andes Cables does

Andes Cables is a private Ecuadorian-Colombian manufacturer and distributor of electrical conductors serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial end-markets. The company operates as ANDES CABLES S.A.S., a Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada incorporated in Medellín, Colombia (NIT 901584802-4), with an additional operating office in Quito, Ecuador. Its product portfolio covers six cable categories: THHW heat-resistant cables, multi-conductor cables, SPT service parallel thermoplastic cables, speaker cables, multiplex power-distribution cables, and electrical extensions. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality-management certification and the 2025 Sello de Calidad INEN from Ecuador's national standards body, and positions quality certification, product guarantee, and ~10 years of industry tenure as its primary commercial differentiators.

The business model is hardware sales through a direct, sales-led go-to-market. Andes Cables quotes and ships electrical conductors to customers in Ecuador and Colombia via dedicated regional sales contacts (phone and email in each country), supported by country-specific downloadable catalogs published on its corporate website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on a quote-per-request basis, consistent with project-driven B2B sales to electrical contractors and infrastructure buyers. The company operates with approximately 30 employees across the two markets and has no disclosed parent company, external investors, partnerships, or acquisitions. Its core technology is conventional electrical-conductor manufacturing — cable insulation, jacketing, and assembly — with no proprietary software, digital platform, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed in the available data.

Name

Andes Cables

Legal name

ANDES CABLES S.A.S.

Website

https://andescables.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andes Cables is a private Ecuadorian-Colombian manufacturer and direct distributor of electrical conductors (THHW, multi-conductor, SPT, speaker, multiplex, and extension cables) serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial buyers across Ecuador and Colombia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Conductors & Cables

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)

Keywords

• Electrical conductors
• Power cables
• Cable manufacturing
• Industrial wiring
• Electrical installation supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical conductors sales: Andes Cables generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of electrical conductors including THHW cables, multiconductores, cables SPT, speaker cables, multiplex cables, and electrical extensions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Andes Cables manufactures and distributes electrical conductors sold to construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects in Ecuador and Colombia. Its product line covers THHW heat-resistant cables, multiconductor cables, SPT service parallel thermoplastic cables, speaker cables, multiplex cables, and electrical extensions, with quality backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification and the INEN quality seal. Customers obtain quotes by contacting a regional direct sales contact and can download country-specific catalogs from the company website.

Product overview

Andes Cables is a manufacturer and distributor of electrical conductors with 10 years of experience serving Ecuador and Colombia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical cable products including THHW cables for heat-resistant applications, multi-conductor cables for complex installations, SPT cables for household wiring, speaker cables for audio systems, multiplex cables for industrial power distribution, and electrical extensions. All products emphasize quality, technology, performance, and warranty as core differentiators. The product portfolio is distributed through their technology section featuring six main cable categories, supported by quality certifications including ISO 9001:2015 and the Ecuadorian INEN quality seal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cables THHW Heat-resistant thermoplastic insulated cables designed for use in electrical installations, providing durability and performance in various environmental conditions. Sold to electrical contractors and project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.
• Cables Multiconductores Multi-conductor cables containing multiple insulated conductors within a single jacket, suitable for complex electrical wiring applications. Sold to electrical contractors and project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.
• Cables SPT Service parallel thermoplastic cables commonly used for household wiring and light-duty electrical applications. Sold to electrical contractors and project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.
• Speaker Cable Specialized cables designed for audio speaker connections, optimized for signal transmission in audio systems. Sold to audio installation and electrical project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.
• Cables Multiplex Multiplexed cable assemblies for power distribution and control applications in industrial and commercial settings. Sold to electrical contractors and project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.
• Extensiones Eléctricas (Electrical Extensions) Electrical extension cords and cable extensions for extending power reach in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Sold to electrical contractors and project buyers in Ecuador and Colombia.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• NKT A/S: NKT is a European cable manufacturer with global operations in low- and medium-voltage power cables, building wire, and accessories. It is a broad incumbent in the cable industry that competes for similar construction, utility, and infrastructure projects as Andes Cables.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Sumitomo Electric is a diversified Japanese manufacturer of electrical wire and cable, including building wire, power cable, and specialty cables, with a global sales footprint. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Andes Cables on similar product categories for infrastructure and industrial customers.
• Nexans: Nexans is a global cable manufacturer offering building wire, power distribution, and industrial cable products with operations across Latin America. It is a broad incumbent competitor to Andes Cables in the regional cable market, particularly on utility and large-project business.
• Prysmian Group: Prysmian is the world's largest cable manufacturer with a full portfolio spanning energy, telecom, and specialty cables, including building wire and distribution cable products. It competes with Andes Cables at the upper end of project specifications and on large infrastructure tenders across Latin America.
• Southwire Company: Southwire is one of North America's largest wire and cable manufacturers, producing building wire, distribution cable, and industrial cable products. It is a broad incumbent competitor with overlapping product categories to Andes Cables in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• LS Cable & System: LS Cable & System is a major Korean cable manufacturer producing power cables, communication cables, and specialty conductors for global markets. It is a broad incumbent competitor that overlaps with Andes Cables in building wire and power distribution product categories.

Direct peers

• Centelsa: Centelsa is an Ecuadorian manufacturer of electrical conductors and power cables serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It is a direct competitor to Andes Cables in Ecuador with overlapping product categories (building wire, distribution cable) and a similar customer base of contractors and infrastructure projects.
• Procables: Procables is a Colombian manufacturer of electrical conductors, building wire, and power cables serving construction, industrial, and utility markets. It is one of Andes Cables' closest direct competitors in Colombia with overlapping product categories, distribution channels, and end-customers.

Regional players

• Condumex: Condumex is a major Mexican manufacturer of electrical conductors, power cables, and telecommunications cables with strong Latin American distribution. It competes with Andes Cables in similar product categories but is primarily focused on Mexico and other regional markets rather than Ecuador/Colombia directly.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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