Arcuri S.A.

What Arcuri S.A. does

Arcuri S.A. is a privately held Argentine veterinary products distributor, founded in 1977 and headquartered at José Ingenieros 2665 in the Burzaco Industrial Park, Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires. The company is the oldest veterinary products distributor in Argentina and the first to operate under formal eco-sustainable policies in the sector, claiming more than 45 years of continuous operation. Arcuri exclusively serves veterinary clinics and pet shops that operate under a registered veterinary technical director (Dirección Técnica), acting as a regulated B2B channel that safeguards product provenance under Argentine veterinary distribution law.

Arcuri's core offering is wholesale distribution of zootherapeutics, balanced animal feeds, disposable materials, beauty/grooming products, surgical supplies, pet identification (microchips), diagnostic devices, and accessories from national and international laboratories (Zoetis, Boehringer Ingelheim, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Holliday Scott, Brouwer, LabYES, Koniglab, Afford, Chinfield). The company operates from a 4,500 m² facility with 3,000+ storage positions, sectorized into specialized zones (quarantine, psychotropic, cold chain, pet food, pesticides, cosmetics, accessories). It differentiates on guaranteed cold-chain integrity through a quadruple energy backup (solar panels, grid, solar batteries with 48-hour autonomy, generator) and operates fully on solar energy with rainwater reuse and source-separated waste recycling.

The go-to-market is sales-led: field sales representatives visit veterinary clinics and pet shops, supported by an inside-sales call center (0810-222-0606) and a B2B WebApp and mobile app with integrated vademécum for real-time stock, pricing, and ordering. Revenue comes from product margins on distributed brands (transaction-fee economics), with daily 12-24 hour deliveries in CABA/GBA and nationwide shipping to the interior of Argentina. The company is family-controlled across multiple Arcuri-family generations (founding partners Jorge Hugo Arcuri and Rodolfo Bechara Arcuri remain active; current gerencia includes Sebastián, Nahuel, Sergio, Diego, and José Luis Arcuri, alongside Technical Director Alejandro Santos Gutiérrez, MP 6934) and has no public listing and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Arcuri S.A.

Legal name

Arcuri S.A.

Website

https://arcurisa.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arcuri S.A. is Argentina's oldest veterinary products distributor (founded 1977), exclusively B2B-serving veterinary clinics and pet shops with veterinary technical direction via field sales, a B2B WebApp, and nationwide logistics from its 4,500 m² Burzaco facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Products Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pet Supplies & Consumables Distribution (Litter, Pads, Waste, Grooming) (CRAOAKAB), Veterinary Distributor Value-Added Services (3PL, Cold Chain, Returns) (HLAMAIAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary product distribution
• Animal health products
• Pet supplies wholesale
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals distribution
• B2B veterinary distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Burzaco, Almirante Brown

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Product Distribution: Wholesale distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals, pet food, beauty/grooming products, surgical supplies, accessories, and other pet-related products to veterinarians and pet shops. Revenue generated through product margin on sales of distributed brands from national and international laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arcuri S.A. is the oldest veterinary products distributor in Argentina (founded 1977), exclusively supplying veterinary clinics and pet shops operating under a registered veterinary technical director. The company wholesales over 5,000 products — zootherapeutics, pharmaceuticals, balanced pet food, surgical/disposable materials, grooming products, diagnostic devices, accessories, and microchips — from major national and international laboratories (Zoetis, Boehringer Ingelheim, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Holliday Scott, Brouwer, Koniglab, LabYES, Afford, Chinfield). Orders are facilitated through a proprietary B2B WebApp, a mobile app, field sales representatives, and a phone customer service center, with daily 12–24 hour delivery in CABA and GBA and nationwide shipping.

Product overview

Arcuri S.A. is a veterinary products distributor operating since 1977, offering a portfolio of products through its core WebApp digital platform. The platform provides online ordering, exclusive offers, integrated vademecum, and client area management. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including pharmaceuticals (Tandon Cox 2 anti-inflammatory, TranexBech antihemorrhagic, Apetil M appetite stimulant), diagnostic devices (VQ Pet H glucose monitor), parasiticides (Ectholaner, Bravecto, Silatox Plus, Power Gold), nutritional products (Eukanuba cat food, MV Dietas Prescriptas), surgical supplies (Elastikan post-surgical mesh), pet identification (BIOchip microchip), and care products (Dermo Patitas balm). The company also operates sustainability-focused infrastructure including solar energy systems, cold chain management, and rainwater reuse. Distribution is exclusively to veterinarians and pet shops with veterinary technical direction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Products Distribution
• Arcuri WebApp and App Móvil (B2B Digital Ordering Platform)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrouwercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrouwer is a national laboratory offering veterinary pharmaceutical products. Arcuri distributes Brouwer products including the Power Gold antiparasitic line for dogs. Promotional campaigns (e.g., Power Gold threshold promotions with premium gifts) are conducted jointly.
• Holliday ScottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolliday Scott is an animal health laboratory. Arcuri distributes Holliday Scott products including the MV Dietas Prescriptas (prescription diet) line for dogs and cats, covering gastrointestinal, renal, urinary, obesity, dietary sensitivity, joint health, and cardiac conditions.
• ZoetiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZoetis is a global animal health company. Arcuri distributes Zoetis products and runs joint promotional campaigns such as the Zoetis Special Promotion offering a B42 professional grooming clipper as a gift with qualifying purchases.
• Boehringer IngelheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoehringer Ingelheim is a multinational animal health company. Arcuri distributes Boehringer Ingelheim veterinary products as part of its portfolio of major national and international laboratory representations.
• LabYEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabYES is an Argentine animal health laboratory. Arcuri distributes LabYES products as part of its comprehensive catalog of veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• KoniglabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoniglab is an Argentine veterinary laboratory. Arcuri distributes Koniglab products as part of its national and international laboratory portfolio.
• AffordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfford is an animal health company. Arcuri distributes Afford products as part of its broad veterinary pharmaceutical catalog.
• Royal CanincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoyal Canin is a global leader in pet nutrition. Arcuri distributes Royal Canin products including therapeutic diets, with joint promotional campaigns such as the MV Dietas Prescriptas (Holliday Scott) promotions.
• EukanubacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEukanuba is a premium pet food brand. Arcuri distributes Eukanuba products including Eukanuba Gato Adulto (cat adult food) and Eukanuba Top Condition for cats.
• ChinfieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinfield is an Argentine animal health laboratory with a history dating back to 1966, recognized nationally and internationally. The laboratory offers medications and supplements for large animals as well as treatments and specialties for companion animals. Arcuri added Chinfield to its catalog, expanding its offering beyond food and accessories to include professional health products and veterinary treatments.
• Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown (UNaB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcuri participated in the first Energy Efficiency Forum organized by the UNaB Campus in Burzaco. Company representatives (Rodolfo and Nahuel Bechara Arcuri) presented success cases in energy efficiency. The university and industry collaboration represents a knowledge-sharing and community engagement relationship.
• Local Recycling CooperativeminorOthersArcuri partners with a local cooperative for waste management. The company performs source separation of waste (organic and solid/dry), classifying by recyclability, and the cooperative provides final disposal according to category.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Covetrus: Global animal health distributor serving veterinary practices with pharmaceuticals, supplies, and technology — the closest large-scale analog to Arcuri's B2B vet distribution model, though operating at multinational scale.
• Henry Schein: Major healthcare distributor with a substantial animal health division serving veterinary clinics with pharmaceuticals, equipment, and consumables — directly comparable B2B wholesale distribution model for veterinary customers.
• Patterson Companies: U.S. veterinary and dental supply distributor (Patterson Veterinary now part of Covetrus) — directly comparable wholesale distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies to clinical practices.

Broad incumbents

• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health company distributing parasiticides, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals — represents the type of multinational supplier whose distribution strategy shapes competitive dynamics for independent distributors like Arcuri.
• Zoetis: Global animal health leader and one of Arcuri's most important distribution partners — operates its own selective distribution in some markets, representing both a critical supplier relationship and a potential vertical-integration threat to independent distributors.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Specialty animal health pharmaceuticals company focused on companion animals — comparable in product mix (companion animal therapeutics) and a potential partner or competitor for distribution exclusivity in the Argentine market.
• Virbac: Dedicated animal health company with global product portfolio and own distribution channels in many markets — comparable to Arcuri's represented multinational labs and a potential competitor for exclusive distribution rights.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Multinational animal health company with its own distribution infrastructure and key Arcuri partner — broad incumbent whose strategic choices on distribution channels directly affect Arcuri's competitive position.

Emerging players

• Vetcove: Online B2B marketplace aggregating veterinary supplies from multiple distributors — comparable digital procurement layer for vet practices, representing a technology-led emerging alternative to traditional distributor relationships like Arcuri's WebApp.

Others

• IDEXX Laboratories: Veterinary diagnostics and practice software leader — adjacent player that sells through distributors and increasingly competes for wallet share within veterinary clinics; also a potential distribution partner for diagnostic equipment carried by Arcuri.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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