AYRSA - Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A.

What AYRSA - Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A. does

AYRSA - Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A. is a Chilean, family-owned industrial distributor headquartered in Lampa (El Roble 845), specializing in thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, metal coatings, fire protection, and industrial heat tracing. The company traces its origins to 1955 under the Souyet family and positions itself as a pioneer in thermal insulation in Chile, serving engineering, construction, industrial process, HVAC, and cryogenic end-markets.

AYRSA operates primarily as an authorized distributor for premium global manufacturers including 3M, Volcan, Promat, Chromalox, and AISLANGLASS (Sonoglass), and in recent years has expanded its catalog with advanced engineered materials such as Pyrogel (aerogel) and Foamglas (cellular glass) for high-temperature and cryogenic applications. Beyond distribution, the company runs an in-house metal cutting and sizing operation capable of processing up to 400 pieces per hour across dimensions from 300mm to 3000mm, providing custom fabrication around distributed third-party products. Core product categories span mineral wool, fiberglass, calcium silicate, expanded perlite, ceramic fiber, PIR/PUR foams, elastomeric foam, and specialty acoustic and fire-rated panels.

The business model is B2B and quote-based: customers submit specifications or RFQs through the website contact channel and AYRSA provides technical consultation, certified product selection, and optional custom fabrication. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time product sales with limited disclosed recurring service revenue. The company is privately held by the Souyet family, has no disclosed institutional investors, no public funding rounds, and operates exclusively within the Chilean domestic market.

Name

AYRSA - Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A.

Legal name

Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A.

Website

https://ayrsa.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AYRSA is a Chilean family-owned industrial distributor (founded 1955, Souyet family) supplying thermal insulation, acoustic panels, fire protection, metal coatings, and heat tracing products — primarily as an authorized reseller of global brands such as 3M, Volcan, Promat, and Chromalox to construction, HVAC, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Materials

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation (IMADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiberglass Insulation (IMADAGAA), Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

Keywords

• Industrial insulation materials
• Thermal insulation products
• Fire protection coatings
• Metal cladding solutions
• Heat tracing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lampa

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Insulation Materials Sales: One-time product sales of insulation materials including mineral wool, glass wool, ceramic fiber, foam products, and accessories. Products sold in various forms (panels, rolls, cylinders) with different sizes and specifications.
2. Metal Coatings and Prefabricated Products: Sales of aluminum, stainless steel, and Zincalum sheets with cutting and sizing services. Prefabricated metal jackets and custom pieces for pipe and fitting insulation.
3. Fire Protection Products: Distribution of fire protection materials including intumescent paints, sealants, spray coatings, fire-resistant boards, and system components from 3M, Volcan, and Promat brands.
4. Heat Tracing Products: Sales of heating cables, connection kits, accessories, and control/monitoring panels from Chromalox for industrial heat tracing applications.
5. Technical Services: Technical consultation, custom sizing, and dimensioning services for insulation and coating materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AYRSA manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of thermal insulation materials (mineral wool, glass wool, ceramic fiber, elastomeric foam, aerogel, cellular glass, polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, calcium silicate), acoustic insulation panels, metal coatings (aluminum, stainless steel, ZincAlum, PVC, and prefabricated metal jackets), passive fire protection products (boards, intumescent paints, mortars, sealants), and industrial heat tracing systems. The company also provides in-house sheet metal cutting and sizing services and serves HVAC, industrial, construction, cryogenic, and fire protection verticals across Chile.

Product overview

AYRSA - Aislantes y Recubrimientos S.A. is a Chilean industrial materials company specializing in thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, metal coatings, fire protection, and industrial heat tracing solutions. The company operates as a comprehensive materials provider offering both products and services. Their thermal insulation portfolio includes mineral wool panels and blankets, glass wool with various coatings (aluminum foil, polypropylene), ceramic fiber blankets, elastomeric foam, aerogel (Pyrogel), cellular glass, expanded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, polyurethane foam, and granulated mineral wool. Acoustic solutions feature glass wool panels with black veil and Sonoglass cinema products for auditoriums and conference rooms. Metal coatings encompass prefabricated metal jackets, aluminum alloys (AA3003 H14, AA1100 H14), aluminum foil, stainless steels (T304, T316, SS430), ZincAlum, and PVC sheets. Fire protection products include Promat brand solutions (PROMATECT-H boards, PROMAPAINT-SC3 intumescent paint, PROMASPRAY coatings, PROMASTOP sealing products), 3M Fire Barrier sealants, and Igniver mortar. Heat tracing systems feature Chromalox products including heating cables, connection kits, and control/monitoring panels. The company provides complementary accessories (support meshes, FSK rolls, tapes, high-temperature fabrics, straps) and a sheet metal cutting/dimensioning service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paneles de Lana Mineral (Mineral Wool Panels) Mineral wool panels formed from agglomerated mineral fibers molded into flat panels, used for insulating fittings, small equipment, and irregular shapes in industrial thermal insulation applications.
• Frazadas de Lana Mineral con Malla Metálica (Mineral Wool Blankets with Metal Mesh) Mineral wool blankets sewn with wire to a metal mesh for insulating large dimensions in industrial and equipment applications.
• Lana de Vidrio con Foil de Aluminio (Glass Wool with Aluminum Foil) Low-density glass wool rolls with aluminum foil over kraft paper on one side, used for thermal insulation in construction and HVAC applications.
• Fibra Cerámica (Ceramic Fiber Blankets) Ceramic fiber blankets for high-temperature applications, available in multiple densities and thicknesses for industrial process insulation.
• Espuma Elastomérica (Elastomeric Foam) Closed-cell tubes and rolls/blankets for wrapping pipes and HVAC equipment, providing thermal insulation and condensation control.
• Pyrogel (Silica Aerogel Insulation) High-temperature insulation blanket made of silica aerogel (lowest thermal conductivity of any known solid) reinforced with non-woven glass fiber batting, used for high-temperature industrial applications.
• Vidrio Celular Foamglas (Cellular Glass) Cellular glass in board form used for cryogenic and low-temperature insulation applications.
• Rollos de Lana de Vidrio (Glass Wool Rolls) Low-density glass wool rolls without finish on both sides for thermal insulation in construction and HVAC.
• Rollos de Lana de Vidrio con Polipropileno Blanco (Glass Wool Rolls with White Polypropylene) Low-density glass wool rolls with a white polypropylene sheet on one side, used for thermal insulation with vapor barrier properties.
• Caños de Lana Mineral (Mineral Wool Pipe Cylinders) Mineral wool cylinders for installation on all types of pipes, available in different thicknesses with or without FSK coating.
• Caños de Poliestireno Expandido (Expanded Polystyrene Pipe Sections) Half-pipes of expanded polystyrene with aluminum foil on the external face and longitudinal adhesive tape for quick installation on pipes.
• Planchas de Poliestireno Expandido (Expanded Polystyrene Boards) Expanded polystyrene boards in different densities and thicknesses for thermal insulation in construction and industrial applications.
• Poliisocianurato (Polyisocyanurate PIR) Boards and half-pipes of rigid closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam insulation for industrial and HVAC applications.
• Espuma de Poliuretano (Polyurethane Foam) Boards and half-pipes in different dimensions and thicknesses of rigid polyurethane foam for thermal insulation.
• Igniver (Volcan Gypsum-Based Projection Mortar) Gypsum-based projection mortar manufactured by VOLCAN in Europe with lightweight vermiculite aggregates, formulated for fire protection of structures in building applications.
• Lana Granulada (Granulated Mineral Wool) Mineral fibers cut and rolled into nodules that prevent thickness reduction and loss of thermal characteristics after installation.
• Lana de Vidrio con Velo Negro (Glass Wool with Black Veil) Glass wool panels with black veil on one side, used for acoustic insulation in cinema ceilings and event halls. Density 32 kg/m³.
• Sonoglass Cine Cielo (Acoustic Panels for Cinema Ceilings) Black glass wool panels with black veil for acoustic insulation in cinema ceilings, auditoriums, and conference rooms.
• Sonoglass Cine Muro (Acoustic Panels for Cinema Walls) Black glass wool panels with black veil for acoustic insulation on walls of cinema rooms, auditoriums, and conference rooms.
• Recubrimientos Metálicos Prefabricados (Prefabricated Metal Coatings) Manufacture of cylindrical and rounded metal jackets for pipes and custom-made pieces for fitting coating with mitred elements, used as protective cladding over insulation systems.
• Aluminio AA3003 H14 (Aluminum Alloy Sheets) Aluminum alloy AA3003 H14 sheets with 23% greater strength than 1100 series, suitable for rolling, rounding, or corrugating. Recommended for thermal insulation cladding.
• Aluminio AA1100 H14 (Pure Aluminum Sheets) 99% pure aluminum AA1100 H14 sheets for general purpose metal cladding applications.
• Foil de Aluminio AA 8011 H18 (25-Micron Aluminum Foil) 25-micron aluminum foil for encapsulating mineral wool, preventing shedding and contact with people, plus heat reflection in insulation systems.
• Acero Inoxidable SS T316 (Stainless Steel 316) Stainless steel 316 alloy with molybdenum for superior corrosion resistance, recommended for cladding in maritime zone applications.
• Acero Inoxidable SS T304 (Stainless Steel 304) Stainless steel 304 alloy — the most widely used stainless steel for thermal insulation cladding due to excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and good forming properties.
• Acero Inoxidable SS430 (Stainless Steel 430) Mirror or sanitary type 430 stainless steel sheets, 0.4mm thickness and 1000mm width, in sheets, coils, and prefabricated pieces.
• ZincAlum (Galvanized Zinc-Aluminum Sheets) Galvanized zinc and aluminum mixture forming a stable, non-detaching layer for metal cladding applications.
• PVC Cladding Sheets PVC sheets for protection of thermal insulators in saline environments where metals do not perform well.
• Perfilado de Planchas Metálicas (Profiled Metal Sheets) Profiled metal sheets corrugated in circular wave or trapezoidal profiles, increasing moment of inertia and mechanical rigidity for insulation cladding.
• Placas PROMATECT-H (Promat Fibro-Silicate Fire Protection Boards) Fibro-silicate boards for protection of steel structures, floors, ceilings, and compartmentalization. Available in 6-20mm thicknesses.
• PROMAPAINT-SC3 (Intumescent Paint) Intumescent fire protection paint sold in 20kg tins with theoretical yield of 2.1 kg/m² at 1mm dry thickness.
• PROMASEAL A (Acrylic Fire-Rated Sealant) Single-component acrylic fire-rated sealant for quick sealing of static joints; can be painted with common acrylic paint.
• PROMASEAL S (Silicone Fire-Resistant Sealant) Single-component silicone-based fire-resistant sealant with excellent elastic properties that adheres to most materials. Packaged in 310ml cartridges.
• PROMASPRAY-F250 (Fibrous Fire Protection Coating) Projectable fibrous coating for interior use protecting steel structures, floors, ceilings, and fire containment strips. Density 250 kg/m³ ±15%.
• PROMASPRAY-P300 (Vermiculite Fire Protection Coating) Projectable pre-mixed coating based on vermiculite with mineral hydraulic binders and additives. For interior use. Density 310 kg/m³ ±15%.
• PROMASTOP-S y PROMASTOP-L (Intumescent Fire Stopping Pillows) Intumescent pillows for temporary cable sealing and reuse. PROMASTOP-S (1L, 120x320mm) and PROMASTOP-L (2L, 220x320mm).
• PROMASTOP-U (Plastic Pipe Penetration Sealing System) Plastic pipe (PVC) penetration sealing system with collars featuring die-cut metal part and solid intumescent product. Kit contains 2.19m of PROMASTOP band.
• PROMASTOP-W / PROMASEAL CINTAS (Intumescent Strips) Self-adhesive intumescent strips (2150x20x1.8mm) that develop stable, compact, insulating foam to prevent fire, smoke, and hot gas propagation.
• 3M Fire Barrier (Elastomeric Fire-Rated Sealant) Elastomeric sealant that dries forming a monolithic mass to control fire propagation and smoke or toxic gases.
• Placa Yeso Cartón (Gypsum Board) Gypsum board with a gypsum core and special additives covered on both faces by high-resistance cardboard. Available in RF, RH, ST variants in thicknesses from 10 to 15mm.
• Silicato de Calcio (Calcium Silicate) Boards and half-pipes in different dimensions and thicknesses of calcium silicate for high-temperature industrial insulation.
• Cables Calefactores Chromalox (Industrial Heating Cables) Chromalox heating cable line for process temperature maintenance, pipe and tank freeze protection, and roof and drain defrosting applications.
• Kit de Conexión Chromalox (Heat Tracing Connection Kits) Complete connection kits and accessories for heating cables including power connection, straight or T splices, and water-resistant end seals.
• Control y Monitoreo Chromalox (Heat Tracing Control and Monitoring) Complete control solutions for heating cable applications with temperature control, monitoring, energy management, sensor mapping, soft start, and touchscreen interfaces.
• Accesorios Heat Tracing Chromalox (Heat Tracing Accessories) Chromalox accessories designed to complement heating cable systems for industrial heat tracing installations.
• Dimensionado y Cortado (Sheet Metal Cutting and Sizing Service) Free in-house sheet metal cutting and dimensioning service from 300mm to 3000mm with precision of +/- 3mm and processing capacity of 400 pieces per hour.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of 3M Fire Barrier products including fire barrier sealants for passive fire protection applications. 3M Fire Barrier is an elastomeric sealant that dries to form a monolithic mass controlling fire and smoke/toxic gas propagation.
• VolcáncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Volcan fire protection products including Igniver, a projection mortar based on gypsum with lightweight vermiculite aggregates, specially formulated for fire protection of structures in building applications.
• PromatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Promat fire protection product line including PROMATECT-H fibro-silicate boards, PROMAPAINT-SC3 intumescent paint, PROMASTOP fire stopping products, and PROMASPRAY sprayable fire protection coatings. Promat provides certified fire resistance solutions.
• ChromaloxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Chromalox heat tracing products including heating cables, connection kits, accessories, and control/monitoring panels. Chromalox products are used for freeze protection, process temperature maintenance, and roof/deck de-icing applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Owens Corning: Global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, roofing, and composite solutions. Directly comparable to AYRSA's glass wool rolls and faced insulation product range serving HVAC and construction segments.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer with leading positions in rigid insulation (PIR, PUR) and insulated panels, comparable to AYRSA's Poliisocianurato, Espuma de Poliuretano, and expanded polystyrene construction product lines.
• ROCKWOOL International: World leader in stone wool (mineral wool) insulation products for buildings, industrial processes, and marine/offshore. Directly comparable in mineral wool panels, blankets, and cylinders, and increasingly active in fire protection — a key overlap with AYRSA's Línea Antifuego vertical.
• Knauf Insulation: Global manufacturer of mineral wool and glass wool insulation with broad product portfolios in HVAC, construction, and industrial applications. Highly comparable to AYRSA's core mineral wool and glass wool lines, though operating at multinational scale and as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Saint-Gobain (Isover): Through its Isover brand, Saint-Gobain is one of the world's largest manufacturers of mineral wool and glass wool insulation for construction and industrial markets. Comparable across nearly all of AYRSA's thermal insulation product categories.

Direct peers

• Chromalox: Global manufacturer of industrial heat tracing cables, connection kits, and control/monitoring systems for freeze protection and process temperature maintenance. AYRSA is an authorized distributor of Chromalox products in Chile, making Chromalox both a partner and a direct upstream peer in the heat tracing vertical.
• Armacell: Global leader in flexible elastomeric foam insulation (Armaflex) for HVAC and pipe insulation, directly competing with AYRSA's Espuma Elastomerica line in condensation control and thermal insulation of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Promat (Etex Group): Global manufacturer of passive fire protection products (boards, sprays, intumescent coatings, seals) and a key AYRSA brand partner. As a manufacturer-direct competitor in fire protection boards and coatings, it operates in the same Línea Antifuego vertical.
• Compañía Industrial El Volcán S.A. Chilean industrial materials company and historically AYRSA's co-pioneer in mineral wool production since 1955. Volcan manufactures gypsum, fibro-silicate boards, and fire protection mortars (Igniver) that AYRSA distributes, making it both a partner and a direct competitor in overlapping categories.

Emerging players

• Aspen Aerogels: Manufacturer of Pyrogel high-temperature aerogel insulation blankets — the same product line AYRSA distributes in Chile. Aspen's technology is directly comparable in industrial high-temperature insulation applications, while operating as a focused niche manufacturer rather than a broad distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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