Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V.

What Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V. does

Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V. (CICSA) is a privately held Mexican industrial services company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, with approximately 115 employees. The company specializes in integrated solutions for the offshore petroleum industry and terrestrial logistics, serving PEMEX and other principal industrial and energy sector companies operating in Mexico's Gulf of Mexico basin. Its core technical capability is the in-house design and manufacture of marine pedestal cranes with lifting capacities from 3 to 60 tons and boom lengths from 30 to 120 feet, complemented by a heavy fleet of telescopic cranes (40–220 tons) for port operations, oversized cargo handling, and specialized transport equipment.

The company operates three Gulf of Mexico work bases in Campeche and Tabasco, delivering a portfolio that spans marine crane manufacturing, marine crane rental and certification, port cargo operations, welding equipment rental and sales, civil engineering construction and maintenance, vessel chartering, and personnel training for crane operators and mechanics. CICSA is the exclusive distributor in the Republic of Mexico for Cranesmart Systems wireless load monitoring technology and an authorized distributor of Lincoln Electric welding consumables, giving it a differentiated channel position in a niche industrial technology stack.

The business model is a mix of equipment rental, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services contracted primarily on a quote-based basis to enterprise petroleum clients. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with no disclosed pricing tiers, no public marketing operations, and no software or SaaS revenue. Revenue is concentrated in industrial equipment utilization and long-term supplier relationships rather than in discrete, scalable product lines, making the company's economics closely tied to the capex and maintenance cycles of Mexico's state-owned petroleum sector.

Name

Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V.

Legal name

Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://cicsagruas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V. (CICSA) is a Mexican industrial services company that manufactures marine pedestal cranes and provides port operations, equipment rental, and logistics to PEMEX and other offshore petroleum operators in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Crane Manufacturing and Offshore Petroleum Services

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAB

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

SECONDARYTLAKAOAJ

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Parts Distribution, Tools & Workshop Services (Aftermarket Support)

SECONDARYIMAJAFAD

Electrical, Automation & Navigation MRO (Power, Controls, Comms, ECDIS/Radar)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Repair, Maintenance & Conversion (MRO)

SECONDARYIMAFAJAF

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Marine & Coastal Construction (Ports, Harbors, Dredging)

SECONDARYTLAKAKAJ

Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Marine Vessel Maintenance & Repair (Shipyards)

Keywords

• Marine crane manufacturing
• Offshore petroleum services
• Port cargo operations
• Welding equipment distribution
• Civil engineering construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad del Carmen

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Crane Rental and Operations: Rental and operational services for marine cranes including maintenance, certification, and testing with water bags and dynamometers.
2. Port Operations Services: Cargo handling and loading/unloading operations using telescopic cranes (40-220T capacity), including oversized cargo handling and land logistics with specialized transport equipment.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of welding machines, plasma cutters, and other industrial equipment to petroleum sector clients.
4. Marine Crane Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of marine pedestal cranes for offshore petroleum operations.
5. Authorized Distribution: Authorized distributor of Lincoln Electric welding equipment parts and consumables; exclusive Republic of Mexico distributor for Cranesmart Systems weight indicators.
6. Vessel Chartering and Agency Services: Integral vessel chartering services and consignee agency for coastal and high seas navigation.
7. Civil Engineering Services: Construction and maintenance of civil engineering installations for petroleum industry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Corporativo Industrial y Comercial S.A. de C.V. (CICSA) manufactures marine pedestal cranes (3–60 ton capacities, 30–120 ft booms) and delivers integrated solutions to Mexico's offshore petroleum industry, including marine crane rental, operation, certification, and maintenance; port cargo loading/unloading using telescopic cranes up to 220 tons; welding machine sales and rental; civil engineering construction and maintenance; and vessel chartering and consignee agency services. The company additionally serves as the exclusive Mexico distributor of Cranesmart Systems wireless electronic load indicators and as an authorized distributor of Lincoln Electric welding parts and consumables.

Product overview

CICSA offers a unified portfolio of integrated solutions for the offshore petroleum industry and terrestrial logistics. The core offerings include manufactured marine pedestal cranes (3-60 ton capacity, 30-120 ft booms), port cargo operations with telescopic cranes, welding equipment rental/sales, and civil engineering services. The company also serves as exclusive Mexican distributor for Cranesmart Systems weight indicators and Lincoln Electric welding supplies, with ancillary services in vessel chartering and personnel certification. The portfolio is unified under a single-service delivery model rather than a modular software architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Pedestal Cranes (Grúas Marinas) In-house manufactured pedestal marine cranes with lifting capacities of 3 to 60 tons and boom lengths of 30 to 120 ft, including preventive, corrective, and integral maintenance, engineering and installation, operational certification using water bags and dynamometers, spare parts supply, and certified operator and mechanic training; sold and rented to offshore petroleum operators in Mexico.
• Port Operations (Operación en Puerto) Port loading and unloading operations for petroleum industry clients using telescopic cranes of 40 to 220 tons, oversized cargo handling, real-time equipment monitoring, and transport of materials and equipment with tractor trucks equipped with flatbeds, low beds, and low boys up to 100 tons; serves PEMEX and major energy-sector operators.
• Welding Machines (Máquinas de Soldar) Sale and rental of welding machines and plasma cutters, with authorized distributor status for Lincoln Electric welding parts and consumables, supplied to petroleum industry clients in Mexico.
• Cranesmart Systems Weight Indicators Exclusive Republic of Mexico distribution of Cranesmart Systems electronic wireless weight indicator parts and components for cranes, including installation, testing, and calibration services for marine and industrial crane operators.
• Civil Engineering Services Construction and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure for petroleum industry facilities; delivered as a turnkey service to PEMEX and major energy-sector clients.
• Vessel Chartering and Agency Services Integral vessel chartering services and consignee agency services for coastal and high seas navigation; supports petroleum industry operators' offshore logistics and shipping needs.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lincoln ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Lincoln Electric welding equipment parts and consumables. CICSA provides distribution and sales of Lincoln Electric products to the petroleum industry market in Mexico.
• Cranesmart SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive rights holder in the Republic of Mexico for wireless load monitoring systems, including parts supply, installation, testing, and calibration services. Cranesmart Systems specializes in wireless load monitoring technology for marine and industrial cranes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes: Global crane manufacturer and port services provider with material handling and port solutions. Comparable in industrial and port crane operations including load monitoring, though broader in scope and far larger in scale than CICSA.
• Liebherr: Large diversified manufacturer of maritime cranes (Liebherr Maritime), including offshore and shipboard pedestal cranes. Comparable in marine crane product category but operates globally across many heavy equipment segments, well beyond CICSA's Mexico-focused niche.
• Bureau Veritas (Marine & Offshore): Global testing, inspection and certification provider with marine and offshore lifting equipment certification services. Adjacent peer given CICSA's crane certification/testing offering and reliance on certified operators and equipment.
• Manitowoc: Major global manufacturer of crawler, mobile, and industrial cranes including port-handling equipment. Comparable in crane manufacturing capabilities and port cargo handling applications, though broader in product portfolio.

Regional players

• Grupo R (RGrupo): Mexico-based industrial services group with offshore and onshore oil & gas capabilities and a similar Gulf of Mexico operational footprint. Comparable as a Mexico-domestic supplier of industrial services and equipment to PEMEX and energy operators.
• Cotemar: Mexican offshore service company providing vessel chartering, accommodation, and offshore logistics to PEMEX. Comparable in providing integrated offshore support services to Mexican petroleum operators in the Gulf of Mexico.

Others

• Lincoln Electric: Principal brand of welding equipment and consumables for which CICSA is an authorized Mexican distributor. Listed as an ecosystem partner peer given the direct channel and recurring consumables relationship, rather than a direct competitor.
• Cranesmart Systems: Manufacturer of wireless load monitoring systems for which CICSA holds exclusive Mexico distribution and calibration rights. Included as an ecosystem partner peer given the technical and commercial integration in CICSA's service offering.

Direct peers

• TTS Group (now part of Cargotec/MacGregor): Specialist supplier of marine deck machinery, offshore cranes, and load-handling systems. Historically a direct marine crane peer for offshore petroleum operators; products and offshore-oil customer base overlap directly with CICSA's marine pedestal crane business.
• MacGregor (Cargotec): Global manufacturer of marine cargo-handling cranes, deck machinery, and offshore load-handling equipment. Directly comparable as a marine pedestal and offshore crane manufacturer serving oil & gas and shipping customers, overlapping with CICSA's core marine crane product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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