CIMASA

What CIMASA does

CIMASA (C.I.M.A.S.A.) is a privately held Paraguayan equipment distributor founded in 1973 and headquartered in Asunción, Paraguay. The company represents and distributes heavy machinery and equipment for asphalt, concrete, and crushing applications on behalf of multiple international manufacturers, operating exclusively within the domestic Paraguayan market. Its product portfolio is organized across three business lines: Vial (road construction and asphalt), Civil (concrete production and placement), and Minería (mining and drilling), anchored by distribution agreements with the Wirtgen Group ecosystem (Wirtgen, Hamm, Vogele, Ciber), Liebherr, Putzmeister, DIECI, FRUMECAR, CONTROLS-GROUP, Kleemann, FRD Furukawa, and ROBIT Rocktools. Core offerings span truck-mounted slurry seal and microsurfacing machines (e.g., VSS Macropaver 12D), concrete batching plants (e.g., FRUMECAR Concret 1000), stationary and boom concrete pumps (Putzmeister TK-40 and BSF36Z), self-loading concrete mixers (DIECI L4700), Liebherr wheel loaders, excavators, and material handlers, Vogele asphalt pavers, FRD Furukawa hydraulic drill rigs, and laboratory testing equipment for bituminous mixtures. Products feature OEM-engineered systems such as Liebherr Litronic hydraulics, Putzmeister Z-fold boom designs, hydrostatic four-wheel-drive transmissions, and ASTM-compliant compaction test sets.

CIMASA monetizes through three revenue streams: (1) equipment distribution (hardware sales of imported capital machinery to construction, infrastructure, and mining operators), (2) spare parts sales for the distributed fleet, and (3) professional services including installation and commissioning, maintenance, and repair. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; equipment sales are quote-based and transactional, while services and parts generate recurring aftermarket revenue tied to the installed base. The go-to-market model is direct distribution through a small in-house sales organization serving enterprise construction contractors, concrete producers, road infrastructure developers, and government entities, with a publicly listed client roster of more than 20 named customers including Benito Roggio, Proel Ingeniería, Tecnoedil Constructora, Vialtec, and the state-owned Industria Nacional del Cemento. Marketing is limited to a basic company website (cimasapy.com) with no active social media presence.

With 22 employees and a single-country footprint, CIMASA is a focused distribution platform whose economic value is anchored in long-tenured OEM relationships rather than proprietary technology. The business model is cyclical and tied to Paraguayan infrastructure and mining capex, with high unit prices on capital equipment offset by relatively low transaction frequency. Risks include concentration in a small domestic market, dependency on the continued willingness of major OEMs (Liebherr, Putzmeister, Wirtgen Group) to maintain CIMASA as their exclusive channel partner, and limited visible investment in digital capabilities or geographic diversification.

Name

CIMASA

Legal name

C.I.M.A.S.A.

Website

https://cimasapy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIMASA is a privately held Paraguayan distributor, founded in 1973 and based in Asunción, that represents and sells heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, and mining equipment from international brands including Liebherr, Putzmeister, and the Wirtgen Group to construction contractors, concrete producers, and government entities within Paraguay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Asunción

HQ country

Paraguay

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: CIMASA generates revenue by representing and distributing machinery and equipment for asphalt, concrete, and crushing operations. The company imports machinery to Paraguay and distributes to local construction companies.
2. Spare Parts Sales: The company offers sale of spare parts for the equipment they distribute.
3. Services (Installation, Maintenance, Repair): CIMASA provides installation and commissioning services as well as maintenance and repair services for the machinery they distribute.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CIMASA is a Paraguayan distributor that represents and sells machinery and equipment for asphalt, concrete, and crushing operations to the construction and mining industries. The company imports heavy machinery from international brands such as Liebherr, Putzmeister, DIECI, VSS Macropaver, Vögele, Wirtgen, Hamm, Ciber, FRUMECAR, Kleemann, FRD Furukawa, ROBIT Rocktools, and CONTROLS-GROUP, and complements distribution with spare parts sales, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services.

Product overview

CIMASA is a machinery and equipment distributor representing and distributing Asphalt, Concrete, and Crushing equipment in Paraguay since 1973. The company offers a portfolio of products including VSS Macropaver 12D slurry seal machines, Concret 1000 dry-process concrete batching plants, Putzmeister TK 40 stationary pumps and BSF36Z boom pumps, DIECI L4700 self-loading concrete mixers, Liebherr LH 30 M Industry material handlers, R 920 excavators, and L 538 Z wheel loaders, VOGELE SUPER series pavers, FRD Furukawa HCR 910 DS hydraulic drill carriages, and CONTROLS-GROUP Marshall compaction testers. These products are organized across three business lines: Vial (road construction/asphalt), Civil (concrete), and Minería (mining). The company complements its equipment distribution with services including spare parts sales, installation and commissioning, and maintenance and repair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VSS Macropaver 12D Truck-mounted slurry seal and microsurfacing machine for road construction and pavement maintenance contractors. Applies polymer-modified micro slurries and sealants with average output of 2.7-3.6 tons/min (3-4 tons/min).
• Planta dosificadora Concret 1000 Small dry-process concrete batching plant pre-installed in a single 40' High Cube container, fully automated with maximum production of 60 m³/h. Designed for construction contractors needing mobile concrete production.
• Liebherr LH 30 M Industry Litronic Versatile tire-mounted material handling machine for road construction and infrastructure sites with 14m reach, 26,500-29,100 kg operating weight, and 140 kW/190 HP engine power.
• Putzmeister TK 40 Stationary concrete pump with maximum output of 30 m³/hr, 79 bar concrete pressure, and Deutz TD2011L04i diesel engine. For concrete contractors requiring reliable stationary pumping.
• Compactador Marshall manual Manual Marshall compaction test set compliant with ASTM D6926 for 101.6mm (4 inch) diameter molds, used by asphalt testing laboratories and contractors.
• Liebherr R 920 Litronic Crawler excavator with Positive Control hydraulic system, 110 kW/150 HP engine, 21,000-21,500 kg operating weight, and 0.60-1.25 m³ bucket capacity for earthmoving contractors.
• DIECI L4700 Self-loading concrete mixer with hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive and steering, 3.5 m³ concrete yield, 700 L water tank, and 180° rotating discharge chute for concrete contractors.
• FRD Furukawa HCR 910 DS Hydraulic drilling carriage for mining applications with Caterpillar C7 engine, HD709 hammer delivering 2250-2500 impacts/min, and 4+1 rod changer system for production drilling.
• Liebherr L 538 Z Wheel loader with fuel efficiency up to 25% less than comparable machines, 9,500 kg tipping load, 2.5 m³ bucket capacity, 12,800 kg operating weight, and 104 kW/141 HP engine power.
• Putzmeister BSF36Z Z-fold concrete boom pump with detachable 4-section boom reaching 35.60m vertical and 31.40m horizontal, 120 m³/hour output, and 125mm diameter pipeline across all boom sections.
• VOGELE SUPER 1300-3 Compact asphalt paver suitable for small bike paths to major road construction with 10.6 ton weight, 1.85m basic width, 5m paving width, and 350 ton/hour paving capacity.
• VOGELE SUPER 1100-3i Cost-efficient compact wheeled paver for combined footpaths, cycle paths, farm tracks, and minor roadways with 8.5 ton weight, 1.85m basic width, 4.2m paving width, and 300 ton/hour capacity.
• VOGELE SUPER 1103-3i Wheeled compact paver with high economic efficiency, 8.6 ton weight, 1.85m basic width, and 200 ton/hour paving capacity for minor roads and small area surfacing.
• Spare parts sales (Venta de Repuestos) Sale of genuine spare parts for the distributed machinery and equipment brands to support continued operation and maintenance of customer fleets.
• Installation and commissioning (Instalación y Puesta en Marcha) Professional installation and commissioning services ensuring newly acquired machinery is set up correctly and ready for production use at customer sites.
• Maintenance and repair (Mantenimiento y Reparación) Preventive maintenance and corrective repair services for distributed machinery, minimizing downtime and extending equipment life for construction and mining operators.

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WirtgencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational manufacturer of road construction equipment including pavers. CIMASA represents and distributes Wirtgen products in Paraguay.
• HammcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of compaction equipment. CIMASA distributes Hamm products in the Paraguayan market.
• VogelecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of asphalt pavers and finishing machines. CIMASA represents Vogele in Paraguay.
• CibercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoad construction equipment manufacturer. CIMASA distributes Ciber products in Paraguay.
• VSS MACROPAVERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of slurry seal and micro surfacing equipment. CIMASA distributes VSS Macropaver products including the Macropaver 12D model.
• CONTROLS-GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of testing equipment for asphalt and bituminous mixtures. CIMASA distributes CONTROLS-GROUP products including Marshall compactors.
• LiebherrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of construction machinery including wheel loaders, excavators, and material handling equipment. CIMASA distributes Liebherr products including L538 Z loaders, R920 excavators, and LH 30 M Industry machines.
• PutzmeistercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of concrete pumps and placing systems. CIMASA distributes Putzmeister products including TK-40 stationary pumps and BSF36Z boom pumps.
• DIECIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of self-loading concrete mixers and telehandlers. CIMASA distributes DIECI products including the L4700 autohormigonera.
• FRUMECARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of concrete batching plants. CIMASA distributes FRUMECAR products including the Concret-1000 dry mix plant.
• KleemanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of crushing and screening equipment. CIMASA represents Kleemann products in the mining equipment category.
• FRD FurukawacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for mining. CIMASA distributes FRD Furukawa products including the HCR 910 DS model.
• ROBIT RocktoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRock drilling tools manufacturer. CIMASA distributes ROBIT products in the mining equipment segment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Tracsa: Caterpillar dealer in Mexico distributing heavy construction equipment, engines, and power systems with parts and service operations. Highly comparable business model to CIMASA as a multi-line heavy-equipment distributor with a strong aftermarket business.
• Ferreyros S.A. Largest Caterpillar dealer in Peru, distributing heavy construction, mining, and industrial equipment with full aftermarket service support. Operates the same distributor-plus-OEM model as CIMASA, just at a materially larger scale and in a larger Andean market.
• DYCASA: John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer in Argentina with full sales, parts, and service operations. Comparable to CIMASA as a single-country distributor of premium imported heavy equipment with strong aftermarket coverage.
• Ipesa: Peruvian distributor of heavy construction, mining, and industrial equipment representing multiple OEMs with parts, service, and rental operations. Directly mirrors CIMASA's structure as a multi-brand construction/mining equipment representative in a Latin American market.

Broad incumbents

• FINNING International: World's largest Caterpillar dealer operating across Canada, the UK, and South America (including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile). Operates the same heavy-equipment distribution model as CIMASA but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Caterpillar Latin America: Global heavy-equipment OEM whose independent dealer network is the dominant route-to-market in Latin America. Comparable to the principals CIMASA distributes for; relevant as an upstream OEM shaping the regional distribution landscape.
• Komatsu Latin America: Global construction and mining equipment OEM with regional distribution networks across Latin America. Relevant as a competing principal whose dealer networks overlap with CIMASA's value proposition in road, civil, and mining equipment.

Others

• Wirtgen Group: German road construction equipment manufacturer (Wirtgen, Hamm, Vogele, Kleemann brands), several of which CIMASA distributes in Paraguay. Included as a key principal whose continued partnership underpins CIMASA's road and mining categories.
• Liebherr International: Swiss heavy-equipment manufacturer whose excavators, wheel loaders, and material handlers are among CIMASA's flagship distributed lines. Included as an upstream principal/supplier relationship that defines a meaningful portion of CIMASA's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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