Covisa
Covisa is a Chilean privately held manufacturer founded in 1977 that produces bare and insulated low-voltage copper electrical conductors (~6,000 tons/year) for mining, construction, industrial, and distribution customers in Chile and select export markets, distributing through 13 wholesalers and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersViña del Mar, Chile
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Covisa does
Covisa is a privately held Chilean manufacturer of bare and insulated copper electrical conductors for low-voltage applications (up to 5,000 Volts), founded in 1977 and headquartered in Viña del Mar. The company operates a single integrated manufacturing site with approximately 6,000 tons of annual production capacity, 100+ specialized workers, and equipment sourced from Germany, Spain, and Italy. It has held ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2005, ISO 45001 certification, and Chilean SEC product safety certifications, and transitioned all production processes to 100% renewable energy in 2022 via a 591-panel photovoltaic solar plant.
The product portfolio is organized across distribution-network conductors (bare wire, NSYA, RI, XC, NYIFY, concentric, service entrance cables), industrial conductors (H07V-U/COVINYA, THHN, RV, RV-K/COVIFLEX, RZ1, RZ1-K, halogen-free H07Z1-K/R, control cables), and safety/mining-grade conductors (RZ1-K NOFIRE, HEAVY DUTY armored, shielded cables, NOTOX LS0H compounds). Sub-brands include COVIFLEX, NOTOX, COVISOLDA, COVINYA, CALECO, and NOFIRE. End markets are Chilean mining, construction, industrial, and electrical distribution networks, with export activity handled by a dedicated international sales team.
The business model is hardware sales of made-to-spec copper conductors sold in rolls, reels, and bulk meters at quote-based pricing through three channels: a 13-distributor wholesale network across Chile, a direct e-commerce platform on covisa.cl with online quotation cart, and a direct enterprise sales force operating from Viña del Mar headquarters and a Santiago regional office. Pricing is opaque (no published SKU prices) and contract-driven, consistent with project-based industrial procurement. The company has no subsidiaries, no disclosed external investors, no M&A history, and no funding rounds on record.
Covisa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Covisa
- Legal name
- Covisa
- Website
- https://covisa.cl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Covisa is a Chilean privately held manufacturer founded in 1977 that produces bare and insulated low-voltage copper electrical conductors (~6,000 tons/year) for mining, construction, industrial, and distribution customers in Chile and select export markets, distributing through 13 wholesalers and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Covisa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wire and Cable Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection Conductors (IMADAMAM), Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints) (IMAGAEAL)
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Where Covisa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Viña del Mar
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Covisa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Electrical Conductor Sales: Manufacture and sale of electrical conductors including bare wires, insulated cables, and specialized cables for industrial, construction, mining, and distribution applications. Products sold in various formats (rolls, wooden reels, bulk meters).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Covisa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Covisa manufactures and sells bare and insulated copper electrical conductors for low voltage applications up to 5,000 Volts. The portfolio covers distribution-network conductors (bare wires, NSYA, RI, XC, NYIFY, concéntrico), industrial cables (H07V-U, THHN, RV, RV-K, control cables), safety/fire-resistant cables (RZ1, RZ1-K, RZ1-K NOFIRE using proprietary NOTOX halogen-free compound), mining-specialized heavy-duty armored and shielded cables, and welding/flexible cords (COVISOLDA WST, Cordon ST). Annual production capacity is approximately 6,000 tons, sold in rolls, wooden reels, and bulk meters via distributor networks, direct e-commerce, and international sales channels.
Product overview
Covisa is a Chilean electrical conductor manufacturer founded in 1977, specializing in bare and insulated copper conductors for low voltage applications. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: Distribution Network conductors (Alambre Desnudo, Cable Desnudo, NSYA, RI, XC, NYIFY, Bajada Acometida, Concéntrico, Tetrapolar, Trifilar) for electrical grid infrastructure; Industrial conductors (H07Z1-R, H07Z1-K, H07V-U/Covinya, THHN, RV, RV-K/COVIFLEX, RZ1, RZ1-K, XCCT RV, XCCT RV-K) for manufacturing and construction; and Safety/Mining conductors (RZ1-K NOFIRE, HEAVY DUTY armored cables, Cables Apantallados shielded cables, XCCT RZ1-K, XCCT RZ1 with NOTOX halogen-free technology). Specialized offerings include Covisolda WST welding cables and Cordon ST heavy-duty cords. The company produces approximately 6,000 tons annually and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COVISOLDA WST: Welding cable product line
- COVINYA
- COVIFLEX
- NOTOX
- CALECO
- NOFIRE
Products and services
- Alambre Desnudo (Bare Wire) Bare copper wire for electrical distribution applications, available in various gauges including AWG and MM2 formats. Sold in bulk by the kilogram/meter.
- Cable Desnudo (Bare Cable) Bare copper cable for electrical distribution, available in various gauges and formats. Sold in bulk by the kilogram/meter.
- NSYA Copper Conductor with PVC Insulation Copper conductor with PVC insulation for distribution networks, available in rigid and flexible versions including a UV-resistant variant for outdoor use.
- RI UV-Resistant Distribution Wire Weather-resistant copper wire with PE coating for outdoor aerial distribution installations.
- XC XLPE-Insulated Distribution Cable Copper conductor with XLPE insulation for power and lighting installations, suitable for underground duct installation and direct burial.
- NYIFY / CALECO Residential Wire Residential copper wire with PVC insulation and grey jacket for indoor household installations, branded as CALECO.
- Bajada Acometida Service Entrance Cable Service entrance cable for connecting electrical distribution lines to buildings. Sold in 200 MTS format.
- Concéntrico Anti-Theft Cable Concentric copper cable with PVC insulation and polyester tape designed for anti-theft applications in service drops.
- Tetrapolar Four-Conductor Cable Four-conductor copper cable for distribution networks requiring balanced multi-phase connections.
- Trifilar Three-Conductor Cable Three-conductor copper cable for three-phase distribution applications.
- H07Z1-R Halogen-Free Single-Core Cable (COVIFREE) Halogen-free single-core flexible cable for industrial applications, fire safety compliant. Sold under the COVIFREE sub-brand.
- H07Z1-K Halogen-Free Flexible Cable (COVIFREE) Halogen-free flexible cable for industrial use with excellent fire safety properties, sold under the COVIFREE sub-brand.
- H07V-U Single-Core PVC Wire (COVINYA) Single-core copper wire with PVC insulation for industrial and construction applications, sold under the COVINYA sub-brand.
- THHN Thermoplastic High Heat-Resistant Wire Thermoplastic high heat-resistant nylon-coated copper wire for industrial applications.
- RV XLPE Industrial Cable Rigid copper cable with XLPE insulation and PVC jacket for industrial and construction low voltage applications up to 5,000 Volts.
- RV-K Flexible Industrial Cable (COVIFLEX) Flexible copper cable with XLPE insulation for industrial applications requiring high flexibility, sold under the COVIFLEX sub-brand.
- RZ1 Halogen-Free Fire-Resistant Cable Halogen-free fire-resistant copper cable for safety-critical installations in public buildings, hospitals, airports, and mines.
- RZ1-K Flexible Halogen-Free Fire-Resistant Cable Flexible halogen-free fire-resistant copper cable for complex industrial installations requiring fire safety compliance.
- RZ1-K NOFIRE Halogen-Free Fire-Resistant Cable Halogen-free, low-smoke fire-resistant cable using NOTOX compound technology for safety and construction applications including mining environments.
- XCCT RV-K Flexible Control Cable Flexible multi-conductor control cable with XLPE insulation and PVC jacket for industrial control systems.
- XCCT RV Rigid Control Cable Rigid multi-conductor control cable with XLPE insulation for industrial control and instrumentation applications up to 0.6/1 KV.
- XCCT RZ1 Halogen-Free Control Cable (NOTOX) Rigid halogen-free control cable with LS0H NOTOX jacket for high-occupancy public venues.
- XCCT RZ1-K Flexible Halogen-Free Control Cable (NOTOX) Flexible halogen-free control cable with LS0H NOTOX jacket for safety-critical industrial applications.
- Covisolda WST Welding Cable Welding cable designed for welding equipment and industrial welding applications, sold under the COVISOLDA WST sub-brand.
- Cordon ST Heavy-Duty Flexible Cord Heavy-duty flexible cord for industrial equipment and machinery connections.
- HEAVY DUTY Steel-Armored Mining Cable Steel-armored heavy-duty cable for mining and harsh environment applications requiring mechanical protection.
- Cables Apantallados (Shielded Cables) Copper shielded cables with screen protection for industrial applications requiring electromagnetic interference protection.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% renewable energy for all production processes since 2022
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Covisa
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Covisa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Covisa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered standard.
- TeslakstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products through their retail network
- Comercial LarrainstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- EECOLstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- ElectrocomstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- MatelecstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- RhonastandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- ServigralstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- ViluzstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- OrvestandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- ElflestandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- GrezUlloastandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
- KOVACstandardChilean electrical distributor partner selling Covisa products
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Covisa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Belden Inc. US-based specialty cable manufacturer focused on industrial, broadcast, and enterprise networking cables. Comparable in industrial cable and shielded-cable product categories where Covisa's Cables Apantallados compete for similar industrial automation customers.
- Leoni AG: German specialty cable and wiring-systems manufacturer serving industrial, automotive, and infrastructure markets. Comparable because it competes in the same industrial and specialty cable categories, including halogen-free and fire-resistant products targeting safety-critical installations.
- Southwire Company: One of North America's largest wire and cable manufacturers, focused on building wire, utility cable, and industrial products. Comparable because it produces the same low-voltage conductor categories (THHN, RV, XLPE-insulated) as Covisa and sells through distributor networks.
Broad incumbents
- Hubbell Incorporated: US-based manufacturer of electrical products including wiring devices, connectors, and utility products. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying the same electrical contractor and utility distribution channels through which Covisa's products are specified and installed.
- Nexans: French multinational cable manufacturer with a meaningful presence in Chile and Latin America. Comparable because it serves overlapping industrial, mining, and utility customers with a broader voltage range and competes for the same Chilean project-based procurement.
- Prysmian Group: Global #1 cable manufacturer with full-voltage product range and active Chile operations. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with Covisa in low-voltage building and industrial cables while also serving the same mining and utility customers in Chile.
- 3M Electrical: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a broad electrical products portfolio including wire connectors, terminations, and accessories used alongside conductors. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose electrical division serves overlapping electrical contractor and industrial customers in the same channels.
Regional players
- Cabelma / Cables de Energía y Telecomunicaciones: Brazilian cable manufacturer focused on energy and telecommunications cables. Comparable in low-voltage power cable categories and Latin American regional presence, though operating in a different national market than Covisa.
- Indeco (Industrias del Cable): Peruvian cable manufacturer producing low-voltage building and industrial conductors for the Andean region. Comparable for similar low-voltage conductor categories and Latin American regional focus, primarily competing in adjacent markets rather than Chile directly.
- Conductores Eléctricos Peruanos (Conductel): Peruvian manufacturer of electrical conductors and cables serving construction, mining, and industrial customers. Comparable as a regional Latin American competitor with similar product breadth and end-market focus, though operating in a different geography than Covisa.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Covisa social profiles
Digital presenceCovisa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Covisa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Covisa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Covisa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Covisa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Covisa
What does Covisa do?
Covisa manufactures and sells bare and insulated copper electrical conductors for low voltage applications up to 5,000 Volts. The portfolio covers distribution-network conductors (bare wires, NSYA, RI, XC, NYIFY, concéntrico), industrial cables (H07V-U, THHN, RV, RV-K, control cables), safety/fire-resistant cables (RZ1, RZ1-K, RZ1-K NOFIRE using proprietary NOTOX halogen-free compound), mining-specialized heavy-duty armored and shielded cables, and welding/flexible cords (COVISOLDA WST, Cordon ST). Annual production capacity is approximately 6,000 tons, sold in rolls, wooden reels, and bulk meters via distributor networks, direct e-commerce, and international sales channels.
Is Covisa a public or private company?
Covisa is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Covisa founded?
Covisa was founded in 1977. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Covisa based?
Covisa is headquartered in Viña del Mar, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does Covisa make money?
One revenue line is on record: electrical Conductor Sales.
Who are Covisa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Belden Inc., Leoni AG and Southwire Company. Broad incumbents are Hubbell Incorporated, Nexans, Prysmian Group and 3M Electrical. Regional players are Cabelma / Cables de Energía y Telecomunicaciones, Indeco (Industrias del Cable) and Conductores Eléctricos Peruanos (Conductel).
Does Covisa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Covisa.
What industry is Covisa in?
Covisa's product category is Wire and Cable Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAMAH, Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable, with a secondary code of IMADAMAG, Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation). Its NAICS code is 33592 and its SIC code is 3600.