Ecofort SAS
Ecofort SAS is a Colombian B2B manufacturer of melamine-coated particle boards for the furniture and construction industries, operating a Barranquilla plant with 70,000 boards/month capacity, and exclusive Colombian distributor of Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBarranquilla, Colombia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ecofort SAS does
Ecofort SAS is a Colombian B2B manufacturer of melamine-coated particle boards (MDP) and MDF boards serving the furniture and construction industries. The company operates a production plant in Barranquilla with an approximate monthly press capacity of 70,000 melamine boards, and is concurrently the exclusive Colombian representative for Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates (HPL), distributing the full Wilsonart product line into the domestic market. Beyond its Barranquilla manufacturing base, Ecofort maintains a commercial office in Bogotá D.C. (Calle 78A # 64-44) to serve central Colombia.
The core technology involves impregnating decorative paper with melamine resin and thermo-fusing it onto particle board or MDF substrates under high pressure and temperature to produce durable, dimensionally stable surfaced panels. Ecofort organizes its offering into six themed melamine collections—Aura, Sólidos, Satori, Origen, Atemporal, and Esencia—spanning solid colors, wood grains, stone effects, and textile-inspired surfaces, and offers RH (hydrophobic) substrates engineered for humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms. Through its Wilsonart partnership, Ecofort distributes more than 100 HPL references stocked locally for immediate delivery, with access to an additional 200+ references via Wilsonart's Miami distribution center; the portfolio also includes specialty laminates (Chemsurf, fire-resistant, metallic, Solicor, Traceless, writing surfaces), Wilsonart solid surface countertops, and Thinscape.
The business model is sales-led B2B with no publicly disclosed pricing. Melamine boards are sold through an authorized distributor network across Colombia, while large-volume and project-specific orders—including HPL—can be fulfilled directly from the Barranquilla plant or via the Bogotá D.C. commercial office. Pricing is quote-based and varies by volume, format, and specification. Primary customer segments are furniture manufacturers, carpenters, and woodworkers producing residential and commercial furniture, and construction and interior design firms specifying materials for residential and commercial fit-outs, with secondary institutional demand from healthcare, education, and hospitality applications. No revenue, headcount, or ownership figures are publicly disclosed; Ecofort SAS is a privately held Colombian company.
Ecofort SAS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ecofort SAS
- Legal name
- Ecofort SAS
- Website
- https://ecofort.com.co
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ecofort SAS is a Colombian B2B manufacturer of melamine-coated particle boards for the furniture and construction industries, operating a Barranquilla plant with 70,000 boards/month capacity, and exclusive Colombian distributor of Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ecofort SAS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Decorative Surface Materials (Melamine Boards & HPL)
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)
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Where Ecofort SAS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barranquilla
- HQ country
- Colombia
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ecofort SAS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Melamine Board Manufacturing and Sales: Ecofort manufactures and sells its own line of melamine-coated particle boards (MDP) and MDF boards through a distributor network across Colombia. Revenue is generated through the production and distribution of branded melamine board collections to the furniture and construction industries.
- Wilsonart HPL Distribution: As the exclusive Colombian representative for Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates, Ecofort distributes HPL products including standard, specialty (Chemsurf, fire-resistant, metallic, Solicor, Traceless, writing surfaces), solid surface countertops, and Thinscape. Maintains local inventory of 100+ references with access to 200+ additional references via Wilsonart's Miami distribution center.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B quote-based pricing for melamine boards and Wilsonart HPL |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Ecofort SAS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecofort SAS manufactures melamine-coated particle boards (MDP) and MDF boards at its Barranquilla production facility, producing approximately 70,000 melamine boards per month across six design collections for the Colombian furniture and construction industries. The company also serves as the exclusive Colombian distributor of Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates (HPL), maintaining local inventory of 100+ references with access to 200+ additional references via Wilsonart's Miami distribution center. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network and direct B2B sales to furniture manufacturers, carpenters, construction firms, and interior designers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Colección Aura: Melamine board collection featuring designs and colors for interior spaces
- Colección Sólidos
- Colección Satori
- Colección Origen
- Colección Atemporal
- Colección Esencia
- Wilsonart HPL
- Madecor
Products and services
- Tableros Melamínicos (Melamine Boards) Melamine-coated particle boards (MDP) and MDF boards manufactured at Ecofort's Barranquilla plant, offered in six themed collections (Aura, Sólidos, Satori, Origen, Atemporal, Esencia) with wood grain, stone, solid color, and textile-inspired surface finishes. Includes hydrophobic (RH) substrates for humid environments. Sold to furniture manufacturers, carpenters, construction firms, and interior designers in Colombia.
- Laminados de Alta Presión HPL Wilsonart (High Pressure Laminates) High Pressure Laminate sheets from Wilsonart distributed exclusively in Colombia by Ecofort. Standard product range plus specialty laminates including Chemsurf (chemical-resistant), Metalizados (metallic), Resistente al Fuego (fire-resistant), Solicor, Traceless (anti-fingerprint), and Superficies de Escritura (writing surfaces). 100+ references stocked in Colombian warehouse with 200+ additional references accessible via Wilsonart Miami DC.
- Mesones (Wilsonart Countertops) Wilsonart countertop products distributed exclusively in Colombia by Ecofort, including Solid Surface countertops and Thinscape engineered surfaces. Intended for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial surface applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 70,000 melamine boards per month production capacity
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Ecofort SAS
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ecofort SAS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Ecofort SAS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- WilsonartcoreAt the beginning of 2021, Wilsonart formed an alliance with Ecofort to be the exclusive representatives for Colombia. Ecofort maintains a warehouse with inventory of approximately 100 of the more than 1,000 references manufactured by Wilsonart, including woods, solids, stones, and abstract designs, available for immediate delivery. Any of the other references from Wilsonart's portfolio can be requested for custom fabrication and imported in the quantities, formats, and finishes required by each project. Ecofort is also supported by Wilsonart's distribution center in Miami, where they have access to more than 200 additional references for immediate import.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ecofort SAS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kronospan: Global engineered wood panel manufacturer producing particleboard, MDF, and laminated panels with worldwide distribution. Comparable product category to Ecofort's melamine boards; broad incumbent rather than LatAm specialist.
- Arauco: One of the largest forest products and engineered wood panel producers globally, with significant Latin American footprint. Comparable in panel products but operates as a diversified forest-to-panel incumbent at far larger scale.
- Formica Group: Global manufacturer of High Pressure Laminates (HPL) and decorative surfaces. Directly comparable on the HPL side of Ecofort's business; a global incumbent that competes with Wilsonart at the product level rather than through distribution.
- EGGER Group: European-based global manufacturer of wood-based panels including melamine-faced boards for furniture and interior design. Direct product overlap with Ecofort in melamine boards but global incumbent rather than Colombian specialist.
- Unilin (Mohawk Group): Global manufacturer of engineered wood panels, laminates, and decorative surfaces serving furniture and construction. Comparable in melamine and laminate product categories, operating as a large multinational incumbent.
Direct peers
- Dexco (Duratex): Brazilian manufacturer of MDF, MDP, laminated panels, and surfaces for the furniture and construction industry. Direct competitor in engineered wood panels with comparable product lines to Ecofort's melamine boards.
- Tafisa: Producer of particleboard and melamine-faced panels for the furniture and interior design industry across the Americas. Closely comparable in product type and end-market alignment with Ecofort.
- Fibraplac: Brazilian manufacturer of MDF and MDP panels used in furniture, doors, and construction — overlapping product portfolio and customer base with Ecofort in the Latin American panel market.
- Masisa: Major Latin American producer of MDF, particleboard (MDP), and melamine-faced panels serving furniture and construction markets. Highly comparable product mix to Ecofort, though operating at much larger regional scale across multiple LatAm countries.
Others
- Wilsonart: Ecofort's exclusive HPL supplier and strategic partner. While not a direct competitor in Colombia (it distributes through Ecofort), Wilsonart competes globally in the same HPL product category as Ecofort's distributed offering.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Ecofort SAS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Ecofort SAS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ecofort SAS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ecofort SAS
What does Ecofort SAS do?
Ecofort SAS manufactures melamine-coated particle boards (MDP) and MDF boards at its Barranquilla production facility, producing approximately 70,000 melamine boards per month across six design collections for the Colombian furniture and construction industries. The company also serves as the exclusive Colombian distributor of Wilsonart High Pressure Laminates (HPL), maintaining local inventory of 100+ references with access to 200+ additional references via Wilsonart's Miami distribution center. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network and direct B2B sales to furniture manufacturers, carpenters, construction firms, and interior designers.
Is Ecofort SAS a public or private company?
Ecofort SAS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ecofort SAS founded?
Ecofort SAS was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ecofort SAS based?
Ecofort SAS is headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia, in the Latin America region.
How does Ecofort SAS make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Melamine Board Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are wilsonart HPL Distribution.
Who are Ecofort SAS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kronospan, Arauco, Formica Group, EGGER Group and Unilin (Mohawk Group). Direct peers are Dexco (Duratex), Tafisa, Fibraplac and Masisa. Wilsonart is listed as an others.
Does Ecofort SAS have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ecofort SAS.
What industry is Ecofort SAS in?
Ecofort SAS's product category is Decorative Surface Materials (Melamine Boards & HPL). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAIAC, Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard). Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 2430.