H y G S.A
Hernández y González S.A. is a Uruguayan heavy-civil construction firm specializing in road building, large-volume earthworks, and operation of the Ruta 5 toll road concession, serving government and large industrial clients in Uruguay.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersMontevideo, Uruguay
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What H y G S.A does
Hernández y González S.A. (H&G) is a privately held Uruguayan heavy-civil construction company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Montevideo. The company specializes in two related lines of business: (i) large-scale road construction and earthwork services for government and industrial clients, and (ii) operation of Uruguay's first national toll road concession on Ruta 5 (awarded 1999), which provides recurring toll revenue and maintenance obligations. Core capabilities are underpinned by a fleet of four owned asphalt plants and two crushing plants, allowing in-house production of asphalt mixtures and aggregates — a vertical integration that distinguishes H&G from most local road builders and supports execution of mega-projects such as the 2.5 million cubic meter earthworks for the Botnia cellulose plant and a 14-hectare platform at the Port of Montevideo.
H&G's revenue model is dual: project-based construction contracts (obtained through public tenders from MTOP, municipal governments, and state-owned infrastructure corporations, plus direct industrial contracts) and managed toll-road concession services on Ruta 5. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications and operates a single-country, domestic-only footprint. The business is founder-controlled, with Omar Hernández as sole owner since 1993, and relies on direct enterprise field sales and tender participation as its go-to-market motion, with no disclosed digital or AI capabilities.
H y G S.A firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- H y G S.A
- Legal name
- Hernández y González S.A.
- Website
- https://hyg.com.uy
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hernández y González S.A. is a Uruguayan heavy-civil construction firm specializing in road building, large-volume earthworks, and operation of the Ruta 5 toll road concession, serving government and large industrial clients in Uruguay.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
H y G S.A industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Road Construction and Civil Engineering
- NAICS
- Utility System Construction (2371)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs (TLAJABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Privacy, Security & Compliance for Tolling/RUC (Data Governance, Audit) (TLAJABAK)
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Where H y G S.A is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montevideo
- HQ country
- Uruguay
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
H y G S.A business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Road Construction Contracts: One-time project-based contracts for road construction, highway building, and large-scale earthmoving. Projects are obtained through public tenders and direct contracts with government agencies and large industrial clients.
- Toll Road Concession: Ongoing toll collection revenue from operating the Ruta 5 toll road concession, including maintenance responsibilities and traffic management services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
H y G S.A product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hernández y González S.A. is a Uruguayan construction company that provides large-volume earthwork services (excavation, demolition, filling, terracing) and medium-to-large road construction services (highways, expressways, racetracks) for government agencies and large industrial clients. The company also operates the Ruta 5 toll road concession, the first national road concession in Uruguay awarded in 1999, with toll collection, maintenance, and integrated mechanical and medical assistance services at kilometer 67.500. Service execution is supported by owned asphalt and crushing plants for in-house material production.
Product overview
Hernández y González S.A (H&G) is a construction company specializing in road infrastructure and large-scale earthwork services. The company operates a unified service portfolio centered on three core offerings: large volume earthwork services (movimientos de gran volumen), road construction services (obras viales), and the Route 5 toll road concession. Supporting these services is proprietary equipment infrastructure including four asphalt plants and two crushing plants. The company positions itself as one of Uruguay's largest road construction firms, having operated for over 40 years since its founding in 1977.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Large Volume Earthwork Services (Movimientos de Gran Volumen) Large-scale earthwork services requiring the movement of millions of cubic meters of soil, including excavations, demolition, filling, and terracing operations. Service is targeted at government agencies and large industrial clients with major site preparation needs.
- Road Construction Services (Obras Viales) Execution of medium to large-scale road construction projects including highways, expressways, and racetracks, with secondary work such as drainage, concrete structures, and signage subcontracted. Service is targeted at government transportation agencies and large industrial clients.
- Route 5 Toll Road Concession (Concesión Ruta 5) Operation of the first national toll road concession in Uruguay, awarded in 1999, covering the Route 5 section Montevideo-Mendoza with toll booth operation at kilometer 67.500. The concession includes road maintenance, traffic management, and integrated mechanical (Car Service) and medical (COMECA) assistance services for users.
- Asphalt and Crushing Plant Operations (Plantas Asfálticas y Trituradoras) In-house production of asphalt mixtures and aggregate materials through a fleet of four owned asphalt plants and two crushing plants. The capability supports the company's own road construction and earthwork projects, enabling in-house material production rather than subcontracting.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40+ years of experience in road construction and earthmoving sector
Companies that use H y G S.A
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
H y G S.A technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
H y G S.A partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
H y G S.A competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Acciona: Spanish multinational infrastructure and renewable energy group with significant concessions and construction operations in Latin America. Comparable in combining civil construction with managed infrastructure assets, though with much broader portfolio diversification.
- OHLA: Spanish/Latin American construction group with deep presence in road, hospital, and civil infrastructure concessions in the region. Comparable in Latin American road and concession execution, though with a much broader regional footprint than H&G.
- Sacyr: Spanish construction and infrastructure group with a portfolio of toll-road concessions, including assets in Latin America. Combines construction execution and concession operations similarly to H&G, but at multinational scale with broader geographic reach.
- Ferrovial: Spanish multinational infrastructure operator with a global toll-road concession portfolio through its Cintra subsidiary and significant construction services. Comparable in combining road construction execution with managed toll-road operations, but at vastly larger global scale than H&G.
- VINCI: French global construction and concessions group with road construction (Eurovia) and toll-road concession (VINCI Autoroutes) divisions. Directly comparable as a combined construction-plus-concession operator, though at a vastly larger multinational scale.
- Cintra: Ferrovial's toll-road concession subsidiary, one of the world's largest private road operators. Directly comparable to H&G's Ruta 5 concession in terms of managed-services toll-road business model, though operating at multinational scale.
- Abertis: Major toll-road and telecommunications infrastructure operator with extensive Latin American and European concessions. Comparable to H&G's toll-road concession business but operating across multiple geographies and at much larger scale.
- ICA Constructora: One of Mexico's largest infrastructure and civil construction groups, active across Latin America in highways, ports, and industrial construction. Comparable as a regional heavy-civil and road infrastructure peer with similar concession and construction execution profile.
Emerging players
- Soletanche Bachy: French geotechnical and civil engineering specialist active globally on foundations, port, and infrastructure works. Comparable in heavy-civil execution and is referenced in H&G's project records as a JV partner on port works in Montevideo.
Direct peers
- Saceem: Uruguayan construction company active in civil works, port infrastructure, and road projects. Saceem is directly comparable as a domestic heavy-construction peer and appears in H&G's customer records as a JV partner on the Montevideo port pier extension.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
H y G S.A social profiles
Digital presenceH y G S.A compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
H y G S.A financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
H y G S.A leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
H y G S.A funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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H y G S.A M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about H y G S.A
What does H y G S.A do?
Hernández y González S.A. is a Uruguayan construction company that provides large-volume earthwork services (excavation, demolition, filling, terracing) and medium-to-large road construction services (highways, expressways, racetracks) for government agencies and large industrial clients. The company also operates the Ruta 5 toll road concession, the first national road concession in Uruguay awarded in 1999, with toll collection, maintenance, and integrated mechanical and medical assistance services at kilometer 67.500. Service execution is supported by owned asphalt and crushing plants for in-house material production.
Is H y G S.A a public or private company?
H y G S.A is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was H y G S.A founded?
H y G S.A was founded in 1977. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is H y G S.A based?
H y G S.A is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the Latin America region.
How does H y G S.A make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Road Construction Contracts are the primary driver. The others are toll Road Concession.
Who are H y G S.A's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Acciona, OHLA, Sacyr, Ferrovial, VINCI, Cintra, Abertis and ICA Constructora. Soletanche Bachy is listed as an emerging player. Saceem is listed as a direct peer.
Does H y G S.A have an API?
No public API is recorded for H y G S.A.
What industry is H y G S.A in?
H y G S.A's product category is Road Construction and Civil Engineering. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAJABAL, Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs, with a secondary code of TLAJABAK, Privacy, Security & Compliance for Tolling/RUC (Data Governance, Audit). Its NAICS code is 2371 and its SIC code is 2950.