IMESTRE
IMESTRE (Importadora La Estrella Ltda.) is a Chilean industrial maintenance distributor that has operated for over 45 years, exclusively representing 12 international brands of lubricants, epoxy compounds, structural adhesives, and lubrication equipment for mining and industrial clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersLampa, Chile
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What IMESTRE does
IMESTRE (legal name Importadora La Estrella Ltda.) is a privately held Chilean technical solutions provider founded in 1979 and headquartered at Don Luis 697, Parque Industrial Valle Grande in Lampa, Santiago. The company specializes in industrial maintenance products and services across three core domains: lubrication, abrasion control, and corrosion protection, with mining and general industry as its primary customer verticals and additional reach into aerospace, naval/maritime, food and beverage, and energy sectors. It operates with a lean team of approximately 19 employees.
IMESTRE does not manufacture its own products; rather, it functions as an importer and exclusive Chilean distributor for 12 established international brands, including DEVCON (epoxy repair compounds), ROCOL (specialty lubricants), LPS (maintenance chemicals), CHOCKFAST (epoxy grouts), DROPSA (automatic lubrication systems), GESERCO (portable oil analysis kits), PLEXUS (methacrylate structural adhesives), DYKEM (industrial markers), Meclube (lubrication pumps), Slot Grease (automatic lubricators), SPI (polyurea elastomers), and VIPER (steel cable lubrication equipment). This brand portfolio allows IMESTRE to address a wide range of severe-condition industrial maintenance needs including equipment repair, machinery foundation alignment, on-site oil condition monitoring, structural bonding, and automated lubrication.
The business model combines one-time product sales with professional application services delivered by experienced technical executives. Revenue is generated through direct sales to industrial and mining enterprise clients via phone (+56 22 799 7270), email ([email protected]), website contact form, and WhatsApp (+56 9 91396417). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct inquiry. The company has been continuously operating for over 45 years, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, funding rounds, or public listing.
IMESTRE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IMESTRE
- Legal name
- Importadora La Estrella Ltda.
- Website
- https://imestre.cl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- IMESTRE (Importadora La Estrella Ltda.) is a Chilean industrial maintenance distributor that has operated for over 45 years, exclusively representing 12 international brands of lubricants, epoxy compounds, structural adhesives, and lubrication equipment for mining and industrial clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IMESTRE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Maintenance Products Distribution
- NAICS
- Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Field Services (Sampling/IAQ/Inspections) (IMAIAGAF)
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Where IMESTRE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lampa
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
IMESTRE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - Technical Solutions: IMESTRE generates revenue through the sale of specialized technical products for industry and mining, including lubricants, abrasion/corrosion control products, adhesives, epoxy grouts, and lubrication equipment. They represent multiple international brands and sell directly to industrial and mining clients.
- Services and Applications: IMESTRE has developed a services and applications area to meet the growing demand from customers for application of the products they commercialize. This service area complements and fully guarantees the success of the products sold.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
IMESTRE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IMESTRE distributes and provides technical support for specialized industrial maintenance products — including industrial lubricants, epoxy compounds and adhesives, abrasion control solutions, and corrosion protection coatings — to mining and industrial customers in Chile. The company serves as the exclusive Chilean representative for 12 international brands and supplements product supply with applied technical services such as on-site application, maintenance consulting, and troubleshooting.
Product overview
IMESTRE (Importadora La Estrella Ltda.) is a Chilean technical solutions provider that has specialized for over 45 years in serving industry and mining in the areas of lubrication, abrasion, and corrosion control. The company operates as a technical importer-distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized products from multiple international brands. The product portfolio includes: DEVCON epoxy compounds and repair putties for equipment protection and recovery; ROCOL specialty lubricants for severe operating conditions; LPS maintenance chemicals; CHOCKFAST epoxy grouts for machinery foundation; DROPSA automatic lubrication systems; GESERCO portable oil and fuel analysis kits; PLEXUS structural methacrylate adhesives; DYKEM industrial markers; MECLUBE pumps and accessories; SLOT GREASE automatic lubricators; SPI polyurea coatings; and VIPER steel cable cleaning and lubrication equipment. The company serves diverse industries including mining, pulp and paper, petroleum and gas, chemical, energy, food, aerospace, naval, military, manufacturing, and telecommunications. IMESTRE also provides technical assistance and application services to complement product sales.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Industrial Lubricants Specialized lubrication products for heavy industry and mining equipment, sourced from international brands IMESTRE represents in Chile. Targeted at maintenance and reliability teams at industrial and mining operators.
- Epoxy Compounds and Adhesives Epoxy-based repair compounds and industrial adhesives for assembly, repair, and protective bonding in industrial and mining environments. Distributed to industrial maintenance buyers.
- Abrasion Control Solutions Wear- and abrasion-resistant products and coatings used to protect equipment surfaces exposed to abrasive conditions in mining and heavy industry. Distributed to maintenance and asset-protection teams.
- Corrosion Protection Products Corrosion-resistant coatings and surface treatment products for protecting industrial assets and infrastructure exposed to corrosive environments. Distributed to industrial and mining operators in Chile.
- Technical Application and Maintenance Services Applied technical services bundled with product supply, including on-site product application, maintenance consulting, and troubleshooting support for industrial and mining customers in Chile.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extended equipment component life through proper lubrication and surface protection
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use IMESTRE
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
IMESTRE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
IMESTRE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DEVCONcoreDEVCON has specialized for over 70 years in manufacturing reconstructive polymers, anti-abrasive and anti-corrosive products including metallic and ceramic epoxy coatings and urethanes for equipment repair and recovery.
- ROCOLcoreROCOL specializes in lubricants for severe operating conditions including extreme temperatures, high loads, dust and water contamination, high speed, and vibration.
- LPScoreLPS has provided high-performance maintenance chemicals for over five decades with certifications for mining, forestry, agricultural, aerospace, naval, military, manufacturing, and telecommunications industries.
- ChockfastcoreChockfast produces epoxy grouts for high-performance equipment foundations providing precise alignment, chemical resistance, and rapid curing with minimal shrinkage for industries including Mining, Pulp and Paper, Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Energy.
- DropsacoreDropsa offers centralized and automatic lubrication systems for fixed and mobile equipment including injectors, progressive systems, dual-line systems, air-oil, and recirculation solutions.
- GESERCOcoreGESERCO invented the portable oil analysis kit concept in 1973, allowing on-site monitoring of oil and fuel condition. Some GESERCO tests have become industry standards and some have been standardized by ISO.
- PLEXUScorePLEXUS methacrylate structural adhesives bond engineering plastics, metals, and dissimilar surfaces, replacing mechanical fasteners in wind turbines, automobiles, trucks, buses, trains, ships, and other assembly applications.
- DykemcoreDykem provides industrial markers for extreme environments including high temperatures and humidity on surfaces like metals, glass, plastics, wood, and rubber. Also includes torque markers and cleaning towels.
- MeclubecoreMeclube offers a wide range of pumps and accessories for oil, grease, and automotive fluids including pneumatic piston pumps, double membrane pumps, electric pumps, hose reels, and oil/grease guns.
- Slot GreasecoreSlot Grease produces rechargeable automatic grease and oil dispensers without batteries or gas, with programmable supply cycles, constructed with high-resistance transparent Lexan containers.
- SPI (Specialty Products Inc.)coreSPI has been a leading manufacturer of spray-applied technical polyurea elastomers since 1974 for industries including mining, food, oil and gas, marine, water treatment, agriculture, and industrial floors.
- VipercoreViper provides steel cable cleaning and automatic lubrication equipment for mining, oil, gas, transport, marine, and other industries, significantly extending steel cable life.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
IMESTRE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Grainger: Large North American-based industrial MRO distributor serving facilities maintenance and operations customers. Comparable to IMESTRE in serving industrial maintenance buyers across multiple product categories, though at a much larger digital-first scale.
- SKF: Global bearings and industrial lubrication systems provider, including automatic lubrication solutions and condition monitoring. Comparable to IMESTRE's Dropsa centralized lubrication and GESERCO oil analysis offerings, though SKF is a much larger manufacturer.
- Castrol: Global lubricants brand serving industrial, automotive, and marine markets, including high-performance and severe-condition grades. Comparable to IMESTRE's ROCOL specialty lubricant portfolio for similar mining and industrial customers.
- ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose ITW Pro Brands segment owns LPS and ROCOL — two of IMESTRE's principal brands. Comparable to IMESTRE as the underlying product manufacturer whose chemistry IMESTRE distributes, and a potential principal-bypass risk if ITW chose to go direct in Chile.
- Sika: Global specialty chemicals company supplying adhesives, sealants, coatings, and concrete products to construction and industrial markets. Comparable to IMESTRE's epoxy, polyurethane, and structural adhesive product lines (DEVCON, PLEXUS, SPI polyurea), though Sika is a manufacturer and IMESTRE is a distributor.
- Henkel: Global adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings manufacturer serving industrial and consumer markets. Comparable to IMESTRE in the adhesives and maintenance chemistry category, with a much larger global footprint and proprietary product portfolio.
- Würth: Global industrial MRO and maintenance supplies distributor with a very broad catalog spanning fasteners, chemicals, tools, and personal protection. Comparable to IMESTRE as a multi-category industrial maintenance supplier serving mining and industrial end markets, but operating globally with vastly larger scale.
- WD-40 Company: Branded specialty maintenance products company (penetrants, lubricants, degreasers) sold through industrial and consumer channels globally. Comparable to IMESTRE's specialty maintenance chemistry offering (LPS line) for similar end customers.
Direct peers
- CRC Industries: Specialty manufacturer of maintenance and repair chemicals including degreasers, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaners for industrial/MRO use. Directly comparable to IMESTRE's LPS product line in terms of category and end-customer profile, and a potential competing brand in the Chilean market.
- Klüber Lubrication: Specialty lubricant manufacturer focused on high-performance and severe-duty industrial lubrication. Directly comparable to IMESTRE's ROCOL offering in product positioning for extreme temperature, high-load, and contamination-resistant applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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IMESTRE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IMESTRE funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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IMESTRE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about IMESTRE
What does IMESTRE do?
IMESTRE distributes and provides technical support for specialized industrial maintenance products — including industrial lubricants, epoxy compounds and adhesives, abrasion control solutions, and corrosion protection coatings — to mining and industrial customers in Chile. The company serves as the exclusive Chilean representative for 12 international brands and supplements product supply with applied technical services such as on-site application, maintenance consulting, and troubleshooting.
Is IMESTRE a public or private company?
IMESTRE is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was IMESTRE founded?
IMESTRE was founded in 1979. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is IMESTRE based?
IMESTRE is headquartered in Lampa, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does IMESTRE make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - Technical Solutions are the primary driver. The others are services and Applications.
Who are IMESTRE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Grainger, SKF, Castrol, ITW (Illinois Tool Works), Sika, Henkel, Würth and WD-40 Company. Direct peers are CRC Industries and Klüber Lubrication.
Does IMESTRE have an API?
No public API is recorded for IMESTRE.
What industry is IMESTRE in?
IMESTRE's product category is Industrial Maintenance Products Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAGAE, Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space), with a secondary code of IMAIAGAF, Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Field Services (Sampling/IAQ/Inspections). Its NAICS code is 42384 and its SIC code is 2890.