INPECON
INPECON is a Peruvian industrial services company that delivers specialized wet-mix shotcrete, pre-mixed concrete, pumping, and slope stabilization for underground mining, civil infrastructure, and hydroelectric projects, serving enterprise clients such as Buenaventura, Volcan, and Minera Horizonte.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLima, Peru
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What INPECON does
INPECON is a Peruvian industrial services company that delivers specialized wet-mix shotcrete (concreto lanzado por vía húmeda), pre-mixed concrete, concrete pumping, slope stabilization, and related services to underground mining operations, civil infrastructure projects, and hydroelectric facilities. The company's core technology stack centers on pneumatically projected concrete with rapid-setting additives, deployed via Putzmeister robotic projectors (SPM 4210), Mixkret 4/5 low-profile mixer trucks, and custom-designed low-profile pumping equipment suited to narrow-vein and confined stope environments. INPECON pioneered the installation of concrete dosing plants inside underground mines in Peru, positioning concrete production closer to production faces to accelerate the mining cycle and reduce rockfall risk, and also manufactures cement transport equipment for rail-mounted underground use.
The business operates as a B2B services firm selling directly to enterprise clients through project-based, quote-based engagements with on-site deployment of equipment, operators, and technicians. Named anchor clients include Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A. (UEA-Uchucchacua, UEA-Orcopampa, UEA-Tambomayo), Compañía Minera Volcan S.A.A. (Unidad Minera Chungar, Ticclio, Andaychagua), Compañía Minera Horizonte S.A., and Transli/Unidad Minera Atacocha in mining; Consorcio Túnel Metro Línea 2 and Constructora M.P.M/SEDAPAL in civil construction; and CONEHUA for Central Hidroeléctrica de Huanza. Revenue streams combine professional services (shotcrete application, pumping, stabilization, laboratory testing) with hardware rental (robots, mixers, dosing plants, pumps), and the firm operates an in-house training center with Putzmeister, SIKA, Metal Técnica, and Lima Maquinarias.
The company is privately held (INPECON SAC), headquartered in Lima with operations across multiple Peruvian regions, and operates within a broader group that includes CONCRETERA ANDINA S.R.L., LPLAST, LC FARMERS, and AGUA VILLA, coordinated through an internal ERP ("Sistema INPECON"). It maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and is led by General Manager Liberato Villa Romero. All operations remain domestic to Peru, with no disclosed cross-border activity.
INPECON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INPECON
- Legal name
- INPECON SAC
- Website
- https://inpecon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- INPECON is a Peruvian industrial services company that delivers specialized wet-mix shotcrete, pre-mixed concrete, pumping, and slope stabilization for underground mining, civil infrastructure, and hydroelectric projects, serving enterprise clients such as Buenaventura, Volcan, and Minera Horizonte.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INPECON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Support Services
- NAICS
- Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro industry
- Ready-Mix Concrete Production & DeliveryIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Cement, Concrete & AggregatesConcrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall SystemsIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Cement, Concrete & Aggregates
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Where INPECON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lima
- HQ country
- Peru
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices4 records
Markets served
INPECON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Shotcrete Services for Mining: Preparation, transport, and application of wet shotcrete for underground mining support, including cemented fill and rock stabilization services at mining operations.
- Pre-mixed Concrete Supply: Supply of conventional and special pre-mixed concrete for mining and civil construction projects including tunnel lining, ramp protection, and structural applications.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of specialized low-profile equipment including robot shotcrete projectors, low-profile mixer trucks, concrete dosing plants, cement transporters, and excavators for mining and civil operations.
- Concrete Pumping Services: Pumping services for elevating and displacing pre-mixed concrete to any structure and point, using Putzmeister technology equipment.
- Slope Stabilization Services: Slope stabilization using shotcrete application combined with helical bolts, cement grout, and welded wire mesh for collapse and landslide areas.
- Laboratory Services: Concrete mix design, dosing, mixing and verification of shotcrete, plant calibration, fresh concrete quality verification (slump, temperature, yield, unit weight), and compressive strength testing.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
INPECON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INPECON is a Peruvian specialized services company that provides wet-mix shotcrete application, pre-mixed concrete supply, and underground concrete dosing plant installation primarily for underground mining operations. The company delivers rock support, cemented fill, slope stabilization, concrete pumping, and equipment rental on-site to mining and civil construction clients across Peru, using proprietary low-profile equipment and Putzmeister robotic projection systems designed for confined mine environments.
Product overview
INPECON is a Peruvian company offering specialized concrete and shotcrete services primarily for underground mining operations. The portfolio centers on wet-mix shotcrete (concreto lanzado) as the core product, supported by pre-mixed concrete services, underground dosing plant installation (a pioneering capability), concrete pumping, slope stabilization, equipment rental, and a testing laboratory. The company also operates a training center with industry partnerships. INPECON's services are delivered using specialized equipment including PUTZMEISTER robots (SPM 4210, SPM500), Mixkret low-profile mixers, and custom INPECON-designed dosing plants. The company serves mining clients like Buenaventura, Volcan, and Horizon, as well as civil construction projects including hydroelectric tunnels and metro infrastructure.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Shotcrete (Concreto Lanzado por Vía Húmeda)
- Pre-mixed Concrete (Concreto Premezclado)
- Installation of Concrete Dosing Plants (Instalación de Plantas Dosificadoras) Installation of customized concrete dosing plants inside mines and on surface, engineered to specific mine requirements. INPECON is the pioneer in installing these plants underground to dynamize the mining cycle.
- Concrete Pumping Service (Servicio de Bombeo de Concreto) Pumping services for elevating and moving pre-mixed concrete to any structure or point, using Putzmeister PM 500 technology equipment with experienced personnel and technical support.
- Slope Stabilization (Sostenimiento de Taludes) Slope stabilization services using shotcrete application combined with helical bolts, cement grouting, and welded wire mesh to stabilize collapse and landslide zones in mining and civil works.
- Equipment Rental (Alquiler de Equipos) Rental of specialized low-profile equipment for mining and civil construction including robot shotcrete projectors (SPM 4210), low-profile mixer trucks (Mixkret 4 and 5), dosing plants, cement transporters, and concrete pumps.
- Laboratory Services (Servicio de Laboratorio) Concrete testing laboratory providing conventional and special concrete mix design, dosing, mixing and verification of shotcrete, plant calibration, fresh concrete quality verification (slump, temperature, yield, unit weight), and compressive strength testing.
- Training Center (Centro de Entrenamiento y Capacitación) Training center offering certified courses for robot operators, mixer operators, dosing plant operators, and safety inspectors, with exclusive training partnerships with Putzmeister, SIKA, Metal Técnica, and Lima Maquinarias.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 500,000 passengers per day transport capacity enabled by Metro Línea 2 tunnel project
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use INPECON
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
INPECON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
INPECON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- PutzmeistercoreExclusive training partnership with Putzmeister for robot operator certification and technical training. INPECON uses Putzmeister equipment (SPM 4210, PM 500) and receives certified training programs for operators. Putzmeister provides technical backing and equipment operability support.
- SIKAcoreTraining partnership with SIKA for professional development in concrete and shotcrete applications. SIKA provides expertise and training materials for concrete technology and admixture usage in mining applications.
- Metal TécnicasecondaryTraining partnership for equipment operation and maintenance training related to mining support equipment.
- Lima MaquinariassecondaryTraining partnership for equipment operation and maintenance, supporting operator certification programs.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
INPECON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Liebherr: Global manufacturer of construction machinery including concrete mixing and pumping equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same equipment category INPECON rents and operates, though Liebherr's portfolio extends well beyond concrete.
Direct peers
- CIFA: Italian manufacturer of concrete mixing and pumping equipment, including truck-mounted concrete pumps and shotcrete machinery used in mining and tunnel construction — comparable to INPECON's equipment-side capabilities and end markets.
- Schwing Stetter: Global manufacturer of concrete pumps, truck mixers, and shotcrete equipment serving infrastructure and mining. Overlaps with INPECON's concrete pumping service and equipment fleet positioning.
- Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company supplying concrete admixtures, shotcrete accelerators, and application services for mining and tunneling. Sika is a current INPECON training partner and a parallel provider of shotcrete technology and know-how to the underground mining segment.
- Master Builders Solutions (BASF): BASF's specialty construction chemicals brand offering concrete admixtures, shotcrete solutions, and underground mining support products — directly adjacent to INPECON's admixture-dependent shotcrete service offering.
- Putzmeister (SANY): Manufacturer of robotic shotcrete projectors (SPM series) and concrete pumps (PM series) used by INPECON. Putzmeister's equipment and training footprint globally — and its current ownership by SANY — make it the closest equipment-side analog to INPECON's service model.
- MacLean Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of underground mining support equipment and services, including shotcrete-related carriers and ground support solutions. Comparable as a specialty underground mining equipment and service provider.
- Normet: Finland-headquartered global supplier of underground mining equipment and services, including dedicated shotcrete sprayers, concrete dosing systems, and operator training — directly comparable to INPECON's underground mine shotcrete and dosing-plant offering.
Regional players
- Cementos Pacasmayo: Peru's largest integrated cement and concrete producer. Comparable as a Peru-headquartered supplier of cement and ready-mix concrete to mining and civil projects, sharing INPECON's customer base and geographic market.
- UNACEM: Major Peruvian cement and concrete manufacturer (Andino/Condorocco brands). Comparable as a Peru-domestic supplier of cement and ready-mix concrete to the same mining and construction end markets that INPECON serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
INPECON social profiles
Digital presenceINPECON compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
INPECON financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
INPECON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
INPECON funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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INPECON M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about INPECON
What does INPECON do?
INPECON is a Peruvian specialized services company that provides wet-mix shotcrete application, pre-mixed concrete supply, and underground concrete dosing plant installation primarily for underground mining operations. The company delivers rock support, cemented fill, slope stabilization, concrete pumping, and equipment rental on-site to mining and civil construction clients across Peru, using proprietary low-profile equipment and Putzmeister robotic projection systems designed for confined mine environments.
Is INPECON a public or private company?
INPECON is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was INPECON founded?
INPECON was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is INPECON based?
INPECON is headquartered in Lima, Peru, in the Latin America region.
How does INPECON make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Shotcrete Services for Mining is the primary driver. The others are pre-mixed Concrete Supply, equipment Rental, concrete Pumping Services, slope Stabilization Services and laboratory Services.
Who are INPECON's main competitors?
Liebherr is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are CIFA, Schwing Stetter, Sika AG, Master Builders Solutions (BASF), Putzmeister (SANY), MacLean Engineering and Normet. Regional players are Cementos Pacasmayo and UNACEM.
Does INPECON have an API?
No public API is recorded for INPECON.
What industry is INPECON in?
INPECON's product category is Mining Support Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAA, Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery, with a secondary code of IMADAAAE, Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems. Its NAICS code is 23811 and its SIC code is 3561.