KAMET SA

What KAMET SA does

KAMET SA is a privately-held Argentine steel and construction materials distributor headquartered in Guaymallén, Mendoza Province. Founded in 1960 (per the company history page; the homepage states 1968), the company has operated continuously for over 55 years in the regional construction supply chain. Since 2021, it has been part of a Mendoza-based business group, marking a transition from purely family-owned operation. The company is the official distributor of Acindar, Argentina's leading steel manufacturer, and also carries products from Ternium, Sidersa, and Cresata.

The product portfolio spans eight categories: reinforcing wires (Alambres), steel rebars in multiple diameters and profiles (Hierros), welded wire mesh (Malla SIMA), structural profiles (Perfileria), perimeter fencing (Cierres Perimetrales), construction nails (Clavos), roofing and cladding sheets (Chapas), and miscellaneous consumables (Materiales Varios). Technical datasheets in PDF are downloadable for most lines. The business runs on a standard SMB technology stack: a WordPress-based website, WhatsApp for sales contact, and Facebook/Instagram for brand presence. There is no proprietary technology, no API, and no software product.

KAMET serves construction companies, contractors, and developers across Mendoza Province on a B2B quote-based model. Distribution is concentrated through one physical location in Guaymallén with direct sales via office visits and WhatsApp. The company self-positions as a market leader in steel commercialization in Mendoza, with no disclosed customer logos, no enterprise anchor contracts, and no public revenue figures.

Name

KAMET SA

Legal name

Kamet S.A.

Website

https://kametsaci.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KAMET SA is a Mendoza-based Argentine steel and construction materials distributor serving regional construction companies and contractors, operating as official distributor for Acindar, Ternium, Sidersa, and Cresata across eight product categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel and Construction Materials Distribution

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Products Trading & Service Centers (Flat, Long, Pipe & Tube, Rebar) (IMAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Steel distribution
• Construction materials
• Building supplies
• Rebar distribution
• Construction steel

Headquarters

HQ city

Guaymallén, San José

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel and Construction Materials Sales: KAMET SA generates revenue through the sale of steel products including wires, iron bars, SIMA mesh, profiles, perimeter fences, nails, sheets, and various construction materials. They operate as official distributors of Acindar and other major steel manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KAMET SA is an official distributor of Argentine steel manufacturers (Acindar, Ternium, Sidersa, Cresata) selling a full range of steel construction materials—including wires, steel rebars, welded wire mesh (Malla SIMA), structural profiles, perimeter fencing, nails, roofing sheets, and miscellaneous construction consumables—to construction companies and contractors in the Mendoza market. The company maintains physical inventory for immediate project needs and supports customers with downloadable technical data sheets.

Product overview

KAMET SA is an official distributor of Acindar and other Argentine steel manufacturers (Ternium, Sidersa, Cresata), serving the Mendoza construction market with a broad portfolio of steel construction materials. The offering is organized as a single-distribution business model covering the full range of steel products needed for construction projects: reinforcing wires (Alambres), steel rebars in multiple profiles (Hierros), welded wire mesh (Malla SIMA), structural steel sections (Perfileria), perimeter fencing solutions (Cierres Perimetrales), fastening nails (Clavos), roofing and cladding sheets (Chapas), and miscellaneous construction consumables (Materiales Varios). Technical data sheets (fichas técnicas) are downloadable in PDF for most product lines. The company is headquartered in Guaymallén, San José, Mendoza, Argentina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alambres (Wires)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AcindarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor relationship - KAMET SA is an official Acindar distributor, selling Acindar steel products including wires, nails, and other construction materials. Acindar is a major Argentine steel manufacturer.
• TerniumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTernium is a leading steel company in Latin America. KAMET SA distributes Ternium steel products as part of their product offering.
• SidersaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSidersa is a steel products supplier. KAMET SA carries Sidersa products in their inventory.
• CresataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCresata is a construction materials supplier. KAMET SA distributes Cresata products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Metal Supermarkets: Small-format metal distribution franchise model with hundreds of locations serving small business and contractor customers. Closely aligned with KAMET's small-shop, contractor-focused, multi-product metals distribution model.
• Olympic Steel Inc. US-based metal service center distributing carbon, stainless, and aluminum products including rebar, structural, and flat-rolled to construction and industrial customers. Closely aligned with KAMET's commodity steel distribution profile.
• TW Metals: Specialty metals distributor serving industrial customers with stainless, aluminum, and carbon products. Comparable to KAMET as a non-producing distributor with multi-supplier relationships serving B2B construction and industrial end markets.
• Ryerson Inc. US metals processor and distributor serving industrial and construction markets with a broad product range. A direct comparable in terms of being a non-producing multi-product metals distributor serving construction customers.

Others

• Acindar: Major Argentine steel manufacturer (part of ArcelorMittal group) for whom KAMET serves as official distributor. An upstream supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor, but its pricing and channel decisions shape KAMET's economics.
• Ternium Argentina: Major Argentine steel producer that supplies KAMET as a channel partner. Listed here as an ecosystem participant — its commercial strategy (direct sales vs. distribution) directly affects KAMET's competitive position.

Broad incumbents

• Russel Metals Inc. Canadian metal service center and distributor with operations across steel, aluminum, and specialty metals. Comparable business model to KAMET — non-producing distributor selling to construction, energy, and industrial end markets.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Large US publicly listed metal service center conglomerate operating ~300+ locations. While far larger and geographically distinct, it exemplifies the multi-supplier, multi-product metals distribution model that KAMET pursues at a regional scale in Argentina.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: European-focused materials distribution arm of ThyssenKrupp distributing carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and engineering materials to industrial customers. Represents the broader global incumbent model of industrial metals distribution.
• Kloeckner & Co SE: Global steel and metal distribution group headquartered in Germany with significant European and Americas footprint. Closely mirrors KAMET's model of distributing third-party produced steel products to industrial and construction customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kamet-SA-100083535003984
• Instagraminstagram.com/kamet.s
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kamet-aceros

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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