What METALCON S.A.S. does

METALCON S.A.S. is a privately held Argentine metalworking and industrial services company headquartered in the Parque Industrial of Salta Capital, Salta province. Founded by Cristian Fernández and operating with a 12-person workforce, the company provides custom fabrication, industrial assembly, piping, civil works, and equipment repair to mining, industrial, energy, construction, and agricultural clients across the Salta region, with exports of niche products (turbines, hyperbaric chambers) to several countries. Its core technical capabilities include structural metal fabrication, design and manufacture of hydroelectric turbines (Michell Banki cross-flow, Pelton, Semi Kaplan), hyperbaric chamber fabrication, and non-destructive testing (NDT) for weld and structural certification, supported by an in-house equipment base featuring a 400-ton press, boring machines, lathes, gantry cranes, rolling machines, and generators up to 110 kV.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven B2B model: clients request metallurgical, construction, assembly, or repair work; Metalcon provides a scope-based quotation and delivers a one-time engineering and fabrication engagement. The company's revenue mix spans custom fabrication, assembly and installation, repair and maintenance, engineering consulting, and industrial construction, with no recurring subscription or managed-service component. Notable reference clients include Posco (SAL DE ORO lithium plant), Termo Andes, AES, Pampa Energía, Holcim, Massalin Particulares, and several regional ceramic manufacturers.

Recent strategic moves have broadened the service surface beyond traditional heavy fabrication: laser and plasma metal cutting, energy consulting and housing energy efficiency labeling, and modular construction units for remote mining projects. The company is entirely founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds, and operates exclusively from a single Salta industrial-park facility. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by a website, social media presence, and WhatsApp-driven customer communication.

Name

METALCON S.A.S.

Legal name

Metalcon SAS

Website

https://metalcon.com.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METALCON S.A.S. is a Salta, Argentina-based metalworking and industrial services firm (12 employees) providing custom fabrication, piping, hydroelectric turbine manufacturing, hyperbaric chambers, NDT testing, and industrial construction to mining, energy, and industrial clients across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metals & Steel Mill Facility Construction (IMAFADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE)

Keywords

• Industrial metalworking services
• Metal structure fabrication
• Hydroelectric turbine manufacturing
• Industrial equipment repair
• Structural steel construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Salta

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: One-time project-based fabrication of industrial equipment, structures, turbines, hyperbaric chambers, and metal components for specific client requirements
2. Assembly and Installation Services: Mounting, piping, and installation services for industrial plants, buildings, and equipment including residential and industrial modules
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair of industrial, mining, and agricultural equipment including electric motors, hydraulic cylinders, and machinery accessories
4. Engineering Consulting: Engineering consulting services, project tracking, NDT testing, and welding certifications
5. Industrial Construction: Construction of industrial buildings, hangars, fire protection networks, metal tanks, and gantry cranes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

METALCON S.A.S. is an Argentine metalworking and industrial construction company that designs, fabricates, assembles, and repairs metal structures, industrial piping, hydroelectric turbines (Michell Banki, Pelton, Semi Kaplan), hyperbaric chambers, metal tanks, industrial buildings, gantry cranes, hydraulic cylinders, and modular residential/industrial units. It also provides civil construction, engineering and architectural consulting, non-destructive testing (NDT), certified welding inspection, laser and plasma cutting, and energy efficiency labeling for clients in mining, energy, construction, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

Product overview

Metalcon SAS is a metalworking and industrial architecture company based in Salta, Argentina, offering a diverse portfolio of industrial manufacturing, construction, and engineering services. The company's core offerings include industrial metal structure fabrication, piping installation, and hydroelectric turbine manufacturing (Michell Banki, Pelton, and Semi Kaplan types). They produce hyperbaric chambers, metal tanks, industrial buildings, cranes, and hydraulic cylinders. Supporting services include industrial equipment repair, civil construction, engineering consulting, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Recent additions include laser and plasma metal cutting services, energy consulting, and housing energy labeling. The company also manufactures modular construction units for residential and industrial applications. Their services span the industrial, mining, agricultural, energy, and construction sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydroelectric Turbines (Michell Banki, Pelton, Semi Kaplan) Design, fabrication, and installation of micro hydroelectric turbines for power generation, including Michell Banki cross-flow, Pelton, and Semi Kaplan types. Sold to energy and power generation clients, including for export to several countries.
• Hyperbaric Chambers Fabrication of hyperbaric chambers for medical and industrial applications. Sold to medical and industrial buyers with exports to several countries.
• Industrial Metal Structures Fabrication Fabrication of industrial metal structures and industrial piping for construction and infrastructure projects. Sold to mining, energy, industrial, and construction clients for plant and infrastructure work.
• Metal Tanks Fabrication of metal tanks for industrial, mining, and agricultural projects. Sold to industrial, mining, and agricultural clients.
• Industrial Buildings and Sheds (Naves Industriales y Tinglados) Design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial buildings and shed structures. Sold to industrial and construction clients.
• Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes and Lifting Equipment (Pórticos Rodantes y Grúas) Design, fabrication, and installation of overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and lifting equipment. Sold to industrial operators needing material handling infrastructure.
• Hydraulic Cylinders (Cilindros Hidráulicos) Fabrication and repair of hydraulic cylinders for industrial applications. Sold to industrial, mining, and energy clients.
• Industrial Modules (Residential, Kitchen, Workshop, Storage) Design, fabrication, and assembly of residential, kitchen, workshop, and storage modules using dry construction and traditional methods. Sold to mining, industrial, and remote-site clients needing modular facilities.
• Brush Cutters and Accessories for Land Clearing (Rastras para Desmonte) Manufacturing of brush cutters (rastras para desmonte) and accessories for land clearing and earthmoving equipment. Sold to agricultural and construction clients.
• Industrial Equipment Repair Services Repair services for industrial, mining, and agricultural equipment including electric motors, hydraulic cylinders, and machinery accessories. Sold to industrial, mining, and agricultural operators.
• Civil Construction Works (Obras Civiles) Civil construction work including fire protection network planning, project execution, and installation. Sold to industrial, mining, and energy plant operators.
• Industrial Assembly and Installation (Montaje Industrial) Industrial assembly and installation services for industrial plants and facilities, including mounting and piping. Sold to industrial, mining, and energy plant operators.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Non-destructive testing services for quality assurance of welds and industrial components, including welder certifications. Sold to industrial, mining, energy, and construction clients needing certified weld inspection.
• Engineering and Architectural Consulting Engineering and architecture consulting services including structural calculations, project monitoring, and welding certifications. Sold to industrial, residential, and commercial clients.
• Laser and Plasma Metal Cutting Services Metal cutting services using laser and plasma technology, operated by certified professionals. Sold to industrial and construction clients as a manufacturing service.
• Energy Consulting and Housing Energy Labeling Energy consulting, energy efficiency analysis, and housing energy efficiency labeling services for residential, industrial, and commercial projects. Sold to property owners and developers seeking certified efficiency ratings that affect market value.
• Industrial Sandblasting and Painting (Arenado y Pintura Industrial) Industrial sandblasting and painting services for metal surfaces and equipment. Sold to industrial and construction clients needing surface treatment and protective coatings.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PoscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Korean company Posco engaged Metalcon for the SAL DE ORO lithium plant project. Metalcon performed piping, structural fabrication, and assembly work for this major lithium processing facility, representing a flagship project in the company's modern history. This partnership demonstrates Metalcon's capability to serve international mining clients at large-scale industrial projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMPSA (Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona): Argentine metalworking and engineering company based in Mendoza that designs and manufactures turbines (hydro and wind), industrial equipment, and metal structures. Highly comparable because IMPSA combines custom industrial metal fabrication, turbine design and fabrication, and large-project execution for energy and mining clients across Argentina and Latin America, just as METALCON does in Salta.
• Sacde: Argentine construction and industrial services company (part of the Techint Group) that executes heavy civil works, industrial plant construction, piping, and assembly for energy and mining clients. Directly comparable to METALCON's industrial assembly, piping, and plant construction business for mining and energy majors in Argentina.

Broad incumbents

• Tenaris: Argentine-headquartered global manufacturer of seamless and welded steel pipes for energy and industrial customers. Comparable as a major Argentine metal product manufacturer serving oil & gas, mining, and industrial customers; overlaps with METALCON's industrial piping and structural fabrication end markets, though at much larger scale and with a different product mix.
• Voith Hydro: Global manufacturer of hydroelectric turbines and generators (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, bulb, and small-hydro variants). Comparable to METALCON's Michell Banki/Pelton/Semi Kaplan turbine manufacturing line, but operating globally at much larger scale and with broader product breadth.
• Techint: Large Argentine industrial conglomerate with divisions in steel (Tenaris), engineering and construction (Techint Engineering & Construction, Sacde), and energy. Comparable as a broader incumbent that operates in many of the same end markets (energy, mining, industrial construction) where METALCON delivers fabrication and assembly scopes, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Andritz Hydro: Global supplier of hydroelectric turbines, generators, and plant services, including small and micro-hydro equipment. Comparable to METALCON's turbine fabrication capability, but as a global incumbent offering complete electromechanical packages rather than regional custom fabrication.

Regional players

• Acindar: Argentina's largest long steel producer, supplying rebar, wire rod, and structural steel products to construction and industrial customers. Comparable as an Argentine metals supplier feeding the same construction and industrial supply chain that METALCON serves, though Acindar operates one level upstream as a steel mill rather than as a fabricator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/metalcon.salta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metalconsas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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