RHONA PERU SAC

What RHONA PERU SAC does

RHONA PERU SAC is the Peruvian distribution and services subsidiary of Chilean electrical equipment manufacturer RHONA S.A., operating in Lima with 19 employees. The company distributes power transformers, automation products (PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives, contactors, relays), electrical materials, LED lighting, and medium/low voltage distribution equipment, alongside the DigitalNet digitalization service for real-time transformer monitoring. RHONA Peru serves industrial customers primarily in mining, energy generation, and construction sectors, with named enterprise engagements including Colbun, COVISA S.A., and Bechtel Corporation.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales of standardized catalog items (priced on a per-unit basis and distributed through the rhona.pe e-commerce platform), custom transformer manufacturing and switchboard assembly (project-based, large equipment requiring consultation), and professional services through RHONA Servicios for installation, maintenance, and technical support. The parent group retains manufacturing capability for transformers up to 90,000 kVA and 72 MVA at facilities in Chile, while the Peru entity functions as the commercial and service front for the Andean market. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise sales, physical branch presence in Lima, and an online catalog serving SMB and individual buyers.

The company sits within a closely held Chilean corporate group (no public listing, no institutional investors evidenced) that traces its origins to the 1964 merger of predecessor firms and operates across six cities in Chile and Peru, with related entities including Covisa (electrical conductors) and Rhonaelectric (international/Rhona Internacional). Strategic representation agreements with Mitsubishi Electric (automation distribution rights in Peru) and a technology partnership with MR (Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen) for DigitalNet extend the platform's technical breadth beyond its own manufacturing base.

Name

RHONA PERU SAC

Legal name

RHONA S.A.

Website

https://rhona.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RHONA PERU SAC distributes electrical equipment and solutions in Peru, including power transformers, automation products, and DigitalNet monitoring technology, serving industrial customers in mining, energy generation, and construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers (Power, Distribution, Instrument, Specialty) (IMAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints) (IMAGAEAL), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Grid-Scale Power Conversion & Interconnection (PCS, Grid-Tie Inverters, Converter Stations) (IMAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Power transformers manufacturing
• Electrical equipment distribution
• Industrial automation products
• Electrical materials supply
• Transformer digitalization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Equipment Sales: Sale of electrical materials, components, and equipment including automation products, control systems, instrumentation, conductors, security equipment, and lighting solutions through catalog and e-commerce channels.
2. Transformer Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of power transformers including distribution, power, dry, and mobile substations. Products range from standard units to custom high-capacity transformers up to 220kV.
3. Services: RHONA Servicios providing installation, maintenance, and technical support for electrical equipment and systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RHONA PERU SAC manufactures and distributes electrical equipment for industrial customers, including power and distribution transformers, industrial automation products (PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives, contactors), electrical materials, LED lighting, and medium/low voltage distribution centers. The company supplies the RHONA group's catalog of 2,676+ products alongside custom-manufactured transformers up to 90,000 kVA, completed through associated manufacturing facilities, and provides installation, maintenance, and technical support via RHONA Servicios. It also offers the DigitalNet digitalization service for real-time monitoring of power transformers, particularly for mining operations.

Product overview

RHONA PERU SAC is a distributor and provider of electrical equipment and solutions operating as part of the larger RHONA group (with operations in Chile and USA). Their product portfolio consists of multiple product categories: Potencia y Control (Power and Control) offering automation products (PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives), contactors, relays, and electrical control components; Transformadores (Transformers) including distribution, power, dry type, and substations; Materiales Eléctricos (Electrical Materials) covering cable management, conductors, switches, safety equipment, tools, and grounding; Iluminación LED (LED Lighting) with tubes, fixtures, and emergency lighting; Accionamientos Eléctricos (Electrical Drives) for medium and low voltage distribution; plus the DIGITALNET digitalization service for transformer monitoring. They represent multiple international brands including Mitsubishi Electric, Autonics, Cellpack, PCE, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DIGITALNET: Digitalization of transformers solution that enables real-time monitoring and more efficient management of mining operations.

Products and services

• Potencia y Control - Automatización Industrial automation product line including PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, soft starters, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, and industrial communication products for automating and controlling industrial processes.
• Transformadores (Power and Distribution Transformers) Power and distribution transformers including dry type, resin, pad mounted, and mobile substations for electrical power transformation applications. The group manufactures units up to 90,000 kVA with on-load tap changers and units up to 220kV.
• Materiales Eléctricos Comprehensive range of electrical materials including cable management (conduit, trays), conductors, switches, safety equipment, tools, and grounding products for industrial and commercial electrical installations.
• Iluminación LED LED lighting solutions including LED tubes, UFO luminaires, industrial fixtures, LED emergency lighting, and street lighting luminaires for industrial and commercial applications.
• Accionamientos Eléctricos (Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Centers) Medium and low voltage electrical distribution centers and busbar trunking systems for industrial power distribution applications.
• DIGITALNET - Digitalización de Transformadores Transformer digitalization service that enables real-time monitoring and more efficient management of power transformer operations, particularly for mining sector applications. Developed in partnership with MR (Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen).
• RHONA Servicios Professional services including installation, maintenance, and technical support for electrical equipment and systems sold by RHONA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.6% energy efficiency achieved in 90,000 kVA transformers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MR (Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 September 2024MR is a strategic technology partner for RHONA, collaborating on advanced solutions for the mining sector. MR is a German company specializing in tap changers and monitoring systems for transformers. At Expomina 2024, RHONA and MR jointly presented DigitalNet transformer digitalization technology.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRHONA holds representation rights for Mitsubishi Electric products in Peru, including automation equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and electrical protection systems. Mitsubishi Electric products are integrated into RHONA's manufactured solutions including power boards.
• COVISA S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within the RHONA group manufacturing electrical conductors. COVISA supplies conductors for RHONA's transformer and equipment manufacturing. Long-term commercial relationship with shared ownership structure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siemens Energy: Manufactures large power transformers, grid technology, and industrial drives. Competes with RHONA in utility-scale transformer and grid-connection projects in Chile and Peru.
• WEG: Brazilian manufacturer of transformers, motors, generators, and electrical equipment with significant Latin American industrial footprint. Closest geographic peer to RHONA with overlapping product lines in transformers and drives.
• GE Vernova: Spun out from GE, GE Vernova's Grid Solutions segment manufactures power transformers and grid equipment. Competes for utility and industrial transformer contracts in Latin America and globally.
• ABB: Global leader in transformers, switchgear, and electrical distribution with deep presence in Latin American mining and utility markets. Directly competes with RHONA in medium- and high-voltage transformer tenders for mining and energy customers.
• Hitachi Energy: World-leading transformer manufacturer with strong grid integration offerings. Directly competes with RHONA in power transformer and grid automation projects for utilities and mining customers in South America.
• Hammond Power Solutions: Specialized manufacturer of dry-type, cast-resin, and power transformers serving industrial and renewable energy markets. Comparable in product focus and scale to RHONA's transformer manufacturing business.

Emerging players

• TBEA: Chinese transformer and power transmission equipment manufacturer with growing presence in Latin America. Competes primarily on cost in utility-scale power transformer projects, pressuring regional players like RHONA.
• Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems: Korean manufacturer of power and distribution transformers aggressively expanding in Latin America. Increasingly competing in mid- and large-scale transformer tenders in mining and renewable energy projects.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Broad portfolio spanning electrical distribution, automation, and energy management. Competes with RHONA across switchgear, automation (PLCs/HMIs), and electrical materials categories, especially through its mining and industrial customer base.
• Eaton: Global electrical equipment manufacturer with switchgear, power distribution, and industrial control offerings. Overlaps with RHONA's switchgear and electrical materials distribution business for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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