Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada

What Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada does

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada is a Chilean industrial bearing and mechanical components distributor headquartered in Coquimbo, Chile, with over 40 years of operating history (founded circa 1978/1983, with conflicting source dates). The company operates as an authorized Timken distributor and carries 25+ premium international bearing brands including NSK, SKF, FAG, NTN, Koyo, INA, IKO, THK, and HIWIN. Its product portfolio spans ball bearings, roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, linear motion systems, oil seals, housings/pillow blocks, power transmission belts, couplings, lubricants, bearing tools, and automotive spare parts. The company is privately held as a Limitada (Ltda.) entity under RUT 78.605.950-K, with no parent company, institutional investors, or external funding disclosed.

The business operates a Magento-based e-commerce platform (smilovic.cl) supporting product catalog browsing, search, and filter by brand/category/dimensions, with multi-currency pricing (CLP and USD) and automated shipping calculations. Distribution channels include direct e-commerce, an official MercadoLibre storefront, WhatsApp-based technical sales support, and a physical branch in Coquimbo offering free in-store pickup. Domestic shipping is handled via Chilexpress and Starken, while international shipments are routed through DHL Express. Payment processing is integrated with Mercado Pago, Flow, and Webpay/Transbank. The team is lean at 6 employees, with current recruitment for 2 dispatch and warehouse roles.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of bearings and industrial parts to manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and general industrial customers throughout Chile and select international markets. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model per product, with examples ranging from CLP $126,990 (HIWIN linear ball bearings) to CLP $2,898,990 (industrial spacers), all VAT-inclusive. The company offers a 15-day return policy and positions itself on authorized brand relationships, permanent stock availability, and technical advisory for product selection. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada

Legal name

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada

Website

https://smilovic.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada is a Coquimbo, Chile-based authorized Timken distributor selling 25+ premium bearing brands and industrial components through e-commerce, MercadoLibre, and physical channels to manufacturing, mining, and agricultural customers across Chile and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquimbo

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bearings and Industrial Parts Sales: One-time product sales of bearings, seals, and industrial spare parts through e-commerce platform and physical branch. Revenue generated from direct sales to industrial customers throughout Chile and international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada is an authorized Timken distributor that imports, exports, and sells industrial bearings, oil seals, power transmission components, and related spare parts. The company operates a Magento-based e-commerce platform plus a physical pickup branch in Coquimbo, Chile, distributing 25+ global bearing brands to manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and general industrial customers across Chile and international markets.

Product overview

Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada is an authorized Timken distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial bearings, seals, and power transmission components. The company operates as a single e-commerce platform (Magento-based) selling products across multiple subcategories including ball bearings, roller bearings, linear ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, thrust bearings, needle roller bearings, housings/pillow blocks, oil seals, Viton seals, shaft repair kits, greases and lubricants, bearing tools, and automotive spare parts. The product portfolio is organized by distributing over 30 international bearing and seal brands including Timken, NSK, SKF, FAG, NTN, Koyo, INA, IKO, THK, HIWIN, RHP, Rollway, Bower, National, Chicago Rawhide, Torrington, ARB, KML, TTO, Sabo, WLK, ILOKEEN, THO, RLM, BGL, FSQ, NAK, and SOG. The company offers domestic shipping throughout Chile via Chilexpress and Starken, international shipping via DHL, and maintains a physical branch in Coquimbo, Chile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Bearings (Rodamientos) Comprehensive range of industrial bearings including ball bearings (deep groove, angular contact, self-aligning, four-point contact, stainless steel, magneto), tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, thrust/axial bearings, needle roller bearings, linear ball bearings, clutch bearings, spherical plain bearings, cam followers, and support rollers. Sourced from 25+ global brands (Timken, NSK, SKF, FAG, NTN, Koyo, INA, IKO, THK, HIWIN, RHP, Rollway, Bower, National, ARB, KML, BGL, FSQ, RLM) for manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and general industrial customers.
• Oil Seals and Shaft Seals (Retenes y Sellos) Sealing products including steel oil seals (single and double lip, with or without spring), rubber oil seals, Viton seals, shaft repair kits (CR), closure caps, and hydraulic seals for cylinders and heavy machinery. Sourced from brands including Chicago Rawhide, TTO, Sabo, WLK, ILOKEEN, THO, NAK, and SOG.
• Power Transmission Belts (Correas) Power transmission belts for industrial machinery applications.
• Mechanical Couplings and Power Transmission (Acoplamientos y Transmisión) Mechanical couplings and power transmission components for industrial applications.
• Brackets / Pillow Blocks (Alojamientos / Chumaceras) Full bearing housings and pillow block assemblies, Y-type housings, bearing-and-housing sets, and housing materials/seals for industrial mounting applications.
• Industrial Greases and Lubricants (Grasas y Lubricación) Industrial greases, lubricants, and oils for bearing and machinery maintenance.
• Bearing Installation Tools (Herramientas para Rodamientos) Specialized tools for bearing installation and maintenance operations.
• Bearing Spare Parts (Repuestos para Rodamientos) Spare parts including lock washers/clips, adapter sleeves, withdrawal sleeves, lock nuts, and spacer rings for bearing assemblies.
• Automotive Spare Parts (Repuestos Automotrices) Automotive wheel bearing kits and accessory kits for automotive maintenance and repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct import of leading world brands enabling competitive pricing and availability

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TimkencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Timken distributor in Chile. The company is explicitly identified as 'Distribuidor autorizado Timken' (Authorized Timken Distributor) on their website, representing one of their core brand partnerships.
• BearingNetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBearingNet is a B2B bearing industry network/marketplace. Rodamientos Smilovic Limitada displays the 'Miembro de BearingNet' (Member of BearingNet) badge, indicating membership in this industry network.
• ChilexpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean courier service used for domestic shipping throughout Chile. Orders are shipped via Chilexpress to all regions of the country.
• StarkenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean courier service used for domestic shipping. Partnered alongside Chilexpress for nationwide coverage.
• DHL ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational shipping partner for worldwide deliveries. DHL handles international shipments with estimated customs duties quoted at checkout.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McMaster-Carr: US-based industrial supply retailer known for exceptionally broad SKU coverage and a best-in-class e-commerce catalog. Comparable to Smilovic in selling bearings and related components through a self-serve digital channel to industrial buyers.
• W.W. Grainger: Major US-based industrial supply distributor with extensive e-commerce operations and a broad MRO catalog including bearings. Comparable to Smilovic as an industrial supplies distributor serving maintenance buyers, though at vastly larger scale.
• SKF: Swedish bearing manufacturer and one of the largest global bearing brands, with its own distribution network and e-commerce platform. Comparable as both a brand Smilovic distributes and a potential direct competitor for industrial bearing buyers in Chile.
• NSK: Japanese bearing manufacturer with global distribution and direct e-commerce channels for industrial and automotive customers. Comparable as a leading bearing brand Smilovic distributes and as a manufacturer competing for end-customer relationships.
• Timken: US-based global manufacturer of bearings, power transmission, and related industrial products. Smilovic is an authorized distributor of Timken; comparable as the upstream brand owner whose authorization underpins Smilovic's value proposition.
• RS Components: Global distributor of industrial and electronic components with strong e-commerce and Latin American presence. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial components distributor with a digital self-serve model serving maintenance and engineering buyers.

Direct peers

• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, and MRO products historically serving aerospace, industrial, and government customers. Now part of Motion Industries but historically a direct peer in the multi-brand bearing distribution space.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large US-based industrial distributor specializing in bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO supplies with multi-channel distribution including e-commerce. Closely comparable business model to Smilovic.
• Motion Industries: A leading US-based distributor of industrial bearings, power transmission, and MRO parts with a multi-brand portfolio and large e-commerce platform. Directly comparable to Smilovic as a multi-brand bearing distributor serving industrial maintenance customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: US-based metalworking and MRO distributor with a strong e-commerce platform serving industrial maintenance buyers. Comparable to Smilovic in combining broad product catalog with digital procurement tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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