Vimelec S.A.
Vimelec S.A. is a Buenos Aires-based exclusive distributor of 14 international brands of electrical and electronic measurement instruments in Argentina, serving electric utilities, oil and gas operators, and industrial clients with hardware sales and calibration services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBuenos Aires, Argentina
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vimelec S.A. does
Vimelec S.A. is a privately held Argentine corporation (Sociedad Anónima) founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The company operates as an exclusive value-added distributor and technical representative for 14 international brands of specialized electrical and electronic measurement instruments, including METREL, MTE, BAUR, DV POWER, EIG, AEMC, ELEKTRA, ERLPhase, ETS, HD Electric Company, KINGSINE, MASCHEK, SACI, and SUPARULE. Its catalog spans power quality analyzers, photovoltaic installation testers (including 1500V-capable units for utility-scale solar), electrical installation safety testers, transformer monitoring systems (including online dissolved gas analysis via the HYDROCAL GenX series), medium-voltage cable testing and fault location equipment, battery discharge testers, circuit breaker analyzers, and portable appliance testers — totaling 166 SKUs organized into twelve product categories on the company website.
Vimelec generates revenue through two streams: hardware sales of represented instruments at quote-based pricing, and post-sale calibration and repair services for the equipment lines it carries. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Argentine electric utilities (including EDENOR, EDESUR, EPE Santa Fe, EPEC, EDEMSA, TRANSBA, and TRANSENER), oil and gas operators (YPF, AESA), aluminum producers (ALUAR), and industrial service companies. Customers engage via direct phone, email, WhatsApp, and the company's online catalog, with awareness supplemented by Instagram and LinkedIn presence.
The company has no subsidiaries, no disclosed parent, no institutional shareholders, no patents, no certifications, and no awards in the source data. It has not raised outside funding, executed M&A, or expanded beyond Argentina. Headcount is reported at 9 employees, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. The business is structurally a niche industrial equipment channel partner whose competitive position rests on exclusive brand rights and embedded relationships with Argentine grid and industrial operators rather than proprietary technology.
Vimelec S.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vimelec S.A.
- Legal name
- Vimelec S.A.
- Website
- https://vimelec.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Vimelec S.A. is a Buenos Aires-based exclusive distributor of 14 international brands of electrical and electronic measurement instruments in Argentina, serving electric utilities, oil and gas operators, and industrial clients with hardware sales and calibration services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Vimelec S.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buenos Aires
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vimelec S.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Instrument Sales: Sale of electrical and electronic measurement instruments from represented international brands including AEMC, BAUR, DV POWER, ERLPhase, ELEKTRA, ETS, EIG, HD Electric Company, KINGSINE, MASCHEK, METREL, MTE, SACI, and SUPARULE. Products include power quality analyzers, cable diagnostic equipment, battery testers, circuit breaker analyzers, transformer monitors, and electrical safety testers.
- Calibration and Repair Services: Repair and calibration services for the equipment product lines they represent, providing after-sales support to maintain customer relationships and equipment performance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Vimelec S.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vimelec S.A. is the exclusive Argentine distributor and representative of 14 international brands of electrical and electronic measurement instruments, supplying power quality analyzers, cable testing and fault-location equipment, transformer monitoring (DGA) systems, battery testing systems, circuit breaker analyzers, photovoltaic installation testers, insulation and earth-resistance testers, portable appliance testers, relay test sets, network analyzers, and cable height meters. The company complements the hardware distribution with repair and calibration services for the represented product lines.
Product overview
Vimelec S.A. is an Argentine company that distributes and represents international brands of electrical and electronic measurement instruments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into distinct product categories: power quality analyzers (including Class A and Class S analyzers for PQ monitoring), photovoltaic system testers (for PV installation compliance per IEC 62446), electrical installation safety testers (insulation testers, earth resistance meters, RCD/loop testers, continuity testers), transformer monitoring systems (dissolved gas analysis/DGA analyzers for transformer oil, online monitoring systems), cable testing and fault location equipment (VLF testers, sheath testers, cable vehicles), battery testing systems (discharge testers for various battery chemistries), circuit breaker analyzers (timing and motion analysis), portable appliance testers (PAT), and various accessories (transducers, network analyzers, cable height meters). The company represents 14 international brands exclusively, including METREL, MTE, BAUR, DV POWER, EIG, AEMC, ELEKTRA, ERLPhase, ETS, HD Electric Company, KINGSINE, MASCHEK, SACI, and SUPARULE. Vimelec provides not only instruments but also repair and calibration services for their represented product lines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Power Quality Analyzers (METREL MI 2883 / MI 2885 / MI 2892 / MI 2893 / MI 2992) Class A and Class S power quality analyzers for monitoring and recording electrical parameters in single-phase and three-phase systems, including compliance with IEC 61000-4-30. Targeted at utilities, industrial users, and electrical testing professionals in Argentina.
- Photovoltaic & Electrical Installation Analyzers (METREL MI 3108 / MI 3109 / MI 3110 / MI 3114 / MI 3115 / MI 3116 PV XA) Combined photovoltaic and electrical installation testers with I-V curve measurement, STC value calculation, and EN/IEC 62446 compliance, including 1500V capability variants for utility-scale PV. For PV installers, commissioning teams, and utility engineers in Argentina.
- Insulation Testers (METREL MI 3121 / MI 3121H / MI 3201 / MI 3202 / MI 3205 / MI 3210) Insulation resistance testers and combined insulation/continuity testers ranging from low-voltage installation testers to 5 kV/1 TΩ high-voltage models. Targeted at electrical installers, maintenance crews, and utility testing laboratories.
- RCD and Loop Impedance Testers (METREL MI 3122, MI 3123, MI 3144) RCD/loop testers with pass/fail evaluation, ground resistance measurement with optional clamp functionality, and high-current 300A 4-wire loop testing. For electrical installers and inspection teams.
- Earth Resistance & Ground Testers (METREL MI 3123 / MI 3288 / MI 3290) Ground resistance, soil resistivity, step and touch voltage testers using 4-wire methods for earthing electrode verification at substations and installations. For utility and industrial electrical engineers.
- Micro-Ohmmeters (METREL MI 3242 / MI 3250) Portable micro-ohmmeters using 4-wire Kelvin method with test currents up to 10 A for low-resistance measurement on switches, relays, and connections. For utility/substation maintenance crews.
- Portable Appliance Testers — PAT (METREL MI 3309 BT / MI 3311 / MI 3360) Portable appliance safety testers with barcode/RFID compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity, VDE-compatible autosequences, and touchscreen interfaces. For electrical-safety testing of portable equipment in industrial and commercial facilities.
- Training & Demonstration Panels (METREL MI 3088 / MI 3300) Simulation boards for teaching PAT testing procedures with switchable fault conditions, and a photovoltaic demonstration board simulating PV modules and inverters for training. For technical training centers and certification programs.
- TRMS Digital Multimeter (METREL MD 9050) True-RMS digital multimeter for intensive use with CAT IV/1000V rating and comprehensive measurement functions. For electrical maintenance and industrial testing professionals.
- Cable Locator / Tracer (METREL MI 2093) Cable locator for tracing hidden conductors, identifying circuits, and detecting shorts or breaks. For electricians and maintenance crews.
- Electromagnetic Field Meter (MASCHEK ESM-100) Isotropic electromagnetic field meter for simultaneous E and H field measurement from 5 Hz to 400 kHz. For occupational safety and electromagnetic-exposure assessments.
- Transformer Turns Ratio Tester (METREL MI 3280) Transformer ratio analyzer for diagnosing transformation ratio, phase deviation, excitation current, and winding resistance. For transformer diagnostics in utility and industrial applications.
- High-Precision Power Quality Meter with PMU (EIG NEXUS 1500+) High-precision power quality meter with phasor measurement unit (PMU) capability for smart-grid and critical measurement applications. For transmission operators and large utilities.
- VLF Cable Tester & Tan Delta Diagnostics (BAUR Viola TD) VLF (Very Low Frequency) tester and Tan Delta diagnostic device for medium-voltage cable testing and diagnosis up to 35 kV. For utility cable diagnostics and commissioning crews.
- Cable Sheath Tester (BAUR SHIRLA) Mobile cable sheath testing and fault-location system with up to 10 kV DC testing capability. For utility cable fault-location teams.
- Automated Cable Fault Location Vehicle (BAUR TITRON) Automated cable fault-location vehicle with intelligent algorithm for cable testing and diagnosis. For utility cable fault-location and field-testing teams.
- Measurement Transducer (SACI CP40) 16-bit microprocessor-controlled measurement transducer with Modbus communication and configurable analog outputs. For SCADA/substation integration of electrical measurements.
- Network Analyzers (SACI AHM1, AHM3) Single-phase (AHM1) and three-phase (AHM3) network analyzers for measuring electrical network parameters with RS485/USB communication. For panel-mount power-quality monitoring in substations and industrial facilities.
- Current/Voltage Transducers (SACI ATIP/ATUP) Current/voltage transducers for converting electrical measurements to standardized signals for SCADA/control systems. For substation automation and industrial monitoring.
- Reference Standards & Meter Testing Systems (MTE PWS, PTS, CheckSystem, CheckMeter, CALPORT, K2008, PPS, CheckSource, SH 2003, SCD 2003) Three-phase and single-phase reference standards, portable test systems (PTS), meter test systems (CheckSystem, CheckMeter), meter comparator (K2008), programmable power sources (PPS), dummy load generators (CheckSource), photoelectric reading heads (SH 2003), and clamping devices (SCD 2003), plus the CALPORT 300 multi-channel meter test system. For utility meter laboratories and meter calibration teams.
- Transformer DGA Systems — HYDROCAL Series (MTE HYDROCAL 1001+, 1003, 1004 GenX, 1005, 1006 GenX, 1008, 1009, 1011 GenX, 1011 GenX P) Portable and online dissolved gas analysis (DGA) systems and combined gas/moisture sensors for transformer oil monitoring using NIR technology, ranging from essential H2/CO/moisture units to comprehensive 10-gas analyzers with SCADA connectivity. For transformer condition monitoring in utilities and industrial sites.
- Battery Discharge Test Modules — BLU-C Series (DV POWER) Battery discharge test modules for lead-acid, NiCd, and Li-ion batteries with up to 800 V DC and 300 A capability. For utility/substation battery capacity testing and commissioning.
- Circuit Breaker Analyzers — CAT Series (DV POWER CAT Standard & CAT Advanced) Circuit breaker timing and motion analyzers (Standard and Advanced versions) for medium- and high-voltage substations. For utility/substation maintenance and commissioning teams.
- Digital Phase Voltmeter (HD Electric DVM-80UVM) Digital phase voltmeter for HV/MV with capacitive probe mode and 1% accuracy from 5 V to 80 kV. For substation phasing and voltage verification.
- Cable Height Meters — CHM Series (SUPARULE CHM 300DT / CHM 600 / CHM 600E) Ultrasonic cable height meters for measuring sag and clearance of overhead conductors, with optional distance measurement up to 45 m when paired with the DT80 dynamic target. For transmission line surveyors and utility field crews.
- Dynamic Target Accessory — DT80 (SUPARULE) Dynamic target accessory for the CHM300DT cable height meter to enable horizontal distance measurement up to 45 m. For transmission line survey work.
- Repair and Calibration Services Repair and calibration services for the electrical and electronic measurement instruments Vimelec represents, providing after-sales support to maintain customer relationships and equipment performance. For Argentine customers of the represented product lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- Represents more than 12 international brands exclusively in Argentina
Companies that use Vimelec S.A.
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Vimelec S.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Vimelec S.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AEMCcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for AEMC brand of electrical measurement instruments including power quality analyzers, clamp meters, and test equipment.
- BAURcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for BAUR brand specializing in cable diagnosis equipment and medium voltage cable testing systems including VLF testers and partial discharge systems.
- DV POWERcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for DV POWER brand of lightweight testing equipment for transformers, circuit breakers, and batteries including battery discharge modules.
- ERLPhasecoreExclusive representation in Argentina for ERLPhase brand of advanced power system recording and protection equipment.
- ELEKTRAcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for ELEKTRA brand specializing in fault management, telecontrol, and alarm solutions.
- ETScoreExclusive representation in Argentina for ETS brand of portable electric field meters.
- EIG (Electro Industries)coreExclusive representation in Argentina for EIG brand of high-precision power quality meters and energy analyzers including NEXUS 1500+ with PMU capability.
- HD Electric CompanycoreExclusive representation in Argentina for HD Electric Company brand of measurement and test equipment for medium and high voltage applications.
- KINGSINEcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for KINGSINE brand of relay test equipment including portable relay test systems.
- MASCHEKcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for MASCHEK brand of electromagnetic field measurement instruments including ESM-100.
- METRELcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for METREL brand of measurement and test equipment including power quality analyzers, installation testers, PAT testers, and photovoltaic testers with 44 products in catalog.
- MTEcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for MTE brand specializing in meter testing equipment and transformer monitoring systems including HYDROCAL gas analysis products with 23 products in catalog.
- SACIcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for SACI brand of power analyzers and measurement converters including AHM series network analyzers and ATIP/ATUP converters.
- SUPARULEcoreExclusive representation in Argentina for SUPARULE brand of cable height meters and testing instruments including CHM series cable height meters and DT80 dynamic target.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Vimelec S.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hioki: Japanese manufacturer of test and measurement instruments including power quality analyzers and battery testers, competing head-to-head with several brands in Vimelec's portfolio. Serves the same utility, rail, and industrial customer segments globally.
- Megger Group: Established UK-based manufacturer of cable testing, transformer testing, and battery testing equipment — categories where Vimelec distributes directly competing products from BAUR and DV POWER. Megger is a global incumbent whose products are often compared head-to-head with Vimelec's represented lines.
- Amprobe: Manufacturer of electrical test equipment (clamp meters, multimeters, installation testers) serving the same professional electrical contractor and HVAC market that Vimelec targets with its installation testing lines.
- Fluke Corporation: Global leader in portable electrical test and measurement instruments (multimeters, power quality, installation testers). Competes with several of the brands Vimelec represents (AEMC, METREL) and serves the same utility and industrial customer base worldwide, anchoring the broader incumbency in this category.
- Chauvin Arnoux: French manufacturer of electrical measurement instruments (power quality analyzers, clamp meters, installation testers) — a direct functional competitor to the AEMC and METREL lines Vimelec distributes, with a long-standing international distribution network across utility and industrial buyers.
- Kyoritsu: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measuring instruments including power quality analyzers and insulation testers — competing with KINGSINE relay testers and METREL installation testers that Vimelec distributes, with global reach and established distributor networks.
- Yokogawa Test & Measurement: Industrial measurement and power analyzer manufacturer with broad portfolio in power quality, DGA, and process instrumentation — competing globally with several of Vimelec's represented brands for the same utility and industrial customers.
Direct peers
- Megabras: Brazilian manufacturer and distributor of electrical measurement instruments with overlapping product categories (power quality, insulation, earth resistance) and a comparable LATAM sales motion to utilities and industry. Operates as both a producer and regional channel, making it the closest functional peer to Vimelec in South America.
- Transcat: US-based distributor and calibration services provider for test and measurement instruments — analogous business model to Vimelec (technical distribution + calibration/repair revenue) and a relevant comparability reference for valuing Vimelec's service annuity layer.
- Sonel: Polish manufacturer and distributor of electrical measurement instruments (power quality, installation testers, PAT testers, PV testers) — overlapping catalog with METREL and AEMC lines, with growing presence in Latin America. Most direct head-to-head comparator to the installation/PV portion of Vimelec's portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Vimelec S.A. funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Vimelec S.A.
What does Vimelec S.A. do?
Vimelec S.A. is the exclusive Argentine distributor and representative of 14 international brands of electrical and electronic measurement instruments, supplying power quality analyzers, cable testing and fault-location equipment, transformer monitoring (DGA) systems, battery testing systems, circuit breaker analyzers, photovoltaic installation testers, insulation and earth-resistance testers, portable appliance testers, relay test sets, network analyzers, and cable height meters. The company complements the hardware distribution with repair and calibration services for the represented product lines.
Is Vimelec S.A. a public or private company?
Vimelec S.A. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vimelec S.A. founded?
Vimelec S.A. was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Vimelec S.A. based?
Vimelec S.A. is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does Vimelec S.A. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Instrument Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration and Repair Services.
Who are Vimelec S.A.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hioki, Megger Group, Amprobe, Fluke Corporation, Chauvin Arnoux, Kyoritsu and Yokogawa Test & Measurement. Direct peers are Megabras, Transcat and Sonel.
Does Vimelec S.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vimelec S.A..