WG

What WG does

WG Ingeniería Eléctrica SA is a privately held Argentine electrical engineering contractor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Río Cuarto, Córdoba. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions medium voltage (up to 36 kV) and low voltage (up to 6,300 A) electrical systems for industrial clients, including custom switchgear, arc-resistant motor control centers, power factor correction systems, substations, generator synchronization and SCADA platforms, and fireproof electrical rooms for extreme environments. Its offering is organized into six integrated verticals: low voltage panels, medium voltage cells, automation and instrumentation, electromechanical construction, power generation, and engineering services. WG executes projects under a turnkey model spanning conceptual engineering, custom panel fabrication in-house, installation, and commissioning.

WG's business model is project-based with custom quotations per engagement, sold exclusively through direct enterprise sales with no channel partners or resellers. Sales are relationship-driven, supported by a website-based reference library of 200+ completed projects and inbound contact via phone, WhatsApp, and email. The company serves large and mid-market industrial customers across agribusiness (Cargill, Bunge, AGD, Syngenta, Corteva, La Serenísima, SanCor, Arcor, Olam, Aceitera General Deheza), food processing (QuickFood, Avex, Georgalos, Juplast), oil & gas and petrochemicals (Tenaris/Siderca, Petroquímica Río Tercero, Tubhier), pulp and paper (Papelera del Plata/CMPC), chemicals (Kimberly Clark, Massalin Particulares), automotive (Fiat, Iveco, FPT), and energy (Ledesma, Glucovil, Diaser). It holds ISO 9001 certification through both IRAM and IQNet, and has stated an intent to expand into Latin American export markets in 2025. The company employs 17 people and has logged over 80,000 hours of engineering work across its history.

Name

WG

Legal name

WG Ingeniería Eléctrica SA

Website

https://wgiem.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WG Ingeniería Eléctrica SA is a privately held Argentine electrical engineering firm founded in 1991 that designs, manufactures, and commissions medium and low voltage switchgear, substations, automation systems, and turnkey electrical installations for industrial clients across agribusiness, food processing, petrochemicals, oil & gas, and manufacturing in Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Engineering and Switchgear Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical engineering
• Medium voltage switchgear
• Low voltage panels
• Electromechanical construction
• Industrial power generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Río Cuarto

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Engineering and Construction (Obras Electromecánicas): Turnkey electromechanical construction projects for MT and BT systems, including installation, assembly, and automation of electrical systems. Projects span from engineering design through execution and commissioning.
2. Custom Switchgear and Panel Manufacturing: Fabrication of medium voltage cells, low voltage panels, motor control centers, bus ducts, power factor correction panels, and arc-resistant panels to order.
3. Engineering and Technical Services: Detail engineering, project management, technical specifications, electrical system studies (short circuit, coordination, power quality), and maintenance services for substations and MT systems.
4. Instrumentation and Automation: Construction of PLC and instrumentation panels, process automation, industrial instrumentation and control, and SCADA systems.
5. Power Generation Systems: Electromechanical assembly of industrial power plants, transformer substations, diesel/turbogenerator sets, and synchronization automation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WG Ingeniería Eléctrica SA designs, manufactures, and installs custom medium voltage (MT) and low voltage (BT) electrical systems for industrial clients, including switchgear, motor control centers, power factor correction panels, arc-resistant equipment, PLC-based automation and SCADA systems, generator synchronization, and turnkey electromechanical construction across Argentina. The company delivers complete projects from engineering design through installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance for industries such as food processing, agribusiness, petrochemicals, mining, automotive, and oil & gas.

Product overview

WG Ingeniería Eléctrica SA is an electrical engineering company that develops and implements electrical engineering solutions. The company operates as a unified product and service portfolio organized into six interconnected areas: Tableros de BT (Low Voltage Panels) encompassing switchboards, motor control centers, and power factor correction; Celdas de MT (Medium Voltage Cells) covering switchgear up to 36 KV and compact substations; Automatización e Instrumentación (Automation and Instrumentation) including PLC systems and SCADA; Obras (Electromechanical Construction) for turnkey installations; Generación de Energía (Power Generation) for industrial power plants; and Ingeniería y Servicios (Engineering and Services) providing design, maintenance, and testing. These offerings work together as an integrated electrical engineering ecosystem serving industrial clients across oil & gas, food & beverage, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tableros de BT (Low Voltage Panels) Custom-manufactured low voltage electrical panels including TGBT (general low voltage switchboards) up to 6300 A, distribution panels, motor control centers (CCM), arc-resistant panels, power factor correction panels, automation and instrumentation panels, generator synchronization panels with automatic transfer, and bus ducts. Fully tested per IEC 60439 standards and designed for industrial applications up to 5000 A and 65 kA interrupting capacity.
• Celdas de MT (Medium Voltage Cells) Custom medium voltage switchgear cells rated up to 36 kV, including special application cells for synchronization, dual measurement, dual busbar, and protection. Covers MT cell retrofits with circuit breakers and disconnectors, medium voltage bus ducts (horizontal or vertical), compact transformation centers for buildings/mining/oil/shelters, fireproof electrical rooms (salas ignífugas) for extreme climates, arc-resistant motor control centers up to 7.2 kV/1600 A, and MT power factor correction systems.
• Automatización e Instrumentación (Automation and Instrumentation) Construction of PLC control panels (Siemens S7, ABB, Magelis compatible), industrial process and production line automation, instrumentation and control works for plants, synchronization and automation of generation and grid systems with automatic transfers, SCADA systems for power generation supervision and electrical power system control, and process instrumentation and control panels.
• Obras (Electromechanical Construction) Turnkey electromechanical installation works for medium voltage (MT) and low voltage (BT) systems, explosion-proof installations, MT and BT transformer substation assembly, conduit and cable tray installation, medium and low voltage cabling, grounding (PAT) and lightning protection (SPCR) systems, compressed air and pneumatic systems, and instrumentation and control works for industrial facilities.
• Generación de Energía (Power Generation) Industrial power plant electromechanical projects and assembly, generator sets and turbogenerator electromechanical assembly, grid-generation synchronization automation in BT and MT, and SCADA systems for comprehensive power generation supervision, synchronization and energy management.
• Ingeniería y Servicios (Engineering and Services) BT and MT electrical system design and engineering, industrial BT and MT electromechanical project management and administration, specialized maintenance for substations and MT systems, in-house electrical metrology and testing laboratory services, transformer oil analysis, production line and automatic/semi-automatic machine revamping, and online power quality analysis and harmonic analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34+ years of continuous operation with nationwide coverage in Argentina
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABB: Global manufacturer of MV/LV switchgear, motor control centers, and power distribution systems serving industrial plants. Directly competes with WG's Celdas de MT and Tableros de BT product lines, especially in substations and industrial electrification projects.
• Siemens: Supplies MV switchgear (8DJH, NXPLUS), motor control centers, and industrial automation platforms (S7 PLCs) that directly overlap with WG's MT cells, CCM offerings, and PLC/SCADA integration scope.
• Hitachi Energy: Former ABB Power Grids; supplies transformers, HV/MV switchgear, and grid automation. Comparable to WG's MT cell, substation, and grid-synchronization offerings for industrial and utility customers.
• Eaton: Manufactures MV/LV switchgear, power distribution panels, and motor control centers marketed to industrial customers. Strong direct product overlap with WG's TGBT, arc-resistant panels, and CCM lines.
• Powell Industries: US-based custom manufacturer of MV/LV switchgear, motor control centers, and arc-resistant switchgear for industrial and utility markets. Highly analogous business model to WG's custom panel and switchgear manufacturing business.

Emerging players

• Wärtsilä: Supplies industrial power plants, diesel/turbogenerator sets, and grid synchronization systems. Overlaps with WG's Power Generation and SCADA synchronization capabilities at a much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar (CAT Power Generation): Global manufacturer of diesel generator sets and complete power generation systems for industrial facilities. Comparable to WG's turbogenerator and diesel genset electromechanical assembly work.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in MV/LV switchgear (SM6, BlokSeT, Prisma), industrial automation, and energy management. Listed as a WG client (Tubhier project used SM6 cells), but also competes directly in the same switchgear and panel product categories across Argentina.
• General Electric (GE Industrial): Supplies industrial electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, and power generation systems to large industrial customers globally. Functions as a broad incumbent comparable to WG's industrial electrification scope.

Others

• Vertiv: Provides power distribution, UPS, and monitoring systems for industrial and mission-critical facilities. Overlaps with WG's UPS, power quality, and generator/UPS integration work as an enabling technology partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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