Reeco
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersSan José, Costa Rica
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Reeco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Reeco
- Legal name
- Reeco S.A.
- Website
- https://www.reecosa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Reeco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San José
- HQ country
- Costa Rica
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Reeco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Engineering Consumables: Sale of consumables for construction including HDO phenolic plywood (12mm and 18mm), water-based release agents, and ties and wedges.
- Equipment Rental: Specialized rental service for construction equipment including formwork systems (Steel-ply Symons), scaffolding, shoring systems, aluminum beams, Easy Deck slab formwork systems, and machinery such as generators, demolition equipment, compactors, and welders.
- Safety Equipment Sales: Sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) including lockout/tagout devices, safety footwear, hearing protection, head protection, hand protection, respiratory protection, fall protection equipment, and disposable safety items.
- Machinery Sales: Sale of construction equipment and tools, representing Hyundai brand. Includes concrete mixers, water pumps, compactors, generators, motors, and welding equipment.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Reeco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Reeco S.A. is a Costa Rican construction supply retailer that distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) and construction machinery, and rents construction equipment and formwork systems. The company operates through three divisions: REECO SAFETY (sale of branded PPE such as safety footwear, helmets, gloves, hearing/visual/respiratory protection, fall protection, lockout/tagout, clean room apparel, and safety cutters), REECO MAQUINARIA (sale of Hyundai and other branded construction machinery including concrete mixers, water pumps, compactors, generators, engines, and welders), and REECO EQUIPOS DE ALQUILER (rental of SYMONS Steel-ply formwork, scaffolding, shoring systems, aluminum beams, Easy Deck slab formwork, generators, compactors, and demolition equipment, plus sale of construction consumables such as HDO phenolic plywood and release agents).
Product overview
Reeco S.A. is a Costa Rican company offering an integrated portfolio through three divisions: REECO SAFETY (personal protective equipment), REECO MAQUINARIA (construction machinery sales), and REECO EQUIPOS DE ALQUILER (equipment rental). The Safety division provides comprehensive PPE including lockout/tagout systems, safety footwear (Coverguard, Dunlop), clean room products (BioClean), safety cutters (MARTOR), first aid equipment, disposable safety wear, hearing protection, head protection, hand protection (Ansell, MCR Safety), fall protection harnesses, respiratory protection, eye protection, and safety clothing. The Machinery division sells Hyundai and other brand construction equipment including concrete mixers, water pumps, pressure washers, concrete finishing equipment, compaction machines, demolition tools, portable generators, engines, and welding machines. The Rental division provides engineering solutions for construction projects including SYMONS metal formwork, scaffolding, shoring systems, aluminum beams, Easy Deck slab formwork, plus rental of generators, compactors, and welding equipment, along with consumables like HDO plywood and release agents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- REECO SAFETY — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Distribution and sale of certified personal protective equipment for industrial and construction workers, covering lockout/tagout, safety footwear, clean room apparel, safety cutters, first aid kits, disposable items, hearing protection, head protection, hand protection, fall protection, respiratory protection, eye protection, and safety clothing. Targets industrial employers and construction firms in Costa Rica.
- REECO MAQUINARIA — Construction Machinery Sales Sale of Hyundai and other branded construction machinery including concrete mixers, water pumps, high-pressure washers, concrete finishing equipment (power trowels, screeds, cutters), soil compaction equipment (plate compactors, jumping jack compactors, vibratory rollers), demolition jackhammers, portable generators (800W to 15KW), gasoline engines (7-13.1 HP), and engine-driven welders. Targets construction companies and contractors in Costa Rica.
- REECO EQUIPOS DE ALQUILER — Construction Equipment Rental Rental of SYMONS Steel-ply metal formwork, scaffolding systems, shoring systems, aluminum beams, and the Easy Deck slab formwork system for building projects, plus rental of construction machinery (electric generators, demolition hammers, plate compactors, engine welders, jumping jack compactors). Also sells engineering consumables including HDO 100/100 phenolic plywood (12mm and 18mm), water-based release agents, and formwork accessories (wedges, ties, rivets). Targets construction companies in Costa Rica.
Companies that use Reeco
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Reeco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Reeco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HyundaicoreReeco is the representative of Hyundai equipment for the Costa Rican market, including generators, motors, concrete equipment, water pumps, compactors, and other construction machinery.
- MCR SafetycoreReeco distributes MCR Safety personal protective equipment including safety gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and other industrial safety products.
- AnsellcoreReeco distributes Ansell personal protective equipment including AlphaTec chemical protection gloves, MicroGuard protective suits, and other safety products.
- CoverguardcoreReeco distributes Coverguard safety footwear including AGATE II and CLAW PROOF ESD models, as well as other protective equipment.
- DunlopcoreReeco distributes Dunlop safety boots including Acifort Jobguard, Devon, Pricemastor, Protomastor Safety, and Purofort models.
- GVSminorReeco distributes GVS respiratory protection products in Costa Rica.
- LibuscoreReeco distributes Libus respiratory protection and hearing protection products including respirators and ear muffs.
- ProlockeycoreReeco distributes Prolockey lockout/tagout products including safety locks, valve locks, breaker locks, and electrical plug locks.
- MartorcoreReeco distributes Martor safety cutters including SECUMAX, SECUNORM, SECUPRO series, and replacement blades.
- BiocleancoreReeco distributes Bioclean clean room protective equipment including lab coats, shoe covers, goggles, cut-resistant gloves, and sterile protective suits.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Reeco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sodimac: Largest home improvement and construction supply retailer in Latin America, operating across multiple countries with a broad assortment that overlaps with Reeco's machinery, tool, and PPE categories. Not a niche specialist in any single category, hence broad incumbent rather than direct peer.
- Promart: Peruvian home improvement chain with a comprehensive construction supply assortment including tools, PPE, and light machinery. Broad incumbent rather than specialist, comparable to Sodimac in scope.
Direct peers
- Truper: Mexican manufacturer and distributor of hand tools, PPE, and construction equipment with deep distribution across Latin America. Highly comparable to Reeco in PPE and tool assortment and in distribution-led go-to-market, though Truper also manufactures its own products.
- Würth: Global industrial supply distributor with direct Costa Rica operations selling PPE, tools, fasteners, and consumables to construction and industrial customers. Closely comparable in product mix, customer segment, and direct technical sales model.
- Casa del Constructor: Peruvian construction equipment rental and sales specialist with a similar mix of light machinery rental and PPE/tool distribution. Closely comparable business model with project-driven B2B customers.
Regional players
- EPA: Central American home improvement and hardware chain operating across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Comparable assortment of tools, PPE, and construction supplies sold through retail branches in the same region as Reeco.
- Grupo Cuesta: Dominican Republic-headquartered retail group operating Curacao and Casa Cuesta in the Caribbean and Central America with hardware and home improvement assortments. Regional peer with overlapping product categories.
- Construrama: Mexico-anchored construction supply franchise and retail network selling materials, tools, and equipment through independent dealers. Comparable construction supply assortment, primarily serving the Mexican market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Reeco leadership team
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Reeco funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Reeco M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Reeco
What does Reeco do?
Reeco S.A. is a Costa Rican construction supply retailer that distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) and construction machinery, and rents construction equipment and formwork systems. The company operates through three divisions: REECO SAFETY (sale of branded PPE such as safety footwear, helmets, gloves, hearing/visual/respiratory protection, fall protection, lockout/tagout, clean room apparel, and safety cutters), REECO MAQUINARIA (sale of Hyundai and other branded construction machinery including concrete mixers, water pumps, compactors, generators, engines, and welders), and REECO EQUIPOS DE ALQUILER (rental of SYMONS Steel-ply formwork, scaffolding, shoring systems, aluminum beams, Easy Deck slab formwork, generators, compactors, and demolition equipment, plus sale of construction consumables such as HDO phenolic plywood and release agents).
Is Reeco a public or private company?
Reeco is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Reeco founded?
Reeco was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Reeco based?
Reeco is headquartered in San José, Costa Rica, in the Latin America region.
How does Reeco make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Engineering Consumables are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, safety Equipment Sales and machinery Sales.
Who are Reeco's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sodimac and Promart. Direct peers are Truper, Würth and Casa del Constructor. Regional players are EPA, Grupo Cuesta and Construrama.
Does Reeco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Reeco.