Tubos Argentinos S.a.

What Tubos Argentinos S.a. does

Tubos Argentinos S.A. is a privately held Argentine steel-pipe and profile manufacturer founded in 1909, operating two production facilities: Casa Central in El Talar (Province of Buenos Aires) and Planta San Luis in Justo Daract (Province of San Luis). The company's core product range comprises welded seam pipes (caños de costura) — the segment in which it claims to be Argentina's first manufacturer — spanning structural tubes (1"–10", round/square/rectangular), conduction pipes (1/2"–8", for fluids, gas, conduit, galvanized, and ASTM-standard applications), and C/U costanera profiles (sizes 80–220). On top of the mill-product base, the company runs an extended portfolio through sub-brands: Sistema SteelHouse, an IRAM-certified steel-frame dry-construction system with structural panels, walls, accessories, technical consultancy, installer training, and a material calculator; Tasa Vial for road safety guardrails and mining infrastructure; Tasa Solar for photovoltaic mounting structures; and Tasa Gas for residential and commercial gas conduction.

The business model is direct-to-industrial-customer, combining three commercial channels: an own-storefront e-commerce portal (ecommerce.tubosarg.com.ar) serving registered SMB and consumer accounts, a self-service SteelConnect panel (tubosconnect.com.ar) for project planning and material calculation aimed at mid-market buyers, and a direct enterprise sales team operating via WhatsApp, email, and phone for large-project and infrastructure buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 certifications verified through SGS, IRAM product certifications including IRAM 3820, and an API license from the American Petroleum Institute authorizing participation in Argentina's national energy network. End-customer segments span construction and infrastructure, industrial conduction systems, road and mining infrastructure, renewable energy, and gas distribution — served exclusively within Argentina's domestic market. No parent company, institutional investor, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed; ownership appears independent.

Name

Tubos Argentinos S.a.

Legal name

TUBOS ARGENTINOS S.A.

Website

https://tubosarg.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tubos Argentinos S.A. is a privately held Argentine steel-pipe and profile manufacturer (founded 1909) operating two plants in Buenos Aires and San Luis, producing structural tubes, conduction pipes, structural profiles, and branded construction, road, solar, and gas systems for Argentina's construction, energy, and infrastructure markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (33121), Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Welded steel pipes
• Structural steel tubes
• Steel construction systems
• Structural steel profiles
• Seam pipe manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

El Talar De Pacheco

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

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. Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of structural steel tubes (round, square, rectangular), conduction pipes (for fluids, gas, conduit), and structural profiles (C and U costanera profiles). Products range from 1/2 inch to 10 inches for tubes and pipes, and profiles 80 to 220.
2. SteelHouse Construction System: Complete steel frame construction system including structural panels, wall systems, and accessories for dry construction applications.
3. Specialized Systems (Vial, Solar, Gas): Specialized application systems including road safety barriers (Tasa Vial), solar panel structures (Tasa Solar), and gas conduction (Tasa Gas) products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tubos Argentinos manufactures and sells welded seam steel pipes, structural tubes, and structural profiles for Argentine construction, energy, industrial, mining, and agricultural applications. Its core range spans structural tubes from 1" to 10", conduction pipes from 1/2" to 8", and structural profiles (C and U) in sizes 80-220, complemented by specialized sub-brand systems for steel-frame construction, road safety, solar mounting, and gas distribution.

Product overview

Tubos Argentinos S.A. is an Argentine steel pipe and profile manufacturer operating as a diversified industrial company. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) Structural Pipes (Tubos Estructurales) in round, square, and rectangular profiles from 1" to 10"; (2) Conduction Pipes (Caños de Conducción) for fluids, gas, and conduit applications from 1/2" to 8"; and (3) Structural Profiles (Perfiles Estructurales) including C and U costanera shapes in sizes 80-220. The company extends its offering through specialized sub-brands: the SteelHouse system for steel-frame construction (certified by IRAM), the TASA VIal line for road safety infrastructure, TASA Solar for photovoltaic mounting, and TASA Gas for gas conduction. Customer-facing digital services include the eCommerce platform for account management and TubosConnect for project and quotation self-service. The company maintains two manufacturing plants in Buenos Aires (El Talar) and San Luis (Justo Daract).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SteelHouse: Steel frame construction system for dry construction, including structural panels, wall panels, and accessories.
• Tasa Vial
• Tasa Solar
• Tasa Gas

Products and services

• Tubos Estructurales (Structural Pipes) Welded steel structural pipes in round, square, and rectangular profiles from 1" to 10" in diameter, used in construction, agricultural machinery, industrial shelving, perimeter fencing, and street lighting poles.
• Caños de Conducción (Conduction Pipes) Steel conduction pipes from 1/2" to 8" for fluid, gas, electrical conduit (UL6), galvanized, and ASTM-standard applications in residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
• Perfiles Estructurales (Structural Profiles) C-shaped (PGC/costanera C) and U-shaped (PGU/costanera U) structural steel profiles in sizes 80 to 220, used for load-bearing structures such as warehouses, logistics deposits, industrial shelving, and luminaires.
• Sistema SteelHouse IRAM-certified steel-frame dry construction system comprising structural panels (SteelHouse Estructurales), interior wall systems (SteelHouse Paredes), and accessories for residential and commercial dry construction.
• TASA Vial Integrated products for road and mining infrastructure, including guardrails (defensas camineras) for highway safety and defensive barriers for mining sector applications.
• TASA Solar Structural steel products designed for solar panel mounting and installation systems for photovoltaic energy projects.
• TASA Gas Steel pipes and connection products for residential and commercial gas distribution and conduction systems.
• eCommerce Clientes Owned e-commerce portal for managing registered customer accounts, current account administration, and order processing of Tubos Argentinos products.
• TubosConnect (SteelConnect) Self-service portal and panel for managing construction plans, projects, and quotations, including a material calculator for buyers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SteelHousecoreOthersSteelHouse is a related brand/subsidiary system for steel frame dry construction. Tubos Argentinos operates the SteelHouse product line which includes structural panels, wall systems, and accessories for construction. The system is IRAM certified and offers complete building solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ternium: Latin American flat and long steel manufacturer with operations across Argentina, Mexico, and other regional markets. Comparable as a regional steel product supplier serving construction and industrial customers, though Ternium is significantly larger and more diversified.
• Vallourec: French global leader in premium seamless steel pipe solutions, primarily for the oil & gas industry. Comparable as a steel pipe manufacturer with energy-sector exposure, though significantly larger and focused on premium OCTG/line pipe.
• ArcelorMittal Acindar: Argentina's largest long steel and wire rod producer, part of ArcelorMittal. Comparable as a domestic Argentine steel manufacturer supplying construction and industrial markets, though broader in product scope than Tubos Argentinos.
• Gerdau: Brazilian long steel producer serving construction and industrial markets across Latin America. Comparable as a regional steel manufacturer with construction industry exposure and operating presence in Mercosur markets adjacent to Argentina.

Direct peers

• Tenaris: Argentine-headquartered global leader in seamless and welded steel pipe manufacturing for oil & gas, energy, and industrial applications. Closest direct peer given shared domestic Argentine base, overlapping pipe product lines, and energy-sector exposure.
• Atkore: U.S.-based manufacturer of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions including steel conduit and structural tubing. Comparable in product overlap (steel conduit UL6, mechanical tubing) and serving similar construction and electrical infrastructure end markets.
• Tubacex: Spanish-based global manufacturer of seamless stainless steel and high-alloy tubes for energy and industrial applications. Comparable in core steel tube manufacturing technology and end-market exposure to energy and industrial customers.
• Siderca (Tenaris): Argentine seamless steel pipe manufacturer now integrated within Tenaris's global operations. Direct domestic peer in steel pipe manufacturing with shared Argentine operational base and energy/industrial customer overlap.
• Zekelman Industries (Wheatland Tube): North America's largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer, producing structural, standard, and electrical conduit products. Comparable in product portfolio (structural tubes, conduit, standard pipe) and industrial/construction end-market mix.
• Tubos Reunidos: Spanish manufacturer of seamless steel tubes serving energy, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable in steel tube product technology, end-market exposure, and mid-cap industrial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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