Mecagri Chile Spa

What Mecagri Chile Spa does

Mecagri Chile Spa is a Casablanca, Chile-based importer and distributor of premium French agricultural equipment and consumables, founded in 2013 as the formal continuation of a sole proprietorship that founder Emiliano Zelada had operated for decades. The company serves three primary agricultural verticals in the Southern Cone — viticulture (vineyards), fruit cultivation (fruticultura), and plant nurseries (viveros) — operating from a single headquarters in the Valparaíso region with direct sales reach into Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Leadership comprises two partners: Director General Emiliano Zelada (commercial, product development, and finance) and Technical and Operations Manager Patricio Muñoz Alvarez (a licensed agronomist from Universidad de Chile, responsible for post-sale service, logistics, and spare parts).

The product portfolio is anchored by exclusive Chilean distribution agreements with at least six French manufacturers: COLLARD (chapodadoras and leaf removers), INFACO and ELECTROCOUP (electric pruning shears and tying tools), BOISSELET (inter-row tools and pruning sweepers), LAGARDE (pruning shredders), and FERTILPOT (biodegradable growing pots). The company also markets one proprietary brand, MEGACALEFACTOR, a petroleum-fired frost heater designed in France to complement wind towers for advective frost protection. Core equipment includes the ELECTROCOUP F3015 electric pruning shears (40–55mm cutting capacity, 9-hour battery runtime), the INFACO A3Mv electric tying machine (7,000 ties per charge), COLLARD Profilmatic hedge trimmers (480mm knives, 8–10 km/h work speed), and the Boisselet inter-row work system with modular tool attachments (CUTMATIC, DECAVATIC, FLEURMATIC, PETALMATIC, STARMATIC, BROSMATIC). MECAGRI also sells its own manual tying clamps (3A and 6A models) with a recurring consumables line of elastic tying thread (standard, PEGN long-life, and fine grades) and aluminum ferrules.

Mecagri generates revenue through one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables and spare parts, and post-sale technical services, with pricing conducted via direct quotation rather than published tiers. The go-to-market combines a relationship-driven, enterprise direct-sales motion led by the Director General and Technical Manager, a WooCommerce-enabled e-commerce storefront for self-serve purchases of consumables and smaller equipment, downloadable technical datasheets to support purchase decisions, and an organic social presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). No institutional funding, channel partners, or third-party resellers are disclosed.

Name

Mecagri Chile Spa

Legal name

Mecagri Chile Spa

Website

https://mecagri.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mecagri Chile Spa is a Casablanca, Chile-based importer and exclusive distributor of premium French agricultural equipment and consumables (COLLARD, INFACO, ELECTROCOUP, BOISSELET, LAGARDE, FERTILPOT) serving vineyards, fruit growers, and nurseries across Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Vineyard Mechanization & Equipment Operations (Tractors, Sprayers, Harvesters) (AFAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Forest Nursery Growing Media, Containers & Inputs Supply (AFAMADAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural equipment distribution
• Viticulture machinery
• Vineyard pruning tools
• Frost protection systems
• Biodegradable nursery pots

Headquarters

HQ city

Casablanca

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural equipment sales: Sale of imported French agricultural machinery including electric tying machines, pruning shears, frost heaters, leaf removers, vine shoot crushers, vine shoot sweepers, hedgers/chapodadoras, inter-row working tools, and biodegradable growing pots. Primary revenue stream from equipment sales to viticultural, fruit growing, and nursery operations.
2. Consumables and spare parts: Recurring revenue from consumable supplies including elastic tying threads (standard, long-life, fine), aluminum ferrules for tying machines, and spare parts for equipment maintenance. Consumables sold in boxes (20 spools/boxes for ferrules, 20 skeins for elastic thread).
3. Post-sale technical services and spare parts: Technical Manager Patricio Muñoz Alvarez oversees post-sale technical service, logistics, spare parts sales, and technical information provision for equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mecagri Chile Spa imports and distributes French-manufactured agricultural equipment, machinery, and inputs for viticulture (vineyards), fruit cultivation (fruticultura), and plant nurseries (viveros) in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. The product portfolio includes electric pruning shears, electric tying machines, manual tying clamps, pruning shredders, hedge trimmers, inter-row cultivation tools, leaf removers, biodegradable growing pots, and proprietary frost protection heaters. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables (elastic threads, aluminum ferrules), and post-sale technical service and spare parts.

Product overview

Mecagri Chile Spa is an agricultural equipment importer and distributor based in Casablanca, Chile, founded in 2013. The company imports and commercializes French agricultural equipment and supplies for viticulture (vineyards), fruit growing (fruticulture), and nurseries (viveros), with operations extending to Argentina and Bolivia. The product portfolio consists of physical agricultural machinery and tools rather than software products. Core offerings include: (1) ELECTROCOUP F3015 electric pruning shears for vineyard and fruit tree pruning; (2) MEGACALEFACTOR frost heaters for frost protection; (3) TRITURADORA DE SARMIENTOS (LAGARDE GN) pruning shredders; (4) BARREDORA HILERADORA DE SARMIENTOS (Boisselet GL200) for sweeping and rowing pruning debris; (5) CHAPODADORA (Collard Profilmatic P2200/P3000) hedge trimmers for vineyards; (6) Boisselet inter-row work systems with multiple tool attachments (CUTMATIC, DECAVATIC, FLEURIMATIC, PETALMATIC, STARMATIC, BROSMATIC) for soil management and weed control; (7) ATADORA ELECTRICA DE SARMIENTOS (INFACO A3Mv) electric tying tools; (8) AMARRADORA MANUAL tying tools (MECAGRI 3A and 6A models); (9) Fertilpot biodegradable growing pots made from wood fiber and peat; and (10) DESHOJADORA PARA FRUTALES COLLARD leaf removers for fruit trees.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMARRADORA MANUAL (Manual Tying Clamps) Proprietary MECAGRI manual tying tool (pinzas para atar) that places bindings formed by elastic thread encased in an aluminum alloy ring. Available in two models: MECAGRI 3A (up to 30mm diameter) and MECAGRI 6A (up to 60mm diameter). Used for trellising young plants on supports such as wires, bamboo, or metal rods in vineyards, fruit orchards, and nurseries. Includes compatible consumable product lines: Standard elastic thread (70m/roll), PEGN Long-life thread (100m/roll), Fine thread, and aluminum ferrules (standard and fine).
• Maceta Biodegradable / Fertilpot Biodegradable growing pots made from 80% wood fiber and 20% blonde peat, distributed from French manufacturer FERTILPOT. Provides exceptional water, air, and root permeability with optimal mechanical resistance and biodegrades in approximately 6 months. Enables direct planting with roots intact, avoiding deformation caused by traditional plastic bags. Available in individual sizes from 4.5x7cm to 10x18cm and tray formats (30-count, 18-count, 12-count, 10-count strips). For vineyards, fruit trees, and ornamental nursery production.
• ATADORA ELECTRICA DE SARMIENTOS (INFACO A3Mv Electric Tying Tool) INFACO A3Mv electric tying machine for vineyards providing fast, uniform bindings. Features 30mm standard head opening and uses flexible iron wire (0.40-0.45-0.5mm diameters) that remains secure until harvest and gradually decomposes before pruning. Includes 12V NiMH battery (620g, 7,000 bindings per charge, 5-hour charge time), hard plastic case, belt battery holder, and battery charger. For vineyard operations.
• BARREDORA HILERADORA DE SARMIENTOS (Boisselet GL200 Pruning Sweeper/Rower) Boisselet GL200 mechanical sweeper and rower for collecting and aligning pruning residues, preparing them for shredding, reduction, and incorporation. Features front-mounted design with 2 rotary motors connected to tractor hydraulic pump. Semi-rigid rubber+metal fingers work effectively in stony terrain. Working width versions: 1.5-2.1m, 1.7-2.5m, 2-3m, or 2.3-3.5m between rows. Tractor speed approximately 3-4 km/hr. For vineyard residue management.
• CHAPODADORA COLLARD (Collard Profilmatic P2200/P3000 Hedge Trimmer) Collard Profilmatic P2200 and P3000 mechanical hedge trimmers/toppers for vineyards designed in France. Features hydraulic vertical/horizontal adjustment with electronic position and cutting control. Equipped with 480mm knives (3 on lateral attack bodies, 2 on horizontal attack bodies) allowing cutting widths up to 78cm. Work speed up to 8-10 km/h. Requires only 30 lt/min at 140 bar hydraulic supply. Danfoss hydraulic motors, self-adjusting flat belts. For vineyard canopy management.
• Linea de trabajo intercepas / Boisselet Inter-Row Tools Boisselet inter-row vineyard work system using hydraulic torque servo motor enabling excellent forward speeds in difficult, stony conditions. Multiple tool options mounted on resistant Boisselet chassis: CUTMATIC (subsurface blade for weed control), DECAVATIC (for breaking ridges, incorporating fertilizers), FLEURIMATIC (lighter, less aggressive), PETALMATIC (5-15cm rotary motorization), STARMATIC (intensive rotary tillage with high-hardness steel blades), BROSMATIC (rotary metallic brush for weed removal). Can reduce or eliminate herbicides.
• MEGACALEFACTOR PARA HELADAS (Mega Frost Heater) Proprietary MEGACALEFACTOR petroleum-fired hot air mass generator designed in France for placement adjacent to wind towers to distribute warm air over protected agricultural area. Heat output up to 900,000 Kcal/hr with adjustable fuel consumption of 40-80-120 lt/hr diesel. Can raise temperature by 4-5 degrees C. Does not require modification to existing wind tower structure. Features 12V lamp, direct flame ignition, protected fuel tank in stainless brass. Suitable for advective and convective frost protection in vineyards and other crops. 24/7 telephone support during frost season.
• PODADORA ELECTROCOUP F3015 (ElectroCoup F3015 Electric Pruning Shears) ElectroCoup F3015 compact electric pruning shears (790g) with cutting capacity 40mm (Standard Kit), 45mm (Medium Kit), or 55mm (Maxi Kit). Features electronic semi-opening adjustment (10 programmable positions) and electronic blade crossing adjustment (10 programmable positions). Two operating modes: progressive (opening/closing by trigger speed) and impulse (maximum speed). Includes 120Wh lithium battery (810g, 9-hour runtime), automatic INTELLIGENTECH charger, and vest/harness with 4 usage options. For vineyard and fruit tree pruning.
• TRITURADORA DE SARMIENTOS (LAGARDE GN Series Pruning Shredder) LAGARDE GN Series high-volume viticultural shredder manufactured in France with European materials. Low-profile design allows working close to trees while avoiding branches and obstacles. Tractor 3-point hitch attachment with 540 rpm PTO, 1 3/8 cardan shaft to 80 HP gearbox (with integrated freewheel). Working axis speed of 1800 rpm, linear tool speed of 41 m/s. Features 16cm diameter free-spinning rear roller, lateral skids for height regulation, 5mm bottom/8mm side steel housing. Optional rear collection grate and deflector for directing shredded material.
• DESHOJADORA PARA FRUTALES COLLARD (Collard E1100F Leaf Remover for Fruit Trees) Collard E1100F mechanical leaf remover for fruit trees. Used for removing leaves from fruit trees to improve air circulation, sunlight exposure, and reduce disease pressure. For commercial fruit cultivation operations in the Southern Cone.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• COLLARD (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor in Chile of COLLARD-manufactured agricultural equipment, including the Profilmatic P2200 and P3000 chapodadoras (hedgers). COLLARD is a French manufacturer that pioneered mechanical hedgers in the 1960s and has sold over 22,000 units globally. Mecagri distributes these products in Chile and the Southern Cone.
• LAGARDE - Serie GN (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of LAGARDE high-volume vine shoot crushers (trituradoras de sarmientos) manufactured in France with European materials. The GN series is part of Mecagri's product catalog for viticultural residue management.
• BOISSELET (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of BOISSELET inter-row working tools and vine shoot sweepers (GL200 barredora-hileradora). BOISSELET chassis and tools are integrated into Mecagri's soil management and pruning residue handling solutions for vineyards.
• INFACO (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of INFACO A3Mv electric tying machines for vineyards. INFACO is a French manufacturer of specialized agricultural tools. Mecagri offers the A3Mv as a premium vineyard tying solution, with 1-year warranty and battery providing 7,000 ties per charge.
• FERTILPOT (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of FERTILPOT biodegradable growing pots made from vegetable fibers (80% wood fiber, 20% peat). FERTILPOT is a French brand known worldwide for its permeable, biodegradable plant containers that accelerate root development and eliminate transplant shock. Mecagri distributes the full range of sizes and formats.
• ELECTROCOUP (Francia)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of ELECTROCOUP F3015 electric pruning shears. The F3015 features 40–55mm cutting capacity depending on kit, lithium battery with 9-hour runtime, progressive and impulse modes, and electronic blade adjustment. Mecagri distributes these as part of its viticultural and fruit-growing equipment range.
• MEGACALEFACTOR (Proprietary Brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary branded frost protection heater designed in France by Mecagri. The MEGACALEFACTOR is a metallic petroleum-fired generator designed to complement wind towers against advective frosts. Designed by Mecagri (based on French agricultural research), it represents the company's own product line.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MecagriAgroinsumos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mecagri-chile
• Instagraminstagram.com/mecagriagroinsumos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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