WHO ARE WE?

EMCOCABLES was founded in 1960 by a group of Colombian industry owners and the American company Paulsen Wire Corporation, combining market knowledge and the efficient use of technology to manufacture the high quality products.

Diversification of its products began in the 70's, offering high technology products such as copper wire for rim bid, wire, and wire strands for post-tensioning in concrete, galvanized wire for centers of electrical conductors and guard wires, MIG welding wire and other types of wires for different uses such us electricity, mining, oil and agro-industrial industries.

Throughout its history, EMCOCABLES has continued to supply both the domestic and international markets, applying the highest quality standards and using advanced technology equipment and efficient human talent.

TIMELINE

Opening
Emcocables started operations on April 29th, 1960, with the attendance of Government authorities.
Explanation
Explanation of first Emcocables’ Machines in 1960.
Exporting
Emcocables started exporting wires in the year 1961.
Plant
Emcocables plant in Bogota, 1963
Galvanized oven
In 1973, galvanized oven, with an outcome of 150 wire tons/month in 16 lines, ACSR process developer (Emcocables’ top product).
New Oven
New Galvanized Oven acquired in Germany in 1978, with an outcome of 450 tons/month of ACSR in 24 lines.
New reel type
New reel type, displays Emcocables’ effort to move up and make progress, encouraging consumption of Colombian products, in 1983.
1st Industrial exhibition
Participation in the 1st Metallurgical Industrial exhibition, took place in Medellin, in 1983.
Deetrac Machine
Deetrac Wire drawing Machine for wires from 0.113” to 0.184” in 1987.
New AS Line
New AS (Wire and Aluminized Strands) in 1987
XII Latin American Conference
Emcocables participated in the 1989 XII Latin American Rural Electrification Conference in Guatemala
New Forming Line
Aluminum coated steel new line in 1992
Award
Emcocables got the Metallurgical Award, at the 1993 FEDEMETAL Congress for its valuable contribution to the industry for over 30 years
Tinius Olsen Universal Testing Machine
Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, 60 Lbs digital capacity, acquired in 1993.
New Plant
New plant building in Cajica, Cundinamarca in 1994
BASC
We obtained BASC certification in 2003
CIDET
We obtained CIDET certification in 2010
NTC 2010 and NTC 461
We obtained TTC 2010 and NTC 461 in 2012
PUERTO SOBRE EL RÍO MAGDALENA (PUERTO SALGAR – CUNDINAMARCA) Torones para concreto Preesforzado Norma ASTM A 416
Second Sector Civil Project
Engagement as supplier in the Yati-Bodega Puerto Salgar, Puente Pumarejo and Cienaga Virgen Second Sector projects from 2016-2018
Second Galvanization Line
New galvanization line beginning in 2022.
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MISSION

We are committed to produce and sell steel wire ropes, strands and steel wires.

VISION

For 2025, we aim to become the leading producer and seller of steel wire cables, wire ropes, wire strands, and wires, demonstrating a strong commitment and exceptional dedication to the development of our country.

PURPOSE OF MASSIVE TRANSFORMATION

“We help building a better world”

OUR TEAM

We have a talented team of highly skilled individuals who are dedicated to meeting our clients' expectations and achieving success.

Health, safety and environment

 Safety and health in the workplace are paramount at Emcocables. We recognize their significance and foster a culture of self-care among our employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors. We identify potential hazards, evaluate existing risks in our operations, and actively participate in prevention and health promotion initiatives to continuously enhance our management system for safety and health at work (SG-SST).