Besalco S.A. (BESALCO)

Overview

Besalco S.A., originally known as Sanz, Bezanilla y Salinas Limitada, underwent a name change in January 1995 and has been operating since its incorporation in 1944. Based in Santiago, Chile, the company extends its expertise across a broad spectrum within the construction industry. Through its subsidiaries, it has established a significant presence, focusing on constructing and selling residential units, developing and managing hydroelectric plants, alongside managing concessions spanning public and private infrastructure, including ports and airports, among others. Besalco S.A. is recognized for its extensive contribution to the infrastructure development in Chile, undertaking a wide range of construction projects that cater to various sectors such as mining, hydroelectric power, transportation, and public utilities.

Products and Services

• Construction and Real Estate: Includes the design, construction, and sale of houses and apartments. This service caters to the growing demand for residential spaces in urban and suburban areas, providing high-quality living solutions to meet various customer needs.
• Hydroelectric Plants: Encompasses the development, construction, maintenance, and operation of hydroelectric plants. This segment underscores Besalco S.A.'s commitment to sustainable energy solutions, tapping into renewable energy sources to contribute to the national grid.
• Concessions Management: Entails managing concessions for significant infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors, including ports, airports, and other critical infrastructure. This aspect of their operations demonstrates Besalco S.A.’s capability in large-scale project management and its role in enhancing Chile's infrastructure network.
• Infrastructure Construction: Covers a broad spectrum of construction projects such as roads, reservoirs, tunnels, tailings dams, bridges, viaducts, gas pipelines, irrigation works, hydroelectric plants, sanitary works, mining works, hospitals, stadiums, residential and commercial buildings, airports, and seaports. Additionally, it includes specialized projects for the Santiago subway and State Railways. This showcases Besalco S.A.’s multifaceted engineering capability and its critical role in national development across various sectors.
• Industrial Plants and Energy Systems: Entails engineering and construction of industrial plants and the design and construction of electrical energy transmission systems, including high, medium, and low voltage lines and substations. This service highlights Besalco S.A.'s expertise in the industrial sector and its contribution to strengthening Chile's energy infrastructure.
• Mining and Related Services: Offers a wide array of services such as mining, earthworks, crushing, sorting, processing, material loading and transporting, and tailings dam operation. Additionally, it includes services like equipment spot leasing, salt harvesting, and forest management activities like harvesting, debarking, as well as chips chipping and transportation. This indicates Besalco S.A.'s versatility and ability to deliver comprehensive solutions within the mining sector and beyond.