Grupo Carso S.A.B. de C.V. (GPOVF)

Overview

Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V., is a prominent conglomerate with a diverse portfolio encompassing multiple industries, including the commercial, industrial, infrastructure and construction, and energy sectors. Established in 1980 and with its headquarters in Mexico City, Mexico, Grupo Carso operates worldwide, extending its services and products to North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, the United States, Europe, and other international markets. The company's business operations are segmented into four main divisions: Commercial and Consumer, Industrial and Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Construction, and Energy, each tailored to meet the distinct needs of its wide-ranging customer base.

Products and Services

• Commercial and Consumption Division: Focuses on operating a variety of retail outlets, including department stores, boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, coffee shops, as well as electronics and technology and games stores. Notable brand names under this division include Sears, Sanborns, iShop, Mixup, Claro Shop, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Division: Provides a wide range of products for different industries. This includes cables for energy, telecommunication, electronic, coaxial, and fiber optics applicable in sectors like mining and automotive; electric harnesses for the automotive industry; precision steel tubing; power transformers; and alternate energy solutions. Brands under this division include Condumex, Latincasa, Vinanel, Condulac, IEM, Precitubo, Sitcom, Microm, Sinergia, Equiter, and Logtec.
• Infrastructure and Construction Division: Engages in a plethora of construction activities ranging from roads, tunnels, water treatment plants, to general infrastructure works. It also specializes in drilling for oil and geothermal wells, and the construction of oil platforms, commercial centers, industrial plants, office buildings, houses, telecommunication facilities, gas pipelines, and aqueducts. Brands operating within this division include CICSA, Swecomex, Bronco Drilling, Cilsa, GSM, PC Construcciones, and Urvitec.
• Energy Division: This division is dedicated to providing gas transportation services and is engaged in the exploration and production of oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons. It also explores geothermal energy, serving its clientele under the Carso Energy, Carso Oil & Gas, and Carso Electric brands.