Grupo Lampa - About Us

Who We Are

Grupo Lampa is a Chilean family-owned company with over 35 years of experience in purchasing, processing, and industrial recycling of metal scrap. The knowledge acquired, the commitment of our employees, and the use of cutting-edge technology in each process have consolidated us as one of the industry references at the national level.
We operate a network of yards and plants from Antofagasta to Temuco, where we process approximately 120,000 tons of scrap annually, transforming it into raw material for new steel production. Our products supply clients in the national industry and international markets, backed by comprehensive logistics and certified quality standards. Additionally, we have a modern non-ferrous metal separation line that expands material valuation and meets current demands of the recycling industry.
We conduct our operations with a focus on people's safety, environmental care, and operational efficiency, generating stable employment and actively contributing to the circular economy.

Grupo Lampa Founder
Juan Antonio Jara and Víctor Jara Barril
Founders

We Are Grupo Lampa

Discover our operations and commitment to sustainable recycling

Mission and Vision

The fundamental principles that guide our daily work

Mission

At Grupo Lampa, our mission is to responsibly lead the recycling of metal scrap and the commercialization of steel.

Recycling process at Grupo Lampa

Vision

Our vision is to lead the purchase and processing of metal scrap, transforming it, through innovation, into raw material that will be commercialized as steel; promoting care for the environment, our employees, and the community.

Grupo Lampa Facilities

Our Journey

35 years of innovation and growth in metal recycling

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Beginning. Purchase and commercialization of scrap

Start of scrap purchase and commercialization in Santiago and Concepción, integrating steel scrap into the national recycling market.

Beginning of technological advancement

Incorporation of the first mobile press, marking the beginning of technological advancement in scrap processing.

Beginning of exports

Arrival of the first shear press. Start of scrap exports. Relocation of operations to Colina.

Expansion to the south

Incorporation of handling equipment (grapples and magnets). Opening of operations in Temuco, expanding the supply network in southern Chile.

Strengthening in Biobío

Start of operations in Talcahuano, strengthening the territorial coverage of scrap collection.

Increased processing capacity

Incorporation of new presses in Santiago and Talcahuano, increasing processing capacity.

Consolidation: +15,000 monthly tons

Consolidation of operational volumes, exceeding 15,000 monthly tons of recycled material.

First scrap shredding plant. Bulk shipments

Incorporation of the country's first shredding plant. Start of bulk scrap shipments. Opening of operations in Antofagasta.

Non-ferrous metal separation

Start of non-ferrous metal separation from the shredding process, adding value to metal recycling.

Strengthening of the integrated management system

Our management system is strengthened, adding to our quality standards, health and safety, and environmental management.

Metal Separation Plant

Commissioning of a modern non-ferrous separation plant. Operational expansion to Chillán, Los Ángeles and Copiapó.

Pre-shredders. Increased bulk shipments

Incorporation of pre-shredders in Colina and Talcahuano. Inauguration of a non-ferrous separation system in Talcahuano. The company's largest bulk scrap shipment is achieved.




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