Tekchem, S.A.B. DE C.V. (Mexico)

Tekchem, S.A.B. de C.V., incorporated on November 12, 1991, is a Mexican chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Salamanca, Guanajuato. It was established by a group of Mexican investors and began operations in 1992 after acquiring the Salamanca unit of Fertimex through a public privatization process. Tekchem specializes in the production and commercialization of specialty chemicals and agrochemicals for the agricultural, textile, and health industries. Its product portfolio includes nitrates, chlorates, organophosphates, and nitro-phenolic compounds used in pest control, crop protection, and pharmaceuticals. Key products include methamidophos, parathion methyl, malathion, acephate, glyphosate, phosphoric acid, and hydrochloric acid. The company’s most recognized brand is Tekchem, known for high-quality chemical solutions tailored to industrial and agricultural needs. Tekchem was listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange in 1996, though its shares were suspended in 2008. Over the past decades, Tekchem has focused on modernization, safety, and environmental impact reduction, positioning itself as a reliable supplier of chemical specialties in Mexico and abroad.