ALPEK (OTCMKTS:ALPKF) is a leading petrochemical company based in Mexico and a key player in the Americas. As a publicly traded subsidiary of Grupo Alfa, ALPEK specializes in the production of chemical intermediates and polymers for a wide range of industrial applications. The company’s integrated portfolio serves customers in sectors such as packaging, textiles, automotive, construction and consumer goods.
ALPEK’s core business activities are organized into two main segments: intermediates and plastics. In the intermediates segment, the company manufactures purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and other chemical feedstocks used in the production of polyester fibers and resins. In the plastics segment, ALPEK produces polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, styrene, expandable polystyrene (EPS) and polypropylene, supplying both domestic and export markets with materials for bottles, films, injection molding and extrusion.
The company operates a network of manufacturing facilities across Mexico, the United States, Brazil and Argentina, enabling it to serve customers throughout North and South America. ALPEK also engages in strategic joint ventures and partnerships to expand its production capabilities and market reach. Its vertically integrated model—from feedstock production to finished polymer—allows for operational efficiencies and supply-chain resilience.
Founded in the mid-1970s as part of Grupo Alfa, ALPEK has grown through capacity expansions and technological investments to become one of the largest chemical producers in the region. The company is guided by an experienced management team with deep expertise in petrochemicals, sustainability and global operations, positioning ALPEK for continued growth in an evolving industrial landscape.
