POCHTECA

Chemical Solutions for Competitiveness.

We are an international Mexican group specialized in the commercialization and responsible distribution of industrial supplies. We serve diverse industrial sectors, such as those of water treatment, paints and coatings, mining, the food and automotive industries, oil exploration and drilling, personal and home care, cleaning and sanitizing, the metal-mechanical industry, and dozens of other industries in Mexico, Central and South America. We have 53 branches in 10 countries across Latin America and one in the United States.

Our shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol POCHTEC.

Leadership

Eugenio Manzano, Executive director Pochteca

Javier Canala-Echevarría, South America Regional Director Pochteca

Strategy Quote:

“Sale and responsible distribution of industrial raw materials.”

Our mission:

Be the distributor of raw materials and comprehensive solutions preferred by customers and suppliers.

Strategy

Sale and responsible distribution of industrial raw materials

We provide solutions in supplies for the most competitive industries in the region.

We integrate solutions to meet specific needs in a timely and reliable way providing quality raw materials and delivering the best value proposition in the market.

We offer in a single visit solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, simplifying their purchasing processes and optimizing the use of their resources.

With more than 35 years of experience in the market, we serve more than 27.9 thousand customers annually in more than 500 cities in Mexico, Latin America and USA.

Product lines and segments

Paper: Advertising and design agencies, graphic arts, digital printing centers, publishers, packaging, textile companies, printers, metalworking

Food: Pet and animal food, beverages, meat, confectionery, dairy products, human nutrition, baking, TIF plants, refreshments, flavors and condiments, sauces and dressings, soups and pasta

Chemicals: Aquaculture, pools, tannery, electronics, glass manufacturing, pharmaceutical, sugar mills, mining, Oil and gas, cleaning products, textile, water treatment, metal treatment

Solvents and blends: Adhesive, automotive, carpentry, paint manufacturers, auto parts, hardware store

Certifications

With the goal of meeting the commitments established in the four pillars of sustainability, we have voluntarily adopted certifiable standards in social and environmental matters. This decision enables us to integrate best practices into our operations, ensuring compliance through external audits. These evaluations allow us to identify deficiencies and areas for improvement, providing invaluable guidance for our continuous progress and development in terms of sustainability. Some of our certifications are:

ISO 9001:2015
ISO 22000:2018
Responsible Distribution Certification by the ACD for Mexico
Verification of the Comprehensive Responsibility Management System (SARI®)
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
SEDEX
SMETA
ECOVADIS
Responsible care
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate
Responsible Distribution Process (PRODIR)

At Grupo Pochteca, we have a Comprehensive Management System (SIG), which covers 100% of our employees and is the foundation of the business strategy. It allows us to translate each element of our culture into marketing, operations, controls, and indicators through the application of processes documented in policies, manuals, procedures, and instructions. This documentation is reviewed and adjusted to meet operational needs and ensure continuous improvement.

Added value

One stop shop: 9,700 products from more than 100 leading world-class suppliers.

Effective solutions: We are committed to customer satisfaction by offering the best combination of price, quality and service.

Technical support: Our technical staff is available to provide solutions, technical advice and application development in our laboratories. We serve all industrial sectors: We offer the widest portfolio of products and industrial solutions.

Certifications: We operate under world-class safety standards in compliance with applicable regulations.