Grupo ISA

What Grupo ISA does

Grupo ISA operates through its Phylax subsidiary as a Mexico-based commercial distributor of biosecurity, animal health, nutrition, genetics, and technology products for the livestock industry. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, the company has operated continuously for more than 45 years and serves as a distribution bridge between international livestock-product manufacturers and Mexican producers. Phylax is privately held as a business unit within Grupo ISA, a diversified Mexican group.

Phylax distributes a portfolio of more than 20 international brands organized across five specialty areas: biosecurity (Biodevas, Biorisk, CID Lines), health (Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco, Virbac, Proservet), nutrition (DSM-Firmenich, EW Nutrition, Kemin, DostoFarm, Drylet, DCL, Vilofoss), genetics (Danbred swine genetics), and technology (Cloudfarms farm management software, Acushot livestock monitoring, Alphatech laboratory products, AWP and Ecléctico equipment, QTI, Livacox Q). The company positions itself as a "commercial ally" to the livestock sector and complements its product distribution with a Technical Services Center and a network of branch offices (sucursales) across Mexico.

The business model is direct-to-producer product distribution, primarily B2B sales to poultry, swine, sheep, and cattle operations. Revenue is generated through hardware/product sales with no publicly disclosed pricing; quotes are handled via phone (644 413 0088) and email ([email protected]). Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees. No revenue figures, funding events, M&A activity, or leadership appointments are disclosed, and the company has no patents, certifications, or industry awards documented in the available data.

Name

Grupo ISA

Legal name

Phylax

Website

https://grupoisa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo ISA, through its Phylax subsidiary, distributes biosecurity, animal health, nutrition, genetics, and technology products from 20+ international brands to livestock producers across Mexico, supported by a Technical Services Center and branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Animal Health Distribution

NAICS

Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Pasture Supply Retail (Feed Supplements, Animal Health Inputs) (AFABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Animal health products
• Livestock biosecurity
• Animal nutrition
• Livestock genetics
• Veterinary distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad Obregón

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Phylax distributes internationally recognized brands for biosecurity, health, nutrition, and genetics products for livestock producers. The company serves as a commercial ally, acting as the link between agricultural producers and international technology/solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Grupo ISA, through its subsidiary Phylax, distributes international brands of biosecurity, animal health, nutrition, genetics, and technology solutions to livestock producers (poultry, swine, sheep, cattle) in Mexico. The company acts as a commercial ally and operational link between agricultural producers and global manufacturers, supplying disinfection products, veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, feed additives, pig genetics, and farm management software/equipment, supported by technical advisory and branch-based fulfillment.

Product overview

Grupo ISA (through its Phylax subsidiary) is a commercial distributor of biosecurity, animal health, nutrition, genetics, and technology products for the livestock industry. The company operates as a portfolio of 22 international brands spanning biosecurity (Biodevas, Biorisk, CID Lines), animal health (Boehringer, Proservet, Virbac, Elanco), nutrition (DSM-Firmenich, EW Nutrition, DostoFarm, Drylet, DCL), pig genetics (Danbred), and technology/software (Cloudfarms, Acushot). The core offering is centered on five specialty areas: Biosecurity, Health, Nutrition, Genetics, and Technology. Grupo ISA serves as the commercial bridge between international livestock product manufacturers and local producers, complemented by a Technical Services Center and branch office network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biosecurity Solutions (Biodevas) Distribution of Biodevas biosecurity and hygiene solutions for animal production, providing preventive products for livestock facilities serving Mexican producers.
• Biosecurity Solutions (Biorisk) Distribution of Biorisk biosecurity and risk management solutions for livestock operations in Mexico.
• CID Lines Disinfection Products Distribution of CID Lines disinfection and hygiene products used to sanitize livestock production facilities, sold to Mexican livestock producers.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Distribution of Boehringer Ingelheim pharmaceutical and animal health products to Mexican livestock producers for prevention and treatment.
• Elanco Animal Health Distribution of Elanco animal health pharmaceutical products for livestock producers in Mexico.
• Virbac Veterinary Products Distribution of Virbac veterinary pharmaceutical products for animal health, provided to Mexican livestock operations.
• Proservet Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Distribution of Proservet veterinary pharmaceutical and animal health products to livestock producers.
• Livacox Q Coccidiosis Vaccine Distribution of Livacox Q coccidiosis vaccine for poultry producers in Mexico.
• DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition Distribution of DSM-Firmenich nutritional and health solutions for animal production, supplied to livestock producers to improve productivity.
• EW Nutrition Feed Additives Distribution of EW Nutrition feed additives and animal nutrition solutions for livestock operations.
• DostoFarm Probiotic Feed Additives Distribution of DostoFarm probiotic and feed additive solutions for livestock producers.
• Drylet Feed Additives Distribution of Drylet feed additives and nutritional solutions for livestock production.
• DCL Animal Health and Nutrition Distribution of DCL products supporting livestock health and nutrition for Mexican producers.
• Vilofoss Animal Health and Nutrition Distribution of Vilofoss animal health and nutrition products to livestock producers.
• Danbred Pig Genetics Distribution of Danbred world-leading pig genetics for pork production, supplied to swine operations in Mexico.
• Pig Genetics Service (Genética Porcina) Phylax-branded service offering that brings world-leading pig genetics (including Danbred) to swine farms, providing genetics program advisory alongside product distribution.
• Cloudfarms Farm Management Software Distribution of Cloudfarms farm management software and digital technology for livestock operations, sold to producers modernizing their operations.
• Acushot Livestock Monitoring Technology Distribution of Acushot livestock monitoring and tracking technology products for production operations.
• Alphatech Laboratory Products Distribution of Alphatech laboratory products and solutions for the livestock industry.
• AWP Livestock Equipment Distribution of AWP equipment and technology products for livestock production.
• Kemin Nutritional Ingredients Distribution of Kemin nutritional and health ingredient solutions for animal production.
• Technical Services Center (Centro de Servicios Técnicos) Phylax-operated Technical Services Center delivering specialized technical support, advisory, and service to livestock industry customers in Mexico.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcushotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• AlphatechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• AWPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• BiodevascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• BioriskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• Boehringer IngelheimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international animal health company brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• CID LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand for biosecurity products distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• CloudfarmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational technology brand for livestock farm management distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• DanbredcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-leading swine genetics brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• DCLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• DostoFarmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• DryletcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• DSM-FirmenichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international nutrition and health company brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• EclécticocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• ElancocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international animal health company brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• EW NutritioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational nutrition brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• KemincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational nutrition and health ingredient company brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.
• Livacox QcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• ProservetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• QTIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• VilofosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico for the livestock sector.
• VirbaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international animal health company brand distributed by Phylax in Mexico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PIC México: Global swine genetics company with direct distribution and technical service to Mexican pork producers. Directly competes with Phylax's Danbred swine genetics offering in the same customer segment.
• Trouw Nutrition México: Animal nutrition premix and feed-additive distributor in Mexico, serving swine, poultry, and cattle producers. Directly comparable to Phylax's nutrition category (e.g., DSM-Firmenich, EW Nutrition, DostoFarm distribution).
• Vetoquinol México: Independent animal health pharmaceutical company selling veterinary products through distribution and direct channels in Mexico. Comparable product mix and target customers to Phylax's Proservet and Virbac lines.
• Bimeda México: Animal health pharmaceutical distributor with operations across Latin America, including Mexico. Directly comparable distribution model and customer base to Phylax's animal health line.
• Hipra México: Spanish animal health company specializing in livestock vaccines and biosecurity products with distribution in Mexico. Directly comparable to Phylax's biosecurity and vaccination portfolio (Livacox Q, Boehringer, CID Lines).
• Ceva Salud Animal México: Multinational animal health company distributing vaccines and pharmaceuticals to Mexican poultry and swine producers. Overlaps with Phylax's health and biosecurity portfolio and competes for the same producer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis México: Global animal health leader with direct distribution of vaccines, parasiticides, and pharmaceuticals to Mexican livestock producers. Competes directly with Phylax's animal health brands (Boehringer, Elanco, Virbac) and could bypass distributors with its own sales force.
• Elanco Animal Health (Mexico direct): Global animal health major that both distributes through Phylax in Mexico and operates direct sales channels. Represents the principal-disintermediation risk and competes for the same Mexican producer wallet.

Regional players

• Dechra Veterinary Products (Mexico): Specialty veterinary pharmaceutical company with growing presence in Mexican livestock and companion-animal markets. Comparable distribution model and product category overlap with Phylax.
• Alimentos Balanceados de México (various regional feed distributors): Regional Mexican feed and animal health distributors that compete with Phylax in specific geographies (e.g., Sonora, Sinaloa, Jalisco) for the same poultry and swine producer customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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