Styropek Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

What Styropek Mexico, S.A. de C.V. does

Styropek Mexico, S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican-domiciled, privately held manufacturer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), operating as the largest EPS producer in the Americas under the corporate umbrella of Alpek, a publicly traded Mexican industrial group. The company runs six production facilities across five countries (Mexico, USA, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile), with the Altamira, Mexico site serving as a flagship at 240,000 tons of annual installed capacity after a 2018 expansion. A new Tennessee extrusion plant launched in 2025 adds 25,000 tons per year of recycled-material processing, anchoring the R-pek recycled-content line. Styropek sells B2B into construction and insulation, packaging (electronics, appliances, food/cold-chain), and industrial segments such as geofoam, using a regional direct-sales motion with country-level reps covering Mexico, USA/Canada, Brazil, Chile/Argentina, Europe, and Asia.

The company's product portfolio spans four families: standard EPS (regular and modified grades such as BF, BFL, BFM, P40, and regional variants), biodegradable Biopek (validated under ASTM D5511), recycled-content SKUs (R-pek with ≥30% PCR; Ultrapek with graphite-enhanced insulation), and the proprietary Arcel ULV resin for low-density applications. The technology is fundamentally materials science: small styrene beads are expanded in a controlled process to up to 50x their original volume, producing a structure of 95–98% air and 2–5% polystyrene. Differentiation rests on more than 30 international certifications (UL, ICC-ES, FM, ISCC PLUS, SCS, ISO 9001/14001, Greenguard Gold, REACH, RoHS, ASTM C578/E84/D6817) and ISO 14025-compliant Environmental Product Declarations published from Altamira in 2025.

Revenue is generated through one-time sale of EPS materials under quote-based enterprise contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales organized by region, supported by industry-association memberships (EPSIA, ABIQUIM, AISLAPOL, ANIQ) and circular-economy partnerships (Polystyrene Recycling Alliance, R3vira). The 2020 acquisition of NOVA Chemicals' styrenics business strengthened backward integration and broadened the Americas footprint, while the parent Alpek provides corporate governance, capital allocation, and alignment with Alpek Group Paris-Agreement-aligned sustainability targets (Scope 1/2 reduction by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2050).

Name

Styropek Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

Legal name

Styropek México S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://styropek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Styropek is the largest Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) producer in the Americas, operating six plants across Mexico, the USA, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile as a subsidiary of Alpek, selling B2B EPS resins and recycled-content grades to construction, packaging, cold-chain, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Manufacturing

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Styrenics (PS, EPS, ABS, SAN) (IMAEANAC), Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE), Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Recycling (EUAIAKAG), Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)

Keywords

• Expandable polystyrene manufacturing
• EPS insulation materials
• Polymer packaging products
• Biodegradable EPS beads
• Recycled content polystyrene

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPS Product Sales: B2B manufacturing and sale of expandable polystyrene beads and products. Revenue generated from selling EPS materials to customers in packaging, construction, cold chain, and industrial sectors across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Styropek manufactures and sells Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) beads and resin products, including regular and modified EPS grades, biodegradable Biopek products, recycled-content R-pek and Ultrapek variants, and ARCEL ULV resin. These materials are sold to industrial customers in the construction, packaging, cold-chain, and industrial sectors for use in insulation, protective packaging, geofoam, and shape-molding applications across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Product overview

Styropek is a leading manufacturer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) products, operating as the largest EPS producer in the Americas with a global footprint across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company's portfolio includes five main product categories: Standard EPS (regular and modified grades with various pentane contents like BF, BFL, BFM, P40, and regional variants like BP, AP, CHP, CHF), Bio EPS (biodegradable Biopek products with enhanced degradation properties tested under ASTM D5511), Recycled Content EPS (Rpek and Ultrapek products incorporating post-consumer recycled material), ARCEL Resin (ARCEL ULV for customers without refrigerated storage), and specialty series (33M, 34R, 35M for specific applications). Products are tailored by region with specific formulations for insulation, packaging, construction, geofoam, and cold-chain applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Styropek BFL (95) Modified EPS with low pentane content, offered in multiple grades (sizes) for top performance across insulation and packaging applications. Targeted at construction and packaging manufacturers in Mexico.
• Styropek BF (95) Modified EPS with high pentane content, available in different grades (sizes) for top performance across diverse applications. Targeted at construction and packaging manufacturers in Mexico.
• Styropek BFM (95) Modified EPS with medium pentane content, available in multiple grades (sizes) for top performance in insulation and packaging applications in the USA and Canada.
• Styropek P40 Regular EPS (without fire retardant) with mid pentane content, available in multiple grades (sizes) for shape molding, packaging for electronics and white goods, coolers, and cold-chain applications. Targeted at packaging manufacturers in Mexico.
• Biopek MXP Biodegradable regular EPS with mid pentane content and enhanced degradation properties tested under ASTM D5511. Available in different grades (sizes). Targeted at sustainability-focused EPS buyers in Mexico.
• Biopek MXP LP Biodegradable regular EPS with low pentane content and enhanced degradation properties tested under ASTM D5511. Targeted at sustainability-focused packaging and insulation converters.
• Biopek

Quantifiable outcome

• Altamira facility expanded to 240,000 tons/year capacity (75,000 ton increase)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026PSRA is a North American coalition advancing scalable polystyrene and EPS recycling solutions. Strategic collaboration to enable a more robust circular economy for polystyrene across North America through industry collaboration, targeted investment, and end-market demand acceleration.
• R3viracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Mexico City-based organization committed to community-driven polystyrene recovery across Latin America's largest metropolitan area. Collaboration supports PSRA's mission to develop proven collection and processing systems demonstrating how polystyrene can be recovered, recycled, and reused.
• AlpekflagshipOthersParent company and global industrial group providing strategic backing, sustainability alignment, and corporate governance. Styropek operates as part of Alpek Group, aligning sustainability strategy with Alpek's global goals and sustainability model.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary certifying partner for product safety and performance standards. UL certifies physical properties, surface burning characteristics, and compliance for thermal insulation and building applications.
• International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary certifying partner verifying EPS products comply with International Codes for building applications in USA and Canada. Certifies thermal insulation per ICC-ES AC12 and ASTM C578.
• Factory Mutual (FM)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary certifying partner for FM Approval of walls and ceilings. Provides certification for building safety and performance standards.
• ABIQUIMminorOthersBrazilian chemical industry association - sustainability collaboration and industry standards participation.
• AISLAPOLminorOthersIndustry association collaboration for insulation and polymer standards.
• ANIQminorOthersMexican chemical industry national association - sustainability and Responsible Care program participation.
• EPS Industry Alliance (EPSIA)minorOthersNorth American industry alliance for polystyrene and EPS industry advocacy and standards.
• ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal certification system for sustainable and traceable supply chains supporting circular economy through verification of recycled and bio-based materials.
• SCS Global ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party certification for recycled content validation and environmental claims verification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sunpor Kunststoff: Sunpor is one of Europe's largest EPS producers, focused on flame-retardant insulation grades. Comparable to Styropek's modified EPS portfolio serving construction and packaging customers.
• Synthos: Synthos is a major European EPS and synthetic rubber producer, with comparable expandable polystyrene grades serving insulation, packaging, and industrial applications overlapping Styropek's product range.
• BASF: BASF is one of the largest global styrenics producers with Neopor (graphite-enhanced EPS) and classic EPS grades. Direct overlap with Styropek in insulation and packaging applications across Europe, Americas, and Asia.
• Versalis (Eni): Versalis operates the Extir brand of EPS for insulation and packaging applications in Europe, directly competing with Styropek's EU-spec grades (BF EU, BFL EU).
• Trinseo: Trinseo manufactures polystyrene and expandable polystyrene resins for packaging, construction, and consumer goods, with overlap to Styropek in the Americas and European insulation markets.
• INEOS Styrolution: INEOS Styrolution is the global market leader in styrenics (PS, EPS, ABS, SAN) and competes head-on with Styropek in expandable polystyrene for packaging and insulation, particularly across the Americas and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Flint Hills Resources: Flint Hills Resources is a large integrated petrochemical producer with polystyrene operations in North America. Comparable broad incumbent with packaging-grade PS and EPS exposure overlapping Styropek's Americas business.
• NOVA Chemicals: NOVA Chemicals sold its styrenics business to Styropek/Alpek in 2020 but remains a broader polyethylene producer. Relevant as a former EPS incumbent and continued polystyrene-adjacent player in the Americas.

Emerging players

• Ravago: Ravago is a global polymer recycler and distributor with growing recycled-EPS capacity. Comparable to Styropek's R-pek / Ultrapek circular strategy and an emerging competitor in recycled-content insulation.

Others

• Alpek: Styropek's publicly traded parent and global petrochemical group (PET, PTA, polyesters, styrenics). Relevant as the corporate sponsor that provides feedstock integration, capital, and ESG governance to Styropek's EPS operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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