Zochem

What Zochem does

Zochem is a private Canadian-American specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1933 and headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, operating as the largest dedicated producer of zinc oxide in North America under the Zinc Acquisition Holdings parent. The company manufactures high-purity French Process (Indirect Process) zinc oxide using proprietary Muffle Furnace technology with low NOx burners, high heat recuperation, and enclosed material handling, running two production facilities in Brampton, Ontario (Zochem North, in operation since 1974) and Dickson, Tennessee (Zochem South, a 2014 Greenfield site). It offers a broad product portfolio spanning standard powder, pelleted, and surface-treated grades (e.g., 102, 103, 104, 112USP/EP/USPL, 400, 500, 800WSA) tailored to pharmaceutical, electronics, tire and rubber, coatings, plastics, glass, ceramics, oil additives, battery, and agricultural end-markets.

Zochem serves enterprise industrial customers primarily through a direct sales model supplemented by authorized distributors (Palmer Holland for CASE, HM Royal and R.E. Carroll for Rubber) and consultative technical support. Its regulatory stack — FDA, Health Canada, ICH-Q7 GMP, European REACH, ISO 9001/14001, USFDA GRAS, Kosher, Halal, and IPEC/ANSI/NSF 363 — qualifies its zinc oxide into regulated applications including pharmaceutical APIs, food-contact articles, and electronic components. The company claims global leadership in zinc oxide supply for varistors, ferrites, and surge arrestors, and has validated French Process performance advantages via an independent Smithers Laboratories study showing ~33% better cure time and 10% better blowout time versus American Process ZnO.

Revenue is generated through per-unit product sales under quote-based, B2B contract arrangements; specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. In 2023, the company expanded capacity by 15,000 metric tons at its Dickson facility and acquired a 40% stake in Peru-based IEQSA to access South American markets and downstream zinc product co-development. It is led by President & CEO Mohit Sharma, with Seth Johnson as VP of Sales & Marketing and Ken Williams as CFO, and employs 501-1000 people across its two North American plants. Operational performance is underscored by 12+ years without a lost-time injury at Brampton, EcoVadis Gold Medal (95th percentile) sustainability rating, and $70M+ in cumulative facility investment over the past decade.

Name

Zochem

Legal name

Zochem LLC

Website

https://zochem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Zochem is the largest dedicated producer of French Process zinc oxide in North America, manufacturing high-purity ZnO grades at facilities in Brampton, Ontario and Dickson, Tennessee for enterprise customers across tire, pharmaceutical, agricultural, electronics, coatings, and battery applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Frampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zinc Oxide Product Sales: Zochem generates revenue through the sale of zinc oxide products across multiple grades and applications. The company manufactures and sells French Process zinc oxide to customers in tire and rubber, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, electronics, coatings, and other industrial sectors. Revenue is derived from per-unit product sales, likely with contract-based arrangements for long-term supply relationships.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zochem manufactures and sells high-purity French Process zinc oxide across multiple grades (102, 103, 104, 112USP/EP/USPL, 400, 500, 124G, 800WSA, 500WSA) in standard, pelleted, and surface-treated forms. The company's products serve tire and rubber vulcanization, pharmaceutical, agricultural micronutrient, electronics (varistors/ferrites), coatings, battery/energy storage, glass, ceramics, plastics, oil additives, and chemical intermediate applications. As the largest dedicated ZnO producer in North America, Zochem operates from facilities in Brampton, Ontario and Dickson, Tennessee.

Product overview

Zochem is the largest dedicated producer of French Process zinc oxide in North America, manufacturing a comprehensive portfolio of zinc oxide products across multiple grades (101, 102, 103, 104, 112USP/EP/USPL, 124G, 400, 500, 800WSA, 500WSA) with various forms including standard powder, pelleted (P), and surface-treated (T) variants. The products serve diverse applications spanning tire and rubber, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, glass, ceramics, plastics, paints and coatings, batteries and energy storage, oil additives, tapes and adhesives, micronutrients, and electronics. All products are manufactured using the French (Indirect) Process with sustainable muffle furnace technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grade 112USP Zinc Oxide Pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide meeting USP Compendium Monograph specifications for pharmaceutical applications. Also available as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) version compliant with ICH-Q7 GMP for prescription drug products.
• Grade 112EP Zinc Oxide Pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide meeting EP Compendium Monograph specifications for European Union pharmaceutical applications. Also available as API version for ICH-Q7 GMP compliance.
• Grade 112USPL Zinc Oxide Ultra-low lead pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide offering the lowest lead levels attainable. Available in standard and API versions for applications requiring impurity levels better than standard USP monograph limits.
• Grade 102 Zinc Oxide High assay, very low impurities zinc oxide with highest French Process m2/g surface area. Used where very low impurities and increased zinc oxide reactivity provide application benefits. Also available as 102T with surface treatment.
• Grade 103 Zinc Oxide Very high purity, large particle size zinc oxide with the lowest m2/g surface area in high quality French Process product. Used where very low impurity large particle size is required such as electronic soft ferrites, varistors, and ceramics.
• Grade 104 Zinc Oxide Popular medium particle size zinc oxide offering high assay and very low impurities. Used in chemical, tire and rubber, paint and coatings, and all general applications. Also available in pelleted (104P) and surface-treated (104T) forms.
• Grade 400 Zinc Oxide Most popular general use high quality zinc oxide. Wide applications in tire and rubber, paint and coatings, and FDA-approved applications. Also available in pelleted (400P) and surface-treated (400T) forms.
• Grade 500 Zinc Oxide Popular general use high quality lower lead (Pb) zinc oxide. Widely used in tire and rubber, paint and coatings, FDA-approved applications, and all other general applications. Also available in pelleted (500P) and surface-treated (500T) forms.
• Grade 124G Zinc Oxide Harder granulated/pelleted form of Grade 800WSA zinc oxide powder. Used in glass, glazes, ceramics, and frit enamel industry where high bulk density and free flow is required. Not recommended for rubber applications.
• Grade 800WSA Zinc Oxide Zinc oxide for applications requiring lower impurities and high assay with wider m2/g surface area. Applications include fertilizer, feed, ceramics, and general applications.
• Grade 500WSA Zinc Oxide Popular general use zinc oxide for fertilizer, feed, ceramics, and general applications where lower impurities and high assay are required with wider m2/g surface area suitability.
• Zinc Oxide for Tire & Rubber Application-specific French Process ZnO for rubber vulcanization and curing process, used in truck and passenger car tires, wire and cable rubber, belts, hoses, shoe soles, and other rubber products. Functions as activator in vulcanization/curing, improves cross-linking between polymer chains, reduces heat buildup and wear, and acts as a UV blocker.
• Zinc Oxide for Pharmaceuticals USP and EP certified zinc oxide for pharmaceutical applications including sunscreens, diaper rash creams, wound care, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, dental creams, toothpaste, and pharmaceutical chemical intermediates. Sourced from FDA and Health Canada certified GMP facilities.
• Zinc Oxide for Battery & Energy Storage French Process ZnO for zinc-based batteries including nickel-zinc, zinc-air, zinc-bromide, zinc-iron flow batteries, and emerging zinc-ion and zinc-manganese batteries. Also for supercapacitors.
• Zinc Oxide for Paint and Coatings ZnO for paint and coatings providing UV protection, corrosion inhibition, film toughening, mold and mildew inhibition, water resistance improvement, and color retention.
• Zinc Oxide for Glass ZnO as fluxing agent for glass manufacturing, lowering melting temperature, improving clarity and brightness, and inhibiting UV radiation for enhanced optical properties.
• Zinc Oxide for Ceramics Zinc oxide for ceramics industry providing reduced shrinkage on cure and reduced thermal coefficient of expansion for pottery, tile, and other ceramic products.
• Zinc Oxide for Varistors, Ferrites & Surge Arrestors ZnO for varistors, ferrites, and surge protectors due to excellent electrical properties and high nonlinear voltage-current characteristics. Used in soft ferrite cores and MOV metal oxide varistors.
• Zinc Oxide for Oil Additives & Lubricants ZnO for ZDDP (zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate) anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives in lubricants, heat stabilizers for greases, and mold-release lubricants.
• Zinc Oxide for Chemical Intermediate ZnO as reaction intermediate for hundreds of zinc-based chemicals including zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc phosphate, ZDMC, ZDEC accelerators, zinc stearate, and zinc bromide.
• Zinc Oxide for Micronutrients & Animal Nutrition ZnO as trace element nutrient for agriculture and animal feed, including enzyme systems such as carbonic anhydrase, carboxypeptidase, and lactic dehydrogenase for proper bone and eggshell formation.
• Zinc Oxide for Tapes & Adhesives ZnO as cross-link cure activator for rubber-based tapes and adhesives, adding strength, improving heat and abrasion resistance, providing UV protection, and reducing manufacturing shrinkage.
• Zinc Oxide for Plastics ZnO as UV stabilizer protecting plastic products from degradation, heat stabilizer for thermal stability, and filler for improved mechanical properties and durability.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~33% better cure time in MDR cure at 177°C compared to American Process ZnO
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• R.E. CarrollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025R.E. Carroll is an authorized distributor for Zochem covering the Rubber market in the United States. Awarded Zochem's 2025 Distributor of the Year, a multi-time recipient of this honor (previously recognized in 2021). Customer service contacts include [email protected] and [email protected].
• One Tree PlantedminorOthers · 1 January 2024EcoVadis partnered with One Tree Planted to plant a tree on behalf of Zochem ULC upon receiving its Gold Medal sustainability award. One Tree Planted is a non-profit dedicated to forest restoration, biodiversity, and social impact.
• Industrias Electro-Químicas (IEQSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZochem ULC acquired a 40% stake in IEQSA, a South American zinc products manufacturer based in Callao, Peru. Founded in 1963, IEQSA produces rolled zinc and other zinc products exported to five continents. The partnership enables Zochem to expand into South American markets, leverage IEQSA's strategic location near Lima's seaport for global logistics, access zinc supply sources, and share best practices in zinc manufacturing. Both companies aim to jointly develop zinc products for emerging green applications including energy storage and backup batteries.
• Palmer HollandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalmer Holland is an authorized Zochem distributor covering the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) market in the United States. Sales contact is Dane Kenney, Market: CASE, Phone: 714-222-3421.
• HM RoyalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHM Royal serves as an authorized regional sales representative for Zochem covering the Rubber market in the United States. Sales contact is Jack Stanek at 800-826-2873 (Orders) / 312-965-6185 (Cell).
• Sheridan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZochem partnered with Sheridan College to award the Zochem Humanitarian Award, a $2,500 scholarship for engineering students who exemplify academic excellence and community impact. Brampton Plant Manager Shahram Mehdian presented scholarships to recipients Maureen Bagang and Keyurbhai Patel in 2025. Aligned with Zochem's 'good Samaritan' core pillar.
• Brampton Honey BadgersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZochem sponsors the Brampton Honey Badgers, a CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League) professional basketball team. Zochem sponsored an entire stadium section at a pre-season matchup, allowing school children from Brampton and neighboring towns to attend, as part of community outreach and youth empowerment initiatives.
• St. Anthony School ProgramsminorOthersZochem has been a long-standing annual supporter of the 42nd Annual Charity Golf Event benefiting St. Anthony School Programs, which provides education and support for students ages 5 to 21 with special needs. The event is held at Oakmont Country Club.
• Dickson County Police DepartmentminorOthersZochem partners with the Dickson County Police Department for the annual Kringle's Kids initiative, which has raised over $1.3M and served over 5,300 children in five years (2021-2025). The initiative collects and distributes holiday gifts and donations to children in need through the Dickson County Help Center's Christmas Toy Store.
• Tiger Jeet Singh FoundationminorOthersZochem is a presenting sponsor of the 17th Annual Miracle on Main Charity Drive, organized by the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation. The 2025 event raised a record $2,263,749.43 in combined donations and sponsorships, supporting families across Halton, Peel, and the Greater Toronto Area. Zochem stood alongside Peel and Halton Regional Police services and municipal partners.
• WDKN RadiominorOthersWDKN local radio station is a partner in Zochem's Kringle's Kids initiative, collaborating on holiday charity efforts for the Dickson, Tennessee community.
• Graceworks MinistriesminorOthersGraceworks Ministries has been an invaluable partner in Zochem's Kringle's Kids holiday charity initiative, contributing significantly to making the events successful in the Dickson, Tennessee community.
• Smithers LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmithers Laboratories conducted an independent comparative study of French Process ZnO vs. American Process ZnO and commercial blends. The study validated French Process performance advantages including 10% better blowout times, ~33% better cure times, and 5-6% better DMA tan delta results, providing third-party scientific backing for Zochem's product claims.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EverZinc: Belgian-headquartered zinc oxide specialist producing French Process ZnO for tire, rubber, pharma, and electronics applications. Most direct global comparable to Zochem in product portfolio, manufacturing process, and end-market focus.
• US Zinc: Houston-based zinc oxide producer serving tire, rubber, chemicals, and agriculture markets across North America. Direct competitor to Zochem in the same geography with overlapping product grades and customer base.
• Zinc Nacional: Mexican zinc oxide and zinc products manufacturer, parent of US Zinc. Operates French Process ZnO production with comparable product portfolio and competes directly with Zochem in North American rubber, chemical, and coatings markets.
• Silox India: Indian specialty zinc oxide manufacturer serving rubber, ceramics, pharma, and chemical intermediate applications. Competes with Zochem in global ZnO supply with comparable French Process technology and grade portfolio.
• Mario Pilato: Italian zinc oxide producer with French Process manufacturing serving tire, rubber, ceramics, and chemicals markets. Direct European competitor with similar specialty-grade focus and customer overlap.
• Rubamin: Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer producing zinc oxide and downstream zinc-based intermediates for rubber, pharma, agriculture, and industrial applications. Comparable in product breadth and process to Zochem.
• Brüggemann: German specialty chemicals company producing zinc oxide and zinc derivatives for rubber, plastics, and coatings. Competes with Zochem in European and global specialty ZnO markets with comparable regulatory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Korea Zinc: Korean integrated zinc smelter and refiner with downstream zinc oxide production. Larger, more diversified player across the zinc value chain, with ZnO as one of many products serving overlapping end markets.
• Toho Zinc: Japanese zinc smelter and refiner with zinc oxide production for electronics, rubber, and chemicals applications. Broad incumbent in non-ferrous metals with ZnO as a downstream specialty offering comparable to Zochem's portfolio.
• Boliden: Swedish mining and smelting company producing zinc and zinc oxide from integrated operations. Broad incumbent across the zinc value chain with downstream chemicals overlapping with Zochem's customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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