NexKemia
NexKemia is a Canadian specialty petrochemical manufacturer producing customized expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resins for North American construction, packaging, cold chain, OEM, and geofoam converters, with integrated recycled-content capabilities via its Éco-Captation subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersMansonville, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NexKemia does
NexKemia Petrochemicals Inc. is a privately held North American specialty manufacturer of expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resins headquartered in Mansonville, Quebec, Canada, and operating as a subsidiary of Integreon Global. Founded in 2008 after acquiring an idle EPS facility originally established in 1958, NexKemia produces customized resins via suspension polymerization (8 reactors operational by July 2024) and extrusion (2 extrusion lines online by Q1 2024) at a single Quebec site with approximately 200 million lbs of annual nameplate capacity and 70–90 employees. Its product portfolio spans the NexKem white EPS line (R-series regular grades with FDA food-contact approval, and M-series modified fire-retardant grades), the NexTherm GPS line (RT and MT series integrating graphite for up to 20% improved R-Value), and the NexEco sustainable line (30% post-consumer/post-industrial recycled content, UL2809 third-party validated, and the first EPS resin to receive UL certification for recycled content in construction applications). NexKemia also offers custom color and formulation services, specialty products such as NexPrism, and remote support technology (NexTek).
NexKemia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NexKemia
- Legal name
- NexKemia Petrochemicals Inc.
- Website
- https://nexkemia.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- NexKemia is a Canadian specialty petrochemical manufacturer producing customized expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resins for North American construction, packaging, cold chain, OEM, and geofoam converters, with integrated recycled-content capabilities via its Éco-Captation subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NexKemia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Expandable Polystyrene Resins
- NAICS
- Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Styrenics (PS, EPS, ABS, SAN) (IMAEANAC)
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Where NexKemia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mansonville
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
NexKemia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- EPS and GPS Resin Sales: NexKemia generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of customized expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resin products. Product lines include NexKem (white EPS), NexTherm (GPS), NexEco (recycled content), and custom-formulated products sold directly to molders, converters, and manufacturers across North America.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
NexKemia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NexKemia manufactures and sells customized expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resin products through suspension polymerization and extrusion processes. Its product portfolio includes NexKem (white EPS in R and M grades), NexTherm (GPS with graphite for enhanced insulation), NexEco (30% recycled-content resins), and custom-colored and custom-formulated specialty resins sold to industrial molders, converters, and manufacturers across North America.
Product overview
NexKemia offers a diversified portfolio of expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resin products for various industrial applications. The core product lines include NexKem (white EPS in regular R-series and fire-retardant M-series grades), NexTherm (graphite-enhanced GPS offering up to 20% improved R-value in RT and MT series), and NexEco (sustainable recycled-content resins at 30% PCR). The company also provides custom formulation capabilities including color customization. NexKemia's products serve construction, protective packaging, cold chain, OEM componentry, and geofoam market segments. The acquisition of Éco-Captation enables closed-loop circular economy solutions, while specialty lines like NexTek (customer support technology) and NexPrism expand the ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NexKem: White expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin product line, including R-series (regular grades) and M-series (modified/fire-retardant grades), produced using advanced polymerization technologies for construction, packaging, and insulation applications.
- NexTherm
- NexEco
- NexTek
- EcoTracer
Products and services
- NexKem (EPS) White expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin product line crafted using advanced polymerization technologies, available in R-series (regular grades, FDA-approved for direct food contact) and M-series (modified fire-retardant grades). Sold to industrial molders and converters for construction, packaging, and insulation applications.
- NexTherm (GPS)
Quantifiable outcome
- NexTherm GPS provides up to 20% higher R-Value vs. traditional white EPS
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use NexKemia
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
NexKemia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
NexKemia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Éco-CaptationcoreNexKemia acquired Eco-Captation, the leading polystyrene waste collection and recycling company in Quebec with a special focus on post-consumer recycled materials. Eco-Captation uses AI-enhanced optical sorting technology and mechanical recycling to convert polystyrene waste into high-quality raw materials. The acquisition enables NexKemia's end-to-end circular model for EPS solutions, allowing it to rapidly grow capacity for sustainable EPS incorporating post-consumer recycled content. The facility is located in Prévost, Quebec. Eco-Captation VP Gilles Venne noted the circular economy loop closure achieved through this partnership.
- Township of PottonminorNexKemia partnered with the Township of Potton municipality and Eco-Captation to enable polystyrene foam recycling for residents. The municipality operates an ecocentre (drop-off facility) where citizens can bring expanded and extruded polystyrene foam, which is then sent to Eco-Captation for processing. NexKemia provides the collection infrastructure and takes back the recycled material for incorporation into new products. This partnership was described as a first step toward a circular economy model.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
NexKemia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Versalis (Eni): Eni's chemicals subsidiary producing styrenics and EPS under the Extir brand for European and global insulation markets. Broad incumbent competing in the same expandable polystyrene resin category.
- Ravago Group: Global plastics compounder and distributor with significant EPS molding and resin distribution operations across North America and Europe. Adjacent value-chain participant that both competes in resin supply and serves as a major customer channel.
- Flint Hills Resources: Petsky Primmel / Koch subsidiary operating petrochemical assets including styrene and EPS production in North America. Broad incumbent with comparable styrenics value-chain positioning.
- TotalEnergies Petrochemicals: Major integrated petrochemicals player producing styrene monomer, EPS, and other styrenics for construction insulation and packaging globally. Broad incumbent whose EPS portfolio overlaps with NexKemia's commodity and specialty grades.
- BASF SE: Global chemical major and one of the largest styrenics producers worldwide, offering Neopor graphite-enhanced EPS and a broad portfolio of foam and insulation solutions. Significantly larger scale than NexKemia, with Neopor GPS being the closest direct comparable to NexTherm.
Emerging players
- Loyal Group: China-based EPS and XPS manufacturer with significant global capacity, including recycled-content EPS initiatives. Emerging global player whose scale and recycled-product roadmap directly compete with NexEco's positioning.
- Kaneka Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals producer with EPS, bead foam, and polymer emulsion offerings, including Kaneka EPS Pearl for insulation and packaging. Compares on specialty EPS positioning though primarily Asia-focused.
Direct peers
- StyroChem: North American producer of expandable polystyrene (EPS) resins serving packaging, insulation, and construction end-markets. Closest direct competitor to NexKemia, with overlapping product positioning in molded EPS bead supply.
- Atlas EPS: Manufacturer of expandable polystyrene resin and molded EPS products for construction insulation, packaging, and specialty applications in North America. Comparable mid-sized EPS resin supplier with similar geographic and product focus.
Regional players
- Synthos S.A. European producer of expandable polystyrene and synthetic rubber, primarily serving European construction and packaging markets. Regional player in the same EPS resin category with comparable GPS technology and recycled-content initiatives.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NexKemia social profiles
Digital presenceNexKemia compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance16 records
NexKemia financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NexKemia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
NexKemia subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
NexKemia funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NexKemia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NexKemia
What does NexKemia do?
NexKemia manufactures and sells customized expandable polystyrene (EPS) and graphite polystyrene (GPS) resin products through suspension polymerization and extrusion processes. Its product portfolio includes NexKem (white EPS in R and M grades), NexTherm (GPS with graphite for enhanced insulation), NexEco (30% recycled-content resins), and custom-colored and custom-formulated specialty resins sold to industrial molders, converters, and manufacturers across North America.
Is NexKemia a public or private company?
NexKemia is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was NexKemia founded?
NexKemia was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is NexKemia based?
NexKemia is headquartered in Mansonville, Canada, in the North America region.
How does NexKemia make money?
One revenue line is on record: EPS and GPS Resin Sales.
Who are NexKemia's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Versalis (Eni), Ravago Group, Flint Hills Resources, TotalEnergies Petrochemicals and BASF SE. Emerging players are Loyal Group and Kaneka Corporation. Direct peers are StyroChem and Atlas EPS. Synthos S.A. is listed as a regional player.
Does NexKemia have an API?
No public API is recorded for NexKemia.
What industry is NexKemia in?
NexKemia's product category is Expandable Polystyrene Resins. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEADAE, Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS), with a secondary code of IMAEANAC, Styrenics (PS, EPS, ABS, SAN). Its NAICS code is 325211 and its SIC code is 2821.