INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA

What INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA does

INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA (IEQSA) is a Peruvian publicly listed zinc transformation industrial complex headquartered in Callao, founded in 1980, with 40+ years of continuous operation across the zinc value chain. It operates five core product lines: Verozinc rolled zinc-titanium strip for architectural roofing and cladding, Cachet d'Or zinc oxide produced via the French indirect reduction process, zinc anodes for electroplating, battery zinc discs, and Zamac zinc alloys for die-casting. The portfolio is engineered to international metallurgical standards including EN 988, EN 1774, ASTM B240, USP, and BS EN 1179.

The company runs a vertically integrated manufacturing model: zinc feedstock is converted in-house into oxide, alloys, and rolled strip, with downstream finishing tailored to construction, electroplating, battery, pharmaceutical, and die-casting customers in 25+ countries. Quality, environmental, and supply-chain integrity are anchored by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, KOMO KIWA, BASC, GMP, and EcoVadis certifications, and pricing for zinc oxide is publicly posted at roughly S/. 13.95/kg for orders of 1,000+ kg, signaling a volume-driven, transactional commercial model rather than bespoke contracting.

The business makes money primarily by selling zinc-derivative industrial inputs (rolled sheet, oxide, anodes, discs, alloys) at tonnage-based prices into diversified end-markets, supplemented by reference-project specification wins in architectural roofing (Korea 2018, China 2023 Guilin Quanzhou Sports Center) and a recent premium aesthetic extension via the Verozinc Modern Black graphite-finish line. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward ESG positioning, with EcoVadis recognition and Carbon Footprint N3 disclosure in 2025 and BASC renewal through 2026, alongside Board additions importing international zinc-industry expertise.

Name

INDUSTRIAS ELECTRO QUIMICAS SA

Legal name

Industrias Electro Químicas SA

Website

https://ieqsa.com.pe

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IEQSA is a publicly listed Peruvian zinc transformation industrial complex producing rolled zinc, zinc oxide, anodes, battery discs, and Zamac alloys for construction, electroplating, battery, and pharmaceutical customers across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Zinc Manufacturing

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying (33149), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Zinc rolled products
• Pharmaceutical zinc oxide
• Electroplating anodes
• Zinc alloys manufacturing
• Battery zinc discs

Headquarters

HQ city

Callao

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zinc Rolled Products (Verozinc): Manufacture and export of zinc-titanium rolled products including coils, sheets, strips, and plates for construction applications (roofing, facades, rainwater systems)
2. Zinc Oxide: Production and sale of pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide (Cachet d'Or brand) using French indirect reduction process with 99.9% purity
3. Zinc Alloys (Zamac): Manufacture of zinc die-casting alloys (Zamac 2, 3, 5, 7, Tonsul) for various industrial applications meeting EN1774 and ASTM B240 standards
4. Anodes for Electroplating: Production and export of zinc anodes in various forms (balls, half-balls, hexagons, plates) for electroplating/galvanizing applications
5. Battery Products: Manufacture of zinc discs (calots/tejos) for dry battery production, exported to 25 countries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IEQSA is a zinc transformation industrial complex located in Callao, Peru, that manufactures and exports five core product lines: Verozinc rolled zinc-titanium products (coils, sheets, strips for roofing and facades per EN 988 standard), pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide (Cachet d'Or brand, 99.9% purity via French indirect reduction), zinc anodes for electroplating/galvanizing (99.995% purity SHG zinc), zinc discs/calots for dry battery production (exported to 25 countries), and Zamac zinc die-casting alloys (EN 1774, ASTM B240 standards).

Product overview

IEQSA (Industrias Electro Químicas SA) is a zinc transformation industrial complex in Peru, described as the most important zinc transformation facility in Peru and South America. The company operates a diversified product portfolio centered on zinc and its derivatives, comprising five core product lines: (1) Verozinc Rolled Zinc - titanium-zinc rolled products for construction; (2) Zinc Oxide - pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide produced by French indirect reduction; (3) Anodes for Electroplating - zinc anodes for galvanizing applications; (4) Products for Batteries - zinc discs/calots and special rolled zinc for dry cell battery manufacturing; and (5) Zinc Alloys - Zamak (Zamac) family alloys for die casting and other applications. The company operates near the port area of Lima, Peru, leveraging access to Peruvian SHG zinc from local refineries including La Oroya and Cajamarquilla. Exports cover customers worldwide across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verozinc: Zinc-titanium rolled zinc product line for construction applications including roofing, facades, and rainwater systems. Available in Verozinc Nature (natural finish), Verozinc Prestige (pre-patinated gray), and Verozinc Modern Black (pre-patinated graphite).
• Cachet d'Or

Products and services

• Verozinc Rolled Zinc Titanium-zinc rolled zinc product (Verozinc) manufactured according to European standard EN 988, supplied in coils, sheets, and strips for roofing, facades, and rainwater systems. Available in three surface finishes: Verozinc Nature (natural), Verozinc Prestige (pre-patinated grey), and Verozinc Modern Black (pre-patinated graphite). Targeted at construction and architectural metals manufacturers in Europe and Asia.
• Zinc Oxide (Cachet d'Or)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products exported to 25 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boliden: Swedish mining and smelting company producing zinc, copper, lead, and nickel from Nordic and Iberian operations. Comparable through vertically integrated zinc mining, smelting, and downstream product businesses, including zinc anodes for galvanizing — a direct overlap with IEQSA's electroplating anode line.
• Nyrstar: European multi-metal smelting and processing company producing zinc, lead, and copper with rolling and alloying operations. Comparable through zinc rolling (a direct overlap with IEQSA's Verozinc), zinc die-casting alloys (overlap with Zamac), and zinc anode production for galvanizing across European smelter sites.
• Nexa Resources: Latin American integrated zinc mining and smelting company that owns and operates the Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru — one of the primary SHG feedstock sources for IEQSA. Comparable as a vertically integrated zinc producer in the same geography, though Nexa operates upstream into mining and smelting rather than the downstream transformation focus of IEQSA.
• Korea Zinc: South Korea's largest zinc and lead smelter and a global supplier of SHG zinc, zinc oxide, and rolled zinc products. Broad incumbent operating across mining, smelting, and downstream zinc transformation with significantly larger scale than IEQSA, competing for architectural and battery-grade zinc customers in Asia.

Direct peers

• Zochem ULC: North American zinc oxide producer (Brampton, Ontario) supplying pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial grades. Direct peer in pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide — the same product category as IEQSA's Cachet d'Or line. Mohit Kumar Sharma serves as both Zochem's General Manager and as a Director on IEQSA's board, evidencing the direct competitive and category linkage between the two firms.
• Grillo-Werke: German producer of zinc oxide and zinc derivatives (including Zinkweiss and pharma grades). Direct peer with overlapping pharmaceutical and industrial zinc oxide portfolios, EN/USP-grade capabilities, and European customer base similar to IEQSA's Verozinc customers in Germany.
• EverZinc: Belgian-headquartered global producer of zinc oxide and zinc powders serving rubber, ceramics, pharma, and chemicals end-markets. Direct competitor in fine zinc oxide and pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide, with comparable international certifications and multi-region distribution footprint (Europe, North America, Asia).
• US Zinc: US-based producer of zinc oxide and zinc dust serving rubber, chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics customers. Direct peer in fine particle zinc oxide production with similar pharmaceutical/industrial grade split to IEQSA's Cachet d'Or line and comparable export distribution to Americas and Asia.

Regional players

• Zinc Nacional: Mexican producer of zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and zinc derivatives, with operations in Mexico and the United States. Regional peer in the Latin American zinc transformation space with directly overlapping pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial zinc oxide product lines — the closest geographic and product-market peer to IEQSA in Latin America.
• Votorantim Metais (now Nexa Resources Brazil operations): Brazilian zinc producer (now consolidated under Nexa) with regional Latin American footprint. Operates Três Marias and Juiz de Fora smelters producing SHG zinc and zinc derivatives serving regional and export customers — directly comparable to IEQSA's Peruvian zinc transformation capability within South America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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