What Himsa does

HIMSA (legally Hysol Indael de México, S.A. de C.V.) is a privately held Mexican specialty chemical company founded in 1974 and headquartered at Av. Poniente 140 No. 707, Industrial Vallejo, Azcapotzalco, CDMX. The company operates two integrated lines of business: (i) a specialty chemical formulation and distribution unit with a nine-category product portfolio spanning structural adhesives, polyurethanes, epoxy resins, concrete coatings and special paints, epoxy putties, road signage products, mold-making materials, electrical and electronic encapsulants, and decorative resins; and (ii) a structural consolidation and heritage restoration services unit that uses these proprietary materials alongside techniques such as epoxy injection, polyurethane sealing, and crack repair. Underlying technology centers on proprietary epoxy and polyurethane formulations developed over five decades, supported by an integrated manufacturing plant and R&D laboratory at the Mexico City headquarters.

Name

Himsa

Legal name

Hysol Indael de México, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://himsa.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HIMSA (Hysol Indael de México), founded 1974, is a privately held Mexican specialty chemical formulator manufacturing epoxy resins, polyurethanes, adhesives, and coatings for industrial clients while providing structural restoration services for heritage buildings under INAH and INBA guidelines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad De León

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Sale of high-quality chemical products including epoxy resins, polyurethanes, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and specialty formulations for industrial and construction applications. Products serve specific customer needs in construction, signaling, oil, mining, plastics, footwear, furniture, electrical, electronics, and ceramics industries.
2. Restoration and Structural Services: Professional restoration and structural consolidation services for government buildings, private companies, and historic Mexican heritage sites. Services include restructuring, rehabilitation, epoxy injection, polyurethane sealing, and heritage preservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Himsa formulates and manufactures epoxy resins, polyurethanes, structural adhesives, concrete coatings, epoxy putties, road-signage chemicals, mold-making compounds, electrical/electronic encapsulants, and decorative resins from its Mexico City plant. Alongside chemical product sales, the company delivers professional restoration and structural consolidation services for government buildings, private facilities, and Mexican heritage monuments in compliance with INAH, INBA, and CONACYT guidelines.

Product overview

Himsa (Hysol Indael de México) is a Mexican company with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing epoxy compounds and polyurethane materials. The company's product portfolio is organized into nine core product categories: Structural Adhesives (bicomponent epoxy systems for material bonding), Polyurethanes (prepolymers and elastomers for industrial applications), Epoxy Resins (for structural, adhesive, and coating applications), Concrete Coatings and Special Paints (protective systems for concrete surfaces), Epoxy Putties (decorative and repair formulations), Road Signage Products (traffic paints and markers), Mold and Model Tools (mold-making and lamination products), Electrical and Electronic Encapsulants (insulation coatings), and Decorative Resins (art and craft materials). The company also offers restoration services using these materials for heritage buildings and monuments. Additionally, Himsa provides technical support both at customer facilities and in their own laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Adhesives (Adhesivos Estructurales) Bicomponent epoxy adhesive systems with high resistance for bonding different materials including glass, wood, ceramic, leather, aluminum, iron, steel, fiberglass, and most plastics; for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Polyurethanes (Poliuretanos) Urethane prepolymers and elastomers with varied hardness, resistance, viscosity, and curing times for industrial and restoration applications, including polyurethane foam molds and structural lamination systems.
• Epoxy Resins (Resinas Epóxicas) Wide range of epoxy resins for structural applications, adhesives, and coatings including powder resins for molding, primers, pavements, aggregates, and reinforced plastic compounds; used in industrial manufacturing and heritage restoration.
• Concrete Coatings and Special Paints (Recubrimientos para Concreto y Pinturas Especiales) Concrete protection systems including joint sealers, moisture primers, epoxy and cementitious mortars, curing agents, varnishes, polyurethane and epoxy paints, and acrylic/polyurethane waterproofing systems; for construction and industrial clients.
• Epoxy Putties (Plastilinas) Bicomponent epoxy putties in decorative and repair formulations, available in varied hardness, handling time, and curing options; for repair and decorative use across industrial and craft applications.
• Road Signage Products (Productos para Señalización Vial) Water-based and solvent-based paints for traffic area marking and identification, plus specialized adhesives for road markers (vialetas) compliant with established standards; supplied to road infrastructure customers such as Impulsora Señavial and Vialidad Total.
• Mold and Model Tools (Herramientas para Moldes y Modelos) Polyurethane foam molds, fiberglass molds, electrical/electronic encapsulation, mold reinforcement, structural lamination epoxies, and release agents; for industrial mold-making and model fabrication customers.
• Electrical and Electronic Encapsulants (Encapsulados Eléctricos y Electrónicos) Epoxy coatings for electrical and electronic component insulation with diverse characteristics and qualities; for electronics manufacturers.
• Decorative Resins (Resinas Decorativas) Resin products for art and decoration including encapsulating photos, posters, crafts, decorative tables, keychains, trays, drink coasters, jewelry pieces, surface texturization, and poster bonding; for craft and decorative use.
• Heritage Restoration and Structural Consolidation Services (Servicios de Restauración y Reestructuración) Professional restoration, structural consolidation, epoxy injection, polyurethane sealing, and mural reinforcement services for government buildings, private companies, and historic Mexican heritage sites, performed in compliance with INAH, INBA, and CONACYT guidelines; delivered by Himsa's multidisciplinary team with on-site technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restoration of the world's largest mosaic mural (4,000 m2) at UNAM's Central Library by Juan O'Gorman
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIMSA works in compliance with INAH guidelines for heritage restoration projects, particularly for historical buildings and monuments. INAH establishes preservation standards for Mexico's cultural heritage.
• Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIMSA adheres to INBA guidelines for restoration of buildings with artistic significance, ensuring proper preservation of monuments and artistic elements.
• Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIMSA follows CONACYT guidelines for scientific and technological standards in restoration projects, particularly for the National Museum of Health (Munasal) project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF: World's largest chemical company with broad epoxy resin, polyurethane, and coatings portfolios serving construction, automotive, and industrial markets in Mexico. Comparable as a deep-pocketed competitor in the same product categories HIMSA formulates.
• Henkel: Global adhesives and coatings giant (Loctite, Pattex, Bonderite) operating across Mexico. Overlaps with HIMSA on structural adhesives and specialty coatings; also appears as a HIMSA customer, signaling dual supplier/competitor dynamic.
• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with strong adhesives, sealants, and specialty coatings business in Mexico. Overlaps with HIMSA on structural adhesives and industrial bonding solutions across automotive and construction segments.
• Sherwin-Williams: Largest paint and coatings company in the Americas with significant Mexican operations. Overlaps with HIMSA on specialty paints, concrete coatings, and industrial finishes for construction and infrastructure segments.
• PPG Industries: Global coatings leader operating in Mexico (including the Comex acquisition). Overlaps with HIMSA on concrete coatings, specialty paints, and road signage coatings across industrial and infrastructure customers.

Direct peers

• Sika: Global leader in construction chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and epoxy-based structural products with deep presence in Mexico. Directly competes with HIMSA in structural reinforcement, concrete coatings, and construction-grade epoxy resins, especially on infrastructure projects.
• H.B. Fuller: Specialty industrial adhesives and sealants company with strong presence in Latin America. Directly comparable to HIMSA on structural adhesives, polyurethane systems, and epoxy-based bonding products for construction and industrial customers.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global specialty adhesives and sealants business of Arkema, with strong construction and industrial chemical offerings in Mexico. Competes head-to-head with HIMSA on structural adhesives and polyurethane sealants.

Regional players

• Grupo Pochteca: Major Mexican distributor of industrial chemicals and specialty raw materials. Most directly comparable domestic peer to HIMSA in chemical distribution, formulation services, and Mexico-centric industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Industrial conglomerate with significant polymer chemistry and adhesives operations. Comparable to HIMSA in epoxy and polyurethane formulations, and also appears as a HIMSA enterprise customer, indicating a partial vertical overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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