Noverek

What Noverek does

Noverek & Associates, S.A. de C.V. is a privately held Mexican specialty chemicals and ingredients company headquartered in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, operating through three divisions: Polymers & Plastics, Food & Nutrition, and Manufacturing. The Polymers & Plastics division distributes and represents proprietary and internationally sourced additives and biopolymers for plastic manufacturers and transformers, including the Eco-One anaerobic-biodegradation promoter (validated by IPN/CIIEMAD), the BioLogiQ family of starch-based biopolymers (NuPlastiQ, BioBlend XP/XD/BC), the Einar 201 process optimization additive, Purge Clean purge compounds, Palsgaard anti-static and anti-fog additives, and Nanomaster 2111 nanoclay nanocomposites. The Food & Nutrition division supplies ingredients addressing Mexican NOM-051 front-of-pack warning labels and clean-label demand, including AllSweet alulose, Hilmar dairy proteins, Colpropur D collagen, the GoWellness protein portfolio, and the SMART family of fibers, prebiotics, emulsifiers, and stabilizers (FiberSMART, OligoSMART, EmulsiSMART, StabiliSMART).

The Manufacturing division provides toll manufacturing and custom product development under three engagement models: customer-supplied ingredient tolling, B2B pre-mixes, and end-to-end B2C product development from concept to market-ready packaged goods, with regulatory and labeling support. The Tlaquepaque facility is the primary production site (legal domicile), while the Tlajomulco office serves as corporate headquarters.

Noverek generates revenue through one-time sales of proprietary and distributed specialty ingredients to industrial manufacturers, supplemented by professional services revenue from contract manufacturing engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company sells through a direct B2B sales motion with a specialist contact-routing system that triages inbound inquiries to the relevant division, alongside representation agreements for international brands. Customer segments are diversified horizontally across polymer transformers, food and beverage manufacturers, and contract manufacturing clients. Manufacturing operations are backed by ISO 9001:2015, COFEPRIS, FDA, and BPM certifications. No funding history, headcount figures, or revenue figures are disclosed; the company appears to be independently and locally owned with no parent company or institutional investor identified in the source data.

Name

Noverek

Legal name

Noverek & Associates, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://noverek.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noverek is a privately held Mexican specialty chemicals company that distributes proprietary and international-brand ingredients, additives, and biopolymers to polymer and food manufacturers, and provides toll and contract manufacturing services in Jalisco, Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Ingredients Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Food Manufacturing (311), Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing (31194)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Food-Grade Additives & Functional Ingredients Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Food-Grade Chemicals & Processing Aids Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAJ), Concentrate/Syrup & Flavor Base Contract Manufacturing (AFAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical ingredients
• Polymer additives distribution
• Food nutrition ingredients
• Contract manufacturing services
• Biopolymer solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tlaquepaque

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Ingredients Distribution: Distribution of specialty chemical ingredients and additives for polymers and food industries. Includes proprietary technologies like Eco-One, BioLogiQ, Einar 201, and food ingredients like AllSweet, Hilmar proteins, and FiberSMART. Revenue generated from product sales to manufacturers.
2. Manufacturing/Maquila Services: Toll manufacturing, B2B pre-mixes, and B2C product development services. Customers can bring their own formula and ingredients for production, or engage Noverek for full product development from concept to market-ready product with labeling and legal support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Noverek distributes specialty chemical ingredients and additives for the polymers/plastics and food/nutrition industries, while also operating a contract manufacturing division. Its portfolio includes proprietary and represented brands such as Eco-One (biodegradation), BioLogiQ (biopolymers), Einar 201 (process optimization), AllSweet (allulose), Hilmar (dairy proteins), FiberSMART, and other functional ingredients. The manufacturing division offers toll maquila, B2B custom pre-mixes, and full B2C product development from concept to market-ready product.

Product overview

Noverek is a Mexican chemical technology company organized into three divisions: (1) Polímeros y Plásticos offering additives and biopolymers including Eco-One, BioLogiQ, Einar 201, Purge Clean, Palsgaard, and Nanomaster 2111 for the plastics industry; (2) Alimentos y Nutrición providing food ingredients and proteins such as AllSweet, Hilmar, Colpropur D, GoWellness, FiberSMART, OligoSMART, EmulsiSMART, and StabiliSMART for clean label, sugar reduction, and nutritional fortification; and (3) Manufactura offering contract manufacturing and custom product development services in B2B and B2C models. The company distributes and represents international brands in Mexico, combining ingredients, technologies, and manufacturing for value-added products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eco-One Organic promoter for accelerated anaerobic biodegradation of plastics, validated by IPN (CIIEMAD). Converts plastic to biomass and gases without generating microplastics or altering performance during useful life. For plastic manufacturers seeking sustainability and biodegradability solutions.
• BioLogiQ (NuPlastiQ, BioBlend XP, BioBlend XD, BioBlend BC) Plant-based biopolymers that transform starch into sustainable plastic resin. Portfolio covers flexible packaging, rigid applications, and biodegradable applications. Compatible with traditional resins without additional machinery. For plastic manufacturers and converters.
• Einar 201 Plant-based process optimization additive that reduces energy consumption, improves cycle times, optimizes recycled materials, and improves final appearance across injection, extrusion, and blow molding processes. For plastics processors seeking efficiency and quality gains.
• Purge Clean (PC-100 to PC-700) Ready-to-use binary chemical purge compounds for plastics processing equipment. Compatible from cold runner injection to hot runners. Achieves cleaning in 1-3 cycles versus 8-15 cycles with traditional scrap method. For plastics manufacturers seeking faster color and material changeovers.
• Palsgaard (Anti-static, Anti-fog, Dispersants) 100% plant-based functional additives for electrostatic charge control (anti-static) and condensation control (anti-fog), plus dispersants. Improves product appearance, handling, and visual presentation for end consumers. For plastics processors and packaging manufacturers.
• Nanomaster 2111 Nanoclay nanocomposite with polymeric matrix dispersion. Brings recycled material properties closer to virgin material and improves barrier properties. Made in Mexico. For plastics manufacturers needing recycled-content performance enhancement.
• AllSweet (Alulosa) Superior profile allulose sweetener for sugar and calorie reduction while maintaining sweetness, body, and texture without aftertaste. Designed as a direct response to excess sugar warning labels. For food and beverage manufacturers reformulating for sugar reduction.
• Hilmar (Dairy Protein) High-quality dairy ingredients and whey protein with excellent amino acid profile and functionality for product enrichment. High biological value, functional, and versatile. For food manufacturers needing protein enrichment.
• Colpropur D (Collagen) Hydrolyzed collagen protein of high purity and bioavailability for sports nutrition, supplements, and wellness applications. For nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers.
• GoWellness (Protein Portfolio) Complete portfolio of plant and animal proteins for fortification, with flexibility to choose according to product positioning. For food and nutraceutical manufacturers needing protein fortification.
• FiberSMART (Functional Fibers) Functional fibers that improve nutritional profile and digestive health, provide texture, and help reduce sugar by adding body to formulations. For food manufacturers pursuing fiber fortification and sugar reduction.
• OligoSMART (Prebiotics) Prebiotic oligosaccharides providing soluble fiber, supporting digestive health, and allowing sugar reduction in formulations. For food manufacturers seeking prebiotic and digestive health benefits.
• EmulsiSMART (Natural Emulsifiers) Natural emulsifiers providing emulsion and stability without synthetic ingredients, supporting clean labeling. For food manufacturers reformulating with clean label objectives.
• StabiliSMART (Next-generation Stabilizers) Stabilizers that replace traditional gums and carrageenans while maintaining functionality, with a cleaner label profile. For food manufacturers needing clean label stabilization.
• Contract Manufacturing (Manufactura) Contract manufacturing and custom product development service with three engagement models: Service (toll maquila with customer-supplied ingredients and packaging), B2B (custom pre-mixes for customer operations), and B2C (full development from idea to market-ready product with labeling and legal support). For companies needing manufacturing capacity, custom formulations, or end-to-end product development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plastic degradation in under 5 years with Eco-One technology
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IPN (CIIEMAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Politécnico Nacional's Center for Research in Engineering and Advanced Sciences (CIIEMAD) validated Eco-One technology for accelerated anaerobic biodegradation of plastics. This institutional validation provides scientific credibility to Noverek's sustainability claims.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Corbion: Specialty food ingredients and biobased solutions company with lactic acid, alginates, and functional blends — directly comparable to Noverek's food ingredient portfolio (EmulsiSMART, StabiliSMART) and clean-label positioning.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with deep food, nutrition, and polymer coverage in Latin America. Represents the scaled, well-capitalized version of Noverek's wholesale-plus-formulation service model.
• Ingredion Incorporated: Global ingredient solutions provider serving food, beverage, and industrial customers with sweeteners, starches, and functional ingredients — overlapping directly with Noverek's Alimentos y Nutrición division and competing for the same Mexican CPG reformulation mandates.
• DuPont (specialty chemicals & nutrition segments): Diversified specialty chemicals and nutrition business with extensive polymer additives and food ingredient portfolios. Represents the broad-incumbent competitive threat in both of Noverek's industrial divisions.

Direct peers

• Univar Solutions: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor focused on food, pharmaceutical, and industrial end markets. Direct structural analog to Noverek's B2B ingredients distribution business in the Americas.
• IMCD Group: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with strong presence in food, nutrition, and polymers. Closely mirrors Noverek's distribution-plus-technical-service model for representing global principals (e.g., Palsgaard, Hilmar equivalents) in local markets.
• Avient Corporation: Specialty polymer materials and additives provider (formerly PolyOne) with strong sustainable and biopolymer offerings. Directly comparable to Noverek's Polímeros y Plásticos division, particularly in functional additives and recycled-content enhancers.
• Barentz: Specialty ingredients and chemical distribution company focused on food, nutrition, and personal care in EMEA and the Americas. Closely mirrors Noverek's principal-agency-plus-value-added-blending operating model.

Emerging players

• NatureWorks: Leading biopolymers manufacturer (Ingeo PLA). The principal of a BioLogiQ-style technology platform and the most direct global reference point for Noverek's BioLogiQ biopolymer offering in food packaging and rigid applications.

Others

• Roquette: Global leader in starch, polyols (including allulose competitors to AllSweet), and plant-based biopolymers. Comparable to Noverek across both food ingredients and biopolymer (BioLogiQ-style) offerings, and an obvious target principal or competitor in Mexico.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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