OXICAL

What OXICAL does

OXICAL is a Mexican specialty manufacturer of high-purity lime-based construction materials focused on the conservation and restoration of cultural and natural heritage structures. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Puebla, Mexico, with a manufacturing plant located between Tepeaca and Tecali de Herrera, the company employs 11-50 staff and operates as a privately held, founder-led business. OXICAL's stated mission is to rescue traditional lime trades (oficios tradicionales de cal) and provide employment to the local community.

The company's core technology is the traditional slaking of high-purity calcium oxide (CaO 92-96%) in artisanal troughs (artesa tradicional) without metal contact, using freshly calcined lime, potable water low in salts, and subsequent sieving and aging. This process yields products compliant with the Mexican standard NMX-C-487-ONNCCE-2018. The product portfolio comprises four core lines under registered trademarks TEOCALI® and RESTAURACAL®: Cal de Alta Pureza en Forma de Pasta (high-purity lime paste base), OXI-PUZOLANA (pozzolanic consolidant for crack injection in historical and archaeological buildings), OXI-PEGAMOSAICO RESTAURACAL® (lime-marble aggregate mortar for porous tile adhesion), and OXI-ARCILLA DE COLOR TEOCALI® (colored clay mortar for earthen construction systems). Additional specialty lines include PINTURA A LA CAL (lime paint) and IMPERMEABILIZANTE NATURAL (natural waterproofing), each marketed through dedicated domains.

OXICAL generates revenue through direct, contact-based sales of specialty construction materials to government heritage restoration projects, architects, archaeologists, and natural building professionals across Mexico. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must inquire via phone (+52 221 414 8669) or email ([email protected]). The company serves a national Mexican market with documented restoration projects across at least six states (Puebla, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Jalisco, Guerrero, and CDMX), maintaining consistent 365-day annual supply under programming. The GTM motion is sales-led and advisory, relying on website content marketing, dedicated niche domain SEO, and direct phone/email advisory engagement rather than distributor networks or e-commerce.

Name

OXICAL

Legal name

OXICAL

Website

https://oxical.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OXICAL is a Mexican specialty manufacturer founded in 1994 that produces high-purity traditional lime-based materials (TEOCALI® and RESTAURACAL® lines) for the conservation and restoration of cultural and natural heritage structures, serving government restoration projects, architects, and archaeological specialists across Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Restoration Building Materials

NAICS

Lime Manufacturing (32741), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC), Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD)

Keywords

• Lime products
• Heritage restoration
• Building materials
• Specialty lime
• Lime manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

El Xúchil

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Construction Materials Sales: OXICAL generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-purity lime-based specialty products for heritage conservation and restoration. Products are sold in standardized containers (19L buckets and drums) to restoration professionals, archaeologists, architects, and construction specialists working on historical structures and natural buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OXICAL manufactures high-purity lime-based specialty materials for heritage conservation and restoration. Its product line includes slaked lime paste, pozzolanic consolidants for crack injection, lime-marble mosaic mortars, and colored clay mortars, all produced using traditional artisanal slaking methods for use by restoration professionals, architects, and heritage conservation institutions.

Product overview

OXICAL is a Mexican company specializing in the traditional manufacture of High Purity Lime products for the conservation and restoration of cultural and natural heritage. The product portfolio centers on lime-based construction materials organized into four product lines: Historical Structures (ESTRUCTURAS HISTÓRICAS), Fine Finishes (ACABADOS FINOS), Lime Paint (PINTURA A LA CAL), and Natural Waterproofing (IMPERMEABILIZANTE NATURAL). The core products include CAL DE ALTA PUREZA EN FORMA DE PASTA TEOCALI® (high purity lime paste base), OXI-PUZOLANA (puzolanic consolidant for crack injection), OXI-PEGAMOSAICO RESTAURACAL® (lime-marble mortar for tile adhesion), and OXI-ARCILLA DE COLOR TEOCALI® (colored clay mortar for earth construction systems). All products are 100% natural with traditional manufacturing processes and low environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEOCALI®: High purity lime in paste form for construction and restoration applications.
• RESTAURACAL®

Products and services

• CAL DE ALTA PUREZA EN FORMA DE PASTA TEOCALI® (High-Purity Lime Paste) High-purity slaked lime paste produced through traditional artisanal slaking, intended as a base material for heritage restoration of historical buildings. Formulated for conservation professionals and architects requiring traditional lime specifications compatible with historic substrates.
• OXI-PUZOLANA Pozzolanic consolidant engineered for crack injection in heritage restoration projects. Used by restoration professionals to consolidate and stabilize cracks in historic masonry and structural elements.
• OXI-PEGAMOSAICO RESTAURACAL® Lime-marble mosaic mortar designed for restoration of historical mosaic surfaces and decorative finishes. Provides a traditional-material-compatible bedding and jointing mortar for heritage conservation specialists.
• OXI-ARCILLA DE COLOR TEOCALI® Colored clay mortar formulated for heritage restoration finish coats and colored render applications. Targets restoration projects requiring traditional, color-matched lime-based finishing mortars.

Quantifiable outcome

• CaO purity of 92-96% in lime paste products

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Calidra: Mexico's largest lime producer, manufacturing hydrated lime, quicklime, and specialty lime products including applications in construction and industrial uses. Directly comparable as a Mexican-based lime manufacturer serving construction markets, though at much greater scale and with broader product portfolio than OXICAL's heritage-restoration focus.

Broad incumbents

• Lhoist Group: Belgian-headquartered global leader in lime and dolomite products for industrial, environmental, and construction applications. Comparable as a lime manufacturer with heritage/construction end-uses, though operating at massive global scale and serving broader industrial segments than OXICAL's artisanal heritage restoration niche.
• Carmeuse: Global lime and limestone producer serving construction, environmental, and industrial markets. Comparable in that it produces high-purity lime products with construction applications, but operates as a broad incumbent across industrial uses rather than specializing in heritage restoration like OXICAL.
• Graymont: North American producer of lime and limestone products serving construction, environmental, steel, and chemical markets. Comparable as a high-purity lime manufacturer with construction applications, though at industrial scale rather than the artisanal heritage restoration focus of OXICAL.
• MAPEI Corporation: Italian-founded global manufacturer of construction chemicals and specialty mortars, including lime-based restoration mortars and systems for heritage conservation. Comparable in targeting the same heritage restoration customer base (architects, conservators) with lime-based mortars and crack-injection products, though as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Sika AG: Swiss global specialty chemicals company producing concrete repair mortars, grouts, and injection systems used in heritage restoration projects. Comparable in that OXI-PUZOLANA competes directly with Sika's crack-injection consolidants and restoration mortars sold to the same institutional customers.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global construction chemicals division of BASF producing concrete repair, injection grouts, and restoration systems for infrastructure and buildings. Comparable in supplying crack-injection mortars and structural repair products to construction and restoration contractors, though as part of a broad industrial chemicals portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kerakoll Group: Italian manufacturer of eco-friendly building products including lime-based mortars, plasters, and natural restoration systems for heritage and green building. Highly comparable in its specialization in natural, breathable, lime-based restoration mortars for heritage construction, though with broader European and global distribution.
• Rohrandt's Restoration (or comparable specialty restoration mortars): Specialty producers of lime-based restoration mortars, hydraulic lime products, and natural building materials for heritage conservation projects. Comparable to OXICAL in specializing in traditional, breathable lime mortars for restoration of historic masonry, plaster, and earth construction systems.

Regional players

• Caleras de San Juan: Mexican lime producer manufacturing quicklime and hydrated lime for construction and industrial uses. Comparable as another Mexico-based lime manufacturer serving construction markets, though primarily focused on bulk industrial lime rather than specialty heritage restoration products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OXICALmx
• Facebookfacebook.com/OXICALgrupoMQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxical

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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