Ancom

What Ancom does

Ancom Nylex Berhad is a publicly listed Malaysian diversified chemicals and logistics group headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, trading on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE:ANCOM, ticker 4758). Founded in 1969 and formed through a merger between Ancom Berhad and Nylex, the company operates across eight business divisions: agricultural chemicals (herbicides and pesticides), public health and hygiene, animal health, industrial chemicals/polymers, logistics and warehousing, information technology, media and advertising, and healthcare. The agrochemical division is the largest revenue contributor, accounting for over half of group revenue.

The company executes its business through a multi-subsidiary structure including Ancom Crop Care (agrochemicals), Nylex (specialty chemicals), Ancom Logistics, Entopest (pest control), H2H Medicare Group and Ancom Truelife (healthcare), H JUNKEL Chemicals, ATG Avionix, ATG Nexus, Colorex SB, and Shennong, alongside a recently formed Maxlive Sdn Bhd entity that consolidates chemical distribution and tank farm operations. Core operations span manufacturing, distribution, regulatory-approved product formulation, and integrated logistics for chemical and industrial products, with diversified revenue streams spanning one-time product sales, recurring distribution and warehousing fees, and subscription-based healthcare and IT services.

Ancom generates revenue primarily through enterprise/B2B direct sales to agricultural, industrial/manufacturing, and logistics customers, with export-driven growth supported by new regulatory approvals for its agrochemical range across multiple Southeast Asian markets. The company's go-to-market blends a domestic direct-sales field force across its operating subsidiaries with a regional partnership channel, most notably the 2025 Thai strategic partnership with TOPNEXT International (a unit of Thai Oil/PTT) for chemical distribution expansion into Thailand and Southeast Asia. Customer engagement extends to institutional investors via Bursa Malaysia-listed disclosures, sustainability communications (including an EcoVadis-certified ESG framework), and community/charity programs across Malaysia.

Name

Ancom

Legal name

Ancom Nylex Berhad

Website

https://ancomnylex.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ancom Nylex Berhad is a Malaysian diversified chemicals and logistics group producing agrochemicals (herbicides, pesticides), industrial chemicals, polymers, and warehousing services for agricultural, industrial, and logistics customers across Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agrochemicals

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing, Blending & Distribution for Agrochemicals (bulk handling, IBC/drum management) (AFABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

GxP Warehousing, Storage & Distribution (ambient + controlled) (HLAGAMAH)

Keywords

• Agrochemical products
• Industrial chemicals
• Chemical logistics
• Pest control services
• Crop protection chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agrochemical Products: Agricultural chemicals including herbicides and pesticides. The agrochemical division accounts for over half of group revenue. The company has obtained regulatory approvals in several countries for new products.
2. Chemical Distribution and Tank Farm Operations: Chemical distribution and tank farm operations consolidated under Maxlive Sdn Bhd subsidiary. Sold up to 50% stake to Thai partner TOPNEXT International Company Ltd.
3. Industrial Chemicals and Polymer: Industrial chemicals and polymer products distribution through subsidiaries.
4. Logistics and Warehousing: Logistics and warehousing services for chemical products.
5. Public Health and Hygiene: Public health and hygiene products including pest control services through Entopest.
6. Animal Health: Animal health products and services.
7. Healthcare: Healthcare solutions through H2H Medicare Group subsidiary.
8. Media and Advertising: Media and advertising services.
9. Information Technology: IT solutions and services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ancom Nylex Berhad manufactures, distributes, and trades agrochemical products (herbicides, pesticides, crop-protection chemicals) and industrial chemicals and polymers, and provides chemical logistics, tank-farm warehousing, and distribution services through its subsidiaries. The group also offers public-health and hygiene products, pest-control services, animal-health products, and healthcare solutions, with agrochemicals accounting for the majority of group revenue.

Product overview

Ancom Nylex Berhad is a diversified Malaysian chemicals and logistics group operating across multiple sectors including agricultural chemicals (herbicides, pesticides), public health and hygiene, animal health, industrial chemicals/polymers, logistics and warehousing, IT, media and advertising, and healthcare. The company operates through multiple subsidiary brands including Nylex, Ancom Logistics, Ancom Crop Care, Entopest, H2H Medicare, ATG Avionix, ATG Nexus, Colorex, Shennong, and H Junkel Chemicals. The agrochemical division is the largest revenue contributor, accounting for over half of group revenue. A newly consolidated entity, Maxlive Sdn Bhd, was created to house chemical distribution and tank farm operations with Thai partner investment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural Chemicals (Herbicides and Pesticides) Manufacture and distribution of crop protection products including herbicides and pesticides for agricultural sector customers across Southeast Asia. Accounts for over half of group revenue.
• Industrial Chemicals and Polymers Manufacture and distribution of industrial chemicals and polymer products for manufacturing applications, supplied through subsidiaries Nylex, Nylex Specialty Chemicals, H Junkel Chemicals, Colorex, and Shennong.
• Chemical Logistics and Tank-Farm Warehousing Storage, distribution, and logistics services for chemicals and industrial products through Ancom Logistics and the newly consolidated Maxlive Sdn Bhd entity.
• Public Health and Hygiene Products Public health and hygiene solutions for pest management and sanitation, including pest-control services delivered through the Entopest subsidiary.
• Animal Health Products Animal health products and veterinary solutions for animal husbandry customers.
• Healthcare Solutions Healthcare products and services delivered through H2H Medicare Group and Ancom Truelife subsidiaries, including employee wellness programs, CPR awareness training, and breast cancer screening.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% year-on-year net profit increase to RM25.03 million in 4QFY2026
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TOPNEXT International Company LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025Ancom Nylex Bhd agreed to sell up to 50% stake in its newly formed subsidiary Maxlive Sdn Bhd to Thai partner TOPNEXT International Company Ltd in a deal worth close to RM77 million (approximately US$18.64 million). The transaction involves an initial 25% stake sale for US$9.32 million with a second 25% tranche at the same price subject to a call option within five years, as part of internal restructuring to consolidate chemical distribution and tank farm operations under a single entity.
• Thai Oil Public Company LtdcoreOthers · 5 December 2025TOPNEXT is a unit of Thai Oil Public Company Ltd, which is controlled by Thailand's state-owned energy giant PTT Public Company Limited. This partnership connects Ancom Nylex with Thailand's state-owned energy sector for chemical distribution expansion.
• PTT Public Company LimitedcoreOthers · 5 December 2025Thailand's state-owned energy giant that controls Thai Oil Public Company Limited, which in turn controls TOPNEXT International Company Ltd. This relationship provides strategic linkage to Thailand's energy and chemical sector through state-owned enterprise channels.
• Kumpulan KesumaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Partner for National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights workshop. Senior management from Group HR and ESG, alongside Kumpulan Kesuma's Director and team, participated in the RBC 101 Series workshop on October 16, 2025, to align internal labour policies with international human rights standards.
• HELMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partner for youth badminton event with Viktor Axelsen. ANB partnered with HELM and two-time World Champion Viktor Axelsen to host a special badminton sparring session for children in May 2025, inspiring young athletes with discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.
• Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Kampung SijangkangminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2025Location partner for mangrove tree planting initiative. 43 volunteers from Ancom Nylex Berhad and its subsidiaries planted 100 mangrove saplings at this site on February 15, 2025, as part of environmental sustainability efforts.
• Pantai KelanangminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Location partner for beach clean-up initiative. 47 volunteers removed 260 kg of waste from Pantai Kelanang in just one hour on October 12, 2024, as part of ESG environmental stewardship efforts.
• IJN FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2024Ancom Nylex Berhad proudly sponsored the 9th IJN Foundation Charity Golf Challenge held on 24th August 2024 at Kota Permai Golf & Country Club. This biennial event raised RM1.44 million to assist underprivileged heart patients by funding critical treatments and surgeries at the National Heart Institute (IJN).
• Taman Botani Shah AlamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2024Location partner for tree planting event. Ancom Crop Care and Kelab Sukan Ancom (KESRA) organized tree planting event on August 24, 2024, where 30 staff members planted 200 Pandanus Veitchii trees.
• H2H Medicare GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH2H Medicare Group is a subsidiary of Ancom Nylex Berhad that provides healthcare solutions. The subsidiary led CPR Awareness Training on June 30, 2025, equipping 30 colleagues with life-saving techniques, and organized breast cancer screening for 36 female staff members.
• DuopharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for breast cancer screening initiative. Organized in collaboration with Ancom Truelife and Duopharma, the screening provided female staff with access to advanced, non-invasive health checks using specialized portable iBreast screening device.
• Ancom TruelifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary partner for healthcare solutions. Ancom Truelife Sdn. Bhd. unveiled its latest healthcare solutions to the entire Group on March 5, 2024, centered around the theme 'Differentiating Tomorrow's Healthcare' with ESG principles and employee wellness focus.
• National Heart Institute (IJN)minorOthersCharity beneficiary partner. The 9th IJN Foundation Charity Golf Challenge raised RM1.44 million to assist underprivileged heart patients by funding critical treatments and surgeries at IJN.
• Agathians ShelterminorOthersCharity beneficiary partner. On World Children's Day November 20, 2025, ANB team visited Agathians Shelter, a legally registered welfare home in Petaling Jaya for orphans and boys from broken families, contributing fresh produce, perishable goods, and daily necessities.
• Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Home of PeaceminorOthersCharity beneficiary partner. On December 20, 2024, the ESG team visited Home of Peace to spread Christmas joy, fulfilling children's wishlists with toys, books, clothing and other necessities. The home cares for 10 children aged 11 months to 18 years.
• Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Insan (PKKII)minorOthersCharity beneficiary partner. The ESG Committee collected 90% of essential items needed, amounting to RM11,438 in donations including cash contributions. Employees donated and volunteered on November 16, 2024.
• Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun (PKKTB)minorOthersYouth development partner. ANB announced a committed pledge of three years of financial support to this designated non-profit centre in Kuala Lumpur that focuses on exploring creativity, developing life skills, and building confidence through specialized arts and learning-based programmes.
• Lotus'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply chain governance partner. Airefresh has consistently upheld highest standards of service since partnering with Lotus's in 2011, achieving 100% on-time delivery for shipments and earning an award on 100% Service Level achievement from Lotus's.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hextar Global Berhad: Malaysia-listed specialty chemicals and agrochemicals company with crop protection, industrial chemicals, and logistics exposure. Closest direct Malaysian peer to Ancom's agrochemicals-and-chemicals distribution franchise.
• Crop Protection (M) Sdn Bhd: Malaysian supplier of agrochemical and crop protection products competing directly with Ancom Crop Care in the domestic agro channel.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta Group: Global agrochemicals (crop protection and seeds) major. Competes with Ancom Crop Care in herbicides/pesticides and sets the bar for regulatory-driven product launches.
• FMC Corporation: Global pure-play crop protection company marketing herbicides, insecticides and fungicides; competing multinational in the same agrochemical categories.
• Corteva, Inc. Multinational agriculture company with crop protection and seed portfolios; broad incumbent competitor in the regional herbicide/pesticide market.
• BASF: Diversified global chemicals giant with a substantial agricultural solutions segment; overlaps with Ancom's agrochemical and industrial chemicals offerings and competes across SE Asia.

Regional players

• Petronas Chemicals Group: Malaysia's flagship petrochemicals producer; comparable on industrial chemicals, polymers, and downstream distribution scale in the Malaysian market.
• Duopharma Biotech Berhad: Malaysia-listed pharmaceutical manufacturer; comparable on Ancom's healthcare and animal health adjacent segments within the local SE Asia healthcare supply chain.
• LOTTE Chemical Titan: Malaysia/Southeast Asia-focused petrochemicals and polymer producer; comparable on industrial chemicals/polymers distribution scale and regional exposure.

Others

• Thai Oil Public Company Limited: Parent of TOPNEXT International and counterparty to Ancom's Maxlive transaction; not a direct competitor but a connected petrochemicals/distribution participant central to Ancom's regional expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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