Proteak

What Proteak does

Proteak UNO, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: TEAK CPO) is a Mexican, vertically integrated forestry-industrial company founded in 2000. The firm operates two primary business segments: Teca, the export of FSC-certified plantation teak logs to Asian, North American, and other international markets, and Tecnotabla, the manufacture of medium density fiberboard (MDF) and melamine panels in southeastern Mexico. The company controls the full production cycle from its own hydroponic nurseries using genetic selection and cloning technology, through eucalyptus and teak plantations totaling over 8,000 hectares, into a 260,000 m³-capacity MDF plant supported by a 12.9 MW on-site power generation facility.

The vertically integrated stack centers on three proprietary elements: state-of-the-art hydroponic clone nurseries in Tabasco that propagate selected genetic material, extensive eucalyptus and teak plantations supplying 100% of MDF raw material internally, and Dieffenbacher-supplied MDF production technology. Log traceability is enforced by an internal HIF (Harvesting, Inventory and Fulfillment) information system that assigns a barcode to every log, enabling tree-level commercial valuation. FSC Forest Management and Chain of Custody certifications, plus IFC Environmental and Social Sustainability compliance, underpin market access for sustainability-conscious buyers.

Revenue mechanics rely on a direct enterprise sales force serving two channels: B2B export of plantation teak logs — concentrated in India (80%), China (10%), Vietnam (5%), and domestic/North American buyers (5%) — and B2B sales of Tecnotabla MDF panels into the Mexican and US construction and furniture industries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm has also begun a voluntary Fresh Breeze carbon credit certification initiative and pursues design-led demand through residential furniture collaborations with Mexican studios. Reported operating status remains active, though 2025 Mexican Concurso Mercantil proceedings and Sentencias de Quiebra for Proteak Uno, Pro MDF, and FOMEX signal severe financial distress.

Name

Proteak

Legal name

Proteak UNO, S.A.B. de C.V.

Website

https://proteak.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Proteak UNO is a vertically integrated Mexican forestry-industrial company that owns teak and eucalyptus plantations, runs a 260,000 m³ MDF plant, and exports plantation teak logs primarily to Asian furniture manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Wood Products

NAICS

Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (11321), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Forest Nurseries & Tree Seedling Production (IMAMAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vegetative Propagation (Cuttings, Clonal Forestry, Tissue Culture) (AFAMADAE), Sustainable Forest Certification & Chain-of-Custody Services (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (IMAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Plantation teak timber
• Medium density fiberboard
• Melamine panels manufacturing
• Sustainable forestry products
• FSC certified wood

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Teak Timber Exports: Export of plantation-grown teak logs to international markets, primarily Asia (India 80%, China 10%, Vietnam 5%). Each log is barcoded for traceability. Sistema de cadena de suministro for logistics and custody chain.
2. MDF and Melamina Boards (Tecnotabla): Manufacturing and sale of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels and melamine products. Capacity of 260,000 m3 per year. 100% sustainable raw material from owned eucalyptus plantations.
3. Carbon Credits (Fresh Breeze Program): Voluntary carbon credit certification process. Carbon sequestration from forest plantations contributes to climate change mitigation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Proteak is a vertically integrated forestry company that cultivates, harvests, and commercializes plantation teak logs (Teca) for export while manufacturing FSC-certified Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels and melamine boards (Tecnotabla) from owned eucalyptus plantations. Operations span hydroponic nurseries with proprietary cloning technology, more than 11,000 hectares of plantations across Mexico and Latin America, a 260,000 m3/year MDF plant, and on-site power generation, supplying furniture manufacturers, construction companies, and design firms.

Product overview

Proteak is a vertically integrated Mexican forestry company operating two main business segments: (1) Teca (Teak) - plantation teak logs for international export, and (2) Tecnotabla - MDF panels from eucalyptus. The company controls the entire supply chain from nurseries and own plantations (5,344 Ha eucalyptus, 5,870+ Ha teak) through manufacturing (MDF plant with 260,000 m3 annual capacity, 12.9 MW power plant) to specialized commercial platforms. The products are complementary: Tecnotabla transforms eucalyptus into MDF panels while Teca exports teak logs, both sourced from FSC-certified plantation forests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecnotabla: Manufacturer of specialized medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels with 100% sustainable raw material from renewable eucalyptus forest plantations, using state-of-the-art technology.
• Teca

Products and services

• Teca (Plantation Teak Logs) Plantation-grown teak wood logs exported primarily to Asian markets (India, China, Vietnam) and to Mexico and the United States. Proteak is the third-largest teak producer in the world, with 5,870+ hectares of teak plantations in southeastern Mexico and exports to more than 15 ports worldwide. Each log is barcode-tracked under the HIF system for traceability and maximum value extraction, and the product line is FSC-certified.
• Tecnotabla MDF Panels Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels manufactured from 100% sustainable eucalyptus wood sourced from Proteak's own renewable forest plantations. Features FSC-certified raw materials and state-of-the-art Dieffenbacher manufacturing technology, serving the Mexican construction and furniture industries and exports to the United States.
• Tecnotabla Melamine Boards Melamine-coated boards produced on the same Tecnotabla production line as MDF panels, serving Mexican and U.S. customers in construction, cabinetry, and furniture manufacturing.
• Fresh Breeze Carbon Credits Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 260,000 m3 per year MDF production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MōbicaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2021Design collaboration partner for Vertice 2023 residential furniture collection featuring Mexican designers Los Patrones, Elsa Ga Estudio, RN Studio, and TANA KAREI. Products sold through Mōbica stores.
• Casa de las LomasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2021Real estate developer partnering with Tecnotabla for the Vertice 2023 design collection.
• DieffenbachercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2013German company that supplied machinery for the MDF plant. Dieffenbacher is a leading manufacturer of production lines for the wood industry. Plant construction began November 2013 with the first shipment of machinery arriving November 2014.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sonae Arauco: Portuguese-headquartered producer of wood-based panels (MDF, particleboard, OSB) with operations across Europe, South Africa, and Latin America. Closely comparable to Proteak's MDF manufacturing profile and distribution into furniture industry customers.
• Precious Woods: Swiss-listed sustainable forestry company operating tropical plantations in Brazil and Gabon producing FSC-certified timber. Highly comparable as a smaller global player in FSC-certified tropical plantation forestry with international export focus similar to Proteak's Teca segment.
• Masisa: Chilean-based manufacturer of MDF, particleboard, and melamine panels serving Latin American furniture and construction markets. Highly comparable as a vertically integrated wood products producer in Latin America serving similar furniture and construction end-customers.
• Duratex: Brazilian producer of MDF, engineered wood panels, and laminates with vertically integrated forestry operations. Closely comparable to Proteak given overlapping regional markets, MDF-focused product mix, and integrated forestry-to-panel supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• West Fraser Timber: Canadian integrated forestry company producing lumber, panels (MDF, plywood), pulp, and renewable energy. Comparable as a broad incumbent in integrated forestry-to-panel operations with on-site power generation like Proteak's 12.9 MW plant.
• Kronospan: Global MDF and wood-based panel manufacturer with extensive operations worldwide. Comparable at the MDF production level—same Dieffenbacher-class manufacturing technology and serves furniture/construction end markets like Tecnotabla.
• Arauco: Major Chilean forestry conglomerate producing pulp, lumber, plywood, MDF, and biomass with vast plantation estates. Broader incumbent comparable to Proteak in wood panels and sustainably certified plantation operations across Latin America.
• Egger: Austrian family-owned producer of wood-based panels (MDF/HDF), laminates, and engineered wood products. Direct comparable on MDF manufacturing technology, end-customer base in furniture/construction, and FSC-certified raw material sourcing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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