Proteak
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.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMexico City, Mexico
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
Proteak firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Proteak industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Proteak is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mexico City
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Proteak business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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.
- Carbon Credits (Fresh Breeze Program): Voluntary carbon credit certification process. Carbon sequestration from forest plantations contributes to climate change mitigation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B sales through direct commercial force |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Proteak product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use Proteak
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Proteak technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Proteak partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- MōbicaminorDesign 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 LomasminorReal estate developer partnering with Tecnotabla for the Vertice 2023 design collection.
- DieffenbachercoreGerman 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
Proteak competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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
Proteak social profiles
Digital presenceProteak compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Proteak financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Proteak leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Proteak subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Proteak funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Proteak M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Proteak
What does Proteak do?
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.
Is Proteak a public or private company?
Proteak is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Proteak founded?
Proteak was founded in 2000. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Proteak based?
Proteak is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Proteak make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Teak Timber Exports are the primary driver. The others are MDF and Melamina Boards (Tecnotabla) and carbon Credits (Fresh Breeze Program).
Who are Proteak's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sonae Arauco, Precious Woods, Masisa and Duratex. Broad incumbents are West Fraser Timber, Kronospan, Arauco and Egger.
Does Proteak have an API?
No public API is recorded for Proteak.
What industry is Proteak in?
Proteak's product category is Engineered Wood Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAAAC, Forest Nurseries & Tree Seedling Production, with a secondary code of AFAMADAE, Vegetative Propagation (Cuttings, Clonal Forestry, Tissue Culture). Its NAICS code is 11321 and its SIC code is 800.