Element5 Química Aplicada S.A. de C.V.

What Element5 Química Aplicada S.A. de C.V. does

Element5 Química Aplicada S.A. de C.V. is a privately held Mexican specialty-chemicals company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México, that develops and distributes chemical additives for concrete and cement. The company's proprietary "e5" branded portfolio spans six product categories — accelerants, water reducers, specialties, additions, stabilizers, and air modifiers — including PCE-based superplasticizers (e5 PCE 2000SR++, e5 PCE A Clays SR), alkali-free shotcrete accelerators (e5 SHOT AF L / e5 SHOT AFP), hydration stabilizers (e5 AI, e5 LS), shrinkage compensators, anti-washout admixtures, and UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) formulations compliant with NMX-C-530-ONNCE-2018 and NTC-CDMX-2023 standards. Through three core distribution alliances — PENETRON (crystalline waterproofing), FIBO Adhesives International (MS Polymer sealants and waterproofing), and TENAX (synthetic macro/micro fibers) — Element5 extends its offering with internationally certified technologies.

The firm operates a direct enterprise sales model, pricing all transactions through quote-based engagements (Cotiza Aquí) supported by telephone, WhatsApp, email, and on-site technical consultation. Service is project-based, with custom mix design and on-site technical support bundled into the sale. Element5 is concentrated in three primary verticals: civil infrastructure (bridges, highways, viaducts), pre-mixed concrete producers, and mining (shotcrete, rock consolidation, tunnel support). Documented reference projects include the AIFA Viaduct, Tren Maya railway, El Zacatal Bridge, Autopista Mitla-Tehuantepec, Miguel Hidalgo Cable-Stayed Bridge, and the Macrolibramiento Mexiquense — predominantly government-led infrastructure works — alongside named mining applications.

The company is structured as a Mexican S.A. de C.V., is privately held with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds, operates exclusively within Mexico, and employs 19 people. Its 2035 vision targets USD 50 million in annual revenue, implying aggressive scaling from the current base. Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales (bags, boxes, bulk chemical additives) plus distribution of partner product lines and attached technical-support services, with no public price list, no e-commerce channel, and no disclosed financial statements.

Name

Element5 Química Aplicada S.A. de C.V.

Legal name

ELEMENT5 Química Aplicada, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://element5.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Element5 Química Aplicada is a privately held Mexican specialty chemicals firm that develops and distributes proprietary "e5" brand chemical additives for concrete, alongside distributed partner lines (PENETRON, FIBO, TENAX), serving infrastructure, ready-mix concrete, and mining customers via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Admixtures & Curing Compounds (IMADAAAL), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Concrete admixtures
• Chemical additives
• Construction chemicals
• Concrete superplasticizers
• Concrete waterproofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad López Mateos (Atizapán de Zaragoza)

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chemical Additives Sales: Sale of proprietary chemical additives for concrete including accelerators, water reducers, superplasticizers, stabilizers, air modifiers, and specialty products. Products sold in various packaging including bags (25 kg), boxes, and bulk quantities for industrial applications.
2. Distributed Partner Products: Distribution of international partner products including FIBO adhesives/sealants, PENETRON crystalline waterproofing systems, and TENAX synthetic fibers for concrete reinforcement.
3. Technical Documentation and Support: Technical support services accompanying product sales, including mix design development, on-site technical assistance, and comprehensive technical documentation including data sheets and bulletins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Element5 develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary chemical admixtures (the e5 brand) for concrete and cement under categories including accelerators, water reducers and superplasticizers, specialties, additions, hydration stabilizers, and air modifiers. The company also distributes international partner brands in Mexico — FIBO adhesives/sealants, PENETRON crystalline waterproofing systems, and TENAX synthetic fibers — and provides custom mix design development and on-site technical support for infrastructure, ready-mix concrete, and mining customers.

Product overview

Element5 Química Aplicada is a Mexican chemical solutions company specializing in high-performance concrete and cement additives. The product portfolio consists of proprietary e5 brand chemical admixtures organized into six main categories: Accelerants (setting time accelerators like e5 HES and e5 HES NC), Water Reducers (including the Novus and Sustineri lines for workability and strength optimization), Specialties (shrinkage compensators, curing compounds, release agents, and anti-washout additives), Additions (fibers and impermeability enhancers), Stabilizers (hydration control for extended workability), and Air Modifiers (inclusion/exclusion control). The e5 product line also includes specialized mining solutions such as shotcrete accelerators and microcement. In addition to its own brand, Element5 distributes international brands through strategic alliances: FIBO Adhesives (MS Polymer-based adhesives and waterproofing from Austin, Texas), PENETRON (crystalline waterproofing and concrete protection technology with 40+ years global experience), and TENAX (synthetic macro and micro fibers for concrete reinforcement). The company serves infrastructure, ready-mix concrete, and mining sectors with technical support and custom mix design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e5 HES Accelerant Setting-time accelerating additive that speeds up concrete hardening and early strength development, sold as a standalone product for infrastructure and ready-mix customers.
• e5 HES NC Accelerant Chloride-free accelerating additive for concrete applications where chloride-induced corrosion must be avoided, sold as a standalone product for reinforced concrete projects.
• e5 SHOT AF L Shotcrete Accelerant Alkali-free accelerating additive for shotcrete (wet-mix sprayed concrete) used in mining and tunnel support applications, enabling rapid setting and early strength development underground.
• e5 SHOT AFP Shotcrete Accelerant Alkali-free shotcrete accelerator in 25 kg sack format designed for wet-mix sprayed concrete in mining and tunneling operations.
• e5 PCE 2000SR++ Superplasticizer High-performance PCE-based superplasticizer for high-strength concrete applications, designed to retain consistency and achieve required compressive strengths for demanding infrastructure projects.
• e5 PCE A Clays SR Superplasticizer Clay-tolerant PCE superplasticizer that maintains workability in aggregates with higher clay content, sold for highway and infrastructure ready-mix concrete production.
• e5 Novus Water Reducer Line Medium-range water reducer product line (e5 Novus MG1 ++ AIR, MG5 ++, MG10 ++, MG15 ++D, MG15 ++ DS, Novus R +) for reducing water content while maintaining or extending workability in ready-mix concrete.
• e5 Sustineri Water Reducer Line Water-reducing and retarding admixtures (e5 Sustineri AN, BN, Control 56-P, Control 56-T) designed for sustained workability and precision concrete applications.
• e5 WRA High-Range Water Reducer Line High-range water reducers (e5 WRA VC, WRA5 ++D, WRA10 ++, WRA15 V, WRA15 ++AIR) including viscosity-controlled, retarded, and air-entraining variants for self-compacting and high-performance concrete.
• e5 AI Cement Hydration Stabilizer Hydration stabilizer that controls the cement hydration process, maintaining workability of concrete for extended periods during transport and placement in mining applications.
• e5 LS Cement Hydration Stabilizer Cement hydration stabilizer designed for extended transport and placement time of concrete mixtures for ready-mix and infrastructure applications.
• e5 Specialty Concrete Admixtures Specialty concrete admixtures including e5 Exp Control 10 (shrinkage compensator), e5 AWA Dry (anti-washout powder for underwater placement), e5 Block L / e5 BLOCK (masonry block additives), e5 HR Polímero Súper Absorbente (self-healing polymer), e5 CURE BA-A (acrylic curing membrane), e5 SICCLEAN (concrete dissolver), and e5 DESMOLDANTE AM (release agent).
• e5 Concrete Additions Concrete additions including e5 FIBER 600 (polypropylene fiber for crack control and impact resistance) and e5 IMPER 100 / Imper-UV (impermeability-enhancing additions in 25 kg or 22.7 kg sacks).
• e5 Air Modifier Admixtures Air-entraining and air-de-entraining admixtures (e5 AIR, e5 AIR RF, e5 CONTROL AIR) for freeze-thaw durability, workability improvement, and high-strength applications requiring controlled air content.
• e5 Micro C Extra-Fast Setting Microcement Extra-fast setting microcement for ground and rock injection in mining applications, enabling rapid consolidation of terrain structures and rock support.
• PENETRON Crystalline Waterproofing System Distributed PENETRON crystalline waterproofing product line for concrete, including PENETRON ADMIX, PENETRON PLUS, PENETRON ARC, PENETRON BIOMIC, surface sealers, repair mortars, injection resins/foams, and waterstop grouts. Technology generates insoluble crystals using water as catalyst to seal microcracks from inside concrete; products backed by NSF-61, ASTM C494, and ISO 9001/14001 certifications.
• FIBO Adhesives and Sealants Line Distributed FIBO MS Polymer-based product line for construction waterproofing and sealing, including AC-05 acrylic waterproofing, PUAC-15 hybrid waterproofing, AWB-5 liquid membrane, SLMX-25 self-leveling sealant, FCMX-25 thixotropic sealant, and SLMX-2K two-component semi-rigid sealant.
• TENAX Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement Line Distributed TENAX synthetic fiber products for concrete reinforcement, including TNX-STICK 540H and TNX-TWIST 540H structural macrofibers, and TNX-19600 PP polypropylene microfibers for shrinkage crack control, impact resistance, and durability in industrial floors, shotcrete, pavements, and precast elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-strength concrete achieving 250-350 kg/cm² compressive strength at 3 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FIBO Adhesives InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIBO Adhesives International is based in Austin, Texas, manufacturing high-performance adhesives and sealants for construction and industry. Element5 distributes FIBO's MS Polymer-based product line in Mexico, including AC-05 acrylic waterproofing, PUAC-15 hybrid waterproofing, AWB-5 liquid membrane, and various sealants (SLMX-25, FCMX-25, SLMX-2K). The partnership follows FIBO's 'Fill, Bond and More' philosophy with operations in the US and Mexico.
• PENETRON MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENETRON is a world leader in concrete waterproofing and protection technology through crystallization, with over 40 years of experience and thousands of projects in more than 50 countries. Element5 distributes the complete PENETRON product line including PENETRON ADMIX, PENETRON PLUS, PENETRON ARC, PENETRON BIOMIC, surface treatments, injections, structural repair products, and sealers. Technology uses water as catalyst to generate insoluble crystals sealing microcracks from inside concrete. Products backed by NSF-61, ASTM C494, and ISO 9001/14001 certifications.
• TENAXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTENAX specializes in synthetic fiber manufacturing for concrete reinforcement, a technology that complements or substitutes traditional steel. Element5 distributes TENAX's structural macrofibers (TNX-STICK, TNX-TWIST) and polypropylene microfibers (TNX) that integrate homogeneously into concrete mixes, controlling shrinkage cracking, increasing toughness and impact resistance, and improving durability for industrial floors, shotcrete, pavements, and precast elements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GCP Applied Technologies: Specialty construction chemicals company focused on concrete admixtures, waterproofing, and specialty products. Direct peer in concrete admixture technology and comparable end markets, with global reach vs. Element5's Mexico focus.
• CHRYSO (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain-owned specialist in concrete admixtures and cement additives with strong presence in Latin America. Closely comparable product portfolio (PCE superplasticizers, accelerators, water reducers) and serves the same infrastructure and ready-mix customer segments as Element5.
• Fosroc: International construction chemicals manufacturer offering concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and concrete repair products. Direct competitor across Element5's product categories with established Latin American presence.
• EUCLID Chemical: Specialty manufacturer of concrete admixtures, fibers, and repair products similar to Element5's e5 line. Comparable mid-sized specialty chemicals player serving ready-mix concrete, infrastructure, and mining segments.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division produces concrete admixtures, cement additives, and underground construction solutions. Direct competitor to Element5's e5 PCE superplasticizers and mining admixtures, with substantially larger R&D and global presence.
• Arkema (Bostik / Coating Solutions): Specialty chemicals company with construction-facing products including admixtures, sealants, and waterproofing. Comparable to Element5's broader portfolio given distribution of FIBO sealants and PENETRON waterproofing.
• Sika AG: Global leader in construction chemicals including concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and roofing. Sika is a broad incumbent; it offers the same product categories as Element5 (superplasticizers, accelerators, waterproofing) but at global scale, competing head-to-head in Mexico with broader R&D and distribution.
• Mapei: Italian multinational producing adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction. Competes with Element5's distributed FIBO sealants and offers concrete admixtures for infrastructure applications, with established Mexican operations.

Emerging players

• PENETRON International: Manufacturer of crystalline waterproofing technology; Element5 is PENETRON's distribution partner in Mexico. Connected as both a supplier and partially overlapping technology provider for waterproofing concrete applications.

Regional players

• CEMEX (Cemex Aditivos): Mexican-headquartered global cement and ready-mix giant with a dedicated admixtures business. Direct competitor in Mexican concrete admixtures with vertical integration from cement production, though their admixtures are largely for internal and partner ready-mix needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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