FENO RESINAS SA DE CV

What FENO RESINAS SA DE CV does

Feno Resinas S.A. de C.V. is a privately held, 100% Mexican industrial chemical manufacturer founded in 1981, headquartered and operating exclusively in Mexico. The company manufactures synthetic resins and downstream chemical inputs at four plants located in Tizayuca (Hidalgo), San Nicolás de los Garza (Nuevo León), Azcapotzalco (Ciudad de México), and Lerma (Estado de México), with a workforce of approximately 63 employees serving more than 300 industrial customers. Its product portfolio is organized into five families: phenolic resins (powder, pure/modified/liquid novolacs, liquid and solid resoles); foundry resins for Cold Box, No Bake (Autofraguante), and Shell molding systems; formaldehyde at 37%, 44%, and 50% concentrations plus hexamethylenetetramine; naphthalene-based dispersants and specialty resins (melamine-based, dicyandiamide-based) for construction, tanneries, and leather processing; and ancillary products including release agents, additives, refractory coating paint, bakelite, and foundry sands.

The firm's chemistry stack is anchored by vertical integration into formaldehyde and hexamethylenetetramine production, which supplies captive demand for its phenolic and foundry resin lines. End markets served include automotive, foundry, wood, friction (brake and clutch components), abrasives, rubber, footwear, and fibers — a horizontal segmentation strategy that spreads volume across eight industrial verticals. The company holds ISO 9000 (quality management) and Industria Limpia (Clean Industry environmental) certifications, positioning it as a qualified domestic supplier for industrial OEMs. Its core technology is conventional phenol-formaldehyde condensation chemistry and foundry sand-binding systems, with no disclosed proprietary patents, digital products, or AI/automation capabilities.

Feno Resinas operates a pure B2B industrial chemicals model: direct sales to enterprise customers via phone (+52 55 5340 2900) and email ([email protected]), with quote-based pricing typical of the sector (no public pricing). Its go-to-market is relationship-driven, supported by a bilingual corporate website and corporate video; the firm has no disclosed digital sales channels, no e-commerce, no app presence, and no social media footprint. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the source data contains no funding history, no M&A activity, and no parent company, consistent with a long-established, founder/family-controlled private industrial business operating within a single national market.

Name

FENO RESINAS SA DE CV

Legal name

Feno Resinas S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://fenoresinas.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Feno Resinas S.A. de C.V. is a 100% Mexican industrial chemical manufacturer founded in 1981 that produces phenolic resins, foundry resins, formaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine, and specialty chemical products at four plants across Mexico, serving more than 300 customers in automotive, foundry, wood, friction, abrasives, rubber, footwear, and fibers industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemicals (Synthetic Resins)

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Synthetic Rubber & Elastomer Feedstocks (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM) (IMAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Synthetic resins
• Phenolic resins
• Foundry resins
• Industrial chemicals
• Formaldehyde manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tizayuca

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Resins: Manufacturing and sale of phenolic resins (powder, pure novolacs, modified novolacs, liquid novolacs, liquid resoles, solid resoles) for various industrial applications.
2. Foundry Resins: Production and sale of foundry resins including Cold Box, No Bake, and Shell systems for the foundry industry.
3. Formaldehyde and Hexamethylenetetramine: Manufacturing and sale of formaldehyde solutions (37%, 44%, 50%) and hexamethylenetetramine for industrial chemical markets.
4. Naphthalene Resins and Specialty Products: Production and sale of naphthalene-based dispersants for construction, tanneries, and leather processing, as well as melamine-based and dicyandiamide-based resins.
5. Release Agents, Additives, and Refractory Products: Manufacturing and sale of release agents, additives, refractory coating paint, Bakelite, and foundry sands for industrial applications.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Feno Resinas is an industrial chemical manufacturer that produces and sells synthetic resins and related chemical products, including phenolic resins (powder, pure/modified/liquid novolacs, liquid/solid resoles), foundry resins (Cold Box, No Bake, Shell), formaldehyde solutions at 37%, 44%, and 50%, hexamethylenetetramine, naphthalene-based dispersants and specialty resins, release agents, refractory coating paint, bakelite, and foundry sands. The company supplies these manufactured chemicals to industrial customers in the automotive, foundry, wood, friction, abrasives, rubber, footwear, and fibers sectors through direct B2B sales, producing from four plants across Mexico.

Product overview

Feno Resinas is a 100% Mexican chemical manufacturing company founded in 1981, serving as a leader in the synthetic resins market. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio of industrial chemical products organized into five main categories: Phenolic Resins (including powder, pure/modified/liquid novolacs, and solid/liquid resoles), Foundry Resins (Cold Box, No Bake, and Shell systems), Formaldehyde and Hexamethylenetetramine (at 37%, 44%, and 50% concentrations), Naphthalene Resins (including construction and leather dispersants, melamine-based and dicyandiamide-based formulations), and supporting products including release agents, refractory coatings, bakelite materials, and foundry sands. These products serve diverse industries including automotive, foundry, wood, friction, abrasives, rubber, footwear, and fibers. The company operates four manufacturing plants located in Tizayuca (Hidalgo), San Nicolás de los Garza (Nuevo León), Azcapotzalco (Ciudad de México), and Lerma (Estado de México).

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Products and services

• Phenolic Resins Phenol-formaldehyde resins supplied as powder, pure novolacs, modified novolacs, liquid novolacs, liquid resoles, and solid resoles for industrial binding, coating, and molding applications (e.g., friction, abrasives, wood composites). Sold to industrial manufacturers.
• Foundry Resins Resin systems for foundry metal casting sold under three process technologies: Cold Box (Caja Fría), No Bake (Autofraguante), and Shell molding. Supplied to metal casting/foundry customers.
• Formaldehyde Solutions Industrial formaldehyde (formalin) manufactured at three concentrations — 37%, 44%, and 50% — for chemical synthesis and industrial chemical manufacturing customers.
• Hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) Hexamethylenetetramine used as a resin curing agent and in industrial chemical applications, sold to industrial chemical manufacturers and resin formulators.
• Naphthalene Resins and Specialty Resins Naphthalene-based dispersants formulated for construction, tanneries, and leather processing, plus melamine-based and dicyandiamide-based specialty resins for industrial uses. Sold to construction materials suppliers, leather processors, and industrial chemical buyers.
• Release Agents and Industrial Additives Mold release agents and industrial additives used in rubber, footwear, foundry, and other molding processes. Supplied to rubber/tire, footwear, and industrial manufacturers.
• Refractory Coating Paint Heat-resistant coating paints applied to industrial furnaces and molds in foundry and metallurgical operations. Sold to foundry and metallurgical industrial customers.
• Bakelite Phenolic resin-based molded materials and products supplied for industrial applications, including electrical, hardware, and molded-components manufacturers.
• Foundry Sands Specialty sand products used in foundry metal casting operations alongside the company's foundry resin systems. Sold to foundry and metal casting customers.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AOC: Global supplier of unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, and specialty resins for composites, coatings, and industrial applications. Adjacent to Feno Resinas in industrial thermoset resins but focused primarily on composite and coating markets rather than foundry and friction.
• Polynt: Global manufacturer of specialty resins, including unsaturated polyester, alkyd, and phenolic resins for coatings, composites, and industrial uses. Comparable to Feno Resinas in thermoset resin production but with a much broader resin portfolio and global footprint.
• DIC Corporation: Japanese diversified chemical manufacturer producing pigments, resins, and performance materials including phenolic and amino resins. Comparable to Feno Resinas in thermoset resin chemistries but operating as a much larger diversified specialty chemicals platform globally.
• Allnex: Global industrial resin manufacturer offering a broad portfolio including phenolic, amino, and coating resins for industrial coatings, composites, and foundry. Overlaps with Feno Resinas in resin chemistries but serves a much wider industrial customer base across geographies.

Direct peers

• Sumitomo Bakelite: Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer producing phenolic resins, bakelite products, and formaldehyde derivatives for automotive, electronics, and industrial customers. Direct competitor to Feno Resinas in phenolic resin and bakelite materials with similar end-market exposure in friction and industrial applications.
• Prefere Resins: European specialty producer of phenolic resins and formaldehyde-based binders serving wood, foundry, abrasives, and friction industries. Highly comparable to Feno Resinas in product mix and end-market focus, though operating primarily in European geographies.
• Hexion: Global leader in phenolic, epoxy, and formaldehyde-based resins serving foundry, forest products, friction, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Feno Resinas across phenolic resin systems, foundry resin systems, and formaldehyde production, with significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Bakelite Synthetics: Manufacturer of phenolic and formaldehyde-based resins serving construction, foundry, friction, and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Feno Resinas in thermoset phenolic resin systems and bakelite-type materials, with comparable customer overlap in foundry and friction segments.
• SI Group: Specialty chemical manufacturer producing phenolic resins, alkylphenolic resins, and intermediates for foundry, rubber, adhesives, and industrial applications. Closely aligned with Feno Resinas's product portfolio in phenolic resins and resin intermediates for industrial end-markets.

Regional players

• Grupo IDESA: Major Mexican petrochemical and specialty chemicals producer with manufacturing operations across Mexico. Comparable as a domestic Mexican chemical manufacturer serving industrial customers, though focused more on petrochemical intermediates than finished resin systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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