ZINC OXIDE LLC

What ZINC OXIDE LLC does

Zochem (formerly Zinc Oxide LLC) is the largest dedicated producer of zinc oxide in North America, manufacturing exclusively via the French Process (Indirect Process) using proprietary Muffle Furnace technology. The company was originally established in 1933 and relocated from Montreal, Quebec to Brampton, Ontario in 1974; a second Greenfield facility was established in Dickson, Tennessee in 2014. Zochem offers twelve distinct product grades organized by application category — pharmaceutical (112USP, 112EP, 112USPL), industrial (101, 102, 103, 104), general purpose (400, 500), and agricultural (500WSA, 800WSA, 124G) — serving end markets including tire and rubber, pharmaceuticals and personal care, agriculture and animal nutrition, electronics (varistors, ferrites, surge arrestors), batteries and energy storage, paint and coatings, plastics, and ceramics. The company emphasizes regulatory-grade purity, starting from 99.99% pure zinc metal to minimize lead and cadmium contamination, and holds FDA Drug Establishment, Health Canada DEL/LONO, ICH-Q7, REACH, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales via regional sales managers and an authorized distributor network including Palmer Holland (CASE market), HM Royal (Rubber), and R.E. Carroll (Rubber). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of zinc oxide products, with packaging in 50 lb Kraft bags on pallets or 2,000 lb FIBC super-sacks. The company is privately held under Zinc Acquisition Holdings following a 2017 acquisition, and holds a 40% minority stake in Peru-based Industrias Electro-Químicas (IEQSA), providing South American market access and a strategic channel into zinc-based energy storage applications.

In 2023 Zochem commissioned a 15,000 metric ton low-carbon muffle furnace expansion at Dickson, Tennessee, positioning the company to address battery storage and agricultural growth markets; this expansion, combined with over $70 million invested in facility improvements over the past decade, supports the company's claim of the industry-lowest Scope 1 CO2 footprint per ton produced. The Dickson facility has achieved nine years without a lost-time injury and the Brampton facility over twelve years, contributing to 2024 ARPM Gold Safety and EcoVadis Gold Medal (95th percentile, upgraded from Silver in 2023) recognitions.

Name

ZINC OXIDE LLC

Legal name

Zochem LLC and Zochem ULC

Website

https://zn-oxide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zochem is the largest dedicated producer of French Process zinc oxide in North America, manufacturing twelve specialty product grades for tire/rubber, pharmaceutical, agricultural, electronics, and battery end-markets from facilities in Brampton, Ontario and Dickson, Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals (Zinc Oxide)

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Magnesite & Magnesium Minerals (IMAEAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Ferrous Base Metals Trading (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Tin, Nickel) (IMAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Zinc oxide manufacturing
• French process zinc oxide
• Industrial chemicals
• Pharmaceutical grade zinc oxide
• Rubber compounding additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Brampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zinc Oxide Product Sales: Zochem generates revenue through the sale of specialized zinc oxide products manufactured using the French Process. Products are sold in various grades (101, 102, 103, 104, 400, 500, 800WSA, 112USP, 112EP, 112USPL) serving diverse industrial applications including tire/rubber, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, electronics, and chemicals. Revenue is derived from direct sales to manufacturers and through distributor partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zochem is a dedicated manufacturer of zinc oxide products produced exclusively through the French Process (Indirect Process). The company manufactures 12 grades of zinc oxide spanning pharmaceutical (USP, EP, USPL), industrial, general use, and agricultural applications, packaged in 50 lb Kraft paper bags on pallets or 2,000 lb FIBC supersacks, and sold to industrial manufacturers across tire/rubber, pharmaceutical, agricultural, electronic, paint/coatings, plastics, ceramics, and battery/energy storage sectors.

Product overview

Zochem is a zinc oxide manufacturer producing French Process (Indirect Process) zinc oxide products exclusively. The product portfolio consists of multiple grades organized by application category: Pharmaceutical grades (112USP, 112EP, 112USPL) for pharmaceuticals, personal care, sunscreens, and dietary supplements; General purpose grades (400, 500) for tire/rubber and coatings; Industrial grades (101, 102, 103, 104) for chemicals, ceramics, electronics, and varistors; Agricultural grades (500WSA, 800WSA, 124G) for fertilizers and animal feed. Each grade offers variants including pelleted forms (P), processing aid/surface treatment (T), and ultra-low lead versions (USPL). Products are distinguished by particle size, surface area, purity levels, and impurity specifications to serve specific industry requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grade 112USP French Process Zinc Oxide Most popular USP product for pharmaceuticals, skin care, sun protection, dietary supplements, and personal care products. Manufactured in FDA-registered drug establishment facility compliant with ICH-Q7 GMP for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).
• Grade 112EP French Process Zinc Oxide European Pharma grade zinc oxide meeting EP Compendium Monograph specifications. Used in EU and wherever internationally recognized pharmaceutical grade zinc oxide is required.
• Grade 112USPL French Process Zinc Oxide (Ultra-Low Lead) Ultra-low lead pharmaceutical grade zinc oxide offering the lowest lead attainable. Available in standard and API versions for applications where standard Grade 112USP is not suitable.
• Grade 102 French Process Zinc Oxide High assay zinc oxide with very low impurities and fine particle size offering the highest French Process m2/g surface area. Used where very low impurities are required with increased zinc oxide reactivity.
• Grade 103 French Process Zinc Oxide Very high purity zinc oxide with large particle size and lowest m2/g surface area. Used in electronic soft ferrites, varistors, ceramics, and paint and coatings applications.
• Grade 104 French Process Zinc Oxide Most popular medium particle size zinc oxide offering high assay and very low impurities. Used in chemical, tire and rubber, paint and coatings applications.
• Grade 400 French Process Zinc Oxide Most popular general use high quality zinc oxide. Widely used in tire and rubber, paint and coatings, and applications requiring FDA approved substance.
• Grade 500 French Process Zinc Oxide (Lower Lead) Popular general use high quality lower lead zinc oxide. Widely used in tire and rubber, paint and coatings, and FDA approved applications.
• Grade 500WSA French Process Zinc Oxide General use high quality zinc oxide for fertilizer, feed, ceramics applications where lower impurities and high assay are required.
• Grade 800WSA French Process Zinc Oxide Lower impurities and high assay zinc oxide with wider m2/g surface area for fertilizer, feed, ceramics applications.
• Grade 124G French Process Zinc Oxide Harder granulated/pelleted form of grade 800WSA. Used in glass, glazes, ceramics, and frit enamel industry where high bulk density and free flow is required.
• Grade 101 French Process Zinc Oxide Medium-high m2/g surface area, high assay and very low impurities. Used where lower impurities and increased zinc oxide reactivity provides benefits such as in stearates and other zinc chemical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• French Process outperforms American Process by 10% on Goodrich Flexometer Blowout times
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industrias Electro-Químicas (IEQSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Zochem ULC acquired a 40% stake in IEQSA, a South American leader in zinc products manufacturing based in Callao, Peru. IEQSA produces rolled zinc and other zinc products exported to five continents. The partnership enables technology sharing, expanded product offerings, strategic sourcing, and entry into South American markets. Both companies aim to develop zinc products for emerging green applications including energy storage batteries.
• Palmer HollandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Zochem covering the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) market in the United States. Provides local sales coverage and customer relationships for paint and coatings applications.
• HM RoyalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Zochem covering the Rubber market in the United States. Regional sales support through Jack Stanek with extensive coverage capabilities.
• R.E. CarrollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Zochem covering the Rubber market in the United States. Awarded Zochem's 2025 Distributor of the Year. Multi-time recipient demonstrating consistent excellence.
• Tiger Jeet Singh FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting the 17th Annual Miracle on Main charity drive, which raised over $2.26 million in 2024 for children's charities in the Greater Toronto Area. Zochem serves as presenting sponsor.
• Sheridan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership awarding $2,500 Zochem Humanitarian Awards to engineering students demonstrating academic excellence and community impact. Supports next generation of technical leaders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Umicore: Global materials technology group with a zinc chemicals business spanning zinc oxide and fine zinc powders, and the seller of the IEQSA stake acquired by Zochem. It overlaps in zinc chemistry and battery materials but as one line within a far broader recycling and catalysis portfolio.

Regional players

• Zinc Nacional: Monterrey-based integrated zinc producer making zinc oxide and zinc chemicals for tire, ceramics and agricultural markets, with recycling-based feedstock. It supplies the same NAFTA-region customer base as Zochem but is anchored in Mexico rather than the US/Canada.
• Hakusui Tech Co., Ltd. Japanese zinc oxide and zinc compound specialist serving rubber, electronics, ceramics and pharmaceutical markets. Directly comparable in product category and application coverage, but operating primarily in Asia rather than North America.
• Sakai Chemical Industry: Japanese specialty inorganic chemicals maker and long-standing zinc oxide producer supplying rubber, electronics and cosmetic applications. Comparable in high-purity ZnO for electronics/varistor and personal care uses, but focused on Japanese and Asian customers.
• Rubamin: Indian manufacturer of zinc oxide and zinc chemicals serving tire, rubber, ceramics, feed and pharmaceutical customers globally. Comparable product set and grade structure, but primarily serving Asian and export markets and competing with Zochem chiefly on imported tonnage.

Direct peers

• EverZinc: Global zinc chemicals group producing zinc oxide (including pharmaceutical and non-nano grades), zinc powders and zinc carbonate across plants in Europe, North America and Asia. It competes head-on with Zochem in high-purity ZnO for rubber, personal care and battery applications.
• U.S. Zinc (Votorantim Group): Major North American producer of zinc oxide, zinc dust and zinc animal nutrition products with multiple US plants. It is the closest direct competitor to Zochem across the same tire/rubber, agriculture and chemical end markets and the same North American customer base.
• Grillo-Werke AG: German zinc group whose Zinkoxid division is one of Europe's largest zinc oxide producers, supplying rubber, ceramics, pharmaceutical and feed markets. Comparable in product portfolio, French/indirect process technology and multi-industry grade segmentation.
• American Chemet Corporation: US family-owned manufacturer of zinc oxide and copper-based oxides serving rubber, ceramics, agriculture and coatings customers. It is a direct North American competitor selling the same grade-differentiated ZnO product lines through similar industrial distribution channels.
• Silox: Belgian producer of zinc oxide and zinc-based specialty chemicals for rubber, pharmaceutical, feed and ceramic applications, with North American operations. It competes on the same French Process high-purity ZnO grades and regulated pharma/feed qualifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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