Ontario-based Zochem Inc., one of the world’s premier zinc oxide producers, will embark on several initiatives for 2016 to increase its existing presence in global markets outside of North America.
The company will soon open a warehouse/distribution center soon to be opened in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This follows the recent investments to optimize production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and implement systems to achieve industry-leading customer service and logistics.
The company has built a significant export presence and has a proven track record of supplying some of the most discerning customers widely throughout the world, including locations in Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East, India, China, and Southeast Asia.
With a capacity of 65,000 MT per year and fewer than 50 full-time employees, it is the largest and most efficient zinc oxide operation in the world. In 2014, Zochem reported pre-tax earnings of US$13.6 million on sales of US$145 million. The Zochem team has worked 44 consecutive months without a recordable injury and 15 consecutive months of six-sigma process control (zero off-spec). The Company also recently completed a successful audit by U.S. FDA, confirming compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
Zochem General Manager, Joshua Belczyk explains “In terms of timing, we intend to capitalize on the momentum of our recent internal execution as well as tailwinds from several external factors. As in other industries, the global growth slowdown is threatening the viability of smaller, less efficient producers. Zochem, however, is poised to continue to excel in all areas by building on existing relationships, superior economies of scale and product purity, our highly skilled team of employees, industry-leading strategy and execution, and a strong balance sheet. ”