Matex was incorporated on 30 September 1989 in Singapore and we started our operation in the name of Matex Specialty Chemicals Pte Ltd under the stewardship of Dr Alex Tan Pang Kee. Our principal activities include manufacturing, formulation and sale of specialty chemicals focusing on dyestuffs and auxiliaries for the textile industry.

Headquartered in Singapore and listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange main board since Feb, 2004. Matex has specialty dyestuff and textile chemicals as its core business and is involved in material science, biotechnology/life science, environmental science, computerized system/IT, and human resource through its group of companies. After 20 years of expansion, the group now has 400 employees worldwide, with assets totaling more than SGD 100 million and accumulated total profits after tax exceeding SGD 50 million，with 7 subsidiaries spread across Singapore, Malaysia, China and other countries and regions. Of noteworthy is the latest addition to the group in Taixing, China, 2 state of-the-art production facility sites. One site can produce 30,000 metric tons of reactive dyes and the other produces specialty chemicals such as textile auxiliaries.

Over the years, the group has garnered many accolades in succession and in recognition of its sterling achievements, like Singapore SME (Small Medium Enterprise) 500, Singapore SME 500 Highest Net Profit Enterprise, Singapore Enterprise 50, Singapore 1000 Enterprise. With its subsidiaries and affiliates also receiving China Chemical Top 500 – Best Performing Top 100, China Top 500 Economic Development and China Chemical Most Potential Growing Chemical Company.

To achieve a world-leading position, Matex continues to pay focus on the following aspects:-

Grow and maintain a strong and stable like-minded team for the group and its Singapore headquarters; with innovation and creation in mind, to create and maintain a strong global marketing network and presence that is customer focused; strong in R&D capabilities; production capacity; well-known brand and corporate image.

The pillars in strengthening our existing and gain a foothold in potential markets are:

• 1. A Firm foundation.
• 2. A United and experienced management team.
• 3. A Global sales network
• 4. R D center.
• 5. Manufactory.
• 6. Brand
• 7. Financial power.