HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD

HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD stands as one of Malaysia’s quietly expansive industrial groups — a company that began within the agricultural sector, yet steadily evolved into a diversified force spanning chemicals, industrial systems, energy solutions, and specialty manufacturing.

From crop protection products supporting agricultural productivity to industrial chemicals powering manufacturing ecosystems, the Group operates across multiple layers of the economy, often behind the scenes of industries essential to both national development and everyday life.

Its origins are deeply connected to Malaysia’s agricultural landscape during a period when farming and plantation industries formed critical pillars of the national economy. Yet unlike businesses that remained confined to their original sector, Hextar expanded steadily through manufacturing capability, industrial diversification, acquisitions, and integration into higher-value industrial segments.

Today, the Group participates in sectors ranging from agrochemicals and fertilizers to specialty chemicals, industrial cleaning systems, energy solutions, automation technologies, and engineering-related businesses — reflecting a corporate philosophy built on adaptability and long-term industrial relevance.

Its journey reflects a powerful truth — that the most resilient enterprises are those capable of growing far beyond their origins without abandoning the foundation that built them.

Founder:

Originated from Halex (M) Sdn. Bhd. founding team in agrochemical trade

Current Leadership:

Executive Director and leadership team under Hextar Group

The leadership continues to guide the organisation with a focus on diversification, industrial integration, operational expansion, and sustainable long-term value creation across multiple sectors.

Some companies are built on invention — HEXTAR was built on necessity.

The story began in 1980 with the establishment of Halex (M) Sdn. Bhd., a modest trading company focused on importing and distributing agrochemicals and fertilizers to Malaysia’s agricultural sector.

At the time, agriculture remained one of the country’s most important economic foundations. Farmers and plantation operators depended heavily on crop protection solutions, fertilizers, and agricultural inputs capable of improving yields and protecting harvests.

Within this environment, Halex positioned itself not merely as a supplier, but as an enabler of agricultural productivity.

The early years were defined by relationships, logistics, and a close understanding of the practical realities of farming and plantation operations. Rather than pursuing rapid expansion immediately, the company focused on building trust within the agricultural ecosystem — supplying products that supported food production, crop health, and plantation efficiency.

But over time, the business recognised that long-term sustainability required more than distribution alone.

The company gradually expanded into manufacturing, allowing greater control over product development, quality, and supply chains. This shift marked the beginning of a broader industrial transformation.

As Malaysia’s economy diversified beyond agriculture, so did the company itself.

From agrochemicals, the business expanded into specialty chemicals, surfactants, industrial cleaning systems, disinfectants, oilfield chemicals, fertilizers, and industrial solutions supporting multiple sectors beyond agriculture.

Its evolution accelerated further through acquisitions and diversification initiatives, transforming the Group from an agriculture-focused business into a broader industrial platform.

A defining turning point arrived in 2019 when Halex Holdings Berhad officially rebranded as HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD.

This rebranding symbolised far more than a name change.

It represented the company’s transition into a diversified industrial group operating across multiple strategic sectors including specialty chemicals, industrial technologies, energy systems, and automation-related businesses.

What began in the fields gradually extended into factories, industrial plants, engineering systems, and broader supply chain ecosystems.

The Group’s expansion into biogas systems, industrial automation, and energy-related solutions further reflected its adaptability within an increasingly industrial and technology-driven economy.

Yet despite this diversification, the company remained rooted in its original philosophy — serving real operational needs across industries that sustain economic activity and daily life.

From agricultural inputs to industrial integration, its journey reflects a powerful truth — that growth is strongest when it evolves directly from real-world demand.

Core Activities:

• Manufacturing, trading, and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers

• Production and supply of specialty and industrial chemicals

• Investment holding and diversified industrial expansion

• Industrial cleaning, disinfectant, and oilfield chemical solutions

• Integration into energy systems, biogas technologies, and automation solutions

The Group focuses on building diversified industrial capabilities supported by manufacturing strength, strategic acquisitions, and integration across interconnected industrial ecosystems.

Notable Offerings Include:

• Agrochemical and crop protection solutions

• Fertilizer production and agricultural input products

• Specialty chemicals including surfactants and emulsifiers

• Industrial cleaning and disinfectant solutions

• Oilfield chemical products and industrial process chemicals

• Biogas systems and industrial automation technologies

These offerings position HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD as a diversified industrial and specialty chemicals group with strong roots in agriculture and expanding capabilities across industrial sectors.

1980 — Establishment of Halex (M) Sdn. Bhd.

1990 — Incorporation of Halex Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

2009 — Listed on Bursa Malaysia

2010s — Expansion into manufacturing and diversified specialty chemicals

2019 — Rebranding to HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD

2020s — Expansion through acquisitions into specialty chemicals, energy systems, automation, and industrial sectors

HEXTAR GLOBAL BERHAD has played a meaningful role in supporting Malaysia’s agricultural and industrial development through its diversified participation across multiple supply chains.

Within agriculture, the Group contributed to crop productivity and plantation efficiency by supplying fertilizers, agrochemicals, and crop protection products essential to farming operations across the country.

As the business diversified, its influence expanded into specialty and industrial chemicals supporting manufacturing, industrial cleaning, oilfield operations, and process industries.

This evolution strengthened Malaysia’s domestic capabilities within higher-value chemical and industrial segments, reducing reliance on purely imported industrial solutions while supporting broader supply chain resilience.

The Group also demonstrated how agriculture-rooted companies can evolve into diversified industrial enterprises through strategic adaptation and disciplined expansion.

Rather than abandoning its origins, Hextar used its agricultural foundation as a platform for broader industrial integration — expanding into sectors connected through operational demand, chemical expertise, logistics, and manufacturing capability.

Its expansion into biogas systems, industrial automation, and energy-related technologies further reflects the Group’s alignment with modern industrial transformation and sustainability-focused infrastructure development.

The company’s deeper impact lies in enablement.

Many industries depend on systems, chemicals, materials, and industrial support products that remain largely invisible to consumers. Hextar operates within this unseen industrial layer — supplying the inputs, formulations, and systems that quietly sustain productivity across agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial operations.

Some companies remain within their industry — HEXTAR expands beyond it.

From supplying agricultural fields to supporting industrial systems, its legacy is not defined solely by where it began, but by how far it evolved while remaining connected to real economic needs.

Across chemicals, fertilizers, specialty manufacturing, industrial systems, and energy solutions, the Group built not merely a diversified portfolio, but an ecosystem of interconnected industrial capabilities capable of adapting across generations of economic change.

Its journey reflects a defining truth of long-term enterprise — that true growth is not simply expansion, but the ability to evolve continuously without losing purpose.