Preparing inorganic compounds based on copper, sulfur, molybdenum, magnesium and aluminum for the agricultural and industrial sector.
We are a leading Chilean company in the manufacturing of chemical products worldwide.
We stand out for quality, innovation and global expansion and our vision includes diversification and strategic collaboration to open opportunities in different markets.
Among our objectives is to promote the personal and professional growth of our employees and act responsibly with the community around us and the environment.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 e ISO 45001.
TÜV Rheinland has once again certified our COMMITMENT to QUALITY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR WORKERS.
It all begins in a small factory that produced copper sulfate in the commune of San Miguel, in Santiago, until, in 1951, after several structural changes, Quimetal Industrial S.A. officially begins its activities in Chile.
The company begins to produce Acoidal. Because there was no dryer, the sun was used in the summer months to dry these products on the roofs. Later, in 1958, the first dryer was built.
Thanks to the commercial opening of Chile and the incorporation of new products, the export business is opened to other countries. During that year the company exported up to 25 tons of copper oxychloride to Colombia.
After purchasing shares, the businessman Ricardo Claro Valdés and the German chemist, Hans Hanke, obtain control of the company.
The recession of the Chilean economy in the early 1980s hit the company hard, however, it managed to overcome the years of crisis.
Formation of the company Protección de Madera Ltda. after alliance with the company Hickson Timber Products. They currently operate in Chile under the Lonza-Quimetal brand.
Construction of our Mininco Plant, in the Ninth Region, for the manufacture of SO2 and magnesium sulfate.
Acquisition of a 15-hectare land on Los Yacimientos street, in the commune of Maipú, to build a new plant.
Inauguration of our Lonquén Plant, where our modern production plant and the administrative buildings that we currently use are located.
Construction of our San Fernando Plant, in the O Higgins Region, initially designed to store the products manufactured by the company.
Creation of the associated company Quimas S. A.
Appointment of Arturo Claro Fernández as president of the Board of Directors.
Formation of the subsidiary Quimetal Fertilizados S.A.
Celebration of 65 years of our company. Today we are a solid company, in permanent evolution, that exports its products to countries on the five continents.
Successful implementation of our "Zero Accidents" safety plan, which implies a profound change in our culture and demonstrates the commitment of executives and workers to the implementation of concrete measures and actions to meet this objective.
We managed to overcome the pandemic with very few internal infections and maintaining the
productive operations in order to fulfill the commitments with our
customers.
Operations of the new Sulfur Dioxide and Sodium Bisulfite Manufacturing Plant built at the Lonquén Plant begin.
After the sensitive death of Don Arturo Claro, Rolando Medeiros assumes the presidency.
Alfredo Claro joins the Quimetal Team as General Manager.
Alfredo had already spent time at Quimetal in previous years, but now he returns to continue promoting the growth and consolidation of our company.
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