Halex acquires Hextar Chemicals for RM597m

Incorporated in Malaysia on 13th October 1990 as a Private Limited Company, Halex Holdings Sdn Bhd was subsequently converted to a Public Limited Company on 11th January 2007, facilitating their listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on 16th September 2009. They are principally an investment holding company.

The Halex Group of companies started off in 1980 with Halex (M) Sdn Bhd; a trading company specialising in the import and distribution of Agrochemical and Fertiliser products. Today, after more than 30 years later, the Halex Group has expanded and diversified towards our main subsidiaries, while still maintaining our core business in Agrochemicals.

The company is principally involved in:
* Manufacturing, formulation, re-packaging, distribution and agency of Agrochemicals.
* Propagation of various ornamental plants through the application of Biotechnology and other related Agro-Biotechnology activities.
* Propagation and sales of foliage cutting, potted and festive plants.
* Manufacturing and distribution of healthcare disposable products, such as wet wipes, cotton-based products, sanitary towels and tissue products.