27 Years of chemical
excellence

We build relationships based on trust and delivered value, deep industry expertise, and unwavering reliability

A Trusted Partner For Leading Manufacturers

Over the course of 27 years, Aksh has built a robust supply network of leading global manufacturers. Using our global network and local operations in Toronto, Pune, and Florida, we offer a unique blend of international reach and nimble, personalized service.

We take pride in the length of our customer relationships, some spanning over 27 years. Our ability to source quality chemicals fit to their needs, timely delivery, and accommodating financial terms are to thank.

Quality Solutions Across Industries

We hold a central role in connecting customers to leading global chemical manufacturers based in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, China, and much more.

We offer a full-line portfolio of chemicals from personal care to pharmaceuticals as well as technical and formulation consulting, comprehensive regulatory expertise, and custom manufacturing capabilities.

Nimble Support, Global Reach

Our experienced team takes the time to truly understand your technical and business needs. Our teams in Toronto, Pune, and Florida stand ready to provide agile support. We act as an extension of your operations, solving issues as they arise.

Our pricing model is designed to foster enduring partnerships. Our light organization is flexible in our approach, aiming to facilitate your success, which in turn secures our mutual prosperity for years to come.

We Are
Aksh Industries

From humble beginnings to being a leading firm in oleochemical and speciality chemical distribution in the Americas, our journey has been fuelled by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a commitment to trust and integrity, and a passion for innovation in the chemicals space.

Arun Taploo

President

From humble beginnings to being a leading firm in oleochemical and speciality chemical distribution in the Americas, our journey has been fuelled by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a commitment to trust and integrity, and a passion for innovation in the chemicals space.

Arun Taploo

President

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Our History

In 1997, Aksh emerged as a pioneering strategic market consulting firm with a primary focus on the Oleo chemicals sector. Founded by Arun Taploo, who brought a wealth of experience from his distinguished role as a senior VP at a chemicals conglomerate, the venture swiftly delivered substantial value for its partners. Over time, Aksh strategically diversified its portfolio, expanding into marketing representation, manufacturing, and distribution.

With a client base ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 giants and a global reach
extending from Chile to Singapore, our team’s extensive experience and expertise in the chemicals domain position us as a versatile and reliable supply partner.

Our Founding

Strategic consulting firm in oleochemicals and speciality chemicals industry.

Early Success

Aksh expanded scope into distribution, rapidly securing business with Clariant, Stepan, Inolex, BASF, Univar, and Brenntag to name a few.

Manufacturing Expansion

Manufacturing began at our Toronto facility, focusing on soap base production. Production capacity reached 12 million pounds per year shortly after.

Indian Operations

Indian operations established in Pune to distribute in Asian region and provide strategic and technical support to Toronto office.

FMCG Expansion

Aksh expanded into FMCG production, launching
VERITAO, an artisanal vegan skincare line.

Florida Operations

Florida footprint established, heightening focus on
south-eastern states and South America.

NAVIGATING EXCELLENCE

Our History

In 1997, Aksh emerged as a pioneering strategic market consulting firm with a primary focus on the Oleochemicals sector. Aksh was founded by Arun Taploo, a former vice-president at Aegis Chemicals – a part of the global conglomerate Comcraft Group. Arun is an MBA alumni of the prestigious Kellog Business School at Northwestern University.

Shortly after its founding, Aksh delivered substantial value for its partners, rapidly diversifying its portfolio into marketing representation, manufacturing, and distribution.

With a client base ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 giants and a global reach extending from Chile to Singapore, our team’s extensive experience and expertise in the chemicals domain position us as a versatile and reliable supply partner.

Our Founding


Aksh was founded as a strategic consulting firm in the oleochemicals
and speciality chemicals industries.

Early Success

Aksh expanded scope into
distribution, rapidly securing business
with Clariant, Stepan, BASF, Lonza,
Henkel, and Croda to name a few.

Manufacturing Expansion

Manufacturing began at our Toronto
facility, focusing on soap base
production. Production capacity reached 12 million pounds per year shortly after.

Indian Operations

Indian operations established
in Pune to distribute in
Asian region and provide strategic
and technical support to Toronto office.

FMCG Expansion

Aksh expanded into
FMCG production, launching
VERITAO, an artisanal
vegan skincare line.

Florida Operations

Florida footprint established,
heightening focus on
south-eastern states
and South America.

Our Key Activities

As your trusted partner, we provide an all-encompassing suite of chemical solutions. We ensure cost-effective distribution of essential chemicals, provide contract manufacturing solutions for your specific needs, and produce some finished goods in-house.

Marketing & Distribution

 

Over 27 years Aksh has established a comprehensive distribution network that can supply competitive, innovative products to customers across industries in the Americas. We seamlessly integrate warehousing, consolidation, and product export. We take pride in the cost savings and reduced cycle times that our partner enjoy – thanks to our advanced demand forecasting, volume positioning, light organization, and relationship-based pricing model.

Aksh acts as an extension of your operations, working to not only save you time and money, but to optimize your supply chain – finding ways to drive efficiency. Our technology and processes are nimble and robust, working with us is always seamless. Our team provides flex capacity for supply chain knowledge, multilingual resources, exports regulations, environmental / health / safety support, and much more.

We only work with best-in-class global chemicals manufacturers with the highest quality products and processes. We have supplied family businesses and globally-renowned firms alike – like Clariant, Stepan, BASF, Lonza, Henkel, and Croda to name a few.

Contract
Manufacturing

 

Aksh’s team of experts and wealth of resources can innovate and optimize your products and processes. We work closely with our client’s technical team to identify pain-points, create opportunities to build value, and solve formulation issues. Using our Indian offices, we have worked with North American firms to outsource production, unlocking cost advantages while maintaining quality standards. From formulation development to production outsourcing, we can deliver real value for your next project.

With decades of experience in chemicals in both the formulation and production spaces, our team is ready to support in several ways:

Manufacturing

Our team has years of experience in producing soap base, with our Toronto facility at one point capable of producing 12 million pounds of transparent soap base annually. Our quality assurance processes are robust and continually optimized, we observe the highest requirements of QA and testing, ensuring our clients full confidence.

Aksh boasts a wealth of knowledge in Oleo chemistry and production mechanics, enabling us to formulate a diverse range of finished products for our customers. With our manufacturing access there is no limit to our production capabilities and project scope. Whether a comprehensive line to make a national hotel chain or an artisanal brand seeking to appeal to discerning premium skincare customers, we have the expertise and assets to bring your project to life. Our manufacturing network is readily able to accommodate a wide range of packaging, shapes, and certifications (e.g., organic etc.). With our expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and commitment to quality, Aksh is the ideal partner for your manufacturing needs. We are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional products that meet your exact specifications.

Recently, Aksh released its brand VERITAO, an artisanal sustainable skincare line that aims to introduce a new narrative to skincare and drive sustainability forward in a meaningful way. The brand is focused on the idea that skincare can be a mindfulness practice that fosters a sense of presence and calm in our busy days, rather than the dominant industry perspective that your skin is a problem to be solved (acne, anti-aging etc.). Its packaging is refillable and compostable refills, made of wood cellulose and bio-based polymers, are available – a significant improvement on the buy and dispose model of the industry currently. VERITAO is Aksh’s first step into the FMCG space and is to be followed by other brands in the coming years.

Our strategic network and
distribution hubs

Customers

Canada, US, Mexico, Guatemala, Trinidad, Venezuela, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Dubai, Indonesia, Ghana, South Africa.

Aksh footprint

Toronto, Pune, Florida.

Suppliers

India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Thailand, Philippines, France, Switzerland, England, Holland, Brazil.

Aksh Industries in Numbers

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Licences and Certifications

Our commitment to unparalleled quality is reinforced by a spectrum of licenses and certifications. Aksh Industries adheres to the highest industry
standards, ensuring trust, reliability, and excellence in every chemical solution we provide. Below are a set of licenses and certifications that our manufacturing partners adhere to.

Better Business Bureau

Better Business
Bureau

RSPO

RSPO

GMP

GMP

USP Verified

ECOCERT COSMOS

ECOCERT COSMOS

KOSHER

KOSHER

HALAL

BRC Food

GMP+B2

GMP+B2

Responsible Care

MSPO

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

HACCP

ACD_Logo

Alliance For
Chemical Distribution

Aksh industries in numbers

+27

Years In Business

+16

Countries Served

+350

Satisfied Customers

+27 Years in Business

+16 Countries Served

+350 Satisfied Customers

Licences and Certifications

Our commitment to unparalleled quality is reinforced by a spectrum of licenses and certifications. Aksh Industries adheres to the highest industry standards, ensuring trust, reliability, and excellence in every chemical solution we provide. Below are a set of licenses and certifications that our manufacturing partners adhere to.
Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau

RSPO

RSPO

GMP

GMP

USP Verified

ECOCERT COSMOS

ECOCERT COSMOS

KOSHER

KOSHER

HALAL

BRC Food

GMP+B2

GMP+B2

Responsible Care

MSPO

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

HACCP

ACD_Logo

Alliance For Chemical Distribution

Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau

ACD_Logo

Alliance For Chemical Distribution

RSPO

RSPO

GMP

GMP

USP Verified

ECOCERT COSMOS

ECOCERT COSMOS

KOSHER

KOSHER

HALAL

BRC Food

GMP+B2

GMP+B2

Responsible Care

MSPO

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

HACCP

At Aksh, our values are the backbone of our actions. They guide our decisions, define our interactions, and fuel our drive to be a leading force in responsible chemical distribution.

Integrity

We operate with unwavering honesty and transparency, building trust with each interaction. The reason why we have customer relationships that span over twenty years is our consistent application of the highest standards of compliance and conduct.

Excellence

We relentlessly pursue excellence in everything we do. From sourcing the highest quality chemicals to leveraging best-in-class technology, we strive to surpass expectations and continuously improve.

Customer focus

Our team takes the time to learn your business, your products, your problems, and your needs. We actively anticipate your challenges and go the extra mile to deliver service and solutions that exceed your expectations.

Innovation

We believe in pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. We invest significantly in cutting-edge technologies and our people to stay ahead of the curve.

Sustainability

We are excited about the future of sustainable bio-based options and offer RSPO-certified products while working with manufacturers committed to high quality and responsible practices. Bio-based products are not a universal solution yet, but we will continue to prioritize the shift towards sustainable and renewable sources whenever possible.

More than just business: Beyond offering exceptional employment opportunities, our company actively strives to create positive change through the AKT Foundation, a source of immense pride for us. This foundation provides both financial and tangible support to communities facing hardship in Canada and Globally.

Leading by example

During the crucial first wave of Covid-19, the AKT Foundation stepped up, delivering essential financial aid and food supplies to communities in need across both nations. In the second wave, we leveraged our expertise to establish crucial supply chains for oxygen generation equipment and other medical supplies, collaborating with government agencies in both Canada and Globally.

Beyond immediate relief

Our commitment extends beyond emergency response. We consistently contribute to initiatives like Daily Bread, Mackenzie Health, the Alzheimer Society, and Health Canada, fostering long-term well-being in our communities.

Building a brighter future

Looking ahead, the AKT Foundation remains dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities in globally. We plan to fund and establish projects that enhance access to quality healthcare and education, creating a lasting positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.

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