Advance Zinctek (ASX: ANO) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Advance ZincTek is an Australian manufacturer specializing in UV filter dispersions and cosmetic applications for personal care.
Advance Zinctek
Advance Zinctek is a manufacturer and developer of non-nano zinc oxide powder and dispersions for use in sunscreen and personal care products. Formed in 1997 to commercialise cosmetic technology developed at the University of Western Australia, the company produces pharmaceutical-grade mineral active ingredients under regulatory oversight from the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the United States Food and Drug Administration. Its core product lines include ZinClear XP, EcoZinc, and White Sapphire mineral powders, alongside oil-based dispersions supplied to global skincare brands. Operating an annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes, the business distributes its products across more than forty countries.
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Products and/or services of Advance Zinctek
- ZinClear XP: Non-nano mineral zinc oxide powders and dispersions designed for cosmetic and pharmaceutical sunscreen applications, providing broad-spectrum UV protection with high transparency and safety standards under regulatory oversight.
- EcoZinc Powder: Sustainable, solar-powered, reef-safe non-nano zinc oxide powder formulations engineered for environmentally conscious sun protection and skincare products to support sustainable cosmetic manufacturing processes.
- White Sapphire Powders: Light-diffusing mineral powders, including Matte and Glow variants, developed to enhance texture, coverage, and visual effects in cosmetic and personal care formulations for global beauty brands.
- Zinc Oxide Dispersions: Pre-dispersed non-nano zinc oxide formulations blended into carrier oils, including caprylic triglyceride, jojoba, and sunflower oils, providing ready-to-use active ingredients for sunscreen and personal care manufacturers.
- Active Ingredient Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide manufacturing operations with an annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes, adhering to Therapeutic Goods Administration and United States Food and Drug Administration regulatory standards.
- Global Product Distribution: International sales and marketing operations managed via a subsidiary network, supplying mineral UV filters to more than ninety commercial brands through twenty-five distributors across over forty countries.
Advance Zinctek executive team
- Mr. Geoffrey Brockwell Acton ACA, B.Com., C.A., GAICDMD, Company Secretary & Executive Director
- Ms. Narelle LynchJoint Company Secretary
- Geoff TrotterManager of Research & Development