

The Matcon Group is one of the fastest growing bitumen companies in the world. The various business units focus on supply and trading, terminaling, and marine transportation. Matcon Group is an industry leader in the asphalt trading arena – second to none in the industry. Matcon’s modern fleet of asphalt tankers is complemented by strategically placed terminals throughout the Americas.
For the past 20 years, Matcon has established several long-term relationships in the bitumen industry. The diverse portfolio of customers includes some of the largest companies in the world. Although Matcon’s focus is in the Americas – the company conducts business in Europe and Asia as well.
HistoryIn 1994, Hurricane Andrew devastated the South Florida area. Wanting to help rebuild the community, Matcon’s founder, Jesus Iglesias, recognized a void for good quality roofing asphalt. Matcon was born. Twenty-four years later, Matcon has emerged as a shipping, trading, and terminal company – integrating the various business units under the Matcon Group umbrella.Mission StatementThe focus of the company is growth. Our employees are motivated, ambitious visionaries with a goal to grow our business throughout the world while maintaining our impeccable customer service.
HISTORY
1994
MATCON TRADING CORP is created

Matcon Trading Corp (MTC) is founded as a result of the high demand for oxidized asphalt for roofing in Miami after hurricane Andrew
1999
Market MATCON TRADING CORP

Matcon Trading Corp trades its first paving asphalt cargo in the United States
2003
Market his first load MATCON TRADING CORP

Matcon Trading Corp trades first cargo from the US to Central & South America
2004
Construction of the Bituven plant

Construction of the Bituven plant in Venezuela for the production of oxidized asphalt
2011
Operation of MARITIME SHIPPING

Marine Shipping operation begins with the Group’s first time charter
2012-2013
Matcon Group establishes 2 companies

Matcon Group sets up 2 companies, Matcon Sales & Matcon Trading Panama, to distribute roofing asphalt in the US, Central America & Caribbean respectively
2014
Asphalt terminal High Sierra

High Sierra asphalt terminal in Fort Lauderdale is purchased
2015
Construction of two ships

Beginning of construction of two asphalt vessels (12.8k DWT each) delivered in 2016 and 2017 to Matcon Marine under time charter
2016
Construction of two asphalt containers

Beginning of construction of two asphalt vessels (7.8k DWT each)
2016
Construction of two asphalt containers

Matcon Marine relocates its headquarters in Panama after acquiring office space in Panama City
2017-2018
Repositioning and launch

Repositioning and launching of the new 4 vessel fleet (Da Ming, Da Hua, Da Wei, Da Tai) under Time Charter by Matcon Marine
HISTORY

Matcon Trading Corp (MTC) is founded as a result of the high demand for oxidized asphalt for roofing in Miami after hurricane Andrew

Matcon Trading Corp trades its first paving asphalt cargo in the United States

Matcon Trading Corp trades first cargo from the US to Central & South America

Construction of the Bituven plant in Venezuela for the production of oxidized asphalt

Marine Shipping operation begins with the Group’s first time charter

Matcon Group sets up 2 companies, Matcon Sales & Matcon Trading Panama, to distribute roofing asphalt in the US, Central America & Caribbean respectively

High Sierra asphalt terminal in Fort Lauderdale is purchased

Beginning of construction of two asphalt vessels (12.8k DWT each) delivered in 2016 and 2017 to Matcon Marine under time charter

Beginning of construction of two asphalt vessels (7.8k DWT each)

Matcon Marine relocates its headquarters in Panama after acquiring office space in Panama City

Repositioning and launching of the new 4 vessel fleet (Da Ming, Da Hua, Da Wei, Da Tai) under Time Charter by Matcon Marine
OUR VALUES

Mission
The focus of the company is growth. Our employees are motivated, ambitious visionaries with a goal to grow our business throughout the world while maintaining our impeccable customer service.

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To be a leading Group in the Asphalt Industry that Maximizes the resources of our clients through strategic alliances.

Values
• QUALITY: Experience, feedback and certifications guarantee our work.
• PASSION: Unwavering enthusiasm from our work force, in search of innovation and development.
• COMMITMENT: We generate alliances to offer our customers integral solutions of Products and Services.
• HONESTY: Our actions are governed by the principles of integrity and transparency.
• RESPONSIBILITY: Grow in difficult times and sustain us with the strength of a team of intelligent and honest people.
• PUNTUALITY: It is essential to conclude each service to our clients in a successful manner in the established times.