EAC Invest A/S, currently operating under the name Det Østasiatiske Kompagni A/S since June 2024, is a Denmark-based multinational holding and investment company with historical roots dating back to 1897. The company primarily engages in investment activities and industrial operations, with a notable focus on the production of acrylics in Thailand. Its business portfolio includes diversified investments along with manufacturing activities centered on acrylic products.
The company’s main operational sectors include investment management and industrial manufacturing, particularly within the chemical segment producing acrylic materials. It serves a global market with significant geographic operations in Denmark and Thailand. Historically known as the Santa Fe Group and the East Asiatic Company, EAC Invest has evolved through various strategic shifts, including the divestment of subsidiaries and refocusing on core industrial and investment activities.
Recent major changes include the formal rebranding from EAC Invest A/S to Det Østasiatiske Kompagni A/S in mid-2024, reflecting a renewed strategic identity and market positioning. This transition follows earlier financial restructuring phases, including the sale of the Santa Fe Group entity to new owners in 2019. The company now emphasizes growth through targeted investments and operational efficiencies in its acrylic production segment while maintaining an active holding company role for its portfolio.
EAC Invest A/S is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and leverages a legacy dating back to its founding in 1897. It operates through subsidiaries and controlled entities, with a strong emphasis on industrial production combined with investment activities across various sectors. The company targets investors and industrial markets primarily in Europe and Asia, focusing on sustainable development of its manufacturing and investment assets.