ALFA comprises five business groups: Alpek (petrochemicals), Nemak (high-tech aluminium auto parts), Sigma (refrigerated foods), Alestra (information technology (IT) and telecommunications) and Newpek (natural gas and hydrocarbons). It is the world's leading manufacturer of aluminium engine heads and blocks. It is one of the world's largest producers of PTA and PET. It is a leader in the processed meats market in North America and one of Mexico's leading IT and telecom companies.