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ABOUT US LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Found in nearly every sector of the economy, the products and materials produced by LyondellBasell are key to advancing solutions like improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road. With a nearly 70-year legacy of game-changing innovation, LyondellBasell is the world s largest licensor of polyolefin and polypropylene technologies and sells products into approximately 100 countries. In 2018, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune magazine s list of the World s Most Admired Companies. KEY COMPANY FACTS GLOBAL * Global producer of polypropylene compounds #2 Global producer of polypropylene #3 * Global producer of polyolefins 2016 data as of Dec. 31, 2016 LEADING Licensor of polyolefin and polypropylene technologies Sole manufacturer of polypropylene in Australia
LYONDELLBASELL AUSTRALIA OVERVIEW LyondellBasell Australia Pty Ltd, a company of LyondellBasell Industries, is headquartered in Melbourne and is the sole manufacturer of polypropylene in Australia. We are part of LyondellBasell s Olefins and Polyolefins business segment, which produces, markets and sells industry-leading specialty polyolefins, polypropylene and polyethylene resins. Through our research and development efforts, we strive to develop resins with enhanced properties and performance characteristics to replace other polymers and traditional materials. Our Geelong site was built in 1979 and is located 70km southwest of Melbourne in Victoria. Polypropylene resins are manufactured here from propylene feedstock obtained from local refineries and petrochemical plants. PRODUCT FAMILIES Polypropylene A wide range of worldclass homopolymers, heterophasic copolymers and random copolymers used to manufacture countless goods and products. Polyethylene A diverse portfolio of stateof-the-art low, medium and high density polyethylene resins used to produce a variety of consumer and industrial products. Specialty Product Lines Polypropylene compounds, Catalloy process resins and polybutene-1 (PB-1) offer a wide range of superior performance characteristics. TYPICAL CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS Food packaging Film Rigid and flexible packaging Textiles Caps and closures 3
DELIVERING VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS At LyondellBasell, we are passionate about the role we play in developing innovative materials to support our customers efforts to produce new and improved products that advance solutions to modern challenges. Our products help customers enhance food safety and access through lightweighting of packaging, as well as protect the purity of our water supply through stronger and more versatile pipes. Our high performance polyolefins are clearer, more durable and easier to process than standard grades, improving the transparency, reseal capabilities and lightweighting of packaging. Our new resins used in beverage packaging deliver clear and tougher end products with faster processing. We supply high melt flow copolymers with freeze impact characteristics, which allow customers to develop reusable and strong polypropylene containers. Our supply of copolymers allow converters to down gauge parts making thinner drinking cups while utilising less energy. We deliver high-strength polymers used to produce gas, water and sewage pipes that are highly durable and long lasting. 4
MARKET DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY For over 30 years, LyondellBasell Australia s Market Development Laboratory (MDL) in Geelong has provided a range of advanced technical and product development support. Our dedicated team of scientists are committed to providing the best service to our Australian and New Zealand customers by: Conducting quality control testing for our Geelong site to ensure product integrity Providing our customers with technical expertise such as product development and troubleshooting Developing tailored products to meet customer needs, and creating new, innovative products that expand our product portfolio MDL is quality certified to ISO9001:2015. OUR LABORATORY CAPABILITIES: Physical and Mechanical Equipment Physical property testing Heat distortion and VICAT Izod and drop impact testing Rheology Haze, clarity, colour and gloss Analytical and Material Identification Equipment Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Gas Chromatography (GC) including Mass Spectroscopy (MS) detection Processing Equipment Injection moulding twin screw lab compounder Single screw cast film line extruder Compression moulder 5
REGIONAL JOINT VENTURE (JV) SUPPLIERS We offer a full suite of polypropylene and polyolefin products to the Australia and New Zealand markets through our local manufacturing facility and regional JV suppliers. With our highperforming assets in the region, global reach, dedicated local team and highly reliable local manufacturing site, LyondellBasell Australia is well positioned to continue being the supplier of choice for our customers. Al Waha Petrochemical Company Al Waha Petrochemical Company was commissioned in 2011 and is located in Saudi Arabia. The company is a joint venture between LyondellBasell and Sahara Petrochemical Company. Al Waha uses LyondellBasell s Spherizone reactor technology, and its major products include benchmark injection moulding impact copolymers that have a medium to high melt flow rate. PolyMirae Company Ltd PolyMirae Company Ltd was founded in 2000 and is located in South Korea. The company is a joint venture between LyondellBasell and Daelim. PolyMirae uses LyondellBasell s Spheripol technology, and its major products include a wide range of polypropylene, such as very high impact copolymers, high clarity random and impact copolymers and high melt flow rate metallocene polypropylenes. HMC Polymers Co Ltd HMC Polymers Co Ltd was founded in 1987 and is located in Thailand. The company is a LyondellBasell joint venture partner with the PTTGC group and other Thai national investors. HMC Polymers uses LyondellBasell s Spheripol and Spherizone technology, and its major products include a wide range of polypropylene such as terpolymers, high crystalline polypropylene and specialty polypropylene copolymers (for pipe applications). HMC Polymers also manufacture medical grades, Purell, for Asia Pacific market. 6
FOCUS ON SAFETY Our industry-leading performance is built upon the foundation of safety and reliability. LyondellBasell s safety record has consistently ranked in the top 10% of all companies in our industry through a relentless focus on maintaining an incident-free workplace. We operate with a focus on protecting the health and safety of our employees and contractors and with a commitment to safeguarding our local communities and environment. We develop measures that minimise environmental impact through waste and water recycling, safe treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes and the prevention of air, water and soil pollution. In Australia, our environmental management systems are certified to ISO 14001. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LyondellBasell is committed to being a responsible neighbour in the communities where we operate. The Geelong plant supports the community by participating in local school and tertiary educational initiatives and industry open days. In Australia, we are a program partner with Operation Clean Sweep to help control pellet loss in Australia. Making a Difference in Our Communities In addition, since 2000, LyondellBasell has hosted Global Care Day where employees from around the world join together with families and friends to make a difference in their communities. Volunteers at LyondellBasell facilities worldwide participate in projects that focus on health, environment and education. 7
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