Introduction

For over three decades, OXITENO has been consistently developed and perfected its customer services while seeking excellence and quality in all its endeavors. The company forms part of Ultrapar (NYSE:UGP), an Ultra Group holding company , which also carries out operations such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage, distribution and sales through Ultragaz, special products transport, storage and terminal operation through Ultracargo. The three firms are controlled by Ultrapar. OXITENO'S highly integrated and productive operations ensure that its products perform efficiently in a wide range of markets, from cosmetics and beverage packaging to brake fluids, paints and varnishes. The product line includes organic intermediates, solvents, surfactants and chemical specialties. OXITENO operates in over forty countries on five continents. Close to 30% of its output is exported to different companies all over the world through a network of distributors, representatives and agents. Besides its four industrial units in Brazil, the company made its presence felt in the Mexican market with the acquisition of Canamex in 2003 and shares from Rhodia Veracruz in 2004. CANAMEX operates two plants, which produce similar products to those of OXITENO. Ongoing market research, technology and personnel efforts have enabled the company to achieve steady sustainable growth with proactive professionals ready to provide creative, agile and tailored solutions which are crucial to the success of customers.