Welcome to the world of HCS Group. Company Presentation, May 2018
istockphoto Our Vision HCS Group is a leading global provider of solutions for high-value specialty hydrocarbons
HCS Group HCS Group Leading by tradition A leading international provider of solutions for high-value specialty hydrocarbons Specialty chemical company combing chemistry knowledge with petrochemical expertise Established in 2011 by H.I.G. Europe, the company has more than 150 years experience Strong brands and products with leading market positions Active in variety of markets: from automotive, pharmaceutical, polymers and electronics to agrochemical and energy industry Serving local as well as global blue-chip customers Sales to 90+ countries worldwide Continuous investment in business and stable growth
HCS Group HCS Group: Facts & Figures (2017) A strong growth pattern with a proven track record Employees: 450 Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Subsidiaries: 9 (Germany, UK, France, USA, Japan) Production Sites: 6 (Europe & North America) Sales Volume: about 600,000 tons 600 500 EBITDA development (in % since 2011) 400 300 200 100 0 2011 2013 2016 2020
Unique positioning as successful key differentiator Combining specialties & petrochemicals expertise with customer-centric focus HCS Group Focus on Downstream & Application Service Tailor-made products and developments Highly flexible production units Comprehensive application service support Dedicated supply chain per product Focus on Upstream & Economy of Scale Refinery optimisation High volumes Product standardisation Big Oil HCS Group
Solvents HCS Group - young at heart, grown up by tradition More than 150 years of experience Solution 2011 Services & Solutions Business Special Fuels Business Tailored Solvents Business Electrical Oil Services Carless, Capel & Leonard Founded 1859 Haltermann Founded 1898 HCS Group
Fulfilling market requirements today & tomorrow Four Business Units combine market and product expertise Mobility Life Science Energy Industrial HCS Group
Key to success: quality & reliability High-value products for various applications Performance Fuels Racing Fuels Special Aromatics Performance Solvents Pentane Base Oils Printing Ink Distillates Oxo Products Oil & Gas Products Speciality/Process Oils Drilling Mud Base Fluids Electrical Oil Services HCS Group
Successful brands Three strong brand characteristics have formed HCS Group EXPERTISE The heritage of over a century of expertise in the field of Haltermann Carless products, a pioneer in manufacturing innovative hydrocarbon-based speciality products and solvents PASSION paired with the passion of our ETS Racing Fuels operation, the recognized expert fuel development partner for the racing industry with premium technologies and services SERVICE and the service quality of our EOS brand, a synonym for unparalleled products and services around electrical insulating oils. HCS Group
Our contribution towards. improved efficiency trusted purity higher performance successful power sustainability HCS Group
istockphoto Our contribution to energy saving Pentanes as a key material in blown foam applications Market needs: Substitution of halogenated solvent systems (HCFC and HFC) Enhanced insulation properties Regional differences and compositions HCS Group solution: Tailored pentane blends to meet market and application needs Application support to optimize performance in use Excellent ecological profile Low Global Warming Potential (GWP<25) Zero Ozone Depletion Potential Ideal solution for PUR & EPS construction
HCS Group Our contribution to conserve fossil resources Extend transformer life through on-site oil regeneration Market needs: Increased flexibility and reliability of energy networks Reduced carbon footprint and emissions Waste reduction HCS Group solution: Closed-loop model: From used to new oil quality Significant transformer life extension with complete on-site regeneration Reduced downtime due to dialysis Less maintenance and investment in operation EOS: The specialist brand in transformer oil recycling and treatment
Our contribution to improve engine efficiency Emission testing fuels help to reduce air pollution Market needs: Enhanced engine performance Reduction of CO 2 emissions Meet stringent emissions legislation HCS Group solution: Speciality fuels designed for R&D engine testing, application testing, certification projects Comprehensive expertise in fuel and engine technology Working with all leading car manufacturers to help developing efficient engines Reduction of CO 2 emission with 2 nd generation bio-component fuels
istockphoto Our contribution to safeguard harvests Efficient solvents and formulations to protect crops Market needs: Enhanced crop yield and quality Reduced CO 2 footprint Stable advanced multi-a.i. formulations HCS Group solution: High-quality C10 and C12 supplier for more than 70 years Tailor-made Caromax portfolio with narrowed specification help to reduce solvent content Low naphthalene aromatics Compliance with regulations
istockphoto Our contribution to preserve public health Highly purified solvents for the pharmaceutical industries Market needs: Ultra pure products with no traces of impurities 100% reliability and compliancy Application-oriented solvent solutions HCS Group solution: 99% purity aliphatic solvents Production process according to GMP regulation standards From laboratory to production size Products valued by API and generic manufacturers around the globe for more than 50 years
istockphoto Our contribution to promote green solutions (I) ECO products made from bio-based feedstock Tailor-made ECO Base products for a variety of applications Reduction of green house gas emission by 40 percent achievable Products up to 82% biodegradable ECO Base products combine sustainability and excellent performance -40% Green House Gas Emissions 82% up to biodegradable Haltermann Carless We partner with:
istockphoto Our contribution to promote green solutions (II) ECO products made from bio-based feedstock Tailor-made products provide excellent performance in various applications vs. industrial fossilbased references: Superior cold flow properties for arctic hydraulic fluids. Excellent temperature/pressure performances at low viscosities for metal rolling fluids. Premium chemical and oxidative stability. Sustainable solution for fossil-free transformer oil applications in line with industrial standards as IEC 60296. Low aromatic solvent for inks, paints and varnishes. -40% Green House Gas Emissions 82% up to biodegradable We partner with:
Our contribution in pioneering sustainable solutions Business development initiatives as driver for future success HCS Group Tailored fuels that safe 95% greenhouse gas emissions Gas-toliquid (GTL) product development Biomassbased isoparaffins Power-toliquid (PTL) technology evaluation Tailor-made & customerdriven solutions Renewable portfolio of HVO-based products HCS Group Initiatives High-purity hydrocarbon solvents for growing catalytic industries Bio-isooctane as dedicated fuels component Customer Solvent Management High-quality recycled base oils
istockphoto Summary HCS Group holds market leading position in Europe 150 years of tradition while continuously focusing on growth Strong customer focus, offering multiple benefits reliability and sustainable service comprehensive technical support flexible production units Partnership as key to success