Room to Succeed

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ROOM TO SUCCEED

Europe’s chemical park

Contents

Ideal conditions 04 Located in Europe’s industrial heartland 01 Strong network for greater added value Benefits at a glance Mario Bernards, Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve, Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder (from left)

Three sites offering excellent opportunities 12 Leverkusen 02 Dormagen Your contacts Krefeld-Uerdingen

Service for your company 20 Building blocks for success Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve 03 A home for new businesses Phone: +49 214 305 74 29 Our chemical park partners Fax: +49 214 306 72 45 E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder

Phone: +49 214 303 19 30 Fax: +49 214 309 63 19 30 E-mail: [email protected]

Published by Mario Bernards CURRENTA GMBH & CO. OHG Phone: +49 214 307 24 15 51368 Leverkusen Fax: +49 214 302 12 57 Germany E-mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de

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Building management com- Development and produc- Market-leading credit in- Manufacturer of titanium pany and supplier of resi- tion of highly flexible elec- stitution in Leverkusen dioxide, e.g. for coloring dential real estate to buy or troluminescent films plastics, paints and paper rent in the CHEMPARK areas To see more of CHEMPARK, take a look at the enclosed DVD. Manufacturer of specialty Key account management Provider of complete pro- Inspection and expert and electronic chemicals for purchasers and manag- duct ranges for the textile services for chemical ers of company car fleets industry, emulsifiers and and process plants antifoams

ROOM TO SUCCEED Manufacturer of silicone Production of high-tech Leading company for seal- Provider of industrial pipe- mold-making materials materials for the silicone, ing technology line engineering services and materials for dental quartz and ceramics laboratories industries Europe’s chemical park Logistics service provider European specialist in high- Technical service provider Service provider for loading/ grade triacetate foils for chemical companies, unloading, individual and from scheduled maintenance bulk transport and waste to spare parts management disposal

Research and service Insurance company for the Global travel management Manufacturer of nitrogen- company for fire safety Bayer Group and travel services based chemicals and CO2 Contents technology

Fitness, health promotion Development and produc- Ideal conditions 04 and prevention programs tion of high-quality mono- Located in Europe’s industrial heartland filaments 01 Strong network for greater added value RAUM FÜR PERSPEKTIVEN Benefits at a glance Mario Bernards, Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve, Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder (from left) Systems house for safety Manufacturer of enameled and communication in reactor systems industry

Three sites offering excellent opportunities 12 Leverkusen Manufacturer of petrochem- Manufacturer of industrial 02 Dormagen ical products gases (air, process and Krefeld-Uerdingen special gases) in pipelines, Your contacts tankers and cylinders, and also medicinal gases Start-up-companies Staffing services provider Health insurance company Service for your company 20 for temporary employment, formed from the merger of at CHEMPARK Building blocks for success staffing, recruitment, out- Bayer BKK and Fortisnova – Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve placement and coaching BKK gesund & aktiv 03 A home for new businesses Phone: +49 214 305 74 29 Our chemical park partners Subsidiary of Finnish com- Maintenance, testing and Refinement of metallic Development and manufac- Fax: +49 214 306 72 45 pany Kemira Oyj scheduled maintenance of surfaces ture of polymer membrane E-mail: [email protected] technical building equip- fuel cells and fuel cell Europas Chemiepark ment systems Manufacturer of titanium Solutions for company Developer of identifica- Production of innovative dioxide pigments pension provision tion systems for inks and fine and research chemicals paints, coatings and Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder packaging

Phone: +49 214 303 19 30 Development, production Operator of power plants, Development, production Service provider for re- Fax: +49 214 309 63 19 30 and sale of chemicals, supplier of electricity and/or and quality control of inks search and development E-mail: [email protected] plastics and rubbers heating for major industrial and blends in the plastics sector customers

CURRENTA has compiled the information in this brochure from internal and external sources to the best of its knowledge and belief, Logistics service provider Custom manufacturing for Coating of substrates for life Sale of chemical inter- using professional diligence. This information is purely for the purposes of presenting CURRENTA and its products and services. However, pharmaceutical, agrochemi- sciences, material sciences mediates; contract man- Published by no warranty is given, either expressly or tacitly, for the completeness or correctness of the information in this brochure. In particular, we cal and specialty chemicals and nanotechnology ufacturing of laboratory Mario Bernards must ask you to be aware that this information may no longer be up to date. We therefore recommend that you check any information companies all over the chemicals CURRENTA GMBH & CO. OHG world you obtain from this brochure prior to using it in whatever form. This brochure does not exempt you from conducting your own checks Phone: +49 214 307 24 15 51368 Leverkusen on the information and statements it contains and on our products and services as regards their suitability for your intended purposes. Provider of industrial and Logistics service provider Development of micro Marketing of an innovative, Fax: +49 214 302 12 57 Germany Should you require any advice or instructions concerning our products or services, please contact us directly. Neither CURRENTA nor medicinal gases glass fiber fabrics for patented metering tech- E-mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de third parties involved in the writing, production or distribution of this brochure can be held liable for damage or injury resulting from safety-related products nology the use of the information given in this brochure, or from the fact that you have relied on it. Leverkusen Dormagen As at: January 2008 Powered by CURRENTA Krefeld-Uerdingen Inhalt

Optimale Voraussetzungen 04 Industrieller Standort im Zentrum Europas 01 Starkes Netzwerk für mehr Wertschöpfung Ihre Vorteile auf einen Blick Mario Bernards, Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve, Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder (v.l.n.r.)

Gute Perspektiven an drei Standorten 12 Standort Leverkusen 02 Standort Dormagen Ihre Ansprechpartner Standort Krefeld-Uerdingen

Service für Ihr Unternehmen 20 Bausteine für den Erfolg Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve 03 Ein Zuhause für Unternehmensgründer Telefon: +49 214.30574 29 Unsere Chemiepark-Partner Telefax: +49 214.30672 45 E-Mail: [email protected]

Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder

Telefon: +49 214.303 19 30 Telefax: +49 214.309 63 19 30 E-Mail: [email protected]

Herausgeber Mario Bernards CURRENTA GMBH&CO. OHG Telefon: +49 214.3072415 51368 Leverkusen Telefax: +49 214.302 12 57 Deutschland E-Mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de

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Dr. Klaus Schäfer, Chairman of the Executive Board of CURRENTA (left)

Dr. Joachim Waldi, Executive Board member of CURRENTA

Network to success

Any company looking to succeed with innovative ideas needs room to develop its full potential. It needs a place in which it can develop new technologies and create new products. A place that has a modern infrastructure and strong network and that develops in tandem with the companies on site. That place is CHEMPARK. Here, you benefit from the know-how and many years of experience offered by a „wide range of partners in the chemical industry and associated sectors. As a service provider and the manager and operator of CHEMPARK, CURRENTA has the expertise to provide companies with effective long-term support. CHEM- PARK (Europe’s Chemical Park) offers you the perfect environment for research, development and production. The CHEMPARK’s three sites, in Leverkusen, Dor- magen and Krefeld-Uerdingen, are located in Europe’s industrial heartland. This makes the park one of the leading locations for the chemical industry in Germany and worldwide. Blue-chip companies from the industry will feel just as at home here as small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups looking for the best possible environment in which to take their first steps on the path to success.

At CHEMPARK you benefit from a highly efficient network combining materials and production facilities that rate among the best in the world with the vast experience of the CURRENTA team. We offer you a comprehensive service portfolio that includes everything from infrastructure and analytical services to integrated utility, waste management and safety concepts. Invest in Germany and open the doors to Europe’s markets. The following pages will give you an idea of just what CHEMPARK can do for your company. We look forward to working with you and turning CHEMPARK into the number one location of its kind in Europe.

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Ideal conditions for your company: At CHEMPARK you have direct access to research, development and production facilities. You benefit from a wide range of materials and utilities, the disposal of contaminated hazardous chemical waste and the security of working as part of a strong network. These ideal conditions allow you to concentrate on what is really important – the success of your company. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 3

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06 LOCATED IN EUROPE’S INDUSTRIAL HEARTLAND

Germany is a top business location. CHEMPARK is located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, which has two major rivers – the Rhine and the Ruhr – flowing through it and is a driving force for the world’s economy.

Germany has always been a good choice for anyone seek- region in Germany – and is one of Europe’s top business ing ideal conditions to grow and prosper. Exceptionally and cultural centers. The head offices of 21 of the top 50 well-trained professionals, outstanding technological know- German companies in terms of sales are located here and how and extremely high quality standards form the basis there are around 723,000 small and medium-sized enter- of a strong economy. Germany is one of the world’s leading prises, accounting for just under 70 percent of all jobs and export nations – a country that has everything going for it 42 percent of the gross value added. In addition, over 10,000 in Europe’s industrial heartland. companies from other European and non-European coun- tries operate from bases in North Rhine-Westphalia, making North Rhine-Westphalia plays a leading role in this success it a hub for the entire European market. story. It has 17 million inhabitants – more than any other Source of ideas and innovations

North Rhine-Westphalia has a great tradition in industrial manufacturing. It is at the heart of Germany’s coal mining and energy industries and was home to the pioneers of the metal manufacturing and metalworking industries and, last but not least, the chemical industry. North Rhine-West- phalia is Germany’s top location for the chemical and steel industries, the main industrial employer in the mechanical engineering sector and Europe’s number one energy region. A spirit of inventiveness and entrepreneurship will continue to flourish here. The managers and engineers of the future are being nurtured at 59 institutes of higher education, over 50 technology centers and 60 independent research institutes. These institutions are a source of ideas, information and innovations. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 5

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Rotterdam port

Rhine

A2/A40

Antwerp port

Ruhr CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen Düsseldorf

CHEMPARK CHEMPARK Dormagen Leverkusen

A4/A44 Cologne/Bonn

The regional capital, Düsseldorf, and Cologne with its one million inhabitants are both leading exhibition venues and A strong network attract international trade visitors throughout the year. Contacts are made here that boost economic develop- All the CHEMPARK sites are located in the ment around the globe. Trade and industry cultivate close Rhine-Ruhr conurbation, which has a highly developed network of waterways, railways business links with many different companies worldwide – and road links and is within easy reach of from Russia, India, China and Japan to the United States the Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports. and Latin America. CHEMPARK has its own harbor and loading facilities and rail sidings, ensuring speedy connections to the international North Sea North Rhine-Westphalia’s central location makes it a key ports in Rotterdam and Antwerp. transport hub. It is within three hours by plane of all Europe’s major population centers. The region also has the most highly developed road network and traffic infrastructure on the entire continent. Goods reach their destination safely, reliably and on time by road, rail and water – a fact guaranteed by over 10,000 logistics companies. Germany’s number one location for the chemical industry

Its three sites in Leverkusen, Dormagen and Krefeld-Uer- rials and a vast sales market. Measured in terms of sales, dingen make CHEMPARK a major player in this region of North Rhine-Westphalia is the number five location for the superlatives. Europe’s chemical park offers research and chemical industry in Europe and number eleven in the production companies in the chemical industry and asso- world. A third of all consumers in the European Union live ciated sectors everything they need to flourish – a perfect within a 500-kilometer radius of CHEMPARK – that’s around infrastructure, direct access to practically all basic mate- 150 million people. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 6

08 STRONG NETWORK FOR GREATER ADDED VALUE

As an investor, you benefit from a comprehensive infrastructure and customized services at the three CHEMPARK sites. You also have access to a strong network in terms of experience, skills and quality.

It makes no difference whether you are setting up your own your core skills. We offer you a comprehensive package production operation or using existing installations, whether of chemical and business services that can be tailored you are investing in research or focusing your energies on precisely to your company’s needs and requirements. production. At CHEMPARK, one of Germany’s leading chemical parks, you will find the ideal setting and infrastructure Flexible service to suit every need to turn your ideas into reality – to “plug and play”. Take advantage of our extensive network and concentrate on At our sites in Leverkusen, Dormagen and Krefeld-Uerdin- gen you benefit from an impressive vertical and horizontal range of products and services – from basic and fine chemicals through to the manufacture and processing of polymers, active substances and other chemical products.

As a CHEMPARK investor, you become part of an estab- lished network. We encourage information sharing between our chemical park partners to identify potential synergies and harness them in new projects. Operating in a production network with other companies gives you the opportunity to boost your added value along the entire process chain. Use our innovation network to improve your internal work and production processes and make them more efficient.

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you can turn to our communication network. In addition to links with top public officials, we are also in close contact with the authorities and other important institutions.

A production network with a reliable partner

Last but not least, you can rely on an efficient infrastructure and reliable utility supplies. We ensure that the CHEMPARK sites have an uninterrupted supply of electricity, steam, air, refrigeration energy, water, industrial gases etc. to the required specifications. We also provide a reliable supply of key basic materials. CHEMPARK is connected to the European pipeline system for naphtha, natural gas, ethylene and other petrochemical products.

Guaranteed supply

The international pipeline network for various substances and the supply and waste pipes at the three CHEMPARK sites.

CHEMPARK Krefeld- Uerdingen

Various substances: Düsseldorf C2H4, CO2, N2 C4H6 (butadiene) Oxygen, hydrogen, CHEMPARK empty pipelines Dormagen CO (carbon monoxide) Ethylene Natural gas CHEMPARK Leverkusen Naphtha Crude oil Propylene Nitrogen Oxygen Hydrogen Planned pipelines Cologne RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 8 RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 9

10 Ideal conditions 11 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Inspiration and cooperation combine at CHEMPARK. It is a melting pot for the technological, creative, visionary and practical expertise of today’s top chemical companies. Invest in a location where the chemical industry is creating the future.

Well connected – CHEMPARK sites have their own rail sidings with links to the European market.

Our services – your benefits Comparison of investment costs

Low investment: There is no need to develop your own Concentration on core business: You can channel all your Choosing CHEMPARK pays off for your company. Being part costs and limit the amount of administrative work involved infrastructure. energies into production, research and development. We of a network with other chemical park partners significantly in licensing and similar procedures. If required, we will be provide you with all the services you need. cuts utility, waste management, production and logistics happy to provide you with a model calculation comparing Time to market: You save valuable time between select- costs and the cost of other essential activities. Independ- the additional costs of building a plant from scratch with ing a location and starting production. Synergy effects: Working with strong partners enables you ently of the network, you can also minimize investment those of becoming part of our existing chemical park. to share ideas, operate more efficiently and benefit from the materials available at our sites.

Customers on site: Proximity to your customers from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries is a huge plus.

Ultimate supply convenience: You can obtain many raw materials and intermediates direct from neighboring Our objective is not simply to offer our customers any old solution, but the best possible businesses at our three sites or from the international solution for the given circumstances. CHEMPARK is an industrial site that boasts the very best in terms of logistics and technology. What’s more, the extremely favorable strategic pipeline network. „location gives companies a clear competitive edge.

Know-how transfer: You have access to comprehensive Dr. Klaus Schäfer, Chairman of the Executive Board technological know-how in areas such as analytical ser- of CURRENTA, the company that runs CHEMPARK vices and the safe disposal of contaminated hazardous chemical waste. “ RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 8 RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 9

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Well connected – CHEMPARK sites have their own rail sidings with links to the European market.

Our services – your benefits Comparison of investment costs

Customers on site: Proximity to your customers from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries is a huge plus.

Three sites offering excellent opportunities. CHEMPARK comprises three fully networked chemical parks in Leverku- sen, Dormagen and Krefeld-Uerdingen. Each site has its own unique profile. Here you will find the production activities and partners your company needs. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 11

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The following important raw freeway A3 freeway A3 Leverkusen materials are provided for use: Oberhausen Frankfurt LEVERKUSEN exit Düsseldorf Airport Cologne/Bonn Airport

chemical industry. More than 5,000 chemicals are manufactured SO2 gas, dry Liquid sulfur Silicates gate 7 gate 3 Thionyl chloride Sulfuric acid 48–100% here and, if necessary, disposed of safely. Contaminated hazardous gate 13 Phosphorus oxychloride Sodium bisulfite solution

rail siding chemical waste is handled expertly at our Bürrig waste manage- gate 14

ment plant, which is far from being just a regional facility. Rhine freeway A 1/A59 gate 8

Organic basic chemicals Innovation Administration/ Production Production/ Logistics/ Administration/ innovation commercial activities commercial activities commercial activities Natural gas Benzene o-Nitrochlorobenzene Bayhibit AM Toluene o-Nitrotoluene Methanol Pure meta-cresol o-Toluidine Ethanol Phenol Trichlorobenzene 123 The 470-hectare Leverkusen site offers excellent oppor- nagement technology. Thanks to its ultra-modern rotary kiln Methyl chloride Monochlorobenzene Trichlorobenzene A tunities for all kinds of companies – from the chemical and furnace, the Bürrig waste management plant can dispose of Ethyl chloride p-Chlorotoluene 98% Chloromethylsilane pharmaceutical industries to the high-tech sector. More contaminated hazardous chemical waste both safely and Facts and figures Acetylene Dichlorotoluene Tolyl diisocyanate than 5,000 chemicals are manufactured at CHEMPARK in efficiently – a service that is unrivaled anywhere in Europe. Year of foundation 1891 Connected freeways A1, A3, A59 Ethylene oxide m-Dichlorobenzine Porofor Leverkusen, mainly nitration and chlorination products, Total surface area 470 hectares Rail connection Yes Propylene oxide p-Dichlorobenzine Blankophors aromatics, fine chemicals and silicon chemicals. Around The Leverkusen site is also located in a part of Germany Available plots 0.5 to 10 hectares Waterway Rhine Polyethylene glycol 1550 o-Dichlorobenzine Antioxidants 30,000 people work here, ensuring that the CHEMPARK where both the standard of living and the quality of life No. of plants 200 Airports Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf Polyethylene glycol 400 o-Chloroaniline skills center keeps on developing. Know-how, efficiency and are high – in urban and rural areas alike. It is located close No. of employees in chemical park Approx. 30,000 Dichloroethane 1.2 o-Chlorotoluene 99% responsibility are key to the success of this chemical park to the major Rhineland cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf, site. Environmental protection and safety are considered which has the largest Japanese community in Germany. just as important as cost-effectiveness and product quality. Both cities are important media centers and exhibition The Leverkusen site’s safety and security control center is venues. With international schools and a superb choice of Utilities one of the most modern safety facilities in the entire che- cultural attractions on its doorstep, CHEMPARK has every- mical industry. The site also boasts cutting-edge waste ma- thing a company and its workforce could wish for. Polymers Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 31 bar Hydrogenated nitrile rubber Refrigeration Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C –20 °C – 45 °C Compressed air Compressed air 4 bar 7 bar 13 bar Control air 7 bar Natural gas Natural gas 1 bar 6 bar Industrial gases Nitrogen 4 bar 6 bar 25 bar CHEMPARK in Leverkusen is a dynamic location with its eye firmly on the future. We invest not Oxygen < 6 bar 11 bar only in high-tech facilities and growth, but also in training skilled workers. There are excellent opportunities here for qualified employees and high-performing companies. This productive Acetylene 1.7 bar „environment works to the benefit of our partners and, ultimately, the entire region. Water Industrial water 23°C upto6°C Water, softened Water, fully deionized Dr. Ernst Grigat, Manager of CHEMPARK Leverkusen Potable water “ Boiler water 51 bar RZ Seite 16_17 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_neu_IE 06.02.2008 11:29 Uhr Seite 1

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Folgende wichtige Rohstoffe STANDORT DORMAGEN stehen zur Abnahme zur Verfügung

Autobahn A57 Tor 15 Tor 14

Tor 12 Anorganische Grundchemikalien

Tor 19 Tor 16 Chlorgas Natronlauge 32% Schwefelsäure 96% S-Bahnhof Chlorwasserstoff-Gas Salpetersäure 68% Wasserstoff 25 bar Tor 5 Ammoniak Salzsäure 20% Ein Standort mit Format: Rund 2.000 verschiedene chemische Pro- Tor 7 dukte stellen die 9.700 Beschäftigten des CHEMPARK Dormagen Dormagen Tor 1 her. Der Produktionsschwerpunkt des flächengrößten Standortes Tor 10 Organische Basischemikalien liegt auf der Entwicklung und Herstellung von Pflanzenschutzmit- Köln-Worringen Tor 9 ße B9 esstra Bund Bu Phosgen Propylenoxid Desmodur T 100 nde sstra teln, Polymeren, Kunststoffen und Kautschuken. ße B9 CO-Gas Chloropren Desmodur T 80 Köln Rhein Düsseldorf Cyanwasserstoff Benzol Erdgas Toluol Verwaltung/Innovation Produktion Logistik Produktion/Gewerbe Logistik/Gewerbe Ethylenoxid m-Toluoldiamin

Zahlen und Fakten Petrochemische Grundstoffe Im Rhein-Kreis Neuss zählt der CHEMPARK Dormagen zu Keine Wünsche offen lässt die Verkehrsanbindung dieses Naphtha Butadien Raffinat II den größten Arbeitgebern und Ausbildern. Rund 150 junge Chemieparkareals: 570 Hektar groß, grenzt der CHEMPARK Standort seit 1917 Autobahnanschlüsse A57 Ethylen C1-C4-Schnitt Menschen beginnen jährlich hier ihre Ausbildung. Sie haben Dormagen im Osten an den Rhein, im Westen an die Auto- Gesamtfläche 570 ha Gleisanschluss ja Propylen Raffinat I die Wahl zwischen 17 Berufen. Neben der Entwicklung und bahn A57. Eine Bahnstrecke verbindet den Standort direkt Freie Flächen von 0,5 bis 6 ha Wasserweg Rhein Herstellung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln ist die Produktion mit dem Düsseldorfer und dem Kölner Hauptbahnhof. Von Betriebe 60 Flughäfen Düsseldorf, Köln/Bonn von Polymeren, Kunststoffen, Kautschuken, Isocyanaten und dort sind die Flughäfen Köln/Bonn und Düsseldorf leicht Mitarbeiter im Chemiepark ca. 9.700 organischen Zwischenprodukten ein Schwerpunkt am Stand- zu erreichen. Für neue Chemiepark-Partner stehen in Dor- ort. Europaweit setzt der Chemiepark Maßstäbe mit seinem magen in der Regel voll erschlossene Freiflächen bereit. Polymere Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum für Polyurethane. Bei Die Nähe zu den Kulturzentren Köln und Düsseldorf sowie allen Prozessen spielt der Umweltschutz eine wichtige Rolle: die vielfältigen Freizeit- und Erholungsmöglichkeiten am Polybutadien ABS Elasthanfasern In den vergangenen Jahren konnten bei steigender Produk- Rhein machen den Standort Dormagen auch außerhalb Polychloropren Polyacrylnitril Chlorkautschuk tion die Emissionen um gut vier Fünftel reduziert werden. der Werkstore attraktiv. Energieliste Poly-Ethylen-Vinylacetat PAN-Fasern

Strom Strom < 1 KV 6 KV 30 KV Dampf Dampf 6 bar 16 bar 31 bar Kälte Kälte (Ammoniak) –5 °C –20 °C –33 °C Druckluft Druckluft 7 bar Steuerluft 7 bar Die Sicherheit von Mensch und Umwelt sowie von Anlagen und Produktionsverfahren bestmög- Erdgas Erdgas 16 bar andere Drucke möglich lich zu gewährleisten, hat oberste Priorität – heute und in Zukunft. Im CHEMPARK investieren wir nicht nur in moderne Anlagen und Technologien. Besonderen Wert legen wir auf den Dialog Technische Gase Stickstoff 6 bar „mit unseren Partnern und Nachbarn in Dormagen. Das ist eine wichtige Voraussetzung, um die Sauerstoff <- 11 bar 25 bar Attraktivität des Standortes langfristig zu gewährleisten. Wasser Betriebswasser 18 °C bis 7 °C Kreislaufwasser 27 °C bis 5 °C Dr. Walter Leidinger, Leiter CHEMPARK Dormagen Wasser, vollentsalzt, entgast “ Trinkwasser RZ Seite 14_15 mit Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:53 Uhr Seite 1

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The following important raw freeway A3 freeway A3 Leverkusen materials are provided for use: Oberhausen Frankfurt LEVERKUSEN exit Düsseldorf Airport Cologne/Bonn Airport

suburban railway station gate 16 gate 18 gate 17 gate 15 gate 12 gate 6 gate 11 B8 Inorganic basic chemicals B8 gate 1 gate 10 Visitor Hydrogen up to 250 bar Phosphorus trichloride Caustic soda 18–50% gate 19 Reception gate 5 Center Ammonia Oleum up to 65% Titanium dioxide Chlorine gas Gaseous oleum Highly disperse silica Leverkusen Leverkusen is one of the world’s most versatile locations for the gate 2 Hydrogen chloride, dry Nitric acid 68% Hydrazine hydrate gate 4 Hydrofluoric acid 100% Hydrochloric acid 30% Silica sol chemical industry. More than 5,000 chemicals are manufactured SO2 gas, dry Liquid sulfur Silicates gate 7 gate 3 Thionyl chloride Sulfuric acid 48–100% here and, if necessary, disposed of safely. Contaminated hazardous gate 13 Phosphorus oxychloride Sodium bisulfite solution

rail siding chemical waste is handled expertly at our Bürrig waste manage- gate 14 ment plant, which is far from being just a regional facility. Rhine freeway A 1/A59 gate 8

Organic basic chemicals Innovation Administration/ Production Production/ Logistics/ Administration/ innovation commercial activities commercial activities commercial activities Natural gas Benzene o-Nitrochlorobenzene Bayhibit AM Toluene o-Nitrotoluene Methanol Pure meta-cresol o-Toluidine Ethanol Phenol Trichlorobenzene 123 The 470-hectare Leverkusen site offers excellent oppor- nagement technology. Thanks to its ultra-modern rotary kiln Methyl chloride Monochlorobenzene Trichlorobenzene A tunities for all kinds of companies – from the chemical and furnace, the Bürrig waste management plant can dispose of Ethyl chloride p-Chlorotoluene 98% Chloromethylsilane pharmaceutical industries to the high-tech sector. More contaminated hazardous chemical waste both safely and Facts and figures Acetylene Dichlorotoluene Tolyl diisocyanate than 5,000 chemicals are manufactured at CHEMPARK in efficiently – a service that is unrivaled anywhere in Europe. Year of foundation 1891 Connected freeways A1, A3, A59 Ethylene oxide m-Dichlorobenzine Porofor Leverkusen, mainly nitration and chlorination products, Total surface area 470 hectares Rail connection Yes Propylene oxide p-Dichlorobenzine Blankophors aromatics, fine chemicals and silicon chemicals. Around The Leverkusen site is also located in a part of Germany Available plots 0.5 to 10 hectares Waterway Rhine Polyethylene glycol 1550 o-Dichlorobenzine Antioxidants 30,000 people work here, ensuring that the CHEMPARK where both the standard of living and the quality of life No. of plants 200 Airports Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf Polyethylene glycol 400 o-Chloroaniline skills center keeps on developing. Know-how, efficiency and are high – in urban and rural areas alike. It is located close No. of employees in chemical park Approx. 30,000 Dichloroethane 1.2 o-Chlorotoluene 99% responsibility are key to the success of this chemical park to the major Rhineland cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf, site. Environmental protection and safety are considered which has the largest Japanese community in Germany. just as important as cost-effectiveness and product quality. Both cities are important media centers and exhibition The Leverkusen site’s safety and security control center is venues. With international schools and a superb choice of Utilities one of the most modern safety facilities in the entire che- cultural attractions on its doorstep, CHEMPARK has every- mical industry. The site also boasts cutting-edge waste ma- thing a company and its workforce could wish for. Polymers Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 31 bar Hydrogenated nitrile rubber Refrigeration Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C –20 °C – 45 °C Compressed air Compressed air 4 bar 7 bar 13 bar Control air 7 bar Natural gas Natural gas 1 bar 6 bar Industrial gases Nitrogen 4 bar 6 bar 25 bar CHEMPARK in Leverkusen is a dynamic location with its eye firmly on the future. We invest not Oxygen < 6 bar 11 bar only in high-tech facilities and growth, but also in training skilled workers. There are excellent opportunities here for qualified employees and high-performing companies. This productive Acetylene 1.7 bar „environment works to the benefit of our partners and, ultimately, the entire region. Water Industrial water 23°C upto6°C Water, softened Water, fully deionized Dr. Ernst Grigat, Manager of CHEMPARK Leverkusen Potable water “ Boiler water 51 bar RZ Seite RZ14_15 Seite mit 14_15 Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl mit Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 06.02.2008 11:53 Uhr 11:53 Seite Uhr 1 Seite 1

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The followingThe following important important raw raw freeway A3 freeway A3 freeway A3 freeway A3 Leverkusen Leverkusen materialsmaterials are provided are provided for use: for use: Oberhausen Oberhausen Frankfurt Frankfurt LEVERKUSENLEVERKUSEN exit exit Düsseldorf AirportDüsseldorf Airport Cologne/Bonn Cologne/BonnAirport Airport suburban railwaysuburban station railway station gate 16 gate 16 gate 18 gategate 18 17 gate 17 gate 15 gate 15 gate 12 gate 12 gate 6 gate 6 gate 11 gate 11 B8 B8 Inorganic basicInorganic chemicals basic chemicals B8 B8 gate 1 gate 1 gate 10 gate 10 Visitor Visitor Hydrogen upHydrogen to 250 bar up to 250 bar Phosphorus trichloridePhosphorus trichloride Caustic sodaCaustic 18–50% soda 18–50% gate 19 Receptiongate 19 Reception gate 5 gate 5 Center Center Ammonia Ammonia Oleum up to Oleum65% up to 65% Titanium dioxideTitanium dioxide Chlorine gasChlorine gas Gaseous oleumGaseous oleum Highly disperseHighly silica disperse silica Leverkusen Leverkusen LeverkusenLeverkusen is one is of one the of world’s the world’s most mostversatile versatile locations locations for the for the gate 2 gate 2 Hydrogen chloride,Hydrogen dry chloride, dry Nitric acid 68%Nitric acid 68% Hydrazine hydrateHydrazine hydrate gate 4 gate 4 Hydrofluoric Hydrofluoricacid 100% acid 100% Hydrochloric Hydrochloricacid 30% acid 30% Silica sol Silica sol chemicalchemical industry. industry. More Morethan 5,000than 5,000chemicals chemicals are manufactured are manufactured SO2 gas, drySO2 gas, dry Liquid sulfurLiquid sulfur Silicates Silicates gate 7 gate 7 gate 3 gate 3 Thionyl chlorideThionyl chloride Sulfuric acid Sulfuric48–100% acid 48–100% here and,here if and, necessary, if necessary, disposed disposed of safely. of safely. Contaminated Contaminated hazardous hazardous gate 13 gate 13 Phosphorus oxychloridePhosphorus oxychloride Sodium bisulfiteSodium solution bisulfite solution rail siding rail siding chemicalchemical waste waste is handled is handled expertly expertly at our at Bürrig our Bürrig waste waste manage- manage- gate 14 gate 14 ment mentplant, plant,which which is far fromis far beingfrom beingjust a justregional a regional facility. facility. Rhine Rhine freeway A 1/A59freeway A 1/A59 gate 8 gate 8

Organic basicOrganic chemicals basic chemicals Innovation InnovationAdministration/Administration/ProductionProduction Production/ Production/ Logistics/ Logistics/ Administration/Administration/ innovation innovation commercial commercialactivities activitiescommercial commercialactivities activitiescommercial commercialactivities activities Natural gas Natural gas Benzene Benzene o-Nitrochlorobenzeneo-Nitrochlorobenzene Bayhibit AM Bayhibit AM Toluene Toluene o-Nitrotolueneo-Nitrotoluene Methanol Methanol Pure meta-cresolPure meta-cresol o-Toluidine o-Toluidine Ethanol Ethanol Phenol Phenol TrichlorobenzeneTrichlorobenzene 123 123 The 470-hectareThe 470-hectare Leverkusen Leverkusen site offers site excellent offers oppor-excellent oppor-nagement nagementtechnology. technology. Thanks to itsThanks ultra-modern to its ultra-modern rotary kiln rotary kiln Methyl chlorideMethyl chloride MonochlorobenzeneMonochlorobenzene TrichlorobenzeneTrichlorobenzene A A tunities fortunities all kinds for of all companies kinds of companies – from the –chemical from the andchemicalfurnace, and thefurnace, Bürrig thewaste Bürrig management waste management plant can disposeplant can of dispose of Ethyl chlorideEthyl chloride p-Chlorotoluenep-Chlorotoluene 98% 98% ChloromethylsilaneChloromethylsilane pharmaceuticalpharmaceutical industries industriesto the high-tech to the high-techsector. More sector. contaminatedMore contaminated hazardous hazardous chemical wastechemical both waste safely both and safely and Facts andFacts figures and figures Acetylene Acetylene DichlorotolueneDichlorotoluene Tolyl diisocyanateTolyl diisocyanate than 5,000than chemicals 5,000 chemicalsare manufactured are manufactured at CHEMPARK at CHEMPARK in efficiently in –efficiently a service – that a service is unrivaled that is anywhereunrivaled inanywhere Europe. in Europe. Year of foundationYear of foundation 1891 1891 Connected freewaysConnected freeways A1, A3, A59 A1, A3, A59 Ethylene oxideEthylene oxide m-Dichlorobenzinem-Dichlorobenzine Porofor Porofor Leverkusen,Leverkusen, mainly nitration mainly and nitration chlorination and chlorination products, products, Total surfaceTotal area surface area 470 hectares470 hectares Rail connectionRail connection Yes Yes Propylene oxidePropylene oxide p-Dichlorobenzinep-Dichlorobenzine BlankophorsBlankophors aromatics,aromatics, fine chemicals fine chemicals and silicon and chemicals. silicon chemicals. Around AroundThe LeverkusenThe Leverkusen site is also site located is also in locateda part of in Germany a part of Germany Available plotsAvailable plots 0.5 to 10 hectares0.5 to 10 hectares Waterway Waterway Rhine Rhine PolyethylenePolyethylene glycol 1550 glycol 1550 o-Dichlorobenzineo-Dichlorobenzine Antioxidants Antioxidants 30,000 people30,000 work people here, work ensuring here, thatensuring the CHEMPARK that the CHEMPARKwhere bothwhere the standard both the ofstandard living and of livingthe quality and the of qualitylife of life No. of plantsNo. of plants 200 200 Airports Airports Cologne/Bonn,Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf Düsseldorf PolyethylenePolyethylene glycol 400 glycol 400 o-Chloroanilineo-Chloroaniline skills centerskills keeps center on developing.keeps on developing. Know-how, Know-how, efficiency andefficiencyare and high – arein urban high –and in urbanrural areas and rural alike. areas It is locatedalike. It isclose located close No. of employeesNo. of in employees chemical parkin chemical Approx. park 30,000 Approx. 30,000 DichloroethaneDichloroethane 1.2 1.2 o-Chlorotolueneo-Chlorotoluene 99% 99% responsibilityresponsibility are key to arethe keysuccess to the of success this chemical of this park chemical topark the majorto Rhinelandthe major Rhinelandcities of Cologne cities of and Cologne Düsseldorf, and Düsseldorf, site. Environmentalsite. Environmental protection protection and safety and are safetyconsidered are consideredwhich has whichthe largest has the Japanese largest Japanesecommunity community in Germany. in Germany. just as importantjust as asimportant cost-effectiveness as cost-effectiveness and product and quality. product quality.Both citiesBoth are importantcities are importantmedia centers media and centers exhibition and exhibition The LeverkusenThe Leverkusen site’s safety site’s and safetysecurity and control security center control is centervenues. is Withvenues. international With international schools and schools a superb and choice a superb of choice of Utilities Utilities one of theone most of modernthe most safety modern facilities safety in facilities the entire in theche- entirecultural che- attractionscultural attractions on its doorstep, on its CHEMPARKdoorstep, CHEMPARK has every- has every- mical industry.mical The industry. site also The boasts site also cutting-edge boasts cutting-edge waste ma- wastething ma- a companything a andcompany its workforce and its workforcecould wish could for. wish for. Polymers Polymers Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity < 1 KV < 1 KV5 KV5 KV 10 KV 10 KV 25 KV 25 KV Steam Steam Steam Steam 6 bar6 bar 31 bar 31 bar HydrogenatedHydrogenated nitrile rubber nitrile rubber RefrigerationRefrigeration RefrigerationRefrigeration (ammonia) (ammonia) –5 °C–5 –20 °C °C –20 – °C 45 °C – 45 °C CompressedCompressed air air CompressedCompressed air air 4 bar 4 bar7 bar7 bar 13 bar 13 bar Control air Control air 7 bar 7 bar Natural gas Natural gas Natural gas Natural gas 1 bar 1 bar6 bar 6 bar Industrial gasesIndustrial gases Nitrogen Nitrogen 4 bar 4 bar6 bar6 bar 25 bar 25 bar CHEMPARK inCHEMPARK Leverkusen in isLeverkusen a dynamic is location a dynamic with location its eye firmlywith its on eye the firmly future. on We the invest future. not We invest not Oxygen Oxygen < 6 bar< 6 bar 11 bar 11 bar only in high-techonly infacilities high-tech and facilities growth, andbut alsogrowth, in training but also skilled in training workers. skilled There workers. are excellent There are excellent opportunitiesopportunities here for qualified here for employees qualified andemployees high-performing and high-performing companies. companies.This productive This productive Acetylene Acetylene 1.7 bar 1.7 bar „environment„environment works to the works benefit to of the our benefit partners of our and, partners ultimately, and, the ultimately, entire region. the entire region. Water Water Industrial waterIndustrial water 23°C upto6°C23°C upto6°C Water, softenedWater, softened Water, fully deionizedWater, fully deionized Dr. Ernst Grigat,Dr. Ernst Manager Grigat, of ManagerCHEMPARK of CHEMPARKLeverkusen Leverkusen Potable waterPotable water ““ Boiler water Boiler water 51 bar 51 bar RZ Seite 16_17 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:55 Uhr Seite 1

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The following important raw DORMAGEN materials are provided for use:

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gate 19 gate 16 Chlorine gas Caustic soda 32% Sulfuric acid 96% suburban railway station Hydrogen chloride gas Nitric acid 68% Hydrogen 25 bar gate 5 Ammonia Hydrochloric acid 20% Around 2,000 different chemical products are manufactured by a gate 7 total workforce of 9,700 at CHEMPARK Dormagen, making it a site Dormagen gate 1 of some stature. Production activities at the largest CHEMPARK gate 10 Organic basic chemicals site center on the development and manufacture of crop protec- Cologne-Worringen gate 9 y B9 hi ighwa ghwa Phosgene Propylene oxide Desmodur T 100 h y B9 tion products, polymers, plastics and rubber. CO gas Chloroprene Desmodur T 80 Cologne Rhine Düsseldorf Hydrocyanic acid Benzene Natural gas Toluene Administration/innovation Production Logistics Production/commercial activities Logistics/commercial activities Ethylene oxide m-Toluenediamine

Petrochemical basic materials CHEMPARK Dormagen is one of the main providers of em- despite rising production levels. The transport links to Facts and figures Naphtha Butadiene Raffinate II ployment and training in the Rhineland district of Neuss. and from this chemical park site could not be better – 570 Year of foundation 1917 Connected freeways A57 Ethylene C1-C4 fraction Around 150 young people start training here each year. hectares in size, CHEMPARK Dormagen borders on the Total surface area 570 hectares Rail connection Yes Propylene Raffinate I They can choose from 17 different professions. In addition Rhine to the east and the A57 freeway to the west. There Available plots 0.5 to 6 hectares Waterway Rhine to the development and manufacture of crop protection is also a direct rail link to the central stations of Düssel- No. of plants 60 Airports Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf products, other key activities include the production of dorf and Cologne, from where there is easy access to both No. of employees in chemical park Approx. 9,700 polymers, plastics, rubber, isocyanates and organic inter- Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf airports. New chemical park mediates. The CHEMPARK Dormagen sets standards partners at Dormagen normally find fully networked plots throughout Europe with its research and development awaiting them. The proximity to the cultural centers of Co- Polymers center for polyurethanes. Environmental protection con- logne and Düsseldorf and the wide variety of leisure and Polybutadiene ABS Elastane fibers siderations play a key role in all processes. Over the past recreational activities along the Rhine make the Dormagen Polychloroprene Polyacrylonitrile Chlorinated rubber few years, emissions have been cut by over four-fifths site an attractive location for both work and play. Utilities Polyethylene vinyl acetate PAN fibers

Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 6 KV 30 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 16 bar 31 bar Refrigeration Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C –20 °C –33 °C Compressed air Compressed air 7 bar Control air 7 bar The top priority – now and in the future – is doing our utmost to ensure the safety of man and Natural gas Natural gas 16 bar Other pressures possible the environment and our plants and production processes. At CHEMPARK, we not only invest in state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. We also feel it is particularly important to talk to Industrial gases Nitrogen 6 bar „our partners and neighbors in Dormagen in order to ensure the site’s long-term appeal. Oxygen <- 11 bar 25 bar Water Industrial water 18°C upto7°C Circulation water 27°C upto5°C Dr. Walter Leidinger, Manager of CHEMPARK Dormagen Water, fully deionized, degassed “ Potable water RZ Seite 18_19 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_AZ 06.02.2008 11:31 Uhr Seite 1

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Folgende wichtige Rohstoffe Krefeld Ausbildungs- stehen zur Abnahme zur Verfügung Krefeld/Düsseldorf zentrum Moers STANDORT KREFELD-UERDINGEN Tor 15 Duisburger Str. Tor 11 Tor 10-N6 Tor 13 Autobahn A40

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L an d Natronlauge 32–50% Salzsäure 20–30% Eisenoxide s tr aß e Ammoniak anorg. Pigmente Zinkoxid L 4 73 Bleichlauge Wasserstoff Chlorgas S-Bahnhof Profitieren Sie von den Besten: Der CHEMPARK-Standort Krefeld-Uer- Salpetersäure 68% Chromoxide

Tor 9 Rhein dingen hat sich als führender Polycarbonat- und Polyamid-Standort Tor 4 Tor 2 Deponie Westeuropas etabliert. Zudem konzentriert sich auf dem 260 Hektar Horsler großen Areal die weltgrößte Produktion von anorganischen Pigmenten. Tor 12 Organische Basischemikalien

Duisburg Kläranlage CO-Gas Diethanolamin Benzylchlorid Erdgas Cyclohexan Anilin Methanol Caprolactam Toluol Produktion Produktion/Gewerbe Logistik/Gewerbe Verwaltung Formalin Benzol Bisphenol A Nitrobenzol Monochlorbenzol Adipinsäure Methylenchlorid p-Dichlorbenzol Mesamoll Aceton Phenol

Eines der bekanntesten Chemieprodukte des Standorts haben Schulabgänger die Wahl zwischen einem Dut- Krefeld-Uerdingen ist das Polycarbonat „Makrolon®“, das zend verschiedener Berufsausbildungen im naturwissen- unter anderem als Trägermaterial für die DVD- und CD- schaftlichen, technischen und kaufmännischen Bereich. Zahlen und Fakten Produktion dient. Darüber hinaus stellen die rund 7.000 Studenten und Hochschulabsolventen der Chemie- und Polymere Mitarbeiter der Chemiepark-Partner Polyurethane, Poly- Ingenieurswissenschaften können in kombinierten Aus- Standort seit 1877 Autobahnanschlüsse A57, A40, A52 amide, Durethan®, Adipinsäure und Beschichtungen, Weiß- bildungs- und Studiengängen ihr Fachwissen im moder- Gesamtfläche 260 ha Gleisanschluss ja Makrolon-Granulat Unimoll BB Polyamid 6 und Farbpigmente sowie Zwischenprodukte für Pflanzen- nen Ausbildungstechnikum vertiefen. Im Vordergrund Freie Flächen von 0,5 bis 20 ha Wasserweg Rhein Mesamoll MDI (Methyl-Diphenyl-Diisocyanat) schutzmittel, Geruchs- und Geschmacksstoffe her. Den steht die Vernetzung von Theorie und Praxis, mit dem Betriebe 40 Flughäfen Düsseldorf Unternehmen stehen moderne technische Anlagen, eine Ziel, hochqualifizierte Nachwuchskräfte zu rekrutieren. Mitarbeiter im Chemiepark ca. 7.000 hervorragende Infrastruktur und ein breites Spektrum an Die Stadt Krefeld ist zudem Hauptsitz der Hochschule Dienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Niederrhein. Der Fachbereich Chemie bietet eines der umfangreichsten Angebote zur Spezialisierung an deut- Der Chemiepark ist darüber hinaus einer der größten Aus- schen Fachhochschulen – sowohl in den Bachelor- als bilder in der Region. Im CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen auch in den Master-Studiengängen. Energieliste

Strom Strom < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Dampf Dampf 6 bar 16 bar 110 bar Druckluft Druckluft 7 bar Steuerluft 7 bar Zu unserem Selbstverständnis gehört es, wirtschaftlichen Erfolg mit „Responsible Care“ Erdgas Erdgas < 5 bar 5-17 bar zu verbinden. Wir optimieren unsere Prozesse mit dem Ziel, größtmögliche Sicherheit zu gewährleisten, natürliche Ressourcen zu schonen und die Umwelt so wenig wie möglich zu Technische Gase Stickstoff 6 bar 25 bar 200 bar 300 bar „belasten. So können unsere Partner nach neuesten technologischen Standards produzie- Sauerstoff <- 6 bar ren und alle gesetzlichen Anforderungen erfüllen. Wasser Betriebswasser 28 °C bis 1 °C Kreislaufwasser 28 °C bis 5 °C Dr. Stefan Dresely, Leiter CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen Wasser, vollentsalzt, entgast “ Trinkwasser RZ Seite 16_17 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:55 Uhr Seite 1

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gate 12 Inorganic basic chemicals

Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 6 KV 30 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 16 bar 31 bar Refrigeration Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C –20 °C –33 °C Compressed air Compressed air 7 bar Control air 7 bar The top priority – now and in the future – is doing our utmost to ensure the safety of man and Natural gas Natural gas 16 bar Other pressures possible the environment and our plants and production processes. At CHEMPARK, we not only invest in state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. We also feel it is particularly important to talk to Industrial gases Nitrogen 6 bar „our partners and neighbors in Dormagen in order to ensure the site’s long-term appeal. Oxygen <- 11 bar 25 bar Water Industrial water 18°C upto7°C Circulation water 27°C upto5°C Dr. Walter Leidinger, Manager of CHEMPARK Dormagen Water, fully deionized, degassed “ Potable water RZ Seite 16_17 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:55 Uhr Seite 1 RZ Seite 14_15 mit Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:53 Uhr Seite 1

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The followingThe following important important raw raw freeway A3 freeway A3 Leverkusen materialsmaterials are provided are provided for use: for use: Oberhausen Frankfurt DORMAGENLEVERKUSEN exit Düsseldorf Airport Cologne/Bonn Airport freeway A57 gate 15 gate 14 suburban railway station gate 16 gate 18 gate 17 gate 15 gate 12 gate 6 gate 11 B8 Inorganic basicInorganic chemicals basic chemicals B8 gate 1 gate 12 gate 10 gate 19 gate 16 Visitor Chlorine gasHydrogen up to 250 bar Caustic sodaPhosphorus 32% trichloride Sulfuric acid Caustic96% soda 18–50% suburban railwaygate station 19 Reception gate 5 Center Hydrogen chlorideAmmonia gas Nitric acid 68%Oleum up to 65% Hydrogen 25Titanium bar dioxide gate 5 Ammonia Chlorine gas Hydrochloric Gaseousacid 20% oleum Highly disperse silica Leverkusen gate 7 AroundLeverkusen 2,000 different is one chemical of the world’s products most are versatile manufactured locations by a for the gate 2 Hydrogen chloride, dry Nitric acid 68% Hydrazine hydrate gate 4 Hydrofluoric acid 100% Hydrochloric acid 30% Silica sol Dormagen total workforcechemical industry.of 9,700 Moreat CHEMPARK than 5,000 Dormagen, chemicals making are manufactured it a site SO2 gas, dry Liquid sulfur Silicates gate 7 gate 3 gate 1 Thionyl chloride Sulfuric acid 48–100% of somehere stature. and, if necessary,Production disposed activities of at safely. the largest Contaminated CHEMPARK hazardous gate 13 gate 10 Phosphorus oxychloride Sodium bisulfite solution Organic basic chemicals Cologne-Worringen gate 9 rail siding site centerchemical on thewaste development is handled andexpertly manufacture at our Bürrig of crop waste protec- manage- gate 14 y B9 hi ighwa ghwa Phosgene Propylene oxide Desmodur T 100 h y B9 tion products,ment plant, polymers, which is plastics far from and being rubber. just a regional facility. Rhine Rhine CO gas Chloroprene Desmodur T 80 Cologne freeway A 1/A59 Düsseldorf Hydrocyanic acid Benzene gate 8 Natural gas Toluene Organic basic chemicals Administration/innovationInnovation Administration/ Production LogisticsProductionProduc Production/tion/commercial activitiesLogistics/ Logistics/commercial activitiesAdministration/ Ethylene oxide m-Toluenediamine innovation commercial activities commercial activities commercial activities Natural gas Benzene o-Nitrochlorobenzene Bayhibit AM Toluene o-Nitrotoluene Methanol Pure meta-cresol o-Toluidine Ethanol Phenol Trichlorobenzene 123 The 470-hectare Leverkusen site offers excellent oppor- nagement technology. Thanks to its ultra-modern rotary kiln Methyl chloride Monochlorobenzene Trichlorobenzene A tunities for all kinds of companies – from the chemical and furnace, the Bürrig waste management plant can dispose of Petrochemical basic materials Ethyl chloride p-Chlorotoluene 98% Chloromethylsilane CHEMPARKpharmaceutical Dormagen is one industries of the main to the providers high-tech of em- sector. despiteMore risingcontaminated production hazardous levels. The chemical transport waste links both to safely and Facts andFacts figures and figures Naphtha Acetylene Butadiene Dichlorotoluene Raffinate II Tolyl diisocyanate ployment andthan training 5,000 chemicalsin the Rhineland are manufactured district of Neuss. at CHEMPARKand infrom thisefficiently chemical – a parkservice site that could is unrivalednot be better anywhere – 570 in Europe. Year of foundationYear of foundation 1917 1891 Connected freewaysConnected freeways A57 A1, A3, A59 Ethylene Ethylene oxide C1-C4 fractionm-Dichlorobenzine Porofor Around 150Leverkusen, young people mainly start nitration training andhere chlorination each year. products,hectares in size, CHEMPARK Dormagen borders on the Total surfaceTotal area surface area 570 hectares470 hectares Rail connectionRail connection Yes Yes Propylene Propylene oxide Raffinate I p-Dichlorobenzine Blankophors They can choosearomatics, from fine 17 different chemicals professions. and silicon In chemicals.addition AroundRhine to theThe east Leverkusen and the A57site freewayis also located to the west.in a part There of Germany Available plotsAvailable plots 0.5 to 6 hectares0.5 to 10 hectares Waterway Waterway Rhine Rhine Polyethylene glycol 1550 o-Dichlorobenzine Antioxidants to the development30,000 people and manufacture work here, ensuringof crop protection that the CHEMPARKis also a directwhere rail both link the to thestandard central of stations living and of Düssel-the quality of life No. of plantsNo. of plants 60 200 Airports Airports Cologne/Bonn,Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf Düsseldorf Polyethylene glycol 400 o-Chloroaniline products, otherskills centerkey activities keeps on include developing. the production Know-how, of efficiencydorf and and Cologne,are high from– in urbanwhere andthere rural is easy areas access alike. Itto is both located close No. of employeesNo. of in employees chemical parkin chemical Approx. park 9,700 Approx. 30,000 Dichloroethane 1.2 o-Chlorotoluene 99% polymers, plastics,responsibility rubber, are isocyanates key to the success and organic of this inter- chemical Cologne/Bonnpark to the and major Düsseldorf Rhineland airports. cities Newof Cologne chemical and park Düsseldorf, mediates. site.The EnvironmentalCHEMPARK Dormagen protection sets and standards safety are consideredpartners atwhich Dormagen has the normally largest find Japanese fully networked community plots in Germany. throughoutjust Europe as important with its asresearch cost-effectiveness and development and product quality.awaiting them.Both Thecities proximity are important to the culturalmedia centerscenters andof Co- exhibition Polymers center for Thepolyurethanes. Leverkusen Environmental site’s safety and protection security con-control centerlogne is and venues.Düsseldorf With and international the wide varietyschools of and leisure a superb and choice of Utilities Polybutadiene ABS Elastane fibers siderationsone play of a thekey most role inmodern all processes. safety facilities Over the in past the entirerecreational che- cultural activities attractions along the on Rhine its doorstep, make the CHEMPARK Dormagen has every- Polychloroprene Polyacrylonitrile Chlorinated rubber few years,mical emissions industry. have The been site cutalso by boasts over cutting-edgefour-fifths wastesite ma- an attractivething a locationcompany for and both its workworkforce and play. could wish for. Polymers Utilities Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Polyethylene vinyl acetate PAN fibers Steam Steam 6 bar 31 bar Hydrogenated nitrile rubber Electricity Refrigeration Electricity Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C< 1 KV –20 °C6 KV – 45 °C30 KV Steam Compressed air Steam Compressed air 4 bar6 bar7 bar 16 bar 13 bar 31 bar Refrigeration RefrigerationControl (ammonia) air 7 bar–5 °C –20 °C –33 °C CompressedNatural air gas CompressedNatural air gas 1 bar7 bar 6 bar Industrial gases Control air Nitrogen 4 bar7 bar 6 bar 25 bar The top priorityCHEMPARK – now and in Leverkusen in the future is –a isdynamic doing ourlocation utmost with to itsensure eye firmlythe safety on the of future. man and We invest not Natural gas Natural gas Oxygen < 6 bar16 bar 11 Other bar pressures possible the environmentonly inand high-tech our plants facilities and prod anduction growth, processes. but also in At training CHEMPARK, skilled we workers. not only There invest are excellent in state-of-the-artopportunities facilities here and fortechnologies. qualified employees We also feel and it high-performingis particularly important companies. to talk This to productive Industrial gases Nitrogen Acetylene 1.7 bar6 bar „our partners„environment and neighbors works in Dormagen to the benefit in order of our to partners ensure the and, site’s ultimately, long-term the appeal.entire region. Water Oxygen Industrial water 23°C<- 11 bar upto6°C 25 bar Water Industrial waterWater, softened 18°C upto7°C Circulation waterWater, fully deionized 27°C upto5°C Dr. Walter Leidinger,Dr. Ernst Manager Grigat, ofManager CHEMPARK of CHEMPARK Dormagen Leverkusen Water, fully deionized,Potable water degassed ““ Potable waterBoiler water 51 bar RZ Seite 18_19 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:56 Uhr Seite 1

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h ig h Caustic soda 32–50% Hydrochloric acid 20–30% Iron oxides w ay L4 Ammonia Inorganic pigments Zinc oxide 73 Bleaching lye Hydrogen Chlorine gas suburban railway station Benefit from the best. The Krefeld-Uerdingen CHEMPARK site has estab- Nitric acid 68% Chromium oxides

gate 9 lished itself as a leading location for polycarbonates and polyamides Rhine gate 4 gate 2 horsler in Western Europe. At 260 hectares, it is also the world’s largest produc- landfill site gate 12 tion site for inorganic pigments. Organic basic chemicals

Duisburg wastewater CO gas Diethanolamine Benzyl chloride treatment plant Natural gas Cyclohexane Anilline Methanol Caprolactam Toluene Production Production/commercial activities Logistics/commercial activities Administration Formalin Benzene Bisphenol A Nitrobenzene Monochlorobenzene Adipic acid Methylene chloride p-Dichlorobenzine Mesamoll Acetone Phenol

One of the Krefeld-Uerdingen site’s best-known chemical school leavers can choose from a dozen different scientific, products is the polycarbonate Makrolon®, one of whose technical and commercial training courses. Students and many uses is as a substrate for DVD and CD production. graduates of chemistry and engineering can acquire in- Facts and figures In addition, the roughly 7,000 employees of the various depth specialist knowledge by taking courses at the ultra- Polymers chemical park partners manufacture polyurethanes, poly- modern technical training center that involve both training Year of foundation 1877 Connected freeways A57, A40, A52 amides, Durethan®, adipic acid and coatings, white and and study. The focus is on combining theory and practice Total surface area 260 hectares Rail connection Yes Makrolon granules Unimoll BB Polyamide 6 colored pigments and intermediate products for crop to provide highly qualified new recruits. Niederrhein Univer- Available plots 0.5 to 20 hectares Waterway Rhine Mesamoll MDI (methyl diphenyl diisocyanate) protection products, odorants and flavorings. Companies sity of Applied Sciences is also located in Krefeld. The No. of plants 40 Airports Düsseldorf at the site benefit from cutting-edge technical facilities, chemical faculty provides one of the most comprehensive No. of employees in chemical park Approx. 7,000 an excellent infrastructure and a wide range of services. choices of specializations in Germany – for both bachelors The chemical park is also one of the largest providers of and masters degrees. training in the region. At CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen,

Utilities

Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 16 bar 110 bar Compressed air Compressed air 7 bar It goes without saying that we combine economic success with Responsible Care. We opti- Control air 7 bar mize our processes with the aim of making them as safe as possible, saving on natural resources and minimizing the impact on the environment. As a result, our partners’ state- Natural gas Natural gas < 5 bar 5–17 bar „of-the-art production complies with all the legal requirements. Industrial gases Nitrogen 6 bar 25 bar 200 bar 300 bar

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Unser Service – flexibel und nach Ihren Bedürfnissen. 22 Bausteine für den Erfolg Ob Global Player oder Start-up: Im CHEMPARK profitieren 24 Ein Zuhause für Unternehmensgründer 26 Unsere Chemiepark-Partner Sie von einem umfassenden Servicenetzwerk entlang der 03 Prozesskette. Als Dienstleister und Manager des Chemie- parks ist CURRENTA Ihr verlässlicher Partner, der Sie mit Erfahrung und Know-how unterstützt – von der Koordi- nation der Ansiedlungsprozesse über Energie bis hin zu Entsorgung, Umweltmanagement und Sicherheit. RZ Seite 18_19 mit 2 Einklappern_bündig_SD_engl 06.02.2008 11:56 Uhr Seite 1

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The following important raw Krefeld training materials are provided for use: Krefeld/Düsseldorf center Moers KREFELD-UERDINGEN gate 15 Duisburger Str. gate 11 gate 10-N6 gate 13 freeway A40

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18 14 Three sitesThree offering sites excellent offering opportunities excellent opportunities 19 15

The followingThe following important important raw raw freeway A3 Krefeld freeway A3 training Krefeld/Düsseldorf Leverkusen Moers materialsmaterials are provided are provided for use: for use: Oberhausen center Frankfurt KREFELD-UERDINGENLEVERKUSEN exit gate 15 Duisburger Str. gate 11 Düsseldorf Airport gate 10-N6 Cologne/Bonn Airport gate 13 freeway A40 suburban railway station gate 1 Duisburggate 16 gate 18 gate 17 RWE gate 15 gate 12 gate 6 gate 11 B8 Inorganic basicInorganic chemicals basic chemicals B8 gate 1 gate 10 h ig Visitor h Caustic sodaHydrogen 32–50% up to 250 bar Hydrochloric Phosphorusacid 20–30% trichloride Iron oxides Caustic soda 18–50% gate 19 w Reception ay gate 5 Center L4 Ammonia Ammonia Inorganic pigmentsOleum up to 65% Zinc oxide Titanium dioxide 73 Bleaching lyeChlorine gas Hydrogen Gaseous oleum Chlorine gasHighly disperse silica Leverkusen suburban railway station BenefitLeverkusen from the best. is one The of Krefeld-Uerdingen the world’s most CHEMPARK versatile locationssite has estab- for the gate 2 Nitric acid 68%Hydrogen chloride, dry Chromium oxidesNitric acid 68% Hydrazine hydrate gate 4 gate 9 Hydrofluoric acid 100% Hydrochloric acid 30% Silica sol Rhine lishedchemical itself as aindustry. leading Morelocation than for 5,000 polycarbonates chemicals areand manufacturedpolyamides SO2 gas, dry Liquid sulfur Silicates gate 4 gate 2 gate 7 gate 3 horsler Thionyl chloride Sulfuric acid 48–100% in Westernhere and,Europe. if necessary, At 260 hectares, disposed it is of also safely. the Contaminated world’s largest hazardous produc- landfill site gate 13 gate 12 Phosphorus oxychloride Sodium bisulfite solution tion sitechemical for inorganic waste pigments. is handled expertly at our Bürrig waste manage- rail siding gate 14 Organic basic chemicals

Duisburg ment plant, which is far from being just a regional facility. wastewaterRhine CO gas Diethanolamine Benzyl chloride freeway A 1/A59 treatment plant Natural gas Cyclohexane Anilline gate 8 Methanol Caprolactam Toluene Organic basic chemicals ProductionInnovation Production/commercialAdministration/ activities ProductionLogistics/commercial Production/ activities AdministrationLogistics/ Administration/ Formalin Benzene Bisphenol A innovation commercial activities commercial activities commercial activities NitrobenzeneNatural gas MonochlorobenzeneBenzene Adipic acid o-Nitrochlorobenzene Methylene chlorideBayhibit AM p-DichlorobenzineToluene Mesamoll o-Nitrotoluene Acetone Methanol Phenol Pure meta-cresol o-Toluidine Ethanol Phenol Trichlorobenzene 123 The 470-hectare Leverkusen site offers excellent oppor- nagement technology. Thanks to its ultra-modern rotary kiln One of the Krefeld-Uerdingen site’s best-known chemical school leavers can choose from a dozen different scientific, Methyl chloride Monochlorobenzene Trichlorobenzene A tunities for all kinds of companies – from the chemical and furnace, the Bürrig waste management plant can dispose of products is the polycarbonate Makrolon®, one of whose technical and commercial training courses. Students and Ethyl chloride p-Chlorotoluene 98% Chloromethylsilane pharmaceutical industries to the high-tech sector. More contaminated hazardous chemical waste both safely and Facts and figures many uses is as a substrate for DVD and CD production. graduates of chemistry and engineering can acquire in- Acetylene Dichlorotoluene Tolyl diisocyanate than 5,000 chemicals are manufactured at CHEMPARK in efficiently – a service that is unrivaled anywhere in Europe. Facts and figures In addition, the roughly 7,000 employees of the various depth specialist knowledge by taking courses at the ultra- Year of foundation 1891 Connected freeways A1, A3, A59 Ethylene oxide m-Dichlorobenzine Porofor Leverkusen, mainly nitration and chlorination products, Polymers chemical park partners manufacture polyurethanes, poly- modern technical training center that involve both training Year of foundationTotal surface area 1877 470 hectares Connected freewaysRail connection A57, A40, A52Yes Propylene oxide p-Dichlorobenzine Blankophors aromatics, fine chemicals and silicon chemicals. Around The Leverkusen site is also located in a part of Germany amides, Durethan®, adipic acid and coatings, white and and study. The focus is on combining theory and practice Total surfaceAvailable area plots 260 hectares0.5 to 10 hectares Rail connectionWaterway Yes Rhine Makrolon granulesPolyethylene glycol 1550 Unimoll BB o-Dichlorobenzine Polyamide 6 Antioxidants 30,000 people work here, ensuring that the CHEMPARK where both the standard of living and the quality of life colored pigments and intermediate products for crop to provide highly qualified new recruits. Niederrhein Univer- Available plotsNo. of plants 0.5 to 20 hectares200 Waterway Airports Rhine Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf Mesamoll Polyethylene glycol 400 MDI (methyl diphenylo-Chloroaniline diisocyanate) skills center keeps on developing. Know-how, efficiency and are high – in urban and rural areas alike. It is located close protection products, odorants and flavorings. Companies sity of Applied Sciences is also located in Krefeld. The No. of plantsNo. of employees in chemical40 park Approx. 30,000 Airports Düsseldorf Dichloroethane 1.2 o-Chlorotoluene 99% responsibility are key to the success of this chemical park to the major Rhineland cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf, at the site benefit from cutting-edge technical facilities, chemical faculty provides one of the most comprehensive No. of employees in chemical park Approx. 7,000 site. Environmental protection and safety are considered which has the largest Japanese community in Germany. an excellent infrastructure and a wide range of services. choices of specializations in Germany – for both bachelors just as important as cost-effectiveness and product quality. Both cities are important media centers and exhibition The chemical park is also one of the largest providers of and masters degrees. The Leverkusen site’s safety and security control center is venues. With international schools and a superb choice of training in the region. At CHEMPARK Krefeld-Uerdingen, Utilities one of the most modern safety facilities in the entire che- cultural attractions on its doorstep, CHEMPARK has every- mical industry. The site also boasts cutting-edge waste ma- thing a company and its workforce could wish for. Polymers Electricity Electricity < 1 KV 5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Steam Steam 6 bar 31 bar Hydrogenated nitrile rubber Utilities Refrigeration Refrigeration (ammonia) –5 °C –20 °C – 45 °C Compressed air Compressed air 4 bar 7 bar 13 bar Electricity Electricity Control air < 1 KV 7 bar5 KV 10 KV 25 KV Steam Natural gas Steam Natural gas 6 bar1 bar 16 bar6 bar 110 bar CompressedIndustrial air gases CompressedNitrogen air 7 bar 4 bar 6 bar 25 bar It goes withoutCHEMPARK saying thatin Leverkusen we combine is a economic dynamic locationsuccess with with its Responsible eye firmly on Care. the future.We opti- We invest not Control air Oxygen 7 bar < 6 bar 11 bar mize our processesonly in high-tech with the facilities aim of makingand growth, them but as alsosafe in as training possible, skilled saving workers. on natural There are excellent resources andopportunities minimizing here the impactfor qualified on the employees environment. and high-performingAs a result, our partners’companies. state- This productive Natural gas Natural gas Acetylene < 5 bar 1.7 5–17 bar bar „of-the-art„ productionenvironment complies works to with the allbenefit the legal of our requirements. partners and, ultimately, the entire region. Industrial gasesWater Nitrogen Industrial water 6 bar23°C 25 bar upto6°C 200 bar 300 bar

Oxygen Water, softened <- 6 bar Water Industrial waterWater, fully deionized 28 °C up to 1 °C Dr. Stefan Dresely, ManagerDr. Ernst of Grigat, CHEMPARK Manager Krefeld-Uerdingen of CHEMPARK Leverkusen Water, fully deionized,Potable water degassed ““ Potable waterBoiler water 51 bar RZ Seite 20_21 mit Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:58 Uhr Seite 1

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Our service is flexible and caters to your requirements. 22 Building blocks for success Whether you are a global player or just starting up, at 24 A home for new businesses 26 Our chemical park partners CHEMPARK you benefit from a comprehensive service 03 network along the entire process chain. You can rely on CURRENTA’s support as a service provider and manager of the chemical park. Its experience and know-how cover everything from coordination activities for new companies setting up at the CHEMPARK sites to utilities, waste management, environmental management and safety. RZ Seite 20_21 mit Einklapper_bündig_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:58 Uhr Seite 1

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Our service is flexible and caters to your requirements. 22 Building blocks for success Whether you are a global player or just starting up, at 24 A home for new businesses 26 Our chemical park partners CHEMPARK you benefit from a comprehensive service 03 network along the entire process chain. You can rely on CURRENTA’s support as a service provider and manager of the chemical park. Its experience and know-how cover everything from coordination activities for new companies setting up at the CHEMPARK sites to utilities, waste management, environmental management and safety. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 12

22 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR SUCCESS

CURRENTA is a service provider and the manager of CHEMPARK. We cater to our customers’ individual needs because we know they face changing requirements on a daily basis. Use our resources to minimize investment costs, cut down on administrative work and optimize your core business.

The chemical industry is a dynamic sector that offers ex- space and laboratories rounds off the package. A large cellent opportunities for growth and development. Our number of experienced experts and trained staff are also many years of experience as a chemical park manager available. Take advantage of our excellent contacts with have taught us to think ahead and adapt quickly to new the authorities and institutions to speed up planning and situations. CURRENTA is a quality- and performance-orient- permit procedures. There is no time to waste on the path ed service company with competitive prices. Our objective to success. is to make life easier for our customers – today, tomorrow and far into the future of the chemical industry. Efficient network

Take advantage of what we have to offer. CURRENTA’s CHEMPARK ensures a reliable supply of utilities and the services have a modular structure and offer flexible sup- ultimate in raw material and product logistics. Processing port along the entire process chain. Whether they relate companies can benefit from our strong network by obtaining to utilities, waste management, safety or other company raw materials and intermediates from neighboring companies activities, our services fit together perfectly to optimize or the international pipeline network. We make sure that your added value where it matters. The service package all solid and liquid waste is disposed of in an environmen- you choose is entirely up to you. tally responsible manner. What’s more, being part of a network significantly cuts all your running costs. Competitive edge Safety network At CHEMPARK, investors will find a comprehensive product network of a scale and diversity that is unique in Germany. From fire protection and plant security to product and plant A perfectly developed infrastructure complete with office safety and environmental monitoring, we have created a RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 13

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CURRENTA offers flexible support when it comes to utilities, waste management and safety.

safety network that is reviewed and improved on an ongoing basis. Our safety specialists are not only ready to act in the event of an emergency but also take preventive measures to minimize risks.

Optimized performance

Our waste management network has large landfill, incinera- tion and recycling capacities at local facilities. Use our analytical services for research, development and production to optimize your performance. If necessary, we will take full control over complex processes.

Information sharing

We encourage productive cooperation and efficient communication between chemical park partners, the authorities and local residents. Targeted networking optimizes information sharing within the network. Together, we identify potential synergies and turn them into cost-effective projects.

Room to develop your full potential

At CHEMPARK you can be sure there are no vested interests. You have all the room you need to position your company strongly – we will even help with your brand launches. CHEM- PARK staff maintain contacts with interest groups and the authorities. If an emergency should arise, our extensive know-how will be available to help with your crisis management. We will be happy to tell you about our full service offering in person and will work with you to put together your customized service package. This also includes our comprehensive training program which is open to your trainees. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 14

24 A HOME FOR NEW BUSINESSES

Innovations need to be acted on quickly. For start-ups, there is much to be resolved between coming up with a business idea and founding a company. With an experienced partner at your side, you minimize the time and money involved and reach your ultimate goal of a successful business more quickly.

Intensive consultancy tailored to the requirements of new What subsidies can I apply for? Where will I find suitable businesses helps ensure the right decisions are made from business partners? Who will help me get through the first the outset. The CHEMPARK Start-up-Initiative team work with two or three tough years? We will answer these important you to turn your ideas into reality. We assess their mar- questions and open doors for you. Our employees’ sound ket potential, check licensing arrangements and permits judgment increases the chance of positive decisions from and develop contacts to sponsors, financial institutions all those in a position to help you on your way. and investors. CHEMPARK provides laboratories that can be used on a modular basis for research, development and pilot production. Whatever your area of activity, you will be assisted by teams of experts and trained staff. Investors are also sup- plied with the materials and utilities they need at favorable terms. Use our analytical services to carry out research on materials and optimize processes.

Benefit from sharing information with other chemical park partners, suppliers and customers. We will provide your fledgling company with the ideal home while ensuring you are always given the necessary freedom. You are left to decide who you cooperate with and who you are happy to have keeping an eye on you. You can be absolutely sure of our confidentiality. RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 15

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Carrying out research on materials and optimizing processes – a large number of analytical services are available to new businesses.

Modular range of services for new businesses network extends far beyond the gates of the chemical park. A decision in favor of this location is a decision in Our chemical park partners have more than just a location favor of excellent contacts with the authorities, key decision- in common. We will be there for you every step of the way makers, external service providers and research institutes. as you set up and develop your company structure – right CHEMPARK, Europe’s chemical park, is your springboard through to successful branding. Together we will develop to the key international markets. We give you room to effective product concepts, determine the best way of in- succeed and focus on long-term partnerships that benefit corporating you in the infrastructure and negotiate special all parties involved. Successful companies are the business terms for you. partners of the future, and your innovations will make our shared location even more attractive. CHEMPARK’s flexible network of services ensures an ideal start for new businesses: Welcome to CHEMPARK.

• Your personal Starter Unit will get your chemical project up and running.

• The Scale-Up Unit helps you develop the project exactly as required.

• Our Pilot Unit will take your project to the series production stage.

The best argument for a strong network is that it results in a win-win situation. As a CHEMPARK investor, your RZ Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl_AZ 06.02.2008 11:52 Uhr Seite 16

26 OUR CHEMICAL PARK PARTNERS

Global services for the Development, planning, LANXESS business units engineering and process involved in the manufac- optimization of production ture of chemical products plants in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Develops and produces Leasing and management high-quality brand fibers of Bayer and third party real for virtually all textile estate in the Leverkusen applications region

Initiative to improve training Leading European logistics in the region, managed by company for the chemical CURRENTA industry

Services for IT and telecom- One-stop logistics service munications, procurement/ provider and subsidiary of logistics, human resources/ CURRENTA management services, and finance and accounting

Crop protection and seed Bank for private customers treatment, plant biotech- nology, non-agricultural pest control

Service provider to the Manufacturer of polyacry- finance and accounting lonitrile fibers departments of around 60 companies in Germany and the rest of Europe

Catering service provider with Service provider for corpo- a broad range of services rate and product commu- (staff canteens, events, etc.) nication, print services and document processing

Development, production World-leading provider of and sale of drugs and med- solutions for the textile ical products industry; products for the leather industry; make-to- order production

Sale of drugs, diagnostic Operator of a production kits, biological products plant for pyrogenic silica and veterinary medicines on the German market

Manufacturer of polymers, Provider of on-the-job especially for the automotive, training courses for em- construction, electrical/elec- ployees from the chemical tronic, sports, leisure and park companies medical technology sectors RZ Umschlag Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl 3mm Rücken_AZ 06.02.2008 12:02 Uhr Seite 2

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Manufacturer of silicone Production of high-tech Leading company for seal- Provider of industrial pipe- mold-making materials materials for the silicone, ing technology line engineering services and materials for dental quartz and ceramics laboratories industries

Logistics service provider European specialist in high- Technical service provider Service provider for loading/ grade triacetate foils for chemical companies, unloading, individual and from scheduled maintenance bulk transport and waste to spare parts management disposal

Research and service Insurance company for the Global travel management Manufacturer of nitrogen- company for fire safety Bayer Group and travel services based chemicals and CO2 technology

Fitness, health promotion Development and produc- and prevention programs tion of high-quality mono- filaments

Systems house for safety Manufacturer of enameled and communication in reactor systems industry

Manufacturer of petrochem- Manufacturer of industrial ical products gases (air, process and special gases) in pipelines, tankers and cylinders, and also medicinal gases Start-up-companies Staffing services provider Health insurance company for temporary employment, formed from the merger of at CHEMPARK staffing, recruitment, out- Bayer BKK and Fortisnova – placement and coaching BKK gesund & aktiv

Subsidiary of Finnish com- Maintenance, testing and Refinement of metallic Development and manufac- pany Kemira Oyj scheduled maintenance of surfaces ture of polymer membrane technical building equip- fuel cells and fuel cell ment systems

Manufacturer of titanium Solutions for company Developer of identifica- Production of innovative dioxide pigments pension provision tion systems for inks and fine and research chemicals paints, coatings and packaging

Development, production Operator of power plants, Development, production Service provider for re- and sale of chemicals, supplier of electricity and/or and quality control of inks search and development plastics and rubbers heating for major industrial and blends in the plastics sector customers

CURRENTA has compiled the information in this brochure from internal and external sources to the best of its knowledge and belief, Logistics service provider Custom manufacturing for Coating of substrates for life Sale of chemical inter- using professional diligence. This information is purely for the purposes of presenting CURRENTA and its products and services. However, pharmaceutical, agrochemi- sciences, material sciences mediates; contract man- no warranty is given, either expressly or tacitly, for the completeness or correctness of the information in this brochure. In particular, we cal and specialty chemicals and nanotechnology ufacturing of laboratory must ask you to be aware that this information may no longer be up to date. We therefore recommend that you check any information companies all over the chemicals world you obtain from this brochure prior to using it in whatever form. This brochure does not exempt you from conducting your own checks on the information and statements it contains and on our products and services as regards their suitability for your intended purposes. Provider of industrial and Logistics service provider Development of micro Marketing of an innovative, Should you require any advice or instructions concerning our products or services, please contact us directly. Neither CURRENTA nor medicinal gases glass fiber fabrics for patented metering tech- third parties involved in the writing, production or distribution of this brochure can be held liable for damage or injury resulting from safety-related products nology the use of the information given in this brochure, or from the fact that you have relied on it. RZ Umschlag Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl 3mm Rücken_AZ 06.02.2008 12:02 Uhr Seite 2

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Research and service Insurance company for the Global travel management Manufacturer of nitrogen- company for fire safety Bayer Group and travel services based chemicals and CO2 technology

Fitness, health promotion Development and produc- and prevention programs tion of high-quality mono- filaments

Systems house for safety Manufacturer of enameled and communication in reactor systems industry

CURRENTA has compiled the information in this brochure from internal and external sources to the best of its knowledge and belief, Logistics service provider Custom manufacturing for Coating of substrates for life Sale of chemical inter- using professional diligence. This information is purely for the purposes of presenting CURRENTA and its products and services. However, pharmaceutical, agrochemi- sciences, material sciences mediates; contract man- no warranty is given, either expressly or tacitly, for the completeness or correctness of the information in this brochure. In particular, we cal and specialty chemicals and nanotechnology ufacturing of laboratory must ask you to be aware that this information may no longer be up to date. We therefore recommend that you check any information companies all over the chemicals world you obtain from this brochure prior to using it in whatever form. This brochure does not exempt you from conducting your own checks on the information and statements it contains and on our products and services as regards their suitability for your intended purposes. Provider of industrial and Logistics service provider Development of micro Marketing of an innovative, Should you require any advice or instructions concerning our products or services, please contact us directly. Neither CURRENTA nor medicinal gases glass fiber fabrics for patented metering tech- third parties involved in the writing, production or distribution of this brochure can be held liable for damage or injury resulting from safety-related products nology the use of the information given in this brochure, or from the fact that you have relied on it. RZ Umschlag Investorenbroschüre_SD 3mm Rücken_AZ 06.02.2008 11:35 Uhr Seite 1

RAUM FÜR PERSPEKTIVEN

Europas Chemiepark

Inhalt

Gute Perspektiven an drei Standorten 12 Standort Leverkusen 02 Standort Dormagen Ihre Ansprechpartner Standort Krefeld-Uerdingen

Service für Ihr Unternehmen 20 Bausteine für den Erfolg Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve RZ Umschlag Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl 3mm Rücken_AZ 06.02.2008 12:02 Uhr Seite 1 03 Ein Zuhause für Unternehmensgründer Telefon: +49 214.30574 29 Unsere Chemiepark-Partner Telefax: +49 214.30672 45 E-Mail: [email protected] ROOM TO SUCCEED

Europe’s chemical park Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder

Telefon: +49 214.303 19 30 Contents

Telefax: +49 214.309 63 19 30 Ideal conditions 04 Located in Europe’s industrial heartland 01 Strong network for greater added value E-Mail: [email protected] Benefits at a glance Mario Bernards, Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve, Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder (from left)

Three sites offering excellent opportunities 12 Leverkusen 02 Dormagen Your contacts Krefeld-Uerdingen

Service for your company 20 Building blocks for success Dr. Heinz-Hermann Greve Herausgeber03 A home for new businesses Mario Bernards Phone: +49 214 305 74 29 Our chemical park partners Fax: +49 214 306 72 45 CURRENTA GMBH&CO. OHG E-mail: [email protected] Telefon: +49 214.3072415 51368 Leverkusen

Telefax: +49 214.30212 57 Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder Deutschland Phone: +49 214 303 19 30 Fax: +49 214 309 63 19 30 E-Mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de

Published by Mario Bernards Leverkusen CURRENTA GMBH & CO. OHG Phone: +49 214 307 24 15 51368 Leverkusen Fax: +49 214 302 12 57 Germany Dormagen E-mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de

Leverkusen Stand: Januar 2008 Powered by CURRENTA Krefeld-Uerdingen Dormagen As at: January 2008 Powered by CURRENTA Krefeld-Uerdingen RZ Umschlag Investorenbroschüre_SD_engl 3mm Rücken_AZ 06.02.2008 12:02 Uhr Seite 1

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Europe’s chemical park

Contents

Three sites offering excellent opportunities 12 Leverkusen 02 Dormagen Your contacts Krefeld-Uerdingen

Dr. Jörg-Michael Söder

Phone: +49 214 303 19 30 Fax: +49 214 309 63 19 30 E-mail: [email protected]

Published by Mario Bernards CURRENTACurrenta GmbH GMBH & &Co. CO. OHG OHG Phone: +49 214 307 24 15 51368 Leverkusen Fax: +49 214 302 12 57 Germany E-mail: [email protected] www.currenta.de

Leverkusen Dormagen As at: January 2008 Powered by CURRENTA Krefeld-Uerdingen