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Grupo Petroquímico Beta (GPB) is a Mexican company created in 2005 for the refining and sale of light hydrocarbons (solvents) and the manufacture of alcoxylates and their specialties. The extensive experience of GPB staff in the design, construction and operation of alcoxylated product plants allows them to be unique in this industry. GPB distinguishes itself in the alcoxylation industry by having its own Research, Development and Innovation laboratory to collaborate with its customers in creating and developing their products for market introduction. GPB has received several awards from public bodies and customers for its excellence in innovation, the safety of its processes and logistics services.

Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense (France). The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 35 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 780 people worldwide, Safic-Alcan generated a turnover of 907 M€ in 2022.

Resin Solutions is a global manufacturer of specialty low molecular weight functional additives based on a variety of unique chemistries. Included are functional diene-based polymers, (meth)acrylate functional metallic monomers, and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon resins based on C5 and C9 feed streams that can serve a wide variety of applications in the adhesives, rubber and thermoplastics industries.  

Over the last 100 years, Celanese has evolved from a small experiment in a backyard shed in Switzerland to a global technology and specialty materials company with leading businesses in key geographic regions. The Dreyfus brothers had a vision for the company that included discovering market needs and finding ways to fulfill them. By honing their ability to diversify and adapt, the brothers were able to expand the company to one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the world. With a focus on safety, innovation, productivity, culture, performance and results, Celanese is positioned to achieve significant future growth and deliver exceptional results for all stakeholders. Our history below highlights the milestones that formed Celanese.