LYONDELL CHEMICAL PAN AMERICA INC

Business Type: Manufacturer (Factory)

Company Profile

Company Name:

Lyondell Chemical Pan America Inc (Operating as part of LyondellBasell)

Company Introduction:

Lyondell Chemical Pan America Inc is the regional entity of LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies in the world. In Mexico, the company operates primarily as a manufacturer, with significant production facilities. It is not a trading company; it is a core producer of chemical and polymer products that are essential to numerous industries. Their operations in Mexico are a critical part of their global manufacturing network, supplying both the domestic Mexican market and other international markets.

Key Operations in Mexico:

LyondellBasell's presence in Mexico is defined by its large-scale manufacturing plants. Key sites include:

1. Altamira, Tamaulipas: This is one of the company's most important manufacturing complexes in Latin America. The facility focuses on the production of polyethylene (PE), a versatile plastic used in applications ranging from food packaging and bottles to industrial containers.

2. Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico: This plant specializes in producing advanced polymer solutions, specifically polypropylene compounds. These materials are engineered for high-performance applications, primarily serving the automotive industry for parts like bumpers, dashboards, and interior components.

3. Apodaca, Nuevo Leon: Similar to the Tlalnepantla site, this facility is a polypropylene compounding plant, strategically located to support the manufacturing and automotive sectors in northern Mexico.

Products and Market Focus:

The products manufactured in Mexico are fundamental to various sectors.

Main Products: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), and advanced Polypropylene Compounds.

Key Industries Served: Automotive, consumer goods, flexible and rigid packaging, construction, and industrial applications.

Summary:

Lyondell Chemical Pan America Inc, through its parent company LyondellBasell, is a major manufacturer in Mexico. Its operations consist of strategically located factories that produce essential polymers and chemical compounds, playing a vital role in the supply chain for Mexico's industrial and automotive sectors.

Polymers and Olefins

Polypropylene (PP)

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Polypropylene Compounds

Ethylene

Propylene

Intermediates and Derivatives

Propylene Oxide (PO)

Styrene Monomer (SM)

Propylene Glycol (PG)

Butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives

Propylene Glycol Ethers (P-Series)

Ethylene Glycol

Ethylene Oxide and derivatives

Chemicals and Fuels

Acetic Acid

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)

Methanol

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether)