We create links in the world of chemical and mineral specialities.

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1 We create links in the world of chemical and mineral specialities.

2 Our business model: trading, distribution and production under one roof Global procurement market Worldwide sourcing Development and production of customerspecific modifications Applications engineering Efficient logistics Individual customer requirements from a variety of industries Company presentation Slide 2

3 More than 100 years experience Lehmann & Voss & Co. was founded as a trading company 1894 Start of production of magnesium oxide 1903 Opening of a technical application laboratory for the rubber and cable industry 1907 Commencement of marketing carbon blacks 1922 Introduction of precoat filtration in Germany and start of marketing of paint and coating raw materials Commencement of marketing ingredients for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries Start of the manufacture of additive masterbatches for the plastic industry Start of production of high-performance thermoplastics 1984 Company presentation Slide 3

4 More than 100 years experience The European sales organisation is extended with the founding of foreign subsidiaries (LEHVOSS) in France, Italy and UK 1990 DIN EN ISO 9001 certification granted (now DIN EN 9001: 2008) 1992 Acquisition of Pennine Darlington Magnesia Ltd Acquisition of Chem Import in Italy 2004 Foundation of LEHVOSS Beijing Chemical Co. Ltd Acquisition of Paroxite Ltd Acquisition of shares of BIOPHIL Group 2011 Extension of Hamburg-Wandsbek production site (land and office space) 2012 Foundation of LEHVOSS North America, LLC and LEHVOSS Nederland B.V Company presentation Slide 4

5 Lehmann & Voss & Co. at a glance Our three locations in Hamburg Company headquarters on the Aussenalster lake Laboratory, pilot plant and plastics production in the borough of Wandsbek Warehouse in the harbour area Key data 2012 including subsidiaries Limited commercial partnership in its fourth generation 382 employees Turnover 297 million Euro ca 7000 customer ca 6500 products Company presentation Slide 5

6 We are partners for a range of industries Plastics industry Paints and coatings industry Pharmaceutical industry Beverage industry Cosmetic industry Lubricant industry Cellulose industry Refractory industry Rubber industry Company presentation Slide 6

7 Customer-orientation within the organization Executive Management Business Units Service Units Subsidiaries and Participations Assistant Units Carbon blacks rubber Finance LEHVOSS France S.A.R.L New Business Development chemicals LUVOMAXX High performance compounds LUVOCOM Additives and concentrates Surface technology Filtration Magnesia Pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients Human resources and legal affairs, safety and environmental protection Logistics Process management and IT Laboratory Production, warehousing and pilot plant Materials logistics and purchasing LEHVOSS UK Limited LEHVOSS Italia S.r.l LEHVOSS Nederland B.V. LEHVOSS Schneider AG, Switzerland LEHVOSS North America, LLC Representative Office Dalian, P.R. China LEHVOSS Beijing Chemical Co. Ltd., P.R. China Biophil Italia S.R.L. and subsidiaries Auer-Remy GmbH Quality management Controlling Company presentation Slide 7

8 Worldwide sourcing of specialities and powerful logistics Collaboration with more than 150 suppliers on four continents Processes supported by SAP-R/3 Powerful logistics, transport compliant with quality and environmental requirements while observing all legal regulations Company presentation Slide 8

9 Long term availability of our products Own warehouses with packaging facilities such as transfer, palletizing and shrinkage systems. Company presentation Slide 9

10 Processing-friendly supply forms and individual packaging solutions Bulk Container Big Bags Octabins Drums Paper bags PE bags Soluable PE and EVA pouches Company presentation Slide 10

11 Customer support from technical minds High level of advice on the application and use of our products from experts with many years experience. Company presentation Slide 11

12 From the beginning, more than a trading company 1907, a new departure for a trading company and ever since a firm component of our customer service: our own laboratory, today with attached pilot plant. Company presentation Slide 12

13 Test methods in our laboratory Mechanical materials testing Thermal analysis Rheology Optical methods IR spectroscopy Particle analysis Chemical determination methods Special investigations (carbon blacks, magnesium oxide, blowing agents, combustion tests Company presentation Slide 13

14 Development of customer-specific modifications and tailormade products Definition of the customer-specific product requirements Formulation development and adjustment of product properties Process-engineering developments in the pilot plant and production Definition of the quality inspections in the laboratory Company presentation Folie 14

15 Production of specialty compounds even in small quantities, tailor-made for individual requirements Active substances Accelerators Flame retardants Lubricants Stabilizers Blowing agents Cross-linking agents Processing aids Reinforcement fibres and many more. Supply form Additive preparations Compounds Dry liquids Liquid systems Masterbatches Powder blends Pastes Application Plastics and rubber industries Company presentation Folie 15

16 We take on responsibility for quality, for safety, for the environment 1992 LuV was one of the first chemical trading companies to be certified according to DIN ISO Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2008 for LuV and our subsidiaries in France, England and Italy. The guidelines of the worldwide initiative Responsible Care are an important component of our environmental and safety policies. Company presentation Slide 16

17 Our values, our philosophy: vision combined with obligation Company presentation Slide 17

18 We give people a profession in which they can feel at home Safe jobs Clear social orientation Mutual respect Promotion of individual growth Room to move in terms of the working content and conditions Rewarding special contributions The company comparison study TOP JOB annually revues medium-sized companies who have shown outstanding personnel management. LuV has been distinquished many times. Company presentation Slide 18

19 SAP.com used throughout the Group Ordering, purchasing and warehousing management as well as production and quality management processes are handled identically at all locations. Various opportunities for raising efficiency in collaboration: Bilateral coupling of ERP systems for electronic data exchange (SAP <-> SAP, Non-SAP <-> SAP) Vendor-managed inventory scenarios through electronic transfer of stock and supplies information Use of portal Company presentation Slide 19

20 Europe-wide availability of our services thanks to three-pillar sales concept Lehmann & Voss & Co. Subsidiaries and joint ventures Representative agency Company presentation Slide 20

21 Through subsidiaries and joint ventures we are making our activities more international France LEHVOSS France S.A.R.L., Dreux 100% UK LEHVOSS UK Limited, London und Congleton 100% Italy LEHVOSS Italia S.r.l., Saronno (VA) 100% Italy BIOPHIL Italia, S.P.A, Origgio (VA) 40% Switzerland LEHVOSS Schneider AG, Winterthur 75,2% Netherlands LEHVOSS Nederland B. V., Vlaardingen 100% USA LEHVOSS North America, LLC, Pawcatuck, CT 100% China Dalian Representative Office, Dalian 100% China LEHVOSS Beijing Chemical Co. Ltd., Beijing 100% Company presentation Slide 21

22 LEHVOSS France Expertise in selected branches Company data Founded: 1990 Location: Dreux (west of Paris) Acquisition SMPC Fabrication: 2002 Employees: 7 Turnover 2012: 11,8 million Euro Products Raw materials for the rubber, plastics, and paint and coatings industry, lubricant additives Company presentation Slide 22

23 LEHVOSS United Kingdom Specialist sales in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Company data Founded: 1990 Acquisition Paroxite Ltd. : 2008 Location: London and Congleton Employees: 23 Turnover 2012: 34,1 million pounds sterling Products Raw materials for the rubber, plastics and refractory materials industries as well as for the manufacture of paints and coatings, lubricant additives, raw materials for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries Company presentation Slide 23

24 LEHVOSS Italia Competent partner for the Italian market Company data Founded: 1990 Location: Orrigio (VA) Acquisition: 2004: Chem Import (founded 1985) Employees 10 Turnover 2012: 14,5 million Euro Products Raw materials for the rubber, plastics, and paint and coatings industry, lubricant additives Company presentation Slide 24