We create links in the world of chemical and mineral specialities.
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
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 cosmetics industries 1954 1965 Start of the manufacture of additive masterbatches for the plastics industry 1973 Start of production of high-performance thermoplastics 1984 The European sales organisation is extended with the founding of foreign subsidiaries (LEHVOSS) in France, Italy and UK 1990 Company presentation Slide 3
More than 100 years experience DIN EN ISO 9001 certification granted (now DIN EN 9001:2008) 1992 Acquisition of Pennine Darlington Magnesia Ltd. in the UK 1999 Acquisition of Chem Import in Italy 2004 Foundation of LEHVOSS (Beijing) Chemical Co. Ltd. 2006 Acquisition of Paroxite Ltd. in the UK 2008 Acquisition of 20% of shares of BIOPHIL Group in Italy 2011 Extension of Hamburg-Wandsbek production site (land and office space) and acquisition of further 20% of shares of BIOPHIL Group 2012 Foundation of LEHVOSS North America, LLC and LEHVOSS Nederland B.V. 2013 Founding of LEHVOSS (Shanghai) Chemical Trading Co. Ltd. 2014 Company presentation Slide 4
Lehmann&Voss&Co. at a glance Our three locations in Hamburg Company headquarters on the Aussenalster lake Laboratory, pilot plant and compounding and mixing plant in Wandsbek Warehouse in the harbour area Key data 2013 including subsidiaries Limited commercial partnership in its fourth generation 391 employees Turnover 288 million Euro Approx. 7,000 customers Approx. 6,500 products incl. variations Company presentation Slide 5
We are partners for a range of industries Plastics industry Paints and coatings industry Pharmaceutical industry Beverage industry Cosmetics industry Lubricants industry Pulp and paper industry Refractory industry Rubber industry Company presentation Slide 6
Customer orientation within the organization Executive Management Business Units Service Units Subsidiaries and Participations Assistant Units Carbon blacks and rubber chemicals LUVOMAXX Finance LEHVOSS France S.A.R.L. New Business Development High-performance compounds LUVOCOM Human resources and legal affairs, safety and environmental protection LEHVOSS UK Limited Quality management Additives and concentrates LUVOBATCH / LUVATOL Logistics and warehousing LEHVOSS Italia S.r.l. Controlling Surface technology Process management and IT LEHVOSS Nederland B.V. Filtration Laboratory LEHVOSS Schneider AG, Switzerland Magnesia Production and engineering LEHVOSS North America, LLC, USA Ingredients for pharmaceuticals, personal care and nutrition Materials management and purchasing Representative Office Dalian, China LEHVOSS (Beijing) Chemical Co. Ltd., China LEHVOSS (Shanghai) Chemical Trading Co. Ltd., China BIOPHIL ITALIA S.p.A. and subsidiaries Auer-Remy GmbH Company presentation Slide 7
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
Long term availability of our products Own warehouses with packaging facilities such as transfer, palletizing and shrinkage systems. Company presentation Slide 9
Processing-friendly supply forms and individual packaging solutions Bulk Containers IBC Big Bags Octabins Drums Paper bags PE bags Soluable PE and EVA pouches Company presentation Slide 10
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
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
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
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 Slide 14
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 etc. Supply forms Powder blends Pastes and dry liquids Additive preparations Masterbatches Liquid systems Compounds Application Plastics and rubber industries Company presentation Slide 15
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 9001. 2009 Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 for LuV and our subsidiaries in France, UK and Italy. The guidelines of the worldwide initiative Responsible Care are an important component of our environmental and safety policies. Company presentation Slide 16
Our values, our philosophy: vision combined with obligation Company presentation Slide 17
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 distinguished many times. Company presentation Slide 18
mysap.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
International availability of our services thanks to three-pillar sales concept Lehmann&Voss&Co. Subsidiaries and joint ventures Representative agencies Company presentation Slide 20
Global presence Subsidiaries and joint ventures in North America and Asia Subsidiary in foundation Company presentation Slide 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 Ltd., London und Congleton 100% Italy LEHVOSS Italia S.r.l., Origgio (VA) 100% Italy BIOPHIL ITALIA S.p.A., Origgio (VA) 76% Switzerland LEHVOSS Schneider AG, Winterthur 75,2% The 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% China LEHVOSS (Shanghai) Chemical Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai 100% Company presentation Slide 22
LEHVOSS France Expertise in selected branches Company data Founded: 1990 Location: Dreux (west of Paris) Employees: 6 Turnover in 2013: 11 million EUR Products Raw materials for the rubber, plastics and paints and coatings industry Company presentation Slide 23
LEHVOSS United Kingdom Specialist sales in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Company data Founded: 1990 Location: London and Congleton Employees: 31 Warehouse: 1,160 m 2 capacity in Folkestone Turnover in 2013: 28 million GBP 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, personal care and nutrition industry Company presentation Slide 24
LEHVOSS Italia Competent partner for the Italian market Company data Founded: 1990 Location: Origgio (VA) Employees: 11 Turnover in 2013: 18 million EUR Products Raw materials for the rubber, plastics and paints and coatings industry Company presentation Slide 25
LEHVOSS Schneider In the Swiss market for more than 100 years Mehr Fotos??? Company data Founded: 1903 Location: Winterthur Employees: 9 Turnover in 2013: 6 million CHF Products Filtration solutions and liquid treatment, beverage technology, fillers Company presentation Slide 26
LEHVOSS Nederland Specialists for magnesia and industrial minerals FOTOS??? Company data Founded: 2013 Location: Vlaardingen Employees: 2 Turnover in 2013: 2 million EUR Products Synthetic and natural magnesia, ferrous sulphate for animal feed, Guyana bauxite and emery products for wear resistant antiskid floors (LuvoGrip / LuvoGrip Brite) and polishing / grinding agents Company presentation Slide 27
LEHVOSS North America Specialists for high-performance compounds Company data Founded: 2013 Location: Pawcatuck, CT Employees: 4 Turnover in 2013: 1.5 million USD Products High-performance compounds LUVOCOM and additive masterbatches LUVOBATCH Company presentation Slide 28
LEHVOSS Shanghai - Your competent partner in the Asian market Company data Founded: 2014 Location: Shanghai, PRC Employees: 3 Turnover in 2013: 3.2 million EUR Products High-performance compounds LUVOCOM and additive masterbatches LUVOBATCH Company presentation Slide 29
LEHVOSS Beijing and representative office in Dalian Experienced in the Asian market Beijing Company data Founded: within the last 10 years Locations: Beijing and Dalian, PRC Employees: 6 Dalian Products Raw materials for plastics, paints and coatings, refractories and rubber, lubricant additives and ingredients for the pharmaceutical, personal care and nutrition industry Sourcing and sales support for the other business units Company presentation Slide 30
Incheon site - Your new partner in Asia Company data In foundation Location: Incheon, South Korea Employees: 1 Products High-performance compounds LUVOCOM and additive masterbatches LUVOBATCH Company presentation Slide 31