LyondellBasell’s Ferrara Site and Technical Center is part of a multi-company complex located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy near the Po River. This site has a long and illustrious history in the polyolefins industry and continues to focus on this tradition of innovation. Approximately 1040 employees and 225 contractors work at the site which comprises three components: the Giulio Natta Research Center, with pilot plant and laboratories; catalyst production facilities; and polymer manufacturing operations.
Our Ferrara site is now the world’s largest site for Ziegler-Natta catalyst development and production and is fully integrated with basic research, process and product development. The polymer manufacturing units produce polypropylene and advanced polyolefin resins that are used in a wide variety of applications including food packaging, medical products, automotive components, and much more.
Performance Summary
Our commitment to sustainable growth balances our responsibility to provide economic value for our stakeholders, while respecting the social concerns of the community in which we operate, and demonstrating care for the environment around us.
Providing Economic Value
- With approximately 1040 employees and 225 contractors, our site is one of the major employers in the Emilia Romagna region
- Annual employee payroll and benefits total approximately € 46 million
- The site purchases approximately € 220 000 in goods and services annually
- Our facilities pay more than € 227 000 in TIA and environmental taxes annually
LyondellBasell At A Glance
LyondellBasell is the world’s third-largest independent chemical company. We have annual revenues of approximately $30.8 billion* and more than 14,000 employees worldwide. Our vertically integrated facilities, broad product portfolio, manufacturing flexibility, superior technology base and reputation for operational excellence enable us to deliver exceptional value to our customers across the petrochemical chain – from refining to advanced product applications.
*Based on 2009 revenues
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