Welcome to the world of HCS Group

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Our Vision

To deliver sustainable growth by being a leading global

provider of high-value specialty hydrocarbon solutions

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Gold-Status from EcoVadis CRS Sustainable performance

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“We are delighted to receive the EcoVadis gold rating in recognition of our commitment to sustainable business practices.

The acknowledgement confirms our commitment to further devote resources that contributes to sustainable performance.”

Henrik Krüpper, CEO HCS Group

Leading by tradition

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HCS Group

• Leading international provider of solutions for high-value specialty hydrocarbons

• Combing chemistry with petrochemical expertise• Established in 2011 by H.I.G. Europe, the

company has 160 years experience (since 1859)• Strong brands and products with leading market

positions• Active in variety of markets: from automotive,

pharmaceutical, polymers and electronics to agrochemical and energy industry

• Serving local and global blue-chip customers• Sales to 90+ countries worldwide• Continuous investment in business and stable

growth• EcoVadis Gold-Status for sustainable performance

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A strong growth pattern with a proven track recordHCS Group: Facts & Figures (2019)

• Employees: 500

• Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

• Subsidiaries: 12 (Germany, UK, France, USA, Japan)

• Production Sites: 7 (Europe & North America)

• Sales Volume: about 570,000 tons

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Combining specialties & petrochemicals expertise with customer-centric focusUnique positioning as successful key differentiator

Big Oil

Focus on Upstream & Economy of Scale Refinery optimisation High volumes Product standardisation

Focus on Downstream & Application Service Tailor-made products and developments Highly flexible production units Comprehensive application service support Dedicated supply chain per product

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160 years of experienceHCS Group - young at heart, grown up by tradition

Solution

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2011Services & Solutions Business

Special Fuels Business Electrical Oil ServicesTailored Solvents Business

Haltermann

Founded 1898

Carless, Capel & Leonard

Founded 1859

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CertificationsQuality assured

• ISO 9001 (Quality Management) - All Sites

• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) - Manufacturing Sites

• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) - UK Manufacturing sites

• ISO 50001 (Energy Management) - Manufacturing Sites

• ISO/IEC17025 accreditation DAkkS- Laboratory Hamburg, Germany

• Responsible Care

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Production sites & sales officesWorldwide presence

Troy, MI, USA (Sales)Manvel, TX, USA (Production)

Yokohama, JP (Sales)

Leatherhead, UK (Sales)Harwich, UK (Production)Stanlow, UK (Production & Sales)

Frankfurt, D (Headquarters)Speyer, D (Production)Hamburg, D (Production & Sales)Duisburg, D (Production EOS)

Bourgetheroulde, F (Production & Sales)

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Four Business Units combine market and product expertiseFulfilling market requirements today & tomorrow

Mobility Life Science

Energy Industrial

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High-value products for various applicationsKey to success: quality & reliability

Pentane

Special Aromatics Performance SolventsPerformance Fuels

Printing Ink Distillates

Racing Fuels

Base Oils

Drilling Mud Base FluidsOil & Gas Products Electrical Oil Services

Oxo Products

Speciality/Process Oils

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Three strong brand characteristics have formed HCS GroupSuccessful brands

EXPERTISE

The heritage of over a century of expertise in the field ofHaltermann Carless products, a pioneer in manufacturing innovative hydrocarbon-based speciality products and solvents…

PASSION

… paired with the passion of our ETS Racing Fuels operation, the recognized expert fuel development partner for the racing industry with premium technologies and services…

SERVICE

… and the service quality of our EOS brand, a synonym for unparalleled products and services around electrical insulating oils.

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Our contribution towards….

improved efficiency

successful power

higher performancetrusted purity

sustainability

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Pentanes as a key material in blown foam applicationsOur contribution to energy saving

Market needs:• Substitution of halogenated solvent systems

(HCFC and HFC)• Enhanced insulation properties• Regional differences and compositions

Our solution:• Tailored pentane blends to meet market and

application needs • Application support to optimize performance in

use • Excellent ecological profile• Low Global Warming Potential (GWP<25)• Zero Ozone Depletion Potential • Ideal solution for PUR & EPS construction

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Extend transformer life through on-site oil regenerationOur contribution to conserve fossil resources

Market needs:• Increased flexibility and reliability of energy

networks• Reduced carbon footprint and emissions• Waste reduction

Our solution:• Closed-loop model: From used to new oil quality • Significant transformer life extension with

complete on-site regeneration• Reduced downtime due to “dialysis”• Less maintenance and investment in operation• EOS: The specialist brand in transformer oil

recycling and treatment

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Emission testing fuels help to reduce air pollutionOur contribution to engine efficiency

Market needs:• Enhanced engine performance• Reduction of CO2 emissions• Meet stringent emissions legislation

Our solution:• Speciality fuels designed for R&D engine testing,

application testing, certification projects• Comprehensive expertise in fuel and engine

technology • Working with all leading car manufacturers

to help developing efficient engines• Reduction of CO2 emission with 2nd generation

bio-component fuels

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Efficient solvents and formulations to protect cropsOur contribution to safeguard harvests

Market needs:• Enhanced crop yield and quality• Reduced CO2 footprint• Stable advanced multi-A.I. formulations

Our solution: • High-quality C10 and C12 supplier for more than

70 years• Tailor-made Caromax® portfolio with narrowed

specification help to reduce solvent content• Low naphthalene aromatics• Compliance with regulations

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Highly purified solvents for the pharmaceutical industriesOur contribution to preserve public health

Market needs:• Ultra pure products with no traces of impurities• 100% reliability and compliancy• Application-oriented solvent solutions

Our solution:• 99% purity aliphatic solvents• Production process according to GMP regulation

standards• From laboratory to production size• Products valued by API and generic

manufacturers around the globe for more than 50 years

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Sustainable products made from bio-based feedstockOur contribution to promote green solutions (I)

Selected examples:

• Small-engine fuels using bio-derived isooctane as octane booster.

• Renewable higher isoparaffins for cosmetic applications.

• HVO based middle distillate products for a variety of applications such as inks, varnishes and paints.

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E.CO2 products made from bio-based feedstockOur contribution to promote green solutions (II)

Tailor-made products provide excellent performance in various applications vs. industrial fossil- based references:

• Superior cold flow properties for arctic hydraulic fluids.

• Excellent temperature/pressure performances at low viscosities for metal rolling fluids.

• Premium chemical and oxidative stability.

• Sustainable solution for fossil-free transformer oil applications in line with industrial standards as IEC 60296.

• Low aromatic solvent for inks, paints and varnishes.

We partner with:

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-40% Green House Gas Emissions

up to 82% biodegradable

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• HCS Group holds market leading position in Europe

• 160 years of tradition while continuously focusing on growth

• Strong customer focus, offering multiple benefits

• reliability and sustainable service • comprehensive technical support • flexible production units

• Partnership as key to success

Summary

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Contact us:

HCS Group GmbHwww.h-c-s-group.com

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