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ATOFINA is chemically based. The chemicals manufacturing giant, a subsidiary of oil giant TOTAL FINA ELF (formerly Elf Atochem), operates more than 30 subsidiaries that make products in three industry segments: intermediate and performance polymers (acrylics, peroxides, fluorochemicals, and thiochemicals), petrochemicals and plastics (commodity plastics, PVC, and fertilizers), and specialty chemicals (rubber processing technologies, paints, resins, and adhesives). Brands include Bostik (adhesives) and SigmaKalon (paints). ATOFINA was created by the 2000 merger of TotalFina and Elf Aquitane. It is joining other chemical companies in developing multiple online chemical B2B marketplaces.
COMPETITION |
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BASF Aktiengesellschaft (BF)
The Dow Chemical Company (DOW)
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 19,585.30
Employees: 72,253
Revenue per employee: $271,065.56
KEY PEOPLE |
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François Cornelis
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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4/8, Cours Michelet , La Défense 10
92091 Paris La Défense Cedex, France
Phone: 33-1-49-00-80-80
Fax: 33-1-49-00-83-96
Online: Web Site
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