Patrick Benavides

Established in 1999, Sahara International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) manufactures and markets methanol, butanediol, tetrahydrofuran, acetic acid, acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate monomer, as well as carbon monoxide through its various affiliates. It has been listed on Saudi Stock Market since 2006. It serves its customers in the construction, solvents, automotive, electronics, polymer, coatings, and pharmaceutical industries that help improving the lives of people worldwide. Following its success during the last decade, Sipchem continues its journey of progress by launching several down-stream projects to manufacture Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Low Density Polyethylene, Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Cross Linkable Polyethylene, and Semi conductive Compound that are scheduled to start in 2013. It is noteworthy that Sipchem has been declared the winner of the “ best working environment company in the Kingdom” for the year 2010 through an independent survey. Further, Sipchem has the distinction of being the first chemical manufacturing company in the Kingdom to achieve “Responsible Care” certification. In line with its corporate social responsibility, Sipchem actively participates and supports community social causes. Sipchem takes its responsibilities towards its community so seriously that it has allocated 1% of its total net annual profit to support its social responsibility programs.