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With a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony Haltermann Carless celebrates the start of construction of the new hydrogenation plant in Speyer, Germany.

Since 1859 Haltermann Carless has been focused on the development of high-quality hydrocarbons. "A pioneer of high-value hydrocarbons" is therefore the slogan for the company's rich tradition and extraordinary history, which it combines with topics relevant for the future on the occasion of its 160th anniversary.

Frankfurt a. M., Germany, February 28, 2019 – In its 160th year the HCS Group is implementing a change of management that puts the emphasis on business continuity. Effective April 1, 2019, Henrik Krüpper, previously Chief Commercial Officer of the Group, will assume the position of CEO of the HCS Group.

Frankfurt a. M., Germany, February 28, 2019 – HCS Group, a leading international supplier of solutions for high-value hydrocarbon specialties, announced today that they have entered into a long-term purchase and sale agreement with Gevo Inc., Colorado, USA, for renewable isooctane. The chemical specialist commits to buy up to 10,000 metric tons per year of Gevo’s low-carbon, renewable isooctane over ten years. The product will be sold under the Haltermann Carless brand and supplied into high-end applications ranging from high purity solvents to specialty fuels.

Haltermann Carless has chosen Troy, Michigan, to open their new head office in the US. The expansion will strengthen the company’s position to better serve local customers in the automotive, industrial, pharmaceutical and agricultural sector.

To strengthen the performance fuels business in one of the most important automotive markets, HCS Group establishes first subsidiary in Asia.

Haltermann Carless is a leading international supplier of solutions for high-value hydrocarbon specialties and solvents. The company belongs to the HCS Group and operates state-of-the-art production, processing and blending facilities in Europe and the United States. This allow us to manufacture a comprehensive range of speciality products, such as performance solvents and fuels, special aromatics, pentanes, middle distillates and oil and gas products to serve various industries. For the agrochemicals industry, for example, Haltermann Carless is a leading supplier of C10 and C12 heavy aromatics. For over 70 years, it has been manufacturing key products, well-known in the industry under the trademark Caromax®.

Legal Entity Name Changes in the US for Haltermann Carless and ETS New legal structure will offer an even better access to the US market, while ensuring the Group’s long-term growth strategy Haltermann Carless USA, Inc. changes into Haltermann Carless US Inc. ETS Racing Inc. becomes Haltermann Carless US Inc. Manvel, April, 1, 2017. With the integration of the U.S. facility in Manvel into the global production network, HCS Group has strategically expanded the growing worldwide base. HCS GROUP has become a truly global operating company and Haltermann Carless is now also a truly American manufacturer.

Upgrade and capacity expansion plan for Haltermann Carless site in co-operation with Neste Jacobs Haltermann Carless invests in hydrogenation technology on existing production site in Speyer, Germany NExSAT-Technology by Neste Jacobs to be installed on production site Frankfurt, 23 March 2017 – Haltermann Carless, a well-established HCS Group brand and leading provider of high value specialty hydrocarbons continues to invest into its sites and technolgies to broaden its offerings for customers. It has commissioned Neste Jacobs, a global solution provider of high-quality technology, engineering and project services, to plan an upgrade and expansion of the Haltermann Carless production site in Speyer, Germany.

ENGLEWOOD, CO, February 14, 2017 – HCS Group GmbH, the owner of Haltermann Carless, one of the oldest companies in the world of Chemistry, announced today that it had entered into a Letter of Intent with Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) to purchase renewable isooctane pursuant to a long-term off-take agreement. GEVO is a leading renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company headquartered in Englewood, CO.