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A
Portuguese family business, trading for over a century in the chemical
industrial sector, CUF has adopted innovation, competence and the human
development as its fundamental values. Through its manufacturing,
logistics, technology and commercial activities, CUF has an
international presence: Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro, Pombal, Estarreja,
Pontevedra (Spain), Antwerp (Belgium), Austin (USA) and Brighton (UK).
CUF is a
significant manufacturer of industrial chemicals: the 6th largest
producer of Aniline in Europe and the 3rd largest Iberian producer of
Chlorine. Through CUF’s focus on innovation, it has successfully
developed new technologies, both for the production of Aniline and, more
recently, through a unique, patented process for the manufacture of
nanopowders.
Currently,
CUF’s strategy is based on the "Aniline over the Fence" concept which is
based on a hybrid delivery model, combining the benefits of integration
and typical customisation of domestic suppliers with the advantages of
accessing prices and market rules of suppliers abroad. The use of long
term supply contracts, a rigorous definition of the quantities and the
pricing model, and the fact that each operator concentrates on
activities where they are more efficient, enables risk to be managed and
minimised.
As a result of this strategic approach and the long-term partnership
with DOW and Air Liquide, CUF launched new production units in 2010,
doubling its production capacity for Aniline and Chlorine in Estarreja’s
Chemical Park.
CUF is a
subscriber to ‘Responsible Care’, the commitment of worldwide chemical
industries for sustainability and for the environment. Its
participation in this area has been recognised on various occasions,
with national and international awards and prizes. In 2005, the European
Prize for Responsible Actions was awarded by CEFIC – The European
Council of the Chemical Industry - to Pacopar - the panel for the
industry community in Estarreja’s Chemical Park – which was founded by
CUF.
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