Braskem SA Overview
Company Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Founded: 1972
Workforce: ~7,713 Company Working: Braskem SA (Braskem) manufactures petrochemicals and other products. It operates through the following business segments: basic petrochemicals, polyolefins, US and Europe, vinyl and chemical distribution. The basic petrochemicals segment is engaged in the sale and production of basic petrochemicals. The polyolefins segment comprises the production and sale of polyethylene, including the production of green polyethylene from renewable resources, and polypropylene. The US and Europe segment involves the operations of Braskem America, which involves the sale and production of polypropylene in the US and the operations of two of its polypropylene plants in Germany. The vinyl segment produces and sells PVC, caustic soda, and EDC. The chemical distribution segment includes the operations of QuantiQ and IQAG, which consists of the distribution of intermediate chemicals, special chemicals, petroleum-based solvents, and pharmacons.



