Methanex Corporation
Vancouver, BC
Company Overview
Methanex Corporation is the global leader in methanol production and marketing. Methanol is typically produced from natural gas, and is a basic chemical building block. It is used to produce formaldehyde, acetic acid and a variety of other chemical intermediates. These derivatives are ultimately used in the manufacture of countless products that we find in our everyday lives, including: resins, adhesives, paints, inks, foams, silicones, plastic bottles, polyester, solvents, Spandex and windshield washer fluid. A significant amount of methanol is also used to make MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), an additive used in cleaner-burning gasoline. Methanol is also used directly as a fuel.
Our plants are located in Chile, New Zealand, Canada, Trinidad and the United States. We source additional methanol through a marketing agreement with a plant located in Trinidad, and also through spot market purchases. Our extensive global marketing and distribution system makes us the largest supplier of methanol to each of the major international markets. In 2001, our sales accounted for roughly 25% of the total world market for methanol.
Methanex is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed for trading on the Toronto stock exchange in Canada under the trading symbol 'MX' and on the NASDAQ in the United States under the trading symbol 'MEOH'.
1998 National Post Annual Report Awards Primary Manufacturing Sector - Gold Medal 1997 National Post Annual Report Awards Primary Manufacturing Sector - Gold Medal Methanex Corporation subscribes to Responsible Care ISO 9002 certification - Vancouver (BC), Medicine Hat (AB), Chile, Auckland (NZ), Brussels (Belgium) New Zealand, 1999 - 'Return on Environment Award' presented by BetzDearborn Chile, 1999 - 'Environmental Commitment Award' presented by the Chilean President New Zealand, 2000 - 'Prince Gold' awarded by New Zealand Chemical Industry Council (NZCIC) for safety, health and environmental (SH&E) performance Chile, 2000 - Carlos Vial Espantoso Foundation recognizes Methanex for Good Labour Relations Kitimat, 2000 - 'CN Safe Handling Award' presented by Canadian National Railway
Company Information
Physical Address
1800-200 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3M1
CA
Mailing Address
1800-200 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3M1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Methanex Corporation
Number of Employees: 792
CA
Contacts
Pierre Choquette
Title: President & Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Allan Cole
Title: Sr. Vice President, Finance & CFO
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Jim Emmerton
Title: Sr. Vice President Corporate Development
Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing
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Randy Milnex
Title: Sr. V. P. Gen. Council & Corp. Secretary
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Brad Boyd
Title: Director, IR Corp. Controller
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Brian Bergot
Title: Investor Relations Analyst
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Products
- Methanol
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
325190
Brazil, Iran, Japan, United Kingdom, United States