| Lyondell is a global leader in the manufacture of chemicals and polymers, building blocks for countless products that people around the world use every day. From our cars to our homes, from the grocery store to the office, Lyondell抯 products are vital to the goods that people throughout the world depend upon to enhance their quality of life. View our animated feature to learn more about how we are Creating Basic Elements for LifeSM.
We manufacture basic chemicals and derivatives including ethylene, propylene, titanium dioxide, styrene, polyethylene, propylene oxide and acetyls. We are also a refiner of heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and a significant producer of gasoline-blending components.
With headquarters in Houston, Texas, Lyondell operates on five continents and employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide. Combined pro forma 2005 revenues, including 100 percent of refining, were $24 billion.
We believe that to succeed in the increasingly competitive global chemical industry, we must have efficient operations, a sustainable competitive advantage, multinational presence and financial flexibility. Throughout its history, Lyondell has used innovative joint ventures, partnerships and technology development to create a strong, strategically integrated company with quality assets and people.
Our workforce is made up of exceptionally talented people a team with a wealth of know-how in developing and implementing best practices to strengthen our competitive advantages. The people of Lyondell are committed to a culture of Operational Excellence, our approach to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of our business. Whether it抯 through our position among the industry leaders in safety performance, our record reliability and product quality metrics, or the countless people helped by our community outreach efforts, our high-performance team achieves impressive results. And our industry-leading revenue per employee numbers and outstanding customer satisfaction measures show that our employees don抰 just do their jobs, but also do them in a manner that advances our strategy and creates value for our stakeholders.
Our stakeholders also benefit from our state-of-the-art research and technology centers, where researchers work with customers to identify and develop the next generation of products and technology. Collectively, we hold more than 500 U.S. patents and approximately 1,250 patents worldwide.
In addition, we take very seriously our responsibility to operate in a manner that protects people and the environment and preserves the planet for future generations. As a result, we've invested in comprehensive health, safety and environmental programs to promote the safe and responsible management of our products throughout their life cycle.
Our employees also strive to make a personal difference away from the office by volunteering their time and talents to projects that benefit the communities where we operate. Through Community Advisory Panels and other volunteer groups and committees, employees promote dialogue with our neighbors and ensure that we are active members of our communities.
Success in competitive markets requires constant improvement. And wherever you look at Lyondell, you'll find our people making our products better, our operations safer, and delivering the highest level of customer service.
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