TRICON ENERGY, INC.
HOUSTON, TX

At Tricon, we are industry leaders in the global trade and petrochemical derivative distribution market. Every day, we strive to enhance international commerce through the physical movement and marketing of industrial chemicals and polymer intermediates. We are committed to providing our clients and suppliers with streamlined services, so they can focus on their core business. With our worldwide team of professionals, we have grown from a businesses that began with distribution of Caustic Soda, to a globally recognized company, trading hundreds of petrochemical derivatives. Today, we move several commodities domestically and globally, including: , we have expanded into new markets and will continue to do so as our company flourishes. As a result of our exceptional business practices, we have had the opportunity to develop twenty-seven offices in twenty-three different countries. Unlike other businesses in the trade industry, we provide clients with end-to-end services. Not only do we facilitate trade and distribution of plastics and chemicals, we also provide: Our clients have come to expect these high quality, comprehensive services. Not only do we provide credit to our customers, we also assume the trade risk. Our reliability and superior knowledge of the global market ensures that each transaction runs with maximum efficiency. Our international standing allows us to successfully complete all trade transactions, from complex, large-scale operations to routine dealings. By connecting suppliers and customers with excellent, all-inclusive trade services, we are able to balance risk with cost, without compromising the quality of the product. As such, all parties enjoy added value when employing our services. Every day, our specialized departments work directly with our clients to ensure satisfaction. Not only does this help to build and maintain solid commercial relationships, it also ensures that each deal is carried out with efficiency and perfection. Our trade, operations, finance and support teams have helped over 1,000 clients successfully move and market their industrial, chemicals, polymer intermediates, fuels and dry bulk products. As we move forward in the global market, we will continue to provide cutting edge services to suppliers and customers. of Tricon Energy Inc. of Tricon Energy Inc. Solid market intelligence begins with strong business relationships. Each transaction we complete is done with the highest regard to the needs, desires, and expectations of all parties involved. To add value to the operation, we monitor global and domestic markets and participants, even those with whom we currently do not conduct business. Not only does this information provide us with key market analysis, it also allows us to have foresight into the future of our industry. Our financing options truly set us apart in the industry. We provide credit to our clients, assume the risk of the transaction, and deal with any financial difficulties. When we take care of the details, suppliers and customers can focus on their core business. With the savings generated through this process, we are able to pass extra value onto our clients. At Tricon, we take pride in our reliable movement of commodities. Because of our high volumes in international trade, we are able to negotiate lower freight costs, which allows us to offer competitive pricing. of Tricon Energy Inc. Distribution of commodities is at the heart of our company. Our unique distribution network allows us to provide services to a wide spectrum of businesses. With our growing distribution branches, we have become involved with industry leading producers and consumers, worldwide. Our expanding international reach has allowed us to provide the highest quality services to our clientele. As we develop our global network, we have had the opportunity to perfect our offerings, while cultivating new professional opportunities. Because of our excellent business practices, we have been able to address the needs and desires of companies throughout the commodities industry. Today, at Tricon, we provide a wide range of services, including: is a Partner and the Head of the Chile and Peru offices. She joined Tricon in 2008 and has led the market on the West Coast of South America. Initially doing polymers, she has expanded into chemical and liquid bulk trading. She has been in the Petrochemical business since she graduated. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Colombia’s National University and a post graduate degree in Quality Systems Management from Antioquia’s University. Ana Maria is originally from Colombia. is a Partner and the Global Product Manager for Xylenes. He joined Tricon in 2000 in the Operations group. He is a native Texan and is based at the Houston headquarters. Brad has a degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University. is Chief Legal Officer at Tricon. Prior to joining Tricon Bryan headed the international trade and customs practice at the law firm of Curtis Mallet-Prevost and Colt & Mosle. Bryan also served as member of Mexico’s global trade negotiation team and was Chief Commercial Counsel for the Embassy of Mexico in Washington D.C. He is a member of the official NAFTA roster of experts that can be selected to resolve unfair trade disputes between nations. He has published various articles and was Editor in Chief of the NAFTA Arbitration Reports journal. Bryan earned his Law degree from the Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, his LL.M at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and has taught international trade law at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. is Tricon’s Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience in global commodities trading. He has been active in commodities trading and executive leadership while based in Switzerland, Sweden, the US and Singapore. His last assignment during the past eight years was COO and then CEO of a multi-billion dollar trading division, based in Singapore and Zurich. Chris has a degree in business and economics of the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich.