Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (Exchange: Shanghai)

48 Jinyi Rd., Jinshan District
Shanghai, 200640, China
Phone: +86-21-5794-3143
Fax: +86-21-5794-0050
http://www.spc.com.cn

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China's own entry into the world of giant chemical companies, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company is one of that country's largest producers of ethylene, a crucial ingredient in the manufacture of synthetic fibers and plastics. It also makes petroleum-based fuels and oils and other intermediate petrochemicals, such as benzene. The company, which operates primarily within China (most of its revenues are from eastern China), has joint ventures with UK energy company BP, US chemicals firm Dow Chemical, and Japanese conglomerate ITOCHU Corporation. China Petroleum & Chemical (Sinopec), which is controlled by the Chinese government, owns about 55% of Shanghai Petrochemical.

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Key financials for Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (Exchange: Shanghai)

Company Type Public (Exchange: Shanghai; NYSE: SHI [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £6,211.0
1-Year Sales Growth 21.3%
2008 Net Income (mil.) (£624.9)
2008 Employees 17,597
1-Year Employee Growth (8.6%)
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Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Gao Jinping
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Vice Chairman and VP Du Chongjun
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Chairman and President Rong Guangdao
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