SOL S.p.A.
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SOL S.p.A. - Company Capsule
Reference Code: BR1358CC
Published Date: April 2011
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SOL S.p.A. - Company Overview
SOL S.p.A. (SOL) is an Italy based chemical company. Through its subsidiaries, the company engages in manufacturing,
applied research and marketing of industrial, pure and medicinal gases. The company also caters the requirements of the
home care and the welding markets. SOL manufactures markets and distributes oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen,
carbon dioxide, acetylene, nitrous oxide, helium, gas mixtures, refrigerating gases, medicinal gases, special gases and
high purity gases. The company is involved in the research, design, construction and operation of manufacturing plants
situated at its own premises as well as on-site production units at its clients' plants. Its production plants are located in
Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia, Bulgaria,
Serbia-Montenegro and Switzerland. The company is headquartered in Monza in Milan, Italy.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenue of EUR 465.95 million during the fiscal year ended 2009. The company's revenue grew at
a CAGR of 3.8% during the period 2007-2009 with an annual growth of 0.68% over fiscal year 2008. During the fiscal year
2009, its operating margin was 10.7% as against the operating margin of 11.13% in fiscal year 2008. During the fiscal
year 2009, the company registered a net margin of 5.38% as against the net margin of 7.52% in the fiscal year 2008.
SOL S.p.A. - Key Facts
SOL S.p.A., Key Facts
Via Borgazzi, 27, Monza (MI), ,
Ticker Symbol, Stock SOL (Italian SE (Mercato
Corporate Address: 20052, Italy Continuo Italia))
Exchange
Telephone + 39 39 23961 No. of Employees 1,978
Fax + 39 39 2396371 Financial Year End December
URL www.sol.it Revenue (in EUR Million) 465.95
Industry Chemicals Revenue (in USD Million) 665.40
Locations Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Switzerland
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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SOL S.p.A. - Major Products and Services
SOL S.p.A engages in applied research, manufacturing and marketing of industrial, pure and medicinal gases. Key
products of the company includes the following:
SOL S.p.A., Major Products and Services
Products:
Medicinal gases
Technical gases
Gases for food freezing
Gases for food storage
Gases for research
Gas cleaning systems
Medical products
Materials and equipment for home care therapy
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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SOL S.p.A. - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of SOL S.p.A.:
Enagas S.A.
Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.
Airgas, Inc.
Praxair, Inc.
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SOL S.p.A. - Key Employees
SOL S.p.A., Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
Aldo Fumagalli Romario Chairman, Managing Director Executive Board
Andrea Monti Joint General Manager Senior Management
Gianfranco Graziadei Director Non Executive Board
Giovanni Annoni Director Non Executive Board
Giulio Mario Bottes General Manager Senior Management
Luisa Savini Director Non Executive Board
Marco Annoni Vice Chairman, Managing Director Executive Board
Stefano Bruscagli Director Non Executive Board
Ugo Marco Fumagalli
Director Non Executive Board
Romario
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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SOL S.p.A. - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
SOL S.p.A.
Via Borgazzi, 27
Monza (MI)
Zip: 20052
Italy
Tel: + 39 39 23961
Fax: + 39 39 2396371
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
SOL S.p.A., Subsidiaries
B.T.G. Bvba
AIRSOL BV
Lessines
Netherlands
Belgium
BIOTECHSOL Srl
BÖSCH GmbH
Monza
Germany
Italy
ENERGETIKA Z.J. d.o.o
C.T.S. S.rl
Jesenice
Italy
Slovenia
G.T.E. S.L. I.C.O.A. S.r.l.
Barcellona Vibo Valentia
Spain Italy
SOL France Sas
Medical System S.r.l.
Cergy Pontoise
Italy
France
SOL Welding Srl
SOL T.G. GmbH Via Meucci
Wiener Neustadt Costabissara
Germany Zip: 26 - 36030
Italy
Tel: + 39 444 290411
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