Making methanol around the world

Methanex is the world's largest methanol supplier with production plants located strategically around the globe in Chile, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago and soon Egypt (2010).

To manage this world-wide manufacturing operation, Methanex has assembled a Global Manufacturing team of senior managers and directors. They are responsible for developing Methanex's global manufacturing strategies. These are designed to achieve the lowest sustainable manufacturing cost of production, while maintaining the high quality of Methanex's products and the operational excellence of its facilities. A commitment to Responsible Care^® and continuous improvement are fundamental values to the team in all that it does.

By promoting a policy of continuous improvement, and by following industry best practices, Methanex consistently operates its plants more efficiently and at higher reliability rates than its competitors. This is the result of having a skilled manufacturing workforce in place at all plant locations that are well trained and aligned with the goals of the company.