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TOTAL
TOTAL ALWAYS IN.
Total renews its support for Dakar in 2009, and intends to demonstrate its fidelity to an event conveying identical values to those of the Group, as the boldness, the company way of thinking, the solidarity.
Total is a group at the service of all and here is indeed which legitimizes our presence on the Dakar. This rally, the competitors will be the reason to be and the actors just as much as the landscapes and the people with whom they are going to share slice of unique life.
Throughout this long trip, the teams will be proud to put their experience and expertise in the service of this link of a race through the Argentina and Chile, which, you will live it each with your rhythm, is also a race after oneself.
Beyond the title of Official Partner, Total pursues his two priority actions:
- Help to the competitors through the Trophy Elf Moto.
He allows the motorcyclists who join it to benefit a gift "products", a logistic and technical assistance and finally a moral support. - The supply in fuels.
Thanks to a rigorous organization, Total furnishes the important ground and air fleet, as well on bivouacs implanted on the airports as in full heart of crossed reliefs (desert, mountains and plains).
The Group is present in Chile since 1984. In 2008, Total Chile purchased a blending of a 20 000 ton capacity. Total Chile markets lubricants and phytosanitary. For 2009, the subsidiary should dash into two new specialities important for its local development.
Total is present in Argentina since 1978 in several fields of activity: exploration-production, refining-marketing, transport and distribution of gas, chemistry. More than 1800 co-workers work for Total in Argentina through 11 subsidiaries. A third part of workforce is employed by Total Argentina Specialities.
Presence of 2 brands of the Total group in Argentina: Elf and Total. The subsidiary grants itself 18 % of market share for the LPG and 9 % for lubricants.
topAIR EUROPA
Spanish Airline, Air Europa is official supplier of the Dakar rally.
Air Europa operates direct flights between Madrid and Buenos Aires 6 days a week with connections from the main European cities.
Book your flights at www.aireuropa.com.
BFGOODRICH
En route for the New World with BFGoodrich
With a score of more than 200 wins and titles to its name on the American off-road scene, plus 21 successes on the Baja 1000, 10 consecutive FIA Cross-Country Rally World Cup titles and eight Dakar victories, BFGoodrich stands out today as the benchmark tyre brand in the world of rally-raids.
Since its creation in 1870, BFGoodrich has forged a reputation for innovation, and motor sport provides the ideal means of testing its products in extreme conditions. Competing in rally-raids is a longstanding tradition at BFGoodrich which dates backs to its first entries on Mexico’s Baja 1000 in the early 1970s. It is a discipline with which BFGoodrich shares the same values, namely the taste for adventure, dynamism, passion, hard work and bravery.
These marathon events are a real challenge for any tyre manufacturer. For not only are they extremely exacting in terms of durability and versatility, but they also increasingly underline the importance of tyre performance on stages covering several hundreds of kilometres and which are sometimes won by mere seconds.
Having forged its reputation over the past 30 years in Africa, January will see the 2009 Dakar cross the Atlantic for the first edition to take place on South American soil. And BFGoodrich continues to partner the event as it ventures onto new terrain.
The new look Dakar promises to be a valuable experience for BFGoodrich, with the route taking in places like the Andes Mountains, Patagonia and the Atacama Desert. The terrain is sure to be highly varied, and although the camel grass of former Dakars will be replaced by pampas grass, the event is certain to be as challenging as ever.
BFGoodrich will contest the Dakar with its factory team partners Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and BMW who will be able to count on the new “All-Terrain” tyre, which was developed in the course of 2008, as well as on the more familiar and highly successful “Rock”.
EUROMASTER
Euromaster at competitors service
For the eleventh year, in 2009 Euromaster will provide their assistance and support to the competitors.
With our team of team 15 people, Euromaster will be present at each bivouac providing every tyre fitting, removal and repair for free. For this, 2 trucks are fully equipped to work in complete autonomy.
Each year, our technicians do an incredible job. The increasing rate of participation is also resulting in record numbers of interventions: 2,800 interventions in 2007.
Euromaster is the leader in its market with more than 10 millions tyres sold in Europe every year. Euromaster is present in 10 countries with 1,650 centres and 11,800 employees.
In France, Euromaster has an integrated network of 370 centres with 3,100 employees.
Contact
André Dumas - Team Manager - andre.dumas@fr.euromaster.com
Agnès Ledru - Euromaster PR - a.ledru-conseil@orange.fr
HENKEL
Henkel goes to South America as Official Supplier of Loctite® and Pattex branded products for the 2009 Dakar Rally in Argentina and Chile
When competitors in the 2009 Dakar are racing over Argentine plains and through Chilean desert instead of African rocks and dunes, Henkel will again be Official Supplier of Loctite® and Pattex products for fast and efficient repairs.
Tuned to the requirements of automotive engineering and motor sports, products from the Henkel portfolio are ideal partners for rally competitors, covering a spectrum of applications too numerous to mention: Loctite® anaerobic threadlockers are a good example for those small yet very important items that can make the difference between victory and defeat, as they perform reliably where mechanical devices fail. Broken windscreens occur frequently while cars and trucks race through rugged terrain: drivers have come to rely on Teroson direct glazing sealants which achieve extremely fast drive-away times – a must for a quick replacement allowing them to continue the race in good time. Plastic parts, often badly cracked, punched and broken during the race, can be restored quickly and reliably using Teroson Plastic Repair products. The Pattex Power Tape repairs, secures, holds and seals, making it an indispensable ally, versatile, waterproof and invaluable to have along.
Many products have earned their “Dakar-proven” stamp of approval in the four previous events in which Henkel participated. As an ideal testing arena also for new product developments, the rally has confirmed the superior quality of Henkel products even under the most extreme racing conditions.
A team of four Henkel specialists, known as the “Charlies” to most of the drivers and even more so to their mechanics, will head for South America to provide advice and hands-on support throughout the rally. They will be joined by photojournalist Stefano Levi, reporting every day live from the bivouacs and from the track to capture the spirit of adventure. The rally takes competitors through a landscape of extremes that imposes huge demands on man and material. Rising up to the challenge, Henkel is making a vital contribution to help drivers cope with the enormous stresses placed on the cars, bikes and trucks during the event.
Follow the adventure - see the action! Live on www.dakaradventure.com
Contact
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Isabelle Feix
Henkelstr. 67
40589 Düsseldorf - Germany
Tel: +49-211-797-2460
email: Isabelle.Feix@henkel.com
SODEXO
Founded in 1966 in France, Sodexo is the world’s leader in Food and Facilities Management services, present in more than 80 countries, and as stated by its founder, Mr. Pierre Bellon, its leadership is the result of the commitment of its thousand of workers to the same mission: to make every day a better day, based on the principles of spirit of service, spirit of team and spirit of progress.
Operating in South America since 1979, in 7 countries, Sodexo has achieved a reputation for its expertise in Remote Sites, extending far beyond the bounds of traditional catering, laundry and housekeeping services, from site planning to decommission.
This experience, along with the full dedication of a staff of 80 people working around the clock will allow the provision of 24x7 food services along the whole 2009 Rally Dakar journey that will take place between Argentina and Chile passing through the Andes mountain range and the Atacama Desert, the world’s most arid desert. There are going to be 5 caravans, traveling ahead the race, each composed of 5 vehicles: a mobile kitchen, a regular truck to transport gadget, an acclimatized truck to storage food, one for drinks and one for H2O to assure the best quality and thorough services.
MENTHOPLUS
MENTHOPLUS, enjoyable freshness
Menthoplus is the leading fresh candies brand, with the broadest product line-up, which distinguishes itself for its unique equilibrium between freshness and flavor, making them the most tasteful fresh candies.
Menthoplus line-up includes the freshness and flavor world in its whole:
- Menthoplus classic. Six delicious and fresh flavors, that equilibrate unique fruit flavor with the freshness of menthol: cherry, strong, menthol, mint, honey and lemon.
- Menthoplus C. Three delicious and refreshing varieties, with assorted fruit flavors and menthol, fortified with Vitamin C: Berries (strawberry, cherry, sour cherry and blueberry), Citrus (orange, lemon, tangerine and grapefruit) and Tropical (mango, watermelon and grape).
- Menthoplus Sugar Free. Five delicious and refreshing fruit flavors, sugar free and with a unique fresh center: cherry, menthol, grapefruit, peach and green apple.
- Menthoplus Sour. A very innovative product, that combines delicious fruit flavor with a fresh effect and a unique acid touch. Presented in a 12 unit blister, in two assorted flavors: Mix Berries (strawberry, cherry and grape) and Mix Citrus (orange, lime and grapefruit).
- Menthoplus Blizz. Delicious and refreshing film strips, in two flavors that provide an instant fresh sensation: mint and menthol.
WYLER GENÈVE
A history of over 75 years of producing robust and resistant watches characterizes Wyler Genève, whose latest collections continue the philosophy of founder Paul Wyler, who produced numerous inventions to make watches and their movements more resistant.
Lightweight, functional materials such as carbon fibre and titanium are used in combination with rare and precious metals such as gold and tantalum, as well as ceramic, to produce luxury timepieces equipped to withstand the harshest conditions. These are available as GMT, chronograph, power reserve and high-end tourbillon models.
Wyler Genève is passionate about travel when it brings together different cultures, where the travelling itself is more important than the destination. Following its association with the centenary of the 1907 Peking to Paris and its novel take on the historic El Camino Real route in the US, the company is proud to be the official timekeeper of the Dakar.
KAESER COMPRESORES
A leading innovator in air system technology
KAESER Compressors, with its headquarters in Coburg, Germany is one of the largest and most successful suppliers of air systems. It is represented by subsidiaries and capable partners in more than 70 countries on every continent by a comprehensive sales and service organization.
KAESER Compressors offers products, services and complete systems for the generation, treatment and delivery of energy in the form of compressed air. The system solutions aim at optimal economy and efficiency.
The innovative products and services of outstanding quality provided by KAESER assist the compressed air user in strengthening competitive capability. Continuous dialogue with customers is an essential part of concept development and continuous improvement in the total economy, efficiency, durability and utilisation of compressed air equipment.
Experienced compressed air specialists and sales engineers stand by to give comprehensive advice and supply solutions for all aspects of compressed air engineering.
The KAESER after-sales service is available globally to offer express assistance in case of need. The best possible availability of all KAESER products and services is assured.
topLotería Nacional S.E.
"Loteria Nacional S.E." administers and settles the activities bound to the market of fate games. Dedicated as one of the most lucrative national company as a generator of economic resources, it delivers more than 10.000.000.000.-in prizes a year.
"Loteria Nacional" S.E. is 115 years old of existence and this continuity at the national and international level can be supported only by having building a trajectory which pillars are the seriousness, the security and the transparency.
Novotel hotels
Novotel, one of the biggest international hotel's chains, the Accor Hospitality upper middle scale brand, operates in nearly 400 hotels in 61 countries. Modernity, innovation, inviting, fluidity and services, Novotel hotels are designed to give clients a "natural living".
Sanofi-Aventis
Profile of the Group Sanofi-Aventis in the world.
- Sanofi-Aventis is a global pharmaceutical company which discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the health of the persons.
- The group is present in more than 100 countries. It is the number 1 in the European pharmaceutical industry and in the other countries as Russia, China, India, Brazil and Mexico.
- Sanofi-Aventis arranges a wide portfolio of innovative products as well pharmaceutical products that viral product, particularly in the therapeutic domain where the group has a big experience and a trajectory: thrombosis, Diabetes, cardiovascular Diseases, Oncology, Central nervous system, Vaccines and Inner medicine.
- The group pays the contribution in the Paris Stock Exchange (EURONEXT: SAN) and of New York (NYSE: SNY)
Profile in Argentina
- Date creation: Sanofi-Aventis begins to operate as such, in the world, has to leave of 2004 (fusion(merger) between Sanofi Synthélabo and Aventis Pharma)
- Head Office : San Isidro
- Workforce : 369 employees
- Commercialized products : 105
- One of the leading multinational pharmaceutical groups in Argentina.
- Present in all the country through 8 delegations.
- 1 Center of Attention to Diabetic Patients (C.A.S.A).
- 52 persons work in the Research and development of medicines.
- 75 clinical studies in development for now.
- 500 centers of active research.
- 5000 patients included in clinical tests.
- Medicines with the biggest evolution: Lantus ®, Clexane ® y Novalgina ®.
More available information to Sanofi-Aventis Argentina S.A:
Av. Int. Tomkinson 2054 (B1642EMU), San Isidro, Pcia. de Bs As, Argentina, Tel: (011)4732-5000.
TOYOTA
Toyota initiated its operations in Argentina in 1994 and since then, made investments in the country of over 1,000 million dollars. With an initial investment of 150 million dollars, inaugurated its production plant in Zárate, province of Buenos Aires, in March 1997; and since its beginnings, produces Hilux pick-up which was crowned leader of the pick-up compact segment in the first year of its launch, becoming the best selling pick-up for five consecutive years.
In 2002, Toyota Motor Corporation announced IMV Project (Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle), designating Toyota Argentina as a production and supplier platform to 21 countries in Latin America, including Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. The decision to include Argentina in the project was the result of Zarate´s Plant production quality, which ranks among the highest world standards of the corporation.
In 2005, the company began to produce the New Hilux pick-up and Hilux SW4 in its different versions. Renowned for its quality, reliability and durability, Hilux pick-up was consolidated number one in sales in 2007, while the Hilux SW4, noted for its combination of strength and elegance, was also chosen by the users and reached the first place in its category.
With an endowment of more than 3,000 employees and a volume of production and investment in continuous growth, Toyota Argentina is working every day to provide products and services with highest quality, true to Toyota's philosophy essence of "customer first" .
UN TECHO PARA MI PAÍS
Un Techo para mi País (A Roof for my Country) is a Latin American Non Government Organization (NGO), led by the youth of different countries in the continent. They are currently present in 14 countries in Latin America (Chile, Uruguay, Brasil, Peru, Paraguay, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, México, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Argentina).
Day by day, thousands of university students of the region, work hand by hand with the settlers of the most marginilized settlements to improve their quality of life. This is achieved through the construction of transitional houses and Social Development programs.
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