Chemtech-Siemens and Pavilion Partner to Support Market Demand for Process Technologies in South America

Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in advanced process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions, announced today that it has formed an alliance partnership with Chemtech-Siemens. The alliance provides Chemtech with the ability to resell, deploy, and support Pavilion’s suite of advanced process control software solutions in South America. The alliance enables Pavilion to expand the delivery of its solutions to oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals, minerals and consumer goods manufacturers throughout South America.

“We want to provide our clients with the best possible solutions to meet their manufacturing needs. Pavilion is a proven leader in delivering the most valuable APC solutions to the process industries and we are honored to forge this alliance,” said Luiz Eduardo Ganem Rubiao, Chemtech CEO. “Our combined expertise means our customers have access to best available project implementation resources backed by proven APC technology that delivers the highest return on investment. This means faster, better, and more sustainable results for our clients.”

In addition to existing software, Chemtech will gain access to Pavilion’s new performance management application available in spring 2005. Chemtech’s expertise in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration for the process industries will further facilitate the deployment of Pavilion’s new capabilities that can tie key production performance information from the plant floor through to ERP systems for improved planning and scheduling.

“We are proud to formally announce our partnership with Chemtech-Siemens, an experienced implementation partner with a world class customer base,” said Pavilion CEO Ralph Carter. “Our relationship with Chemtech will extend our ability to meet the needs of manufacturers throughout the fast-growing South American market.”

This alliance builds upon the extensive customer success of Chemtech and Pavilion’s momentum in South America at such customers as Braskem, Politeno and Klabin. Successful partnerships with companies, like Chemtech, who deliver demonstrable customer value in the process industries are a key component of Pavilion’s business strategy. Pavilion’s other strategic alliance partners include BP, CRI Catalyst Company, and NOVA Chemicals.

About Chemtech, a Siemens Company (www.chemtech.com.br )

Chemtech combines a deep knowledge of processes with mastery of the most modern solutions in information technology. This ensures that the client will always get the best solution in services and consultancy. Created in 1989, Chemtech is the Brazilian leader in the supply of optimization solutions to process industries. Chemtech operates in several countries, including Germany, the United States, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, France, South Africa, Canada and Spain. Chemtech’s leadership position, international quality standards, defined marketing share and portfolio were determining factors for its choice by Siemens, in 2001, to be responsible for the information technology area for process plants in Mexico and Mercosur countries. Counting on the support of other Siemens groups and division, Chemtech is now able to solve even larger problems for its clients, as well as to keep customized assistance. Moreover, as a multi-vendor company, it continues to use the best tools to provide its clients with the most advanced in the market.

About Pavilion Technologies (www.pavtech.com )

Pavilion Technologies is the leading developer of advanced process control and environmental compliance solutions. Pavilion’s ValueFirst(TM) customer relationship methodology aligns the company’s people, products and processes to deliver rapid and recurring value for their customers. More than 350 leading companies worldwide, including ATOFINA, BP, Eastman Chemicals, Fonterra, Nestle and Weyerhaeuser depend on Pavilion’s solutions to increase yield, enhance product quality, reduce variable costs and achieve environmental compliance each day. Pavilion Technologies is a privately held company based in Austin, TX, with offices serving every region of the world.