Axens was formed on July 1, 2001 through the merger of IFP's technology licensing division with Procatalyse Catalysts & Adsorbents.
    
    Axens is a refining, petrochemical and natural gas market focused company offering market-leading products including processes, catalysts, adsorbents and equipment, backed by nearly fifty years of R&D and industrial success.
    
    Axens is a world leader in several areas, such as:
    . petroleum hydrotreating & hydroconversion,
    . FCC gasoline desulfurization,
    . catalytic reforming,
    . BTX (benzene, toluene, xylenes) production & purification,
    . selective hydrogenation,
    . Claus and Tail Gas Treatment (TGT).
    
    Axens is a subsidiary of IFP, world leader in petroleum related research & development
    
    (1) PROCESS, CATALYST AND ADSORBENT SCALE-UP
    (2) SUPPLY OF BASIC ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES (PROCESS BOOKS, STUDIES)
    AND SALE OF TECHNOLOGY LICENCES
    FOR PETROLEUM, COAL AND BIO-OIL REFINING,
    PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS AND GAS PROCESSING
    (3) MANUFACTURE, TRADE AND SALE OF CATALYSTS AND ADSORBENTS
    (4) ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL, PROCESS SIMULATION,
    REFINERYSTUDIES AND CONSULTING SERVICES
    (5) RELA TED WORLWIDE START-UP ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.