Ernesto Igel | |
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| Born | 27 November 1893 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 24 January 1966 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Ultragaz |
| Spouse | Margaret Hartman |
| Children | Pery Igel Daisy Igel |
Ernesto Igel (27 November 1893 – 24 January 1966) was an Austrian entrepreneur and founder of the company Empresa Brasileira de Gáz a Domilicio Ltda, the first Brazilian gas distribution network of fuel for cooking equipment (LPG).[1]
In 1938, the company changed its name to Ultragaz S.A.[1][2][3][4]
Through Ultragaz's growth and the creation of new companies, Ernesto Igel founded Ultra, also known as Ultrapar.
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