Ernesto Igel
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).
In 1938, the company changed its name to Ultragaz S.A.
Through Ultragaz's growth and the creation of new companies, Ernesto Igel founded Ultra, also known as Ultrapar.