Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer of chemicals you use every day. We serve a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets, including: transportation, home life, construction, energy and fuels, and clothing and footwear. We develop products that address customers needs and help provide solutions to some of the world s greatest challenges. Through our five business divisions, we operate in more than 30 countries around the world, employing over 15,000 associates.
People, Planet, Profit: Sustainability at Huntsman We see a better world, one in which our innovations help reduce consumption of natural resources and improve the quality of life for people around the world. We see a work environment that encourages our associates to improve their processes to reduce resource consumption and turn waste streams into profitable products and, as a result, create and sustainable jobs and enhance the bottom line. We see a company that not only boasts a strong balance sheet, but is also an active contributor to society and a champion for protecting our environment. As global megatrends and human population growth put ever-increasing pressures on food, drinking water and energy supplies, Huntsman is developing products that reduce energy use and decrease strain on natural resources. From advanced transportation, aerospace and building materials to products that promote cleaner air and energy conservation, we re developing solutions that benefit people, protect the planet and grow our profits. For example: In Japan, Huntsman s Polyurethanes division is providing water-blown spray polyurethane foam that is lowering energy consumption in homes by 30 percent. This energy-saving idea is particularly important in Japan, which faced a shutdown of its nuclear power program after the earthquake and resulting tsunami in 2011. Our Advanced Materials division is working with the world s leading automobile brands to build lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. One of the most ambitious projects in this field is the BMW i-concept for urban electric vehicles. We provide materials for the single piece of carbon composite body an innovation in mass production. In the textile manufacturing market, Huntsman s Textile Effects division has developed products that help save energy and conserve natural resources. Used in the dyeing of garments, our Avitera SE products significantly reduce water and energy consumption and CO 2 emissions. To enable cosmetic companies to make creamy, rich formulations that deliver long-lasting effects without the use of sulfates, silicone or ethylene oxide, our Performance Products division has created free-from formulations based on sustainable, naturally derived materials. When sunlight heats up colorful building surfaces, their internal temperatures rise and place heavy loads on air-conditioning systems, increasing energy use and related CO 2 emissions. Our Pigments business has created Altiris technology. Used in paint formulations for metal, clay and concrete roofing systems, Altiris helps reduce energy use in color applications by reflecting the damaging rays of the sun.
A world of products and markets Huntsman serves a variety of end markets, the largest of which is consumer related, followed by paints and coatings, insulation and other construction materials, chemicals, energy and aerospace. We hold global leadership positions number one or two in many product categories, such as MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate), polyurethane catalysts, epoxy adhesives, epoxy powder coating systems, aerospace composites, electrical insulating materials, textile effect chemicals, polyetheramines, ethylene and propylene carbonates and maleic anhydride. To serve these and other key industries, Huntsman has five business divisions: Performance Products, Advanced Materials, Pigments, Polyurethanes and Textile Effects. Performance Products Our Performance Products division manufactures and markets a wide range of products primarily based on amines, surfactants, carbonates and maleic anhydride. The Performance Products business is a leading global producer of intermediate chemistries and technologies that add value and competitive advantage to customers worldwide. Our solutions find application in the most diverse markets and industries, and with innovation as our life-blood, the list continues to grow. Our integrated families of industrial and consumer-oriented intermediates are primarily based on amines, surfactants, carbonates, glycols and maleic anhydride. As we strive to develop effective, sustainable solutions for our customers ever-changing needs, maintaining strong partnerships with our customers is essential. These partnerships, and the collaborative innovation they foster, continue to help improve the daily lives of people around the world. We serve a very wide variety of end-markets including agrochemicals, household and industrial cleaning, beauty and personal care, adhesives and sealants, composites, epoxy curatives, inks, paints and coatings, polymers, polyurea, polyurethane coatings and additives, automotive, ceramics, electronics, gas treating, textiles, construction, lubricant and fuel additives, metalworking, mining and oilfield chemicals and paper and water treatment. A Commercial Licensing Group, which sits within the Performance Products business, licenses all Huntsman manufacturing technologies on a global basis.
Advanced Materials Huntsman Advanced Materials capabilities in high-performance adhesives, sealants and composites serve over 3,000 customers in 80 countries with innovative, tailor-made solutions and more than 1,500 products which address global engineering challenges. Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global chemical solutions provider with a long heritage of pioneering technologically advanced epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane-based polymer products for customers requiring high-performance materials that outperform the properties, functionality and durability of traditional materials. Over 2,300 associates at 13 locations worldwide work to fulfil this promise every day. Pigments and Additives Huntsman Pigments and Additives is a strong, specialized global business with a high value portfolio of innovative products. We are passionate about creating value for our customers to help meet the demands of an everchanging world. We are one of the most diversified global suppliers of pigments and additives. We offer a broad range of specialty titanium dioxide pigments, color pigments, functional additives, and timber* and water treatment chemicals. Our pigments and additives add performance and color to thousands of everyday items from paints, inks, plastics and concrete to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food. With more than 200 years of experience, we operate from over 30 locations worldwide and employ over 4,500 people. *Marketed through Viance, a 50/50 joint venture with Dow.
Polyurethanes Huntsman Polyurethanes is a global leader in MDI-based polyurethanes, serving over 3,500 customers in more than 90 countries. We have worldscale production facilities in the US, the Netherlands and China, and over 20 highly capable downstream formulation facilities which are located close to our customers, worldwide. Our MDI-based polyurethanes are used in an extensive range of applications and market sectors, providing key benefits of energy efficiency, comfort and well-being. Our insulation products conserve energy in housing and commercial properties, and play a critical role in the food supply chain keeping products at the right temperature in refrigerated vehicles, chiller cabinets and refrigerators. We provide comfort and well-being in automotive seating, furniture, bedding and footwear. Our adhesive products, coatings and elastomers are used extensively throughout consumer and industrial applications. The benefits our products provide mean that we can play an important role in addressing some of the emerging global megatrends such as demographic challenges; energy management and the need to address climate change; access to food and clean water; urbanization and society s desire for increased mobility. We do this in partnership with our customers through our innovation, responsiveness and commitment. Textile Effects With six manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand, and selling into more than 90 countries, Huntsman Textile Effects provides expert technical service wherever our customers are based. Huntsman Textile Effects is the leading global provider of high quality dyes, inks and chemicals to the textile and related industries. Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of our business operations. Our cutting-edge technology delivers solutions and innovative products that enhance color and improve performance through intelligent effects such as sun protection and the ability to repel water and stains in apparel, automotive, home and functional textiles.
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