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Company Information
Albemarle develops, manufactures and markets specialty chemicals and services that benefit many of the largest and most respected companies in the world. The company's products are essential ingredients in brands that millions of people use every day to make their lives healthier, safer, cleaner and more enjoyable.
With corporate roots that date back to 1887, the Albemarle of today is a progressive global operation, driven by a company-wide commitment to three universal themes:
Solutions: Using its creativity, teamwork, flexibility and enthusiasm to add real business value to its customer relationships.
Sustainability: Doing the right things – in every community in which the company operates – with regard to employees, the environment and society in general.
Chemistry: Continuing to push for innovation in the lab, which is essential for developing leading market positions and creating long-lasting customer service.
Company Officers
Mark C. Rohr
chairman, president and CEO
Rohr was elected president and CEO effective October 2002 and assumed the additional role of Chairman in August 2008. Rohr joined Albemarle as executive vice president of operations in March 1999 and was named president and chief operating officer in January 2000. Before joining Albemarle, Rohr served as senior vice president, Specialty Chemicals of Occidental Chemical Corp.
John M. Steitz
executive vice president and chief operating officer
Steitz was elected executive vice president and chief operating officer of the company, effective April 2007. He is an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in business management and administration activities. He joined Albemarle in July 2000 and has served in various roles of increasing responsibility during his tenure with the company. Prior to joining Albemarle, he served as vice president and general manager of pharmaceutical chemicals for Mallinckrodt Inc., a global provider of specialty health-care products and a business unit of Tyco Healthcare.
Richard J. Diemer Jr.
senior vice president and chief financial officer
Diemer Jr., joined the company and was elected senior vice president and CFO effective Sept. 1, 2005. Before joining the company, Diemer, a former partner with KPMG, served as Honeywell International’s (and predecessor Allied-Signal Inc.) corporate controller, vice president and chief financial officer of its Specialty Materials business group and most recently as senior portfolio manager – equities.
Dr. David W. Clary
Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer
Dr. David W. Clary serves as Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer of Albemarle Corporation. In this role, Dr. Clary oversees the company's technology groups to accelerate the creation and commercialization of socially and environmentally sound products. He manages all aspects of Albemarle's global advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the safety and performance of the company's existing products, and also ensure that future products meet or surpass societal criteria. With over twenty years experience in process technology, research and development, and business management, Dr. Clary most recently served as Division Vice President of Albemarle’s Fine Chemistry Services group.
Investor Information
For the latest financial reports, visit: http://www.albemarle.com/Investor_information
Contact Information
- Albemarle
- 451 Florida Street
- Baton Rouge, La. 70801
- www.albemarle.com
- Phone: 1-800-535-3030
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Products
Polymer additives
Albemarle supplies three main types of polymer additives: flame retardants, curing agents and antioxidants. Plastics compounders and polymer manufacturers use these products to add life-saving properties to resins used in electronics, appliances and furnishings; extend the useful life and improve the processability of their polymers, lubricants and fuels; and to increase the value of their chemical output or unlock new applications for their own products.
Catalysts
Albemarle supplies top performance catalysts, technologies and related services to the petroleum refining and chemical industries. Together with its partners, Albemarle has leading positions in FCC, hydroprocessing, and other specialized areas.
Fine chemicals
Albemarle has supplied fine chemicals to many of the world’s leading producers of pharmaceutical and agricultural products for more than 30 years. In recent years, Albemarle provides custom manufacturing and organic synthesis services. The company’s reputation for reliable, cost-effective supply of bromine and derivative chemicals reaches into markets as diverse as water treatment, oilfield services, and high-tech parts cleaning. It also produces potassium, aluminum oxide, and other chemical specialties for paint, paper, ceramic, glass and other industries.
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