CP50: Albemarle
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
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Luther (Luke) C. Kissam
Chief Executive Officer
Kissam assumed the role of CEO effective Sept. 1, 2011. Kissam joined Albemarle in September 2003 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and served as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Law, and Corporate Secretary from January 2008 until his promotion to President in March 2010. Prior to joining Albemarle, Mr. Kissam served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Merisant Company, having previously served as Associate General Counsel of Monsanto Company.
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Ronald Gardner
Vice President
Ronald Gardner is Albermarle’s vice president primarily responsible for stewarding Albemarle's proprietary technology in extracting lithium from the company's brine reserves in Arkansas into a world-class lithium business. He joined Albemarle (then Ethyl Corporation) in 1973. He has worked in manufacturing, R&D, international distribution and project management. He also has led Albemarle’s Global Supply Chain organization and was responsible for the integration of Jordan Bromine Company into Albemarle's global bromine operations and business. He has spent 15 years in business management, including a five-year assignment in Europe. Prior to this role, Gardner served as Albemarle's vice president of fine chemistry.
Investor Information
For the latest financial reports, visit: http://www.albemarle.com/Investor_information
Contact Information
- Albemarle
- 451 Florida Street
- Baton Rouge, La. 70801
- Phone: 1-800-535-3030
Featured content related to Albemarle
Albemarle News
- American Chemistry Council Announces Responsible Care Awards
- ACC Announces Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award Winners
- Albemarle To Offer Nebula Catalyst Via Hydroprocessing Alliance
- Chemical Industry Calls for Tougher Regulation
- Albemarle Resolves To Reduce Costs, Conserve Cash and Reposition For 2009
Albemarle Articles
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.
