We are a global technology and specialty materials company. We are one of the
world's largest producers of acetyl products, which are intermediate chemicals,
for nearly all major industries, as well as a leading global producer of high
performance engineered polymers that are used in a variety of high-value applications.
As a recognized innovator in the chemicals industry, we engineer and manufacture
a wide variety of products essential to everyday living. Our broad product portfolio
serves a diverse set of end-use applications including paints and coatings,
textiles, automotive applications, consumer and medical applications, performance
industrial applications, filtration applications, paper and packaging, chemical
additives, construction, consumer and industrial adhesives, and food and beverage
applications. Our products enjoy leading global positions due to our differentiated
business models, large global production capacity, operating efficiencies, proprietary
technology and competitive cost structures.
Our large and diverse global customer base primarily consists of major companies
in a broad array of industries. We hold geographically balanced global positions
and participate in diversified end-use applications. We combine a demonstrated
track record of execution, strong performance built on shared principles and
objectives, and a clear focus on growth and value creation. Known for operational
excellence and execution of our business strategies, we deliver value to customers
around the globe with best-in-class technologies and solutions.
Celanese's history began in 1918, the year that its predecessor company, The
American Cellulose & Chemical Manufacturing Company, was incorporated. The
company, which manufactured cellulose acetate, was founded by Swiss brothers
Drs. Camille and Henri Dreyfus. Since that time, the Company has transformed
into a leading global technology and specialty materials company. The current
Celanese was incorporated in 2004 under the laws of the State of Delaware and
is a US-based public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker symbol CE.
We are organized around two complementary cores, Materials Solutions and the
Acetyl Chain. Together, these two value drivers share raw materials, technology,
integrated systems and research resources to increase efficiency and quickly
respond to market needs. The businesses within Materials Solutions drive value
through intimate customer relationships, which drives development of value-added
applications for these customers. The Acetyl Chain leverages our industry-leading,
low-cost technology and global production platforms to serve a broad array of
customers and end-use markets around the world.
Within Materials Solutions, we operate principally through two business segments,
Advanced Engineered Materials and Consumer Specialties. In Advanced Engineered
Materials we leverage our opportunity pipeline to drive growth. In Consumer
Specialties we focus on managing our production landscape and productivity.
Materials Solutions also includes certain strategic affiliates.
The Acetyl Chain includes our Industrial Specialties and Acetyl Intermediates
business segments. Due to our geographic breadth, our net sales are balanced
across global regions.
