W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace & Co. is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and materials, serving various industries including chemical processing, food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The company operates through two primary segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment produces fluid catalytic cracking catalysts and additives for transportation fuels and petrochemicals, along with hydro processing catalysts used to convert heavy oils into lighter products. It also supplies catalysts for the production of polypropylene and polyethylene resins. The Grace Materials Technologies segment focuses on providing silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials for applications in consumer products, pharmaceuticals, coatings, and chemical processes. Founded in 1854 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, W. R. Grace & Co. leverages its technologies to enhance product performance and manufacturing processes for its clients.