W.R. Grace & Co.

W.R. Grace & Co. is a global manufacturer specializing in specialty chemicals and materials, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Established in 1854, the company operates through two main segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment focuses on producing catalysts and additives essential for refining processes, including fluid catalytic cracking catalysts for gasoline and diesel production, as well as catalysts for the production of polypropylene and polyethylene. The Grace Materials Technologies segment provides silica-based and silica-alumina-based products used in various applications across consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, coatings, and chemical processes. W.R. Grace & Co. serves diverse industries, including petroleum refining, plastic manufacturing, and construction, offering innovative solutions that enhance product performance and processing efficiency.