Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →Orion Engineered Carbons is a global supplier of carbon black products including high-performance specialty gas blacks, acetylene blacks, furnace blacks, lamp blacks, thermal blacks, and other carbon blacks that tint, colorize and enhance the performance of polymers, plastics, paints and coatings, inks and toners, textile fibers, adhesives and sealants, batteries, tires, and mechanical rubber goods. The company has over 125 years of history providing customized solutions from a network of 14 global production sites and is dedicated to responsible business practices that emphasize reliability, innovation and sustainability.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company operates in two segments, Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It offers post-treated specialty carbon black grades for coatings and printing applications, as well as high purity carbon black grades for the fiber industry, and provides rubber carbon black products for tires and mechanical rubber goods end users. The company serves diverse end-markets including automotive, construction, and industrial applications globally.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Orion competes in the global carbon black market against major chemical producers. The carbon black industry is characterized by few large-scale competitors with significant capital requirements and established customer relationships. OEC is a producer of the chemical additive carbon black, competing on specialty formulations, production efficiency, and customer service across diverse industrial applications.
Industry Context
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. operates in Specialty Chemicals - Carbon Black Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1897 · Headquarters: Houston, United States · Revenue: $2.2B · Market cap: $0.4B