Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals company renowned for its diverse portfolio of essential elements that drive modern technologies and industries. Its primary focus lies in the production of lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, which are crucial for lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles, consumer electronics, renewable energy storage systems, and a host of industrial applications. Beyond lithium, Albemarle also operates in bromine production, offering fire safety solutions, specialty chemicals for energy and mobility sectors, and advanced materials for electronics and health. The company further supports clean energy initiatives through its Ketjen segment, which supplies catalysts for clean fuels and petrochemical processing. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Albemarle plays a critical role in multiple industries, supplying foundational materials that underpin technological innovation, the transition to sustainable energy, and the advancement of connectivity and mobility worldwide.