Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a publicly traded company in the Basic Materials sector, operating within the Chemicals - Specialty industry. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, United States. The current CEO is Jerry Kent Jr..
ALB has IPO date of 1994-02-22, 8,300 full-time employees, listed on the NYSE, a market capitalization of $22.37B.
Albemarle Corporation is a global manufacturer of engineered specialty chemicals operating through three primary segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium segment produces lithium compounds and reagents essential for batteries in electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as specialized products for greases, elastomers, and pharmaceutical applications. The Bromine segment delivers bromine-based fire safety solutions and specialty chemicals used in oil and gas operations, water purification, and industrial synthesis, while the Catalysts segment supplies hydroprocessing, cracking catalysts, and organometallics for petroleum refining and chemical production. The company serves diverse markets including energy storage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, and crop protection. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Albemarle is a leading player in specialty chemicals with a focus on critical materials for the energy transition.
