Celanese Corporation
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- CEO
- Scott A. Richardson
- Full Time Employees
- 11,434
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Chemicals: specialty
- Address
- 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving TX United States 75039-5421
- IPO Date
- Jan 21, 2005
- CIK
- 0001306830
- Website
- celanese.com
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- Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, founded in 1918. The company operates primarily through two business segments: Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain. Its Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymers, including liquid crystal polymers (LCP) and long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT), serving industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, and consumer goods. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies basic chemicals including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), acetic anhydride, ethyl acetate, and cellulose acetate tow, used in various applications like paints and coatings, adhesives, food preservatives, textiles, and cigarette filters. Celanese's product portfolio encompasses advanced engineered polymers, acetyl products, cellulose acetate tow, and biodegradable cellulose acetate films under the Clarifoil® brand, positioning the company as a supplier to multiple industrial segments including automotive, consumer, medical, industrial, and packaging sectors globally across North America, Europe, and Asia. Recent major developments include Celanese's announcement in late 2025 of a definitive agreement to divest its Micromax® product portfolio to Element Solutions Inc. for approximately $500 million in cash, aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet. The company also intends to cease manufacturing operations at its Lanaken acetate tow facility in 2026 and has successfully exceeded targeted cost reductions primarily in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Scott Richardson assumed the role of CEO effective January 2025, leading efforts to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth amid challenging demand conditions. Additionally, Celanese secured a $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility in 2025 to extend liquidity and capital flexibility. Celanese’s strategic focus remains on cost reduction, driving growth through advanced materials in high-growth applications such as electric vehicles, battery energy storage, medical devices, and consumer athletic wear while advancing sustainability initiatives through its portfolio of biodegradable and recyclable product offerings. The company maintains a robust global manufacturing footprint with over 50 facilities in approximately 27 countries and reported revenue exceeding $10 billion in 2024. Celanese Corporation’s comprehensive expertise in specialty materials and basic chemicals, combined with recent strategic divestitures, financial restructuring, and leadership renewal, reinforce its position as a leading provider of innovative chemistry solutions across diverse industrial markets worldwide.
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