Albemarle is a global specialty chemicals company, founded in 1887. The firm transforms essential resources, such as lithium and bromine, into critical ingredients for a range of industries. Its approximately 8,300 employees support operations across a broad international footprint, including major presence in the United States, Chile, Australia, and China, with further reach into Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.
The company's materials are foundational to several key sectors. Its products enable advancements in mobility and electric vehicles, energy storage for renewable power systems, aerospace technology, and connectivity. The portfolio also serves the pharmaceutical and consumer electronics industries.
Albemarle describes itself as a values-driven organization. The company states its core values are Care, Curiosity, Collaboration, Humility, Accountability, and Integrity, built on a stated foundation of caring for others and the planet.
