Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals, operating across approximately 25 countries with around 6,000 associates. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company is organised into three primary business segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. Its chemicals and material systems are used across a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defence, automotive and transportation, building and construction, electronics, energy, and footwear.
The technical work at Huntsman spans materials science, applied chemistry, chemical manufacturing, and the development of specialised systems and formulations. Among its notable products are SHOKLESS™, a polyurethane system designed to protect electric vehicle batteries, and SMARTLITE® O, a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) system developed for the footwear industry. The company also operates an E-GRADE® purification and packaging capability at its facility in Conroe, Texas, serving customers with stringent industry standards.
Huntsman pursues innovation through internal R&D and external collaboration. Its Technology Portal was launched to foster innovation-driven partnerships with manufacturers across the value chain. The company's stated priorities include sustainability, continuous process improvement, enabling complex product designs, and reducing weight in end applications.