# Celanese

> Celanese is a global chemical and specialty materials manufacturer whose engineered polymers and acetyl chemicals go into automotive components, electronics, medical devices, coatings and adhesives. Its integrated production network and application engineering connect bulk chemistry with demanding component design; an $11 billion acquisition in 2022 broadened that offering while increasing the pressure to generate cash and reduce debt.

- **Founded:** 1918
- **Headquarters:** Irving, United States
- **Founders:** Camille Dreyfus (Co-founder of the predecessor company), Henri Dreyfus (Co-founder of the predecessor company)
- **Products:** Acetyl Chain, Hostaform and Celcon POM, Vectra LCP, Santoprene TPV, GUR UHMW-PE
- **Notable:** Built a global business reporting $9.544 billion in 2025 net sales., Completed the $1.15 billion Santoprene acquisition in December 2021 and the $11 billion majority DuPont Mobility & Materials acquisition in November 2022., Announced operational carbon capture utilization at Clear Lake in January 2024.

## Products & services

- **Acetyl Chain** — Acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, emulsions and related derivatives used in coatings, adhesives and other industrial products.
- **Hostaform and Celcon POM** — Polyacetal engineering resins for precision components and applications requiring controlled friction, wear and dimensional performance.
- **Vectra LCP** — Liquid crystal polymers for demanding electrical, electronics and other precision applications.
- **Santoprene TPV** — Thermoplastic vulcanizates combining elastomeric properties with thermoplastic processing; business acquired from ExxonMobil in 2021.
- **GUR UHMW-PE** — Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, including grades for orthopedic implant bearing surfaces.
- **VitalDose EVA** — Pharmaceutical-grade ethylene vinyl acetate materials and development support for controlled drug release, including implant applications.
- **Cellulose acetate** — Cellulose-derived materials for applications including fibers and films.
- **POM ECO-C** — Lower-carbon polyacetal using carbon-capture-based inputs allocated through mass balance; adopted by Aisan Industry Kentucky for fuel pump modules in 2026.
- **Chemille Digital Assistant** — Material selection platform at AskChemille.com, launched April 28, 2025, with property search, recommendations, documents and engineering support.
- **Application development and technical services** — Material selection, testing, processing guidance and design support for manufacturers.

## Achievements

- Built a global business reporting $9.544 billion in 2025 net sales.
- Completed the $1.15 billion Santoprene acquisition in December 2021 and the $11 billion majority DuPont Mobility & Materials acquisition in November 2022.
- Announced operational carbon capture utilization at Clear Lake in January 2024.
- Named 2025 Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
- Launched Chemille material selection platform in April 2025.
- Documented automotive adoption of POM ECO-C by Aisan Industry Kentucky in June 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 16: announced global LCP product price increases, effective immediately or as contracts allow, citing demand, feedstock costs, supply disruption and logistics constraints.
- **2026-10** — October 14: declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share, payable November 10, 2026.
- **2026-08** — August 31: agreed to sell a further 19% Nutrinova stake to Mitsui for about $152 million; closing expected in Q4 2026, subject to conditions.
- **2026-08** — August 17: announced VIGOR robotics materials partnership signed on August 14.
- **2026-08** — August 4: reported Q2 2026 net sales of $2.752 billion and US GAAP operating profit of $276 million.
- **2026-06** — June 8: announced Aisan Industry Kentucky adoption of POM ECO-C for automotive fuel pump modules.
- **2026-02** — February 2: completed Micromax divestiture to Element Solutions, receiving approximately $500 million cash.

## Links

- Website: https://www.celanese.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/celanese
- Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/celanese
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CelaneseCorporation
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celanese

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Last updated: 2026-10-22