Huntsman
Huntsman Corporation is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer operating through Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials divisions, serving aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial markets across 25+ countries with approximately $6 billion in 2025 revenue.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersThe Woodlands, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Huntsman does
Huntsman Corporation is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1970 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, with approximately 6,000 employees operating 55+ manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities across approximately 25 countries. The company is organized into three core business divisions: Polyurethanes (MDI-based foams, polyols, TPU elastomers), Performance Products (specialty amines including the JEFFCAT catalyst line), and Advanced Materials (epoxy resins, thermosets, and high-performance formulations). Products serve enterprise customers in aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, building and construction, electronics and semiconductors, cold chain, furniture and bedding, and general industrial markets. Notable proprietary platforms include SHOKLESS polyurethane systems for EV battery encapsulation, the Battery Materials portfolio for lithium-ion and emerging solid-state chemistries, and the W-Wall fire-rated load-bearing building assembly.
Huntsman operates a direct B2B sales model with regional customer service hubs in The Woodlands, Krakow, Costa Rica, Panyu (China), and Mumbai, complemented by a European Distribution Network for Advanced Materials and a digital Product Finder portal for self-service product identification. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated under multi-year contracts with industrial OEMs; no public list pricing is disclosed. The company markets through a corporate website, a Technology Portal for collaborative innovation, email investor communications, industry events and conferences, and broad social media presence on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The company's financial profile shows approximately $6 billion in 2025 revenues from continuing operations, with Q1 2026 revenue of $1.42 billion. The most consequential strategic event is the June 2026 announcement of an all-stock merger of equals with Olin Corporation to form OlinHuntsman Corporation, a combined North American chemicals leader with approximately $12.5 billion in 2025 revenue, expected to close in H1 2027 with over $400 million in identified cost synergies. Concurrent portfolio actions include the June 2026 divestiture of the Italian-based Huntsman Gomet automotive aftermarket business to Trelleborg Group for approximately $50 million, a March 2026 specialty amines capacity expansion in Petfurdo, Hungary, and a planned Akron, Ohio nitrile latex shutdown by March 2027 in response to low-cost Chinese imports.
Huntsman firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Huntsman
- Legal name
- Huntsman International LLC
- Website
- https://huntsman.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Huntsman Corporation is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer operating through Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials divisions, serving aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial markets across 25+ countries with approximately $6 billion in 2025 revenue.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Huntsman industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Catalysts & Adsorbents (IMAEABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Synthetic Rubber & Elastomer Feedstocks (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM) (IMAEADAJ)
Keywords
Where Huntsman is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- The Woodlands
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Huntsman business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Chemical Products Sales: Diversified chemical products sold worldwide to manufacturers serving consumer and industrial end markets. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of polyurethanes, performance products (specialty amines), and advanced materials (epoxy systems, TPU). The company operates manufacturing facilities and sells through direct sales teams and distributors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B quote-based pricing model for industrial customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Huntsman product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Huntsman manufactures and sells specialty chemicals through three core divisions: Polyurethanes (MDI-based foams, polyols, and polyurethane systems), Performance Products (specialty amines and catalysts including the JEFFCAT line), and Advanced Materials (epoxy resins, thermosets, and high-performance formulations). Products serve industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, furniture, footwear, energy, and consumer end markets globally through direct B2B sales and regional distribution.
Product overview
Huntsman Corporation is a diversified global chemical manufacturer organized into three core business divisions: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The Polyurethanes division produces MDI, polyols, and formulations for foam, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. Performance Products manufactures specialty amines and catalysts including the JEFFCAT product line. Advanced Materials provides high-performance epoxy and thermoset materials. The company also offers specialized product lines including SHOKLESS™ polyurethane systems for EV battery encapsulation, Battery Materials for lithium-ion applications, W-Wall™ fire-rated building assemblies, and Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) for industrial elastomer applications. Products are sold globally to manufacturers serving aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, footwear, furniture, and industrial end markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SHOKLESS: Polyurethane-based systems for electric vehicle battery encapsulation, providing lightweight, shock-resistant, thermally optimized, and structurally strong solutions
- W-Wall
- JEFFCAT
- ECHO
Products and services
- Polyurethanes
Quantifiable outcome
- Over $400 million in identified cost synergies from Olin merger expected to be largely realized within 24 months
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Huntsman
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Huntsman technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Huntsman partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Olin CorporationcoreOlin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced an all-stock merger of equals to form OlinHuntsman Corporation, a combined North American chemicals company with approximately $12.5 billion in 2025 revenue. Olin shareholders will own approximately 54.5% and Huntsman shareholders 45.5% of the combined entity. The transaction is expected to generate over $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits with closing anticipated in H1 2027. Ken Lane (Olin CEO) will serve as CEO and Peter Huntsman as non-executive Chairman.
- Trelleborg GroupminorHuntsman sold its Italian-based automotive aftermarket business, Huntsman Gomet located in Azeglio, Italy, to Sweden's Trelleborg Group for €42.5 million (approximately $50 million). The business manufactured molded rubber and thermoplastic automotive aftermarket components and generated approximately €24 million in revenue in 2025. Proceeds were used to reduce outstanding borrowings as part of Huntsman's portfolio optimization and debt reduction strategy.
- Technology Partners (unspecified)minorHuntsman operates a Technology Portal designed to foster innovation and manufacturing-driven collaborations with external partners. The portal invites companies to partner with Huntsman to scale innovation and unlock business opportunities using the company's technology platform.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Huntsman competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mitsui Chemicals: Japanese diversified chemicals producer with polyurethanes, specialty resins, and advanced materials exposure serving automotive, electronics, and packaging end markets comparable to Huntsman's segments.
Emerging players
- Stepan Company: US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer focused on surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, with partial overlap in polyurethanes-related chemistries and similar B2B industrial customer profile to Huntsman's Performance Products division.
Direct peers
- Covestro: Pure-play MDI/polyurethanes and polycarbonates producer, the closest direct competitor to Huntsman's Polyurethanes division, with comparable applications in construction insulation, automotive, and electronics.
- Eastman Chemical Company: US specialty chemicals manufacturer with overlapping product portfolios in advanced materials, performance chemicals, and additives serving automotive, construction, and consumer durables end markets comparable to Huntsman.
- Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company active in polyurethanes additives, specialty amines, high-performance polymers, and epoxy systems, with overlapping customers and applications in automotive, construction, and electronics.
- Dow Inc. Major diversified chemicals producer with significant polyurethanes, performance materials, and industrial intermediates exposure serving similar aerospace, automotive, construction, and packaging end markets as Huntsman.
- BASF: The world's largest chemical company, with overlapping portfolios in MDI/polyurethanes, specialty amines, performance materials, and automotive/aerospace chemistry. Most direct end-to-end comparable to Huntsman's diversified specialty chemicals platform.
- Olin Corporation: Chlor-alkali and epoxy resins producer that is Huntsman's announced merger of equals partner. Overlaps directly in epoxy chemistry, commodity chemicals, and North American industrial customer base.
- Wanhua Chemical: Chinese chemical major and one of the largest global MDI producers, directly competing with Huntsman's polyurethanes franchise in insulation, automotive, footwear, and appliances worldwide.
- Lanxess: German specialty chemicals company with strong positions in performance chemicals, urethanes, and material protection products serving automotive, construction, and electronics—closely aligned with Huntsman's specialty amines and advanced materials franchises.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Huntsman social profiles
Digital presenceHuntsman compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Huntsman financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Huntsman leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Huntsman subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Huntsman funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
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Huntsman M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A11 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Huntsman
What does Huntsman do?
Huntsman manufactures and sells specialty chemicals through three core divisions: Polyurethanes (MDI-based foams, polyols, and polyurethane systems), Performance Products (specialty amines and catalysts including the JEFFCAT line), and Advanced Materials (epoxy resins, thermosets, and high-performance formulations). Products serve industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, furniture, footwear, energy, and consumer end markets globally through direct B2B sales and regional distribution.
Is Huntsman a public or private company?
Huntsman is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Huntsman founded?
Huntsman was founded in 1970. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Huntsman based?
Huntsman is headquartered in The Woodlands, United States, in the North America region.
How does Huntsman make money?
One revenue line is on record: chemical Products Sales.
Who are Huntsman's main competitors?
Mitsui Chemicals is listed as a broad incumbent. Stepan Company is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Covestro, Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries, Dow Inc., BASF, Olin Corporation, Wanhua Chemical and Lanxess.
Does Huntsman have an API?
No public API is recorded for Huntsman.
What industry is Huntsman in?
Huntsman's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAB, Catalysts & Adsorbents, with a secondary code of IMAEADAJ, Synthetic Rubber & Elastomer Feedstocks (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM). Its NAICS code is 32521 and its SIC code is 2860.