Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is an American specialty chemicals company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one of the world's largest producers of lithium and bromine-based specialty chemicals. Founded in 1994 and operating with more than a century of combined chemistry heritage, Albemarle employs approximately 7,800 people worldwide and serves approximately 1,900 customers in roughly 70 countries across more than 25 production and R&D facilities globally. The company transforms essential natural resources — lithium and bromine — into critical ingredients that power the modern world across four key sectors: mobility (battery materials for electric vehicles, aerospace, and space applications), energy (storage systems for data centers and grid reliability), connectivity (fire safety compounds for electronics and protective glass coatings), and health (pharmaceutical additives, disinfectants, and food safety solutions). Albemarle is widely recognized as the world's leading lithium portfolio holder, with resources in Chile, Australia, and the United States, as well as a major bromine producer through its Silver Peak and other global operations. The company reported approximately $5.1 billion in 2025 net sales and is committed to responsible resource management, sustainable supply chains, and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.