Huntsman Eyes Lasting Growth In Key Markets.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Chemical Market Reporter, May, 2000 by MILMO, SEAN

The company will focus on research-based opportunities in chemicals and biotech. Huntsman Corporation plans to become a research-driven chemicals and biotechnology company that will straddle the Atlantic with major business centers in both North America and Europe. Two factors are transforming the company.

Only 10 years ago, Huntsman focused almost exclusively on styrenics and packaging. One factor is last year's takeover of ICI's Brussels-based polyurethanes operation, giving Huntsman a business focused on growth through research and innovation. That acquisition, along with the purchase of ICI's titanium dioxide operations and its UK-based olefins activities, nearly doubled Huntsman sales to $7.5 billion. The other factor was the...

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