FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Corp, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, is a diversified specialty chemical and biofuel company. Established in 2005 following a spin-off from Imperial Chemical Industries, the company has grown into a leading producer of customized chemical intermediates and specialty chemicals. FutureFuel operates two primary production facilities: a chemical manufacturing complex in Newark, New Jersey, and a biofuel and chemical production facility in Covington, Louisiana.
On the chemical side, FutureFuel develops and manufactures a broad range of products that serve the crop protection, pharmaceutical, personal care, and life science industries. Its offerings include custom synthesis of active ingredients, intermediates used in crop protection formulations, and specialty chemicals tailored for personal care applications. The company’s Horizon Ag division focuses on agrochemical manufacturing, producing herbicides, insecticides, and other crop protection solutions for agricultural customers worldwide.
In the renewable energy segment, FutureFuel leverages its Covington facility to produce biodiesel and other bio-based chemicals derived from vegetable oil, animal fats, and other renewable feedstocks. The company’s biofuel operations supply transportation fuel markets while also generating glycerin and other byproducts used in animal feed and industrial applications. This integrated approach aligns with growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon products across multiple end markets.
FutureFuel serves customers across North America, Europe, and select international markets, supported by a network of technical service and sales representatives. Under the leadership of President and CEO Michael Saltzman, the company emphasizes operational excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance. FutureFuel continues to invest in research and development to expand its product portfolio and improve process efficiency in both its chemical and biofuel divisions.
