Ingevity (NYSE:NGVT) (NYSE: NGVT) is a specialty chemicals and materials company that develops and manufactures sustainable technologies for a range of industrial and consumer end markets. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, the company began trading as an independent public entity in late 2016 following its spin-off from the performance chemicals division of MeadWestvaco. Since its inception, Ingevity has focused on leveraging its proprietary technologies in carbon materials and engineered polymers to address market needs related to environmental sustainability and performance enhancement.
The company’s operations are organized into two primary business segments: Performance Materials and Performance Chemicals. Within Performance Materials, Ingevity produces activated carbon products for applications such as air and water purification, automotive emissions control, and food and beverage processing. The Performance Chemicals segment supplies engineered resins, specialty chemical intermediates, and polymer additives used by customers in industries ranging from coatings and adhesives to agriculture and oilfield services.
Ingevity serves a diverse, global customer base that includes manufacturers of vehicles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods, as well as municipal water treatment authorities. The company’s production facilities and technical centers are strategically located across North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling it to provide product innovation and supply-chain support on an international scale. Ingevity’s focus on sustainable practices extends through its operations, as it actively works to reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and implement circular-economy principles in its production processes.
Since becoming an independent public company, Ingevity has continued to invest in research and development to expand its portfolio of environmentally focused solutions. The company collaborates with academic institutions and industry partners to advance next-generation materials, while maintaining a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Ingevity’s leadership team brings together expertise in chemical engineering, sustainability, and operational excellence to guide the company’s strategic growth and innovation efforts.