Lsb Industries (NYSE:LXU), Inc. is an integrated chemical manufacturer and distributor focused on serving agricultural, industrial, and municipal markets across North America. The company’s core operations are organized into two principal segments: Retail Nitrogen Products Distribution and Industrial Chemicals. Through its Retail segment, LSB Industries markets and distributes nitrogen-based fertilizers, such as anhydrous ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), along with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to agricultural producers and cooperatives in the U.S. and select international markets.
The Industrial Chemicals segment oversees the production of key base chemicals, including anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid, aqua ammonia, and specialty derivatives like cyanuric acid and sodium cyanurate. These products serve a wide range of end-markets, from water treatment and food processing to mining and manufacturing. LSB Industries operates manufacturing facilities in Pryor, Oklahoma, and El Dorado, Arkansas, leveraging proximity to raw material sources and major transportation networks to optimize supply chain efficiencies.
Tracing its heritage back to 1908 as Lake Shore Corporation, the company rebranded as LSB Industries in 2010 to reflect its broadened chemical portfolio. Over the decades, LSB Industries has invested in process improvements and capacity expansions to support evolving regulatory standards and customer requirements. Strategic capital projects have enhanced production reliability, reduced environmental impact, and positioned the business to capitalize on growing demand for nitrogen-based products.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, LSB Industries is led by Chief Executive Officer Navid Ahmed, whose leadership team emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The company’s board of directors and senior management maintain a focus on disciplined capital allocation, continuous innovation in product development, and strengthening customer partnerships. LSB Industries remains committed to delivering high-quality chemical solutions while adhering to rigorous environmental, health, and safety practices.
