Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) is a specialty chemical company that develops, manufactures and supplies catalysts and related products used primarily in petroleum refining and petrochemical processing. The company operates through two reportable segments: Engineered Catalysts, which provides fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) and hydroprocessing catalysts that enhance yield, energy efficiency and environmental compliance; and Specialty Chemicals, which offers molecular sieves, adsorbents and other specialty materials for industrial gas purification, petrochemical separation and emission control applications.
Founded as a spin-off from Albemarle Corporation in late 2022, Ecovyst traces its roots to decades of research and manufacturing expertise in catalyst technology. The company’s heritage includes the development of resin-based metals and zeolitic materials that enabled advances in refining throughput, cleaner fuels production and downstream chemical synthesis. Since becoming an independent public company (NYSE: ECVT), Ecovyst has continued to invest in process innovation, expanding its R&D footprint with pilot plants and application laboratories to support customer-driven product development.
Ecovyst serves a global customer base across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Its manufacturing network includes multi-purpose catalyst production facilities, adsorption and separation material plants, and technical service centers co-located near major refining hubs. The company’s products are integrated into complex refinery and petrochemical units—such as fluid catalytic cracking units and hydrocracking installations—to improve operational efficiency, reduce sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions and meet evolving regulatory standards.
The business is guided by a seasoned management team with deep industry experience in specialty chemicals, refining technologies and sustainable operations. Ecovyst’s leadership team emphasizes strategic collaboration with major integrated oil companies, independent refiners and renewable fuel producers to advance lower-carbon solutions. Ongoing investments in advanced catalyst platforms and digital process controls underscore the company’s commitment to driving both performance and environmental outcomes for its customers.
