Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) (NYSE: MTX) is a global resource-based specialty minerals company that develops, produces and markets mineral-based products and related technologies. Its materials are used in a range of industries, including paper and packaging, construction, environmental services, energy, agriculture, food, personal care and household products.
The company’s offerings include precipitated calcium carbonate, quicklime, bentonite, talc, bentonite-based products, synthetic mineral products and other specialty mineral solutions. These materials can serve as functional additives, fillers, absorbents, binders and performance-enhancing ingredients in products such as paper, building materials, drilling fluids, animal feed, cat litter and industrial applications.
Minerals Technologies was established in 1992 following the separation of certain mineral operations from Pfizer Inc. The company serves customers through operations and facilities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and other international markets. Its business is generally organized around Consumer & Specialties and Performance Materials, which focus on tailored mineral products and technologies for consumer, industrial and infrastructure-related applications.
