Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates

Employee Size

1,001-5,000

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Belle, WV

Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates produces the methacrylate monomers that form the building blocks of acrylic materials, supplying customers from manufacturing sites, offices and distribution networks across Asia, the Americas and Europe. Its roots reach back to the early 20th century, including the development of methyl methacrylate for the first clear acrylic sheet and decades of acrylic production experience. Today, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group operation combines global scale with all three major MMA manufacturing technologies—ACH, C4 and Alpha—while pursuing its KAITEKI philosophy of sustainable well-being.

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