Huber Engineered Materials was formed in 1998 by combining J.M. Huber Corporation’s Engineered Minerals Division and Chemicals Division.

Huber Engineered Materials is part of the J.M. Huber Corporation, a family-owned business established in 1883.  With over $2 billion revenue, J.M. Huber Corporation is a diversified, multinational supplier of engineered materials, natural resources and technology-based services to customers spanning many industries.

Recent acquisitions:

In 2008, J.M. Huber Corporation acquired the precipitated silica production-related assets of Changzhou City Mingfan Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. (Mingfan) in China.

In 2006, J.M. Huber Corporation acquired West Coast Ingredients, servicing the nutritional and functional food markets.

In 2005, J.M. Huber Corporation acquired the alumina trihydrate (ATH) business of AluChem, Inc.

In 2004, J.M. Huber Corporation acquired CP Kelco a leader in xantham gum, carrageenan and pectin and recognized globally for food and beverage ingredient technology. Together with Noviant-branded hydrocolloids, these company represent the finest in specialty binding, suspension and rheology control agents.  

In 2001, J.M. Huber Corporation acquired Noviant and its brands of specialty hydrocolloids and cellulosics. Noviant is recognized as a leader in the production of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), a valuable hydrocolloid. Noviant is headquartered in the Netherlands – reinforcing Huber’s global scope and reach.

Accomplishments:

·        Pioneered the use of precipitated silica for dentifrice applications and holds dozens of patents. Currently developing silica and silicates for use as polishing and/or thickening agents in toothpastes. Huber established a milestone in dental silica history in the 1990s when its work in precipitated silica resulted in creation of entirely new US Pharmacopoeia monograph. This standard is still in place today.

·        Manufactures naturally mined calcium carbonate (limestone) and harvested oyster shell calcium carbonate for use as a supplement in food, nutrition and nutraceutical formulating as well as antacid formulations in pharmaceuticals.

·        Sells specialty excipients (non-active ingredients) including fast dissolve agents, carriers and glidants to drug manufacturers – prescription and over the counter.

·        ISO-certified, many cGMP facilities, world-class application research and testing facilities that have enabled the commercialization of hundreds of new product lines and brand extensions.

·        Family owned: part of the J.M. Huber Corporation established in 1883.  With over $2 billion revenue, J.M. Huber Corporation is a diversified, multinational supplier of engineered materials, natural resources and technology-based services to customers spanning many industries.

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