National Starch and Chemical Company is a global leader in production specialty chemicals and starches. They are used across a broad spectrum of industrial and commercial applications. More than a century of R&D and innovation has made National not only one of the largest producers of adhesives, specialty chemicals, resins, electronic materials, specialty food and industrial starches, but also an outstanding commercial success.

National produces thousands of technically advanced products and operates an international network of more than 125 manufacturing and customer service centers which are located in 36 countries on six continents. National's products are key ingredients in countless items used in the home, office or plant every day.

The products serve to adhere, bind, thicken, protect, strengthen and texturize. You'll find National’s products in food, flooring, furniture and automobiles. Their products are also part of the lotions you apply to your skin and the bottles, bags, cartons and cases in which all of these goods are packaged. National makes materials for microchips, integrated circuits and other high-tech electronic components used in military as well as commercial applications.

The company's business success is legendary and is the standard for all specialty chemical companies. Their success stems from a commitment to research, particularly in natural and synthetic polymer science. It is National Starch’s dedication that enables them to provide high-performance, value-added products globally.

National currently holds more than 1,000 patents worldwide, adding more every year. National is a market-driven company that provides a high degree of technical service and applications expertise in multiple industries.

A great deal of National's success can be attributed to its ability to attract, retain and motivate high caliber people in all laboratories, manufacturing facilities, administration and in marketing. Unlike other billion-dollar organizations, National has little bureaucracy and a relatively flat organizational structure. National employs 10,000 people worldwide. To help their employees achieve their full potential, National emphasizes strong development programs to train personnel in their specialties.

As an international company, they draw upon the strengths and talents from around the world and utilize those skills throughout the organization globally.

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For more information, Please visit their website at: www.nationalstarch.com.

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