Founded in 1887, Albemarle is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in the United States. The company transforms essential resources, including lithium and bromine, into critical ingredients used across a range of industrial sectors. Its products support applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, aerospace technology, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics.
Albemarle operates across major regions including the United States, Chile, Australia, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. With approximately 8,300 employees, the company serves industries focused on sustainable mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. Its work in lithium production, in particular, plays a central role in supplying materials for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets.
The company identifies as a values-driven organization. Its stated core values are Care, Curiosity, Collaboration, Humility, Accountability, and Integrity, with an emphasis on caring for others and the planet. These principles guide operations and workplace culture across its global footprint.
