Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals, operating across approximately 25 countries with around 6,000 associates. In business for over 50 years, the company is organised into three primary segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. Its chemical products reach a broad range of industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, building and construction, electronics, energy, and footwear.
The technical scope of the work spans chemistry, materials science, polyurethanes, and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) systems, alongside sustainable manufacturing, production process improvement, and regulatory compliance support. Representative products include SHOKLESS™ polyurethane systems for protecting electric vehicle batteries, SMARTLITE® O, a liquid TPU system developed for the footwear industry, and E-GRADE® purification and packaging capability based in Conroe, Texas. Huntsman also operates a Technology Portal designed to enable innovation-driven collaborations with manufacturers across the value chain.
The operational environment involves working with customers to solve specific technical challenges - including weight reduction in product design, adherence to stringent industry standards, and reducing long-term maintenance costs. Teams work across disciplines where chemistry, engineering, and applied science intersect, in a company that has built its business on developing specialised solutions for a globally distributed customer base.
