From its beginnings in 1831 as a soap and candle business, PQ Corporation has evolved into a global leader in providing customer solutions through its expertise, innovation, and manufacture of specialty inorganic performance materials, high-end specialty catalysts, and specialty glass materials. PQ is a leader in providing megatrend solutions through products designed to enhance sustainability and safety in a variety of end-use applications. PQ serves key industries including water treatment, chemical, petroleum, construction, personal care, and food and beverage. Other key business segments include detergent and pulp & paper, transportation safety, mining, polymer additives, metal finishing, and conductive particle markets. . Our state-of-the-art manufacturing process provides a wide range of silica gel catalysts and supports used for polyolefin production and chemical synthesis, giving us the flexibility to tailor catalyst properties, including surface area, pore volume, and metal content, to meet the specific needs of our customers. We work closely with our clients to develop and manufacture customized catalysts that will meet their specific performance goals. . PQ adheres to the principle that protection of health, safety, and the environment is everybody’s business.