Formed in 1997, Equistar is a $9.7 billion chemical company that is part of the Lyondell enterprise. Equistar is one of the largest producers of ethylene, propylene and polyethylene in the world today. We pay attention to even the smallest needs of our customers. We're a leading producer of polypropylene, oxygenated chemicals, performance polymers, and wire and cable resins and compounds. We're an industry leader with an unwavering commitment to being the premier petrochemicals and polymers company in the world. Our commitment begins with each of our more than 3,000 employees. It stretches out from our headquarters in Houston across 16 manufacturing facilities along the United States Gulf Coast and in the Midwest. It continues through our 1,400-mile ethylene/propylene distribution system, which spans the Texas Gulf Coast. We are the product of many minds coming together with the single focus of providing the right product for every customer. That's what drives us to maintain an extended product line, enhanced operating efficiencies, greater geographic diversity and stronger research and development capabilities. That's what drives us to provide the resources that help us lead today and rise to the challenges of a changing industry tomorrow. |