Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas. It supplies intermediate chemistries and engineered polymers used across automotive, electrical and electronics, consumer goods, industrial, medical, energy, and construction markets.
The company operates through two primary businesses. Its Acetyl Chain produces acetic acid and derivatives such as vinyl acetate monomer, acetic anhydride, and other acetyl intermediates, as well as polymer emulsions and redispersible powders for coatings, adhesives, and building applications. Its Engineered Materials business designs and compounds high‑performance thermoplastics and elastomers—including materials such as polyacetal (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamides, ultra‑high‑molecular‑weight polyethylene (UHMW‑PE), and related blends—for demanding functional parts and systems.
Celanese operates a diversified manufacturing and technical footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving customers through application development, compounding, and supply chain capabilities. The company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CE.