AMCOL International Corp., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading international producer and marketer of value-added, specialty minerals and related products. Headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., AMCOL operates over 50 facilities in Asia, Europe and North America. The Company employs approximately 2,000 employees in 23 countries. The Company, established in 1927, currently trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACO". The Company has four operating segments: Minerals, Environmental, Oilfield Services and Transportation.
AMCOL's minerals segment is one of the world's leading suppliers of bentonite and bentonite-related products. Bentonite's unique chemical structure gives it a diverse range of capabilities, enabling it to act as a thickener, sealant, binder, lubricant or absorption agent. AMCOL's mineral segment owns and operates more than 25 mining/production facilities strategically located worldwide. The minerals segment's principal markets include metalcasting, specialty materials and pet products. Advanced technology plus a responsive international network means unequaled service and support all around the globe.
AMCOL's environmental segment provides solutions to the construction and landfill industries with engineered products and services. Through its highly-respected subsidiary brand, CETCO, the Company is the global leader in market share for bentonite-based waterproofing systems used in commercial building structures and geosynthetic clay liner membranes used in landfill and other waste containment sites.
The Oilfield Services segment has emerged as a high-growth business through its engineered products and services for the oil and gas industry. The principal product lines are water treatment, well testing, pipeline services, equipment rentals and nitrogen services. This complete range of products and services allows the Company to provide its customers high-value waste management solutions along with rapid-response service capability.
AMCOL's transportation segment is a leading truckload carrier that specializes in dry van, flatbed and dedicated service throughout the United States and Canada. This segment also offers a truckload brokerage company with high-value programs specializing in designing customer-specific strategies to solve complex logistical issues, such as meeting spike shipment demand and ensuring complete and dedicated management of shipments. AMCOL's transportation segment focuses on safety and customer service and has received prestigious awards in both areas. This segment is committed to helping customers achieve the lowest total costs and highest satisfaction associated with transportation.
