Eastman provides chemicals, fibers and plastics materials that our customers use as key ingredients to make products people use every day. More than 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions that help make the world a better place. Eastman is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within diverse markets we serve that allow the company and our customers to succeed.
Key Facts:
- 2008 Sales Revenue of $6.7 billion
- Over 10,000 employees worldwide
- President and CEO: James P. Rogers
- NYSE Symbol: EMN
- 11 manufacturing locations and several sales offices around the globe
- Responsible Care® company
- Corporate Headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee
Company Structure:
- Eastman is divided into five business segments including:
- Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers and Inks
- Fibers
- Performance Polymers
- Performance Chemicals and Intermediates
- Specialty Plastics
Key Markets:
- Packaging
- Tobacco
- Building and Construction
- Consumables
- Industrial Chemicals and Processing
- Transportation
- Health and Wellness
- Durable Goods
- Agriculture
- Electronics
- Energy, Fuels and Water
Quick History:
- Founded in 1920 in Kingsport, Tennessee by George Eastman
- Winner of the 1993 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
- Spun-off from Eastman Kodak in 1994 and became a publicly traded company
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