W. R. Grace & Co.

W. R. Grace & Co. is a global specialty chemicals company founded in 1854. It develops high-performance chemicals and science-based solutions used across industries including renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, edible oils, cosmetics, toothpaste and food packaging. The enterprise traces its origins to Peru and is now headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. It is part of the Standard Industries family of companies.

The business is organised into two divisions. Catalyst Technologies supplies catalyst products and related technologies used by customers to manufacture renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and edible oils. Materials Technologies provides materials and technologies used in everyday goods such as toothpaste, cosmetics and food packaging. Technical work spans catalysis technology, materials science, research and development, technical services and process safety.

Manufacturing, R&D and technical services sites are spread across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The company states a goal of zero injuries and zero process safety events, and describes safety as a value rather than a priority. Its stated working culture is defined by collaboration, integrity, resilience, innovation and safety.