Celanese AG is an integrated
company that operates through four principal business segments:
Chemical
Products: This segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, acetate esters,
vinyl acetate monomer, polyvinyl alcohol and emulsions as well as chemical intermediates,
including organic solvents and other intermediates
Acetate
Products: This segment primarily produces and supplies acetate filament and acetate tow (filter
products)
Technical Polymers Ticona: This segment
develops, produces and supplies a broad portfolio of high performance technical polymers for application
in automotive and electronics products and in other consumer goods, often replacing metal or glass
Performance
Products: This segment includes Nutrinova, the food ingredient business which produces and sells
high intensity sweeteners and food protection ingredients
Celanese is
the world-wide leader in acetyls and derivatives, many intermediates and specialties, acetates, POM,
GUR®, Vectra®, ace-K and sorbates. Celanese's success is attributable to its cost leadership, excellent
sales and marketing, superior process technology and skills, recognized and respected brands and excellent
EHS record.