We are a global specialty chemicals and materials
company focused on developing, manufacturing and
selling value-added products. Our products serve
a diverse range of end markets including
aerospace, adhesives, automotive and industrial
coatings, construction, chemical intermediates, inks,
mining and plastics. We use our technology and
application development expertise to create chemical
and material solutions that are formulated to perform
specific and important functions for our customers.
We operate on a global basis with 39% of our 2008
revenues in North America, 41% in Europe, Middle
East, and Africa, 14% in Asia-Pacific and 6% in Latin
America. We have manufacturing and research
facilities located in 18 countries. We had net sales
of $3,639.9 million and loss from operations of
$121.1 million in 2008. Cytec was incorporated as
an independent public company in December 1993.