National Starch and Chemical Company

National Starch and Chemical Company, a member of the ICI Group, is a leading manufacturer of adhesives, specialty synthethic polymers, electronic & engineering materials and specialty food, pharmaceutical starches and industrial starches. National produces thousands of technically advanced products and operates an international network of more than 125 manufacturing and customer service centers, located in 36 countries on 6 continents.

The products we make are not easily recognized by the average consumer because over 95% of our output is, in essence, material used by our customers to make their finished products. From corn hybrids to hybrid electronic circuits, from cartons to cars, from health care to hair care, from bottle labels to kitchen tables, virtually every industry makes use of National's technology and products. Unless you fully explore a manufacturer's process, the role National plays is not always readily apparent.

The function of a National product in finished goods can be as subtle as the smooth texture of a cream pie or as substantial as adhesives that hold a garage door together. The product can be as obvious as the visible lines of glue that seal a shipping case or as delicate as the silky feel of hand cream. It's the binder that unites the fibers in a nonwoven fabric, or it's the smooth surface of printing papers.