Type: Public
On the web: http://www.omgi.com
Employees: 2,806
Employee growth: 39.8%

Mmmmetals is the mantra for OM Group. The company uses unrefined cobalt and other metals to make specialty products and is one of the world's largest refiners of cobalt. It serves markets that include battery materials, semiconductors, ceramics, chemical, and defense. Its Engineered Materials segment includes its advanced materials (inorganics) and magnetic technologies products (for electronic equipment, auto, and alternative energy markets). Its Specialty Chemicals segment develops chemicals and products for computer components, coating and inks, tires, and other industries. New unit EaglePicher Technologies makes up its Battery Technologies segment, which serves the defense, aerospace, and medical markets.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $1,196.6M
One year growth: 37.3%
Net income: $83.4M

Officers:
CFO: Kenneth Haber
Global Business Manager, Chemicals and Tire, Advanced Organics: Jean Tobbe
Global Business Manager, Powder Metallurgy, Advanced Materials: Jeff Blazek

Competitors:
KMG Chemicals
MacDermid
Umicore

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