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About Orion
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Orion is based in Spring, Texas. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker OEC. The SEC classifies its business as miscellaneous chemical products. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $1.81bn and a net loss of $70.1m. At that date it held total assets of $1.91bn and shareholders' equity of $384.6m.
Orion S.A. (“Orion”, “Company”, “we” or “our”), is a Luxembourg joint stock corporation (société anonyme or S.A.), incorporated in 2014 as a Luxembourg limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée). Our registered office is located at 6, Route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg (Municipality of Niederanven), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Our principal executive office is located in Spring, Texas, U.S.
We are one of the largest global producers of Specialty and Rubber Carbon Black. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon that is used to create a variety of desired physical, electrical and optical qualities of various materials. Carbon black products are primarily used as additives for the production of polymers, batteries, printing inks and coatings (“Specialty Carbon Black” or “Specialty”) and in the reinforcement of tires and other rubber applications (“Rubber Carbon Black” or “Rubber”). Our core competencies include the ability to engineer the physical properties of carbon black to meet the functional needs of our customers.
We currently operate 14 wholly owned production facilities, excluding the under-construction facility at La Porte, Texas, in Europe, North and South America, South Africa, and Asia, and one jointly-owned production facility at Dortmund, Germany. Our headquarters in Luxembourg, we have our principal executive office in Spring, Texas (U.S.), as well as offices in Frankfurt (Germany), Cologne (Germany), Shanghai (China), Seoul (South Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Sao Paolo (Brazil) and other locations.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 17 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 25 Jul 2014
- Employees
- 1,639
- Website
- orioncarbons.com ↗
- Head office
- 1700 CITY PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 300, SPRING, TX, 77389
- Classification
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Dan SmithIndependent Chairman of the Board$372,500
- Mr. Corning PainterChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2018$4.6m
- Mr. Jeffrey GlajchChief Financial Officer$1.1m
- Mr. Jonathan PuckettChief Financial Officer
- Dr. Sandra NiewiemSenior Vice President - Global Specialty Carbon Black and EMEA Region$924,093
- Mr. Carlos QuinonesSenior Vice President - Global Operations$828,479
- Mr. Pedro RiverosSenior Vice President - Global Rubber Carbon Black and Americas Region$971,939
- Ms. Kerry GalvinIndependent Director$272,500
- Mr. Paul HuckIndependent Director$274,500
- Ms. Mary LindseyIndependent Director$252,500
- Mr. Didier MiratonIndependent Director$249,500
- Dr. Yi Hyon PaikIndependent Director$247,500
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 84
- Environment
- 71
- Social
- 97
- Governance
- 84
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 2,200,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 127,000 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 1,400,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 19%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Orion Engineered Carbons SA has a strong market presence as a leading global producer of carbon black, with a diverse portfolio of products catering to various industries such as rubber manufacturing, coatings, and plastics.
- The company has a well-established distribution network, ensuring efficient delivery of its products to customers worldwide. This allows Orion Engineered Carbons to maintain strong customer relationships and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Weaknesses
- One potential weakness for Orion Engineered Carbons is its reliance on the carbon black market. Fluctuations in the demand for carbon black products, particularly in challenging economic conditions, may impact the company's bottom line.
- Another weakness may lie in the company's vulnerability to raw material price fluctuations. As carbon black production heavily relies on feedstock oil, any significant increase in oil prices can squeeze profit margins for Orion Engineered Carbons.
Opportunities
- Orion Engineered Carbons has an opportunity to expand its market presence by targeting emerging economies that are experiencing rapid industrialization. These regions present a growing demand for carbon black products, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors.
- Additionally, as industries worldwide increasingly focus on sustainable practices, the company can leverage its expertise to develop and offer environmentally friendly carbon black products. This can help Orion Engineered Carbons tap into the growing market for sustainable solutions.
Threats
- Economic downturns in key markets can pose a threat to Orion Engineered Carbons' financial performance. A decrease in overall industrial activity may lead to reduced demand for carbon black products, impacting the company's revenue and profitability.
- Moreover, the carbon black industry faces regulatory risks associated with environmental concerns. Stricter regulations on emissions and sustainability practices may require Orion Engineered Carbons to invest in costly compliance measures, potentially affecting its competitiveness.
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