Cabot Corporation

Cabot Corporation, headquartered in Boston since 1882, is a global leader in specialty chemicals and performance materials. With $4.3 B in 2022 revenue, it drives innovation in lithium-ion battery technologies and sustainable solutions for transportation, infrastructure, and more worldwide.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Boston, MA

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Company Overview

Cabot Corporation, founded in 1882 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials manufacturer serving transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer sectors. With $4.3 billion in revenue in 2022, the company drives innovation through extensive research programs and sustainable technology development across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.

Battery Technology

Cabot develops and manufactures critical lithium-ion battery components, including conductive carbon additives (conductive carbons, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanostructures) to enhance conductivity and charging efficiency. Its ENTERA™ aerogel particles provide advanced thermal management for electric vehicle batteries. A Battery Application Technology Center in Europe focuses on materials for high-nickel cathodes, silicon-containing anodes and solid-state batteries.

Products

Conductive carbon additives (CCAs) including conductive carbons, carbon nanotubes and carbon nanostructures; ENTERA™ aerogel particles for battery thermal management; MAJESTIC 710 specialty carbon black for water-based systems.

Recent Projects

In 2024, secured a $50 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a facility producing 1,000 tonnes/year of battery-grade carbon nanotubes and 12,000 tonnes/year of conductive additive dispersions to strengthen domestic supply chains. Launched MAJESTIC 710 and advanced toward 2025 sustainability goals, including net-zero emissions by 2050.

Investors

Major institutional investors include BlackRock Advisors LLC (12.6%), Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co. (11.5%), Wellington Trust Co., NA (8.3%), EARNEST Partners LLC (6.0%), and Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (4.2%).

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