Cabot Corporation is a global leader in specialty chemicals and performance materials headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The business units deliver a wide range of products and solutions to customers in all parts of the world, serving key industries such as transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer. The company offers powerful solutions that solve customers’ challenges of today while preparing them for the demands of tomorrow. Its commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance customers’ businesses through a deep understanding of their industries and the global trends that impact their businesses. One of Cabot’s production facilities is located on the Rhine in Germany and has been in operation since 1987. Both fumed silica and fumed alumina are produced there for a large number of customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.