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Ecovyst Inc. is a global provider of specialty catalysts and related services with a history stretching back to 1831. The company operates through two primary segments: Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies.

Ecoservices focuses on sulfuric acid recycling for the North American refining industry, supporting the production of alkylate. It also supplies virgin sulfuric acid for applications in water treatment, mining, and various industrial processes. Catalyst Technologies produces silica catalysts and supports used in manufacturing high-strength, high-stiffness plastics. Through its Zeolyst joint venture, the segment also provides zeolites for catalysts that remove nitrogen oxides from diesel emissions and sulfur from fuels during refining.

The company's technical expertise spans specialty catalysts, sulfuric acid recycling, and zeolites. Its operations serve sectors including refining, plastics production, water treatment, and emissions control, with a global geographic footprint that includes a significant presence in North America. Approximately 83% of its R&D investment is linked to sustainability objectives.

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