Huntsman Corp., a global producer of specialty titanium dioxide pigments, color pigments, functional additives and timber and water treatment chemicals, reports the acquisition of the Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

Huntsman Corp., a global producer of specialty titanium dioxide pigments, color pigments, functional additives and timber and water treatment chemicals, reports the acquisition of the Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

Peter Huntsman, president and CEO of Huntsman, said the acquisition of Rockwood's performance additives and titanium dioxide businesses gives Huntsman the "most diversified producers of pigments and additives in the world." He noted the majority of Huntsman's earnings over the past year derive from their specialty and niche TiO2 businesses.

Huntsman has 30 locations worldwide and employs over 4,500 people. The company has more than 200 years of manufacturing experience and serves a wide range of industries: construction; coatings; timber and water treatment; agriculture; automotive; consumer durables; cosmetics; fibers; food, inks, paper, personal care, pharmaceuticals and plastics.