J.M. Huber Corporation

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J.M. Huber Corporation
TypePrivate
Founded1883 (1883)
FounderJoseph Maria Huber
Headquarters,
Key people
Michael Marberry (CEO)
Number of employees
4,000[1]
Websitehuber.com

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest family-owned businesses in the United States. The J.M. Huber Corporation received one of the most prestigious awards for a family business: the IMD-Lombard Odier Global Family Business Award for 2013. This global award recognizes top-performing family businesses that successfully combine tradition and innovation, as well as make a contribution to the community.[2]

History[]

The J.M. Huber Corporation was founded in 1883 by Joseph Maria Huber, an immigrant from Prussia (now Germany).[3][4] It is still owned by the Huber family, which is entering its sixth generation of shareholders.

Overview[]

The J.M. Huber Corporation is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.[3] Its Chief Executive Officer is Michael Marberry.

Huber's product portfolio covers a diverse range of consumer and industrial items, including oral care and personal care, food and beverage, flame retardants and smoke suppressants, forestry management and building materials.[4]

The company comprises four subsidiaries: CP Kelco, Huber Engineered Materials, Huber Engineered Woods, and Huber Resources.[4]

CPKelco has six plants—Großenbrode, Germany (Pectin); Lille Skensved, Denmark (Pectin, Carrageenan, Refined Locust Bean Gum); Okmulgee, Oklahoma (Xanthan Gum); San Diego, California (Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum); Rizhao, China (Xanthan Gum, Diutan Gum); and, Limeira, Brazil (Pectin).[5]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.huber.com/about/#:~:text=With%20over%204%2C000%20employees%20in,Joseph%20Maria%20Huber%20in%201883.
  2. ^ "Huber.com » Huber wins Global Family Business Award". www.huber.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Joseph Maria Huber, Bloomberg Business
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c J.M. Huber Corporation: About us
  5. ^ "About Us". CPKelco. Retrieved July 14, 2020.


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