From Humble Beginnings to Global Success

Olin Corporation began in 1892 as a small blasting powder supplier in East Alton, Illinois. Following a few decades of success, along with some fruitful acquisitions, Olin added Mathieson Chemical Corporation into the mix, further increasing Olin’s product offering. Over time, the new Olin has grown and expanded to encompass several complementary business units, among them—Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy. In 1931, Olin brought Winchester into the fold; the leading manufacturer of ammunition in the United States. Collectively, these business segments employ 7,400 professionals in more than 15 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries across the globe.

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Leading with Integrity
#1producer of small ammunition globally
#1chlor-alkali capacity globally
#1north america bleach and acid producer
#1global supplier of epoxy materials
leading U.S.
manufacturer of ammunition
global
top quartile chlor-alkali cost position
newest
world-scale membrane chlor-alkali facility
most diversified chlorine envelope of any North America producer
broadest
geographic presence in caustic, epoxy and chlorinated organics
Exceptional distribution and logistics network

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