Minerals Technologies (MTX)

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Minerals Technologies Inc., a resource and technology based company, develops, produces, and markets a range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products, as well as supporting systems and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Specialty Minerals segment produces and sells the synthetic mineral product, precipitated calcium carbonate and processed mineral product, quicklime; and mines, processes, and sells natural mineral products, including limestone and talc. This segment?s products are used principally in the paper, building materials, paint and coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. The Refractories segment produces and markets monolithic and shaped refractory materials and specialty products and services; application and measurement equipment; and calcium metal and metallurgical wire products. This segment?s products are primarily used in high-temperature applications in the steel, non-ferrous metal, and glass industries. The company markets its products through a direct sales force and distributors. Minerals Technologies Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.