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PQ Corporation
 PROFILE
PQ Corporation minds its Ps and Qs when producing inorganic industrial chemicals. The company is one of the world's largest producers of sodium silicates (a glass product made from sand), marketing more than 40 silica-based products. Glass-bead products made by PQ are used in highway striping to reflect headlights. PQ's glass beads also are used to grind and process pigments for paints, coatings, inks, and cosmetics. The company's potassium silicates are used in welding rods, soaps, and detergents. PQ's magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt crystals) is used in animal feed, packaging products, and pharmaceuticals. PQ is owned by descendants of the founding Elkinton family, management, and retirees.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 500.00
Employees: 1,600
Revenue per employee: $312,500.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Stanley W. Silverman
    CEO
• J. Sheridan
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1200 W. Swedesford Rd.
Berwyn, PA 19312
US
Phone: 610-651-4200
Fax: 610-651-4435
Online: Web Site

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