J M Huber Corporation

J M Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Founded in 1883 and now in its sixth generation of family ownership, the company operates through a set of portfolio companies whose engineered materials and other products are used to enhance the performance of thousands of consumer and industrial products worldwide. It employs approximately 4,000 people and has operations in more than 20 countries.

Its technical work spans engineered materials, engineered woods, natural resources and forestry, sustainable materials science, and food and nutrition ingredients. Huber Engineered Materials produces materials that improve the performance of consumer and industrial products, including applications that keep homes safe and dry. Huber Engineered Woods makes engineered wood products for construction and building applications. Huber Resources Corp. provides sustainable solutions for the protection of forests and the environment. Industries served include construction, food and beverage, agriculture, health and nutrition, personal care, industrial applications, and forestry and environment.

The company describes itself as guided by the Huber Principles: safety, sustainability, ethical behaviour, respect for people, and excellence. It cites high ethical standards, technology leadership, a tradition of strong customer relationships, and long-term thinking, with a stated commitment to sustainability and to a culture of innovation and transformation to meet evolving customer needs.