Grace Celebrates 100 Years of Manufacturing in Maryland
W. R. Grace & Co. is marking a century of manufacturing at the company’s Grace Davison operations in Baltimore (Curtis Bay), Maryland.
Manufacturing at this location began in 1910 with the production of sulfuric acid, a basic building block of the early chemical industry. In later years, sulfuric acid was produced onsite for use in fabricating munitions during World War I, and as the basis for silica gel that was manufactured throughout World War II as a dehydrating agent to protect shipments from the damaging effects of air and moisture, and as a catalyst to “crack” the hydrocarbon chain during the process of converting oil into high-octane aviation fuel.
Today, this site employs around 500 employees with an average tenure of 18 years and has ten production facilities that manufacture hundreds of products from four general product lines: fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydroprocessing catalysts, polyolefin catalysts and silicas. These products are used by customers to produce items found in everyday life, ranging from toothpaste to gasoline to bottles and cans.
To celebrate the centennial anniversary, Grace is unveiling a new display today at the Baltimore Museum of Industry to help visitors learn about the company’s history of manufacturing in the state. In conjunction, Grace is recognizing college scholarship recipients that have received funds from the Grace Foundation, the company’s philanthropic affiliate.
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