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AMCOL International Corporation

Corporate Summary--NASDAQ Symbol: ACOL

AMCOL International Corporation (formerly American Colloid Company) produces and markets a wide range of specialty minerals and chemicals used for industrial, environmental and consumer-related applications. The Corporation's aggressive strategy has generated 22% growth in sales and 30% growth in earnings over the past five years, resulting in $405.3 million and $15.2 million in 1996 sales and earnings, respectively.

Technological leadership and a strong market position in its core competencies provide the foundation for AMCOL's continued growth.







Absorbent Polymers
(38% of consolidated sales) - These highly absorbent specialty chemicals are key constituents of most baby diapers and other disposable hygienic products. Among the world's leaders in absorbent polymer production capacity, AMCOL has capitalized on the cost advantages of its proprietary manufacturing process to expand its capacity ahead of industry demand. During 1996, increasing utilization and growing market share helped boost sales in this segment by 41% over the prior year.

Environmental (20% of sales) - Serving the environmental lining, wastewater treatment, groundwater monitoring and heavy construction industries, the Corporation's environmental segment is positioning for long-term, high-growth potential by capitalizing on several key acquisitions it has made, along with expanding in global markets.

Minerals
(36% of sales) - AMCOL is a world-leading producer of bentonite, a non-metallic clay primarily composed of the mineral montmorillonite. The minerals segment is involved in mining, processing and distributing bentonite and products with similar applications to various industrial and consumer markets worldwide, including metalcasting, well drilling, cat litter and agriculture.

Transportation (6% of sales) - AMCOL operates a long-haul trucking and freight brokerage business, primarily serving its own operations, as well as outside customers.

Nanocomposites (not yet reporting) - AMCOL's newest venture is in the field of nanocomposite technologies. The Corporation is positioned to capitalize on a proprietary technology that disperses nanoscale particles of chemically-modified clays into plastic resins, improving strength, heat stability and barrier properties. Pilot plant studies are under way; commercial introduction of the technology is anticipated in 1997.




Headquarters - 1500 West Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-7803
Telephone - 847.394.8730


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