U.S. Zinc's, Zinc Oxide Division, a world-class producer of French Process zinc oxide, is one of the world’s largest producers of zinc oxide and proudly serve all of its markets with our wide range of product offerings.
Known world over for the quality of its zinc oxide products, the Zinc Oxide Division backs its commitment to quality with 2 modern laboratories, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous employee training. We produce the current NIST Standard zinc oxide, IRM 91. We are also certified under ISO 9001:2000.
Rubber, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, petroleum additives, ceramics, electronics, glass, plastics, paints, coatings...hundreds of products depend on our zinc oxide. Our broad range of grades includes powder, pellets, granules, surface treated, USP and a variety of surface areas to meet all your zinc oxide needs.
Our two environmentally compliant plants, strategically positioned to serve our markets, have a capacity to produce in excess of 150 million pounds of zinc oxide per year. In addition, we ship our products in a variety of packaging which includes custom packaging to assure your needs are met.
Our commitment to the industries we serve is reflected in the investments we have made in our plants over the years. We are completely dedicated to the growth of the zinc oxide market worldwide and will continue to expand and improve our facilities as the market demands. Through acquisitions and plant expansions we have increased our business from a 1 plant, 30 million pound per year operation in 1992 to a 2 plant 150 million pound operation in 2004. Our goal is to ensure that our customers needs and those of the industry are, and will continue, to be met.