Cornerstone Chemical

Cornerstone Chemical Company is a leading manufacturer of intermediate chemicals headquartered in Waggaman, Louisiana. The company operates the Fortier Plant, a premier integrated manufacturing facility that produces essential chemical building blocks, including acrylonitrile, melamine, sulfuric acid, and urea. These products serve as critical components for a wide range of end-markets, such as aerospace, automotive, agriculture, and water treatment. While primarily an industrial chemical producer, its intermediates are used in the synthesis of resins and plastics found in medical and consumer goods. Established as an independent entity in 2011, the company is currently a portfolio company of the private equity firm Littlejohn & Co.