LAWTER Business
The pioneer of quick-set printing inks Daniel J. Terra and his financial partner J. Lawson founded LAWTER Chemicals in Chicago in 1940, the name LAWTER being a combination of their last names Lawson and Terra. The company went on to expand its business in America and Europe as LAWTER International Inc., eventually establishing itself as a leading global manufacturer of printing ink resin.
The name LAWTER all but disappeared after successive acquisitions by Eastman Chemical Company in 1999 and then Momentive Specialty Chemicals (previously Hexion Specialty Chemicals) in 2004 until Harima Chemicals acquired it in January 2011. The well-known LAWTER brand was subsequently reestablished and the company was returned to its rightful position as a leading global player.
Business Description
Research, development, manufacture and sales of rosin related products including resin for printing inks and adhesives, synthetic rubber emulsifier, and rectified (aromatic) turpentine
Global Sites
LAWTER - Kallo
Belgium
Manufacture and sale of ink resins and adhesive resins
LAWTER - Maastricht
The Netherlands
Manufacture of adhesive resins and emulsifiers for synthetic rubber
LAWTER - Shanghai
China
LAWTER Asia Headquarters and sales
LAWTER - Nanping
China
Manufacture of ink resins and adhesive resins
LAWTER - Fengkai
China
Manufacture of disproportionated rosin and adhesive resins
LAWTER - Nanning
China
Manufacture of ink resins and adhesive resins
LAWTER - Gunsan
Korea
Manufacture and sale of emulsifiers for synthetic rubber
LAWTER - India
India
Liaison office
LAWTER - Mt. Maunganui
New Zealand
Manufacture and sale of tall oil rosin, ink resins, adhesive resins and turpentine derivatives
LAWTER - Elgin, IL
U.S.A.
Head Office, R&D of resins and tall oil products
LAWTER - Baxley, GA
U.S.A.
Manufacture of ink resins, adhesive resins and emulsifiers for synthetic rubber
LAWTER - Concordia
Argentina
Manufacture of gum rosin, turpentine oil, ink resins and adhesive resins
LAWTER - Buenos Aires
Argentina
LAWTER South America Headquarters and sales