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Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company producing engineered materials and chemicals used in diverse industrial applications. The company operates through segments including Engineered Materials (high-performance polymers, compounds, and specialty materials), Acetate Tow (cigarette filter materials), and Acetyl Chain (acetic acid, vinyl acetate, ethanol, and other acetyl products). Celanese's products serve automotive, consumer electronics, medical, industrial, and consumer products markets. The company produces essential materials including acetyl products used in paints, adhesives, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, and engineered plastics for automotive and electronics applications. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Celanese has evolved through acquisitions and portfolio management into an integrated chemical and materials company. The company benefits from vertical integration, technological expertise, and customer relationships across diverse end markets. Celanese faces cyclical demand, raw material and energy cost volatility, competitive pressures, and macroeconomic sensitivity. The company has invested in specialty materials and higher-margin products. Celanese generates strong cash flows and returns capital through dividends and buybacks.