| Industry | Metals |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 in Newark |
| Founder | Charles W. Engelhard |
| Defunct | May 30, 2006 (purchased) |
| Fate | Acquired for $5 billion by BASF |
| Headquarters | , United States of America |
Engelhard Corporation was an American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, United States. It is credited with developing the first production catalytic converter. In 2006, the German chemical manufacturer BASF bought Engelhard for US$5 billion.