Engelhard

Engelhard
IndustryMetals
Founded1902 in Newark
FounderCharles W. Engelhard
DefunctMay 30, 2006 (2006-05-30) (purchased)
FateAcquired for $5 billion by BASF
Headquarters,
United States of America
An Engelhard silver bar
An Engelhard poured 2 oz 99.99% pure gold bar

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.