Huntsman manufactures chemicals used in insulation, construction materials, adhesives, electronics and paint. In 2007, polyurethanes accounted for 39.6% of sales, driven by the strong growth of MDI (a type of polyurethane), a versatile material mostly used in construction and insulation.^[1], and revenues totaled $9.65 billion. Huntsman sells its products globally, with a strong presence in the US and in the Netherlands. In 2007, sales in the US and the Netherlands accounted for 49.6% and 22.5% of sales respectively.^[2]

In the past 5 years, Huntsman has been plagued by debt. In 2003, Huntsman had debt of $5.9 billion on revenues of just $4.8 billion, and although the ratio has improved (total debt was $3.6 billion in 2007), the interest from the debt has been the main reason Huntsman has been unprofitable. In the five years from 2003 – 2007, 2006 was the only year Huntsman has posted a positive net income.^[3]

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