Grace Names Beninati President of Grace Catalysts Technologies

W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today the appointment of Albert F. Beninati Jr., as President of its market-leading $1.1 billion Grace Catalysts Technologies segment, which develops and manufactures catalysts and related products/technologies used in energy and refining, polyolefins and plastics, as well as other manufacturing applications. These include fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydroprocessing catalysts, polyolefin catalysts and catalyst supports, and gas-phase polypropylene process technology.

Grace President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Poling pointed to Beninati’s leadership and experience, noting, “Al brings a strong record of integrity, collaboration, and results that is a strong match for our global catalysts business. He’s a bright, proven leader who has had consistent success in organizations where performance matters.”

Beninati comes to Grace after 24 years in the chemical industry, most recently as Vice President, Municipal Water Treatment at Univar. Previously, he was with Nalco Chemical Company for 22 years. After successful roles throughout Nalco’s commercial organization, Beninati held leadership roles for several divisions including Food & Beverage North America as well as units in Chemicals/Power and Environmental Hygiene/Institutional segments.

Beninati began his career in the United States Army, serving in leadership roles in the 65th Engineer Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division. He earned his Bachelor of Science in General Engineering/Chemistry from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

About Grace

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts; engineered and packaging materials; and specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The company’s three industry-leading business segments—Grace Catalysts Technologies, Grace Materials Technologies, and Grace Construction Products—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that improve the products and processes of our customer partners in over 150 countries around the world. Grace employs approximately 6,500 people in over 40 countries and had 2013 net sales of $3.1 billion. More information about Grace is available at grace.com.

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