Grace in Curtis Bay, Maryland

Located on 110 acres in Baltimore, Maryland, our Curtis Bay manufacturing facility is the Grace's largest production site in North America. With six active production facilities, a Process Innovation Center (PIC), and an Analytics Services Center, Curtis Bay plays a pivotal role in innovating and manufacturing solutions across all Grace business lines. Operating since 1909, this site boasts a rich legacy, including the world’s oldest silica gel manufacturing facility, established in 1923. As Curtis Bay celebrates over a century of excellence, it continues to evolve through the Curtis Bay Pride initiative—a multi-million dollar investment enhancing safety, reliability, workforce development, and operational efficiency, ensuring a strong foundation for the future.

Curtis Bay Info

• Approximately 550 employees
• Established in 1909
• Primary Activities: Manufacturing; Analytical services
• Products: Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives; Hydroprocessing catalysts; Polyolefin catalysts and components; Silicas and adsorbents
• Applications: Transportation fuels; Plastics; Food; Beverage; Edible Oil; Biofuels; Coatings; Pharmaceuticals
• Certifications: GMP, ISO 9001, ACC Responsible Care Management System

Community Relations

• United Way Ben Centers
• The Well (Drink at the Well Inc.)
• Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore
• Grow Home
• Chesapeake Arts Center