Welcome to Grace Lake Charles

Our Lake Charles facility, established in 1953, is one of the largest refining catalyst plants in the world, supplying a significant portion of the global catalyst market. Strategically located in Louisiana's Gulf Coast region, this site serves U.S., European, Southeast Asian, and South American markets, benefiting from local raw materials and robust transportation infrastructure via water, rail, highway, and air.

The facility houses five major production areas, including sodium silicate, additive plants, alumina production, fluid cracking catalysts (FCC), and hydroprocessing catalysts, making it a cornerstone of innovation in refining technologies. Grace remains dedicated to workplace safety and operational excellence, ensuring a healthy, productive environment for employees, contractors, and visitors while driving advancements in refining catalysts worldwide.

Lake Charles Info

• Approximately 350 employees
• Established in 1953
• Primary Activities: Manufacturing
• Products: Sodium silicate; Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts; Hydroprocessing catalysts; Chemical precursors
• Applications: Transportation fuels; Petrochemical feedstocks
• Certifications: OSHA Star VPP Certified, ISO 9001

Community Relations

The Lake Charles facility participates in the Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA) and a local Community Advisory Panel as part of Grace's Responsible Care® program.

The onsite "Amazing Grace" volunteer team supplies manpower to various community organizations. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake, Special Olympics and LAIA Chem Expo are just a few of their annual events. Grace is a long-time sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Employees also serve on boards of organizations, coach youth activities and volunteer at local agencies.

The United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been a recipient of significant contributions by the Grace Foundation.