Material Sciences Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the design, manufacture, and marketing of material-based solutions for acoustical and coated applications. It offers acoustical material-based solutions that include multilayer composites consisting of metals, polymeric coatings, and other materials used to manage noise and vibration; and coated material-based solutions, which include coil coated and electrogalvanized protective and decorative coatings applied to coils of metal. The acoustical material-based solutions include products used for applications in disc brake noise dampers, automotive body panels, and engine parts. The coated material-based solutions include coil coated and electrogalvanized protective and decorative coated metal products for use as automotive fuel tanks, automotive body skins, metal building skins, appliance cabinets, heating and ventilation applications, lighting, and furniture and fixtures. The company also laminates, coats, and electro galvanizes various types of metal. It serves automotive, building and construction, electronics, lighting, and appliance industries, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets worldwide. The company markets its products, services, and technologies through its sales and marketing organization, as well as through independent distributors, agents, and licensees. It has strategic alliance with ArcelorMittal; and Hae Won Steel, as well as a joint-venture partnership with Tekno S.A. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
$7.18 (07/08/08)
