Sensient Technologies Corporation - SXT- Profile

Sensient Technologies Corporation. The Group's principal activities are carried out through two segments: Flavors and Fragrances Group and the Color Group. The flavors and fragrances group manufactures and supplies flavors, ingredient systems and aroma chemicals to the dairy, food processing, beverage, personal care and household products industries worldwide. The color group makes synthetic and natural colors for domestic and international producers of beverages, bakery products, processed foods, confections, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The group also produces and distributes chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables. The group's plants are located in California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. Flavors and Fragrances accounted for 65% of 2005 revenues, Color, 31% & Other, 4%