Olin Corporation - OLN- Profile

Olin Corporation. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture copper alloys, ammunition, chlorine and caustic soda. The operations are conducted through three segments: Chlor Alkali products, Metals and Winchester. The Chlor Alkali segment manufactures chlorine, caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid and bleach products. The Metals segment manufactures copper and copper alloy sheet, strip and foil, welded tube, fabricated parts, metal packages and stainless steel strip. The Winchester segment manufactures sporting ammunition, canister powder, reloading components and industrial cartridges. The Group exports its products worldwide. The customers of the Group include industrialists, the United States Government and its prime contractors, wholesalers and other distributors. The Group operates through its subsidiaries located in Brazil, Japan and Australia. Metals accounted for 67% of 2006 revenues; Chlor Alkali Products, 21% and Winchester, 12%