Olin Corp.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
190 Carondelet Plz., Ste.1530, Clayton, MO 63105-3467, United States
(314)480-1400, http://www.olin.com

Primary SIC: Alkalies & Chlorine, Primary NAICS: Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing
Description: Olin Corporation is a Virginia, corporation incorporated in 1892. The company is a manufacturer concentrated in two business segments: Chlor alkali products and Winchester ammunition. Chlor alkali products manufactures and sells chlorine and caustic soda, sodium hydrosulfite, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, bleach products and potassium hydroxide. Winchester products include sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. As of late 2008, Olin had manufacturing sites at 13 separate locations in 10 states, Canada and Australia. Most manufacturing sites are owned, although several small sites are leased. Winchester has been in operation for 142 years; it has operated for 78 years as part of Olin; it is a developer and manufacturer of small caliber ammunition for sale to domestic and international retailers (commercial customers), law enforcement agencies and domestic and international militaries. On Aug. 31, 2007, Olin acquired Pioneer Companies, Inc. Regarding well-known brands produced by the company, the Winchester product line includes all major gauges and calibers of shotgun shells, rimfire and centerfire ammunition for pistols and rifles, reloading components and industrial cartridges. More

Manufacturing: Ammunition, chlorine and caustic soda.