Company Overview
Corn Products U.S. is a business unit of Corn Products International, Inc., one of the world's largest corn refiners and a major supplier of high-quality food ingredients and industrial products derived from the wet milling and processing of corn and other starch-based materials. Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Westchester, Illinois, Corn Products International is a leading supplier of starches, sweeteners and other ingredients. We are the world's largest producer of dextrose and a leading regional manufacturer of starches, syrups and glucose.
The company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006, provides a wide variety of ingredients to customers in more than 60 industries, including the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, animal feed, corrugating, paper and textile sectors. With net sales of $3.39 billion in 2007, the Company operates 35 plants in 15 countries, including company-owned operations, joint ventures, alliances and technical agreements.
Commitment
Corn Products International has a three-pronged commitment to its business that drives everything we do:
- Commitment to our customers. Our customers depend on us to deliver the ingredients they need to bring their products to market. Our skilled technical teams work one-on-one with customers in their local markets and our customer service teams work to attempt to ensure that our products are delivered when our customers need them.
- Commitment to quality. We have pride in the quality and excellence of all of our products. As described in the specifications for our products, we will deliver high-quality products to our customers.
- Commitment to operational excellence. Our facilities are among the most modern in our industry. Most of our operations have gained ISO 9000 and/or ISO 14000 certification around the world. Because food companies depend on our products, we meet applicable food safety and pharmaceutical standards.
Our Core Values
- Integrity: Adhere to a code of conduct that produces consistently ethical behavior.
- Excellence: Do the right things in a superior manner while striving for continuous improvement.
- Respect: Deal with and treat others the way we want to be dealt with and treated.
- Financial Success: Consistently grow our business to create economic value today and into the future.
