Minerals Technologies produces a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The company operates through five segments: Specialty Minerals, Refractories, Performance Materials, Construction Technologies and Energy Services. Its products are used in the paper, metalcasting, building materials, paints and coatings, as well as in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Minerals Technologies was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York.