Albemarle Germany GmbH (previous Rockwood Lithium) is the global market leader for lithium compounds and one of the largest lithium raw material producers. The company is also a worldwide leading provider of special metal compounds based on cesium, barium, or zirconium. Due to the rapidly expanding markets for lithium-ion batteries, and metal organic chemicals and, in particular owing to the potential for growth in lithium batteries for electric vehicles, Rockwood Lithium will be a strong brand in these markets. We intend to be the leading global brand for sophisticated products, high-level customer services and sustainable production to satisfy customer needs. In 2012 the company changed its brand name from Chemetall Lithium to Rockwood Lithium.

Rockwood Lithium became part of Albemarle Corporation in January 2015. Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end markets around the world. With a broad customer reach and diverse end markets, Albemarle develops, manufactures and markets technologically advanced and high value added products, including lithium and lithium compounds, bromine and bromine derivatives, catalysts and surface treatment chemistries.