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GILSONITE ADDS PERFORMANCE
American Gilsonite Company is the world’s only supplier of Gilsonite®, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin (uintaite). With a number of unique chemical properties and physical characteristics, Gilsonite® improves the performance of many critical materials and applications.
The strength, flexibility, extreme light weight and environmental safety of Gilsonite® make it a superior additive for cementing and drilling fluids in the oilfield, as well as improving performance and quality in asphalt, inks, paints, stains, construction materials and foundry castings.
Gilsonite® is only found in our mines in Northeastern Utah. If it doesn’t come from American Gilsonite Company, it isn’t Gilsonite®.
What is gilsonite®?
Gilsonite® is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin with properties that enhance the performance of critical applications across multiple industries.
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Gilsonite® is in demand around the globe
Our Innovation Center develops industry-leading products and provides unmatched support to solve complex drilling fluids and cementing challenges.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Oil & gas applications
Industrial applications
Making history
American Gilsonite Company has been making history for over 125 years, providing for the needs of a broad spectrum of industries with ongoing innovations.