Energy & PowerAug 10, 2026

Livent

Company Profile Analysis

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Year Founded & Workforce

1941-12-31

880 Employees

Industry

Energy & Power

Services

Livent Overview

Company Headquarters: Pennsylvania, United States

Founded: 1942

Workforce: ~ 880

Company Working: Livent is a chemical manufacturing company that extracts, processes and manufactures finished lithium products. The company's products include lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide for batteries, high purity lithium, butyl lithium, specialty organics, high purity lithium chloride and lithium phosphate. Its products are used in a variety of performance applications including the production of batteries for fully electric vehicles and other battery systems; production of polymers, fats and pharmaceutical products; synthesis of agrochemicals and production of light materials in the aerospace industry. The company has its manufacturing and sales operations in the USA, China, Argentina, UK, Korea, Japan and Singapore. Livent is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Strategy

Livent's core strategy is to be a global leader in providing sustainable lithium-based solutions that will power the transition to a cleaner, more electrified future. Livent aims to be a reliable supplier of high-quality lithium compounds to meet the growing demand of industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy storage and consumer electronics. Livent seeks to diversify geographically by expanding its presence in emerging lithium markets and regions with favorable regulatory environments and access to key resources.

Company Snapshot

$288M

Revenue

880

Employees

1941-12-31

Founded

Pennsylvania, United States

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Extensive Industry Experience
Complementary business segments
Efficiency gains through improved logistics resulting in lower transportation cost
Strong Customer Relationships

Weaknesses

Livent’s limited production capacity may limit its ability to meet growing demand for lithium compounds, especially during periods of increased market demand
Replicable business model can allow the competitors to formulate the same policies

Opportunities

Lower inflation rate could be seen as profiting aspect for the company
Scope for expansion in emerging markets
Accelerated technological innovations and advances

Threats

Competitive threats such as pricing, substitutes, and technologically advanced products
The rise in inflation increases the cost of production and affects the business profitability

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
May 2022	Acquisition	Livent increases its stake in Nemaska Lithium. This acquisition by Livent demonstrates the project’s robustness and its potential in the battery value chain. It also attests to the excellent work done by the Nemaska Lithium team since its relaunch in December 2020.

Product Offering

Livent
- Lithium & Lithium Minerals

Financial Performance

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Wantstats' research desk profiles Livent as part of our ongoing coverage of the Energy & Power sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Management Consultant, Level 21

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Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Livent

Company Headquarters: Pennsylvania, United States Founded: 1942 Workforce: ~ 880 Company Working: Livent is a chemical manufacturing company that extracts, processes and manufactures finished lithium products. The company's products include lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide for batteries, high purity lithium, butyl lithium, specialty organics, high purity lithium chloride and lithium phosphate. Its products are used in a variety of performance applications including the production of batteries for fully electric vehicles and other battery systems; production of polymers, fats and pharmaceutical products; synthesis of agrochemicals and production of light materials in the aerospace industry. The company has its manufacturing and sales operations in the USA, China, Argentina, UK, Korea, Japan and Singapore. Livent is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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