About Us
Ketjen provides advanced catalyst solutions that drive higher performance, unlock new efficiencies, and help customers stay competitive in fast moving global markets.
Through innovation, technical support, and deep expertise, we empower customers to operate more efficiently, competitively, and sustainably, enabling customers to maximize performance and economic potential.
Our Solutions
At Ketjen we know that finding the best solutions can be a complex journey, which is why we are committed to making it as straightforward as possible.
Fluidized Catalytic
Cracking
Our family of FCC catalysts are designed to optimize refinery performance and maximize its profitability.
Clean Fuels Technology
Our portfolio of hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and co-processing catalysts are designed to unlock maximum value from feedstocks and emerging fuels.
Renewable Fuels & Circular Plastics
Our solutions help refiners process bio-based and waste-derived feedstocks to produce renewable transportation fuel and recycled monomers.
Our Global Reach
Manufacturing Sites
Employees
Customer
Our History
Ketjen’s heritage stretches back to 1835.
Our start began in Amsterdam, Netherlands when our founding family established Ketjen on chemistry expertise and entrepreneurial vision. Today, that spirit continues to guide us as we develop advanced FCC, hydroprocessing, and specialty catalyst solutions across the globe.
Our Values
Ketjen is a values-driven company, committed to achieving the highest standards of fair, legal and ethical conduct in all of our business activities. These principles shape how we partner, how we solve problems, and how we support customer success at every step.
RESPECT
We value each other and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
ENGAGE OPENLY
We communicate openly and honestly to build trust and achieve better outcomes.
SPEED & AGILITY
We move fast, adapt quickly, and seize opportunities to win.
ultimate ownership
We own, follow through, and hold ourselves and each other accountable.
LEAD FOR RESULTS
We focus on measurable results and outcomes that matter.
TEAMWORK
We collaborate, support each other, and achieve more together.
STRONG PERFORMANCE REWARDED
We celebrate success and recognize strong performance.
Ketjen’s Code of Conduct shapes who we are and how we work with our customers. It defines how we lead, serve, and collaborate every day.
Our industry-leading solutions are supported by something more – a true commitment to our customers, team members, and partners. Learn more about Ketjen’s Code of Conduct here.