This is the remarkable story of an entrepreneurial firm that helped to create the petrochemical
industry as we know it today. The author also highlights the important role chemical engineers
played in developing and commercializing new technologies based on the conversion of
hydrocarbons into petrochemicals which also led to the transfer of technological dominance
from Germany to the United States. These developments are illustrated by the participants'
personal histories in the form of interviews and recorded oral histories. In addition the
book presents a highly relevant case study for engineers and managers in the chemical industry.
