Minerals Technologies Inc. is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces, and markets a range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products and supporting systems and services. The Company's segments include Performance Materials, Specialty Minerals and Refractories. The Company's products include precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), ground calcium carbonate (GCC), talc, kaolin, and other products. The Company's PCC products are used in the manufacture of paper, board, and printing and writing papers. GCC products are used as fillers and coatings in paper, plastics, paints and inks. Talc is used in the manufacture of paint, paper, plastics, ceramics, and cosmetics. Kaolin is used in paper, ceramics, paint, plastics, rubber, sealants, and adhesives. The Company also produces refractory ceramics and other products for the steel industry, and magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide products.