The manufacturing division of Phelps Dodge Corporation, Phelps Dodge Industries, consists of leading companies that manufacture engineered products for the global energy, telecommunications, transportation and specialty chemicals sectors. It employs nearly 6,000 people worldwide.

The division is dedicated to serving customers in any global location and has developed a strong worldwide presence, with 46 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries. In each of those geographic locations, Phelps Dodge Industries' companies possess significant market share, internationally competitive cost structures, and strong quality and technology positions. These strengths allow the division to be a leading manufacturer of products that help bring energy to homes and businesses and extend the life of tires and rubber products.