SCL vs LNN Comparison

Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

Lindsay Corp provides various proprietary water management and road infrastructure products and services. It has operations categorized into two main reporting segments: Irrigation, and Infrastructure. The company generates maximum revenue from the Irrigation segment. Its Irrigation segment includes manufacturing and marketing center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems, as well as various technology solutions such as GPS positioning and guidance, variable rate irrigation, wireless irrigation management, M2M communication technology, and smartphone applications. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.