Founded in 1940, Koch Industries Inc. is a diverse group of companies engaged in an array of market segments, comprising ranching, polymers and fibers, commodity trading, forest/consumer products, fertilizers, chemicals and refineries. Based in Washington, D.C., it specializes in legal, communication, community relations and government relations. In addition, Koch Industries Inc. specializes in Market-Based Management philosophy as well as environmental protection, health and safety. It operates Flint Hills Resources, LLC, a refining and chemical company that offers gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, olefins, polymers and intermediate chemicals as well as base oils and asphalt.