Company overview
Croda is a world leader in natural based speciality chemicals which are sold to virtually every type of industry. The company has approximately 3500
employees, working in 35
countries.
Activities can be broadly classified into two sectors:
Consumer Care which consists of global businesses in personal care, health care and crop care – all markets with an increasing need for innovation and sustainable ingredients.
Industrial Specialities which comprises home care, base oleochemicals, additives for polymers, polymers and coatings, lubricants and lubricant additives, and processed vegetable oils.
In addition, the group has an Enterprise Technology function which identifies and integrates new technology into Croda’s global business structure.
| Croda at a glance 2008 |
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| Sales – continuing operations |
£956.4m |
| Profit before tax |
£98.4m |
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| Sales by sector |
| Consumer Care |
46% |
| Industrial Specialities |
54% |
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| Sales by destination |
| Europe |
52% |
| Americas |
29% |
| Asia |
14% |
| Rest of World |
5% |
Headquarters:
Cowick Hall
Snaith
East Yorkshire
England
DN14 9AA
Tel: +44 (0)1405 860551
Fax: +44 (0)1405 861767
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