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 3400
employees, working in 34
countries.
Activities can be broadly classified into three 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.
Performance Technologies which comprises home care, additives for polymers, coatings and polymers, lubricant additives, and geo technologies.
Industrial Chemicals which consists of base oleochemicals and co-products.
In addition, the group has an Technology Investment Group function which identifies and integrates new technology into Croda’s global business structure.
| Croda at a glance 2012 |
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| Revenue – continuing operations |
£1,051.9m |
| Profit before tax |
£253.2m |
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| Sales by market* |
| Consumer Care |
56% |
| Performance Technologies |
36% |
| Industrial Chemicals |
8% |
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| Sales by destination* |
| Europe |
41% |
| Americas |
36% |
| Asia Pacific |
23% |
*Continuing operations
Headquarters:
Cowick Hall
Snaith
East Yorkshire
England
DN14 9AA
Tel: +44 (0)1405 860551
Fax: +44 (0)1405 861767
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