Croda

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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
 
Sales – continuing operations  £956.4m
Profit before tax £98.4m
 
Sales by sector 
Consumer Care 46%
Industrial Specialities 54%
 
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