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Croda International Plc
CRDA · AIMX · Specialty Chemicals · United Kingdom
Croda International Plc is a British speciality chemicals company founded in 1925 and headquartered in Snaith, England. It specializes in developing and manufacturing high-performance ingredients using smart science to improve lives, serving as a key supplier to global brands across diverse industries. The company produces surfactants for cosmetic creams and lotions, dietary supplements featuring speciality lipids like omega-3 oils, and fatty acid amides that enhance plastic slip properties. Its portfolio extends to pharmaceuticals, crop care, fragrances, flavours, seed enhancement, coatings, polymers, and adhesives, emphasizing sustainability and innovation through customer collaboration at innovation centres worldwide. With over 6,100 employees operating 24 principal manufacturing sites and 92 locations across countries including the UK, US, Brazil, Singapore, India, and Japan, Croda International Plc maintains a decentralised model for efficient production and proximity to markets. Committed to responsible practices, it focuses on renewable bio-based products, decarbonisation roadmaps, and ethical operations, playing a vital role in advancing consumer care and life sciences sectors.
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Basic Materials sector · United Kingdom
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