Croda International

Croda International is a global specialty chemicals business that creates, makes and delivers high-performance ingredients and technologies used by industries and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1925 by entrepreneur George Crowe and chemist Henry Dawe, it has grown from a small family firm into an international company operating manufacturing sites, laboratories and offices across the world.

The company's original product was lanolin, made from the natural grease of sheep's wool. Its work has since broadened into specialty chemicals, natural ingredient extraction, sustainable ingredient science and formulation ingredients, supported by continuing scientific research and development. Products serve applications in beauty and personal care, pharmaceuticals, crop care and industrial uses.

Croda states its purpose as "Smart science to improve lives", with an emphasis on sustainable solutions and scientific innovation. The business works closely with customers, developing ingredients and technologies in response to their needs.