Elementis Chromium
| For the twelve months ended 31 December |
2006
£million |
2005
£million |
| Sales |
116.8 |
129.4 |
| Operating profit* |
11.9 |
7.8 |
| * before exceptionals |
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Overview
Elementis Chromium is the world's largest producer of chromium chemicals. It has three major plants: in the northeast of England (Eaglescliffe), in southern Texas, US (Corpus Christi) and in North Carolina, US (Castle Hayne).
Chromium is a highly adaptable element and Elementis Chromium products are used in a number of applications including:
- leather tanning - producing high quality leathers for garment and footware manufacture
- timber treatment - extending the life of timber by repelling insect and fungal attack
- metal finishing - providing metals and plastics with a strong, tarnish-resistant finish
Key facts
- Principal products: dichromate, chrome sulphate, chromic acid, chromic oxide, chromic hydrate, sodium sulphate
- Principal customer segments: leather tanning, timber treatment, metal finishing, metal alloys, ceramics
- Growth drivers: operational excellence, price/cost competitiveness, customer service
- Global headquarters: Hightstown, New Jersey US
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