Elementis Chromium

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