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Elementis Pigments

Elementis Pigments is now a part of Rockwood Color Pigments and Services.

A winning combination

The combination of Rockwood Color Pigments and Services and Elementis Pigments presents us the opportunity to unite two world class businesses, and strengthen our collective position as a global supplier of color pigments and driers, with a full range of products and services for concrete, coatings and many specialty applications.

Both Rockwood Color Pigments and Services and Elementis Pigments share a common philosophy and commitment to meeting customer requirements. The combination of our two world-class businesses will create an even stronger organization capable of meeting our customer requirements with greater speed, efficiency and flexibility. Our combined business will benefit from complementary product lines that together create a broader spectrum of inorganic pigment products, drawing upon Elementis' excellence in reds and Rockwood's strengths in yellows. In addition, Rockwood's strengths in Europe will complement Elementis' strong Asia presence.

Elementis Pigments website: www.elementispigments.com

For the twelve months ended 31 December 2006
£million		 2005
£million
Sales 94.2 90.7
Operating profit* 6.1 1.2
* before goodwill amortisation and exceptionals    

Overview

Elementis Pigments is a world leading producer of synthetic iron oxides and
complementary products. It also supplies chrome oxide pigments.

With a broad colour range - including red, yellow, black, green and natural earth
tones - these products have a wide variety of uses including:

  • coatings - architectural OEM and special purpose coatings
  • high quality synthetic black iron oxides are used in printer and copier toner, as well as cosmetic applications such as mascara
  • construction-grade pigments are added to block paving, roof tiles and masonry bricks
  • high performance colour blends serve the automotive industry

The range of carboxylates and zinc products also have important uses in the coatings and personal care markets.

Key facts

  • Principal products: iron oxide pigments, chromic oxide pigments, carboxylates, zinc products
  • Principal customer segments: coatings, construction, chemicals, automotive, consumer products
  • Growth drivers: globalisation of customer base, niche product development, customer service
  • Global headquarters: East St Louis, Illinois, US