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Since the sale of the US Chemical Distribution
business in October 2001, Elementis comprises three divisions,
Chromium, Pigments & Specialties and Specialty Rubber.
Elementis has leading positions in its
chosen areas of expertise:
Elementis Chromium is the world’s
largest producer of chromium chemicals
Elementis Pigments is a world leading producer of synthetic
iron oxide pigments
Elementis Specialties is a world leading producer of
rheological additives
Linatex is a leading brand of abrasion-resistant rubber
for materials handling
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| Business review |
£million |
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| Sales1 |
126.9 |
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| Operating profit |
4.0 |
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| Capital employed4 |
118.0 |
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| Number of employees at year end |
439 |
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£million |
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| Sales |
228.0 |
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| Operating profit2 |
12.2 |
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| Capital employed4 |
330.7 |
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| Number of employees at year end |
1,147 |
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£million |
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| Sales |
46.0 |
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| Operating loss3 |
(0.5) |
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| Capital employed4 |
22.9 |
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| Number of employees at year end |
626 |
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Business
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| Elementis
Chromium |
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Headquarters |
| Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees,
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Business
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Elementis Pigments
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Elementis Specialties
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Global headquarters
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Global headquarters
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Fairview Heights, Illinois, US
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Hightstown, New Jersey, US
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Businesses
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Linatex, Bergmann
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Global headquarters
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Yateley, Hampshire, UK
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Principal products |
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Principal
markets |
| Dichromate Chrome sulphate Chromic acid
Chromic oxide Chromic hydrate Sodium sulphate |
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Leather tanning
Timber treatment Metal finishing Metal alloys Ceramics Magnetic
media |
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Principal products |
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Principal products |
Iron oxide pigments Chromic oxide pigments
Carboxylates Catalysts
Zinc products |
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Rheological additives Colourants Waxes
Other specialty additives |
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Principal
markets
Coatings
Construction
Chemicals
Automotive
Consumer products |
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Principal
markets Coatings
Oil drilling
Inks
Personal care Adhesives |
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Principal products |
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Principal
markets |
Abrasion-resistant rubber:
Sheet Mouldings Fabricated products Linings Screens |
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Minerals processing Sand & gravel Defence
& security Transportation |
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Growth drivers
Operational excellence
Price/cost competitiveness
Customer service
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Growth drivers
Globalisation of customer base
Niche product development
Customer service |
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Growth drivers
Product innovation Customer service Globalisation of customer
base
Growth of aqueous based additives
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Growth drivers
Product innovation Brand recognition Product quality and cost
effectiveness Customer service
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1 before elimination
of inter-group sales
2 before goodwill amortisation and exceptionals
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4 at year end before unallocated liabilities
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