Smart science to improve lives™ Search our site About us Products and markets Investors Sustainability Innovation Careers News Contact Home About us Our history Our timeline In this section Who we are Corporate animation What we do Where we operate Our history 50 Years as a Public Company Our timeline Our Timeline Since 1925 we have understood the growing part that science plays in everyday life as we continually build on our heritage with sustainability and innovation central to our thinking, turning exciting, often groundbreaking ideas into practical solutions. 1925 Croda was founded at Rawcliffe Bridge Croda was founded at Rawcliffe Bridge in Yorkshire by Mr Crowe and Mr Dawe to make lanolin, the refined form of wool grease. Crowe's nephew, A P (Phillip) Wood was appointed manager. In October, the first order for three barrels of lanolin left the factory by horse and cart for Rawcliffe station. Sustainability Croda develops young minds of tomorrow during COP26 Read more Innovation Croda officially opens its Crop Care Product Validation Centre Read more Innovation Delivering the foundation for Croda's R&D digital program Read more Share Price 9800.00p +28.00p (delayed) at 16:35 (GMT) 25 Nov 2021 More Information What We Do Adhesives Agrochemicals Automotive and transport Buildings and construction Beauty and personal care Dietary supplements Electronics & Devices Energy, resources and renewables Food ingredients Furniture and wood Household, industrial and institutional cleaning Lubricants Oleochemicals Packaging and print Paints and coatings Pharmaceuticals Phase change materials and thermal management Polymer additives Skin health Textiles, nonwovens and tissues Water treatment What makes Croda? Watch our video here OUR REPORTS 2020 Annual Report Download 2020 Sustainability Report Download Croda International Plc Cowick Hall Snaith Goole East Yorkshire DN14 9AA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1405 860551 Contact Us Worldwide Locations © 2021 Croda International Plc | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility statement About cookies on this site By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies. You can find out more details in our Privacy policy.