Elementis plc is a global speciality chemicals manufacturer operating in the three business areas of Speciality Products, Surfactants and Chromium. Founded in 1844 as Harrisons and Crosfield, the company acquired its current name in 1998 and now serves a variety of industry sectors including paints and coatings, cosmetics and oil and gas. Elementis employs over 1,300 workers at 30 locations worldwide and is headquartered in London, UK.