Elementis Global

Elementis Global is a specialty chemicals company based in New Jersey and listed on the FTSE 250. With around 1,200–1,300 employees, it operates globally across 17–23 manufacturing and operational sites. The company has evolved from its origins as a tea merchant in 1844 to focus entirely on specialty chemicals since the 1990s. Elementis specializes in performance-driven additives and formulation expertise, particularly in rheology, surface modification, and sustainable chemistry. Its two main business units are Performance Specialties, which provides additives for coatings, automotive products, ceramics, and oilfield drilling, and Personal Care, which develops ingredients for cosmetics and skincare. The company serves a diverse range of global customers, including those in consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, and energy sectors. Elementis is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint while delivering high-performance products.