Croda hails record start to 2012

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Croda International has achieved record results in the first quarter of 2012, driven by the group's highest ever quarterly sales and profits at its two-largest divisions, Consumer Care and Performance Technologies.

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Croda International has achieved record results in the first quarter of 2012, driven by the group's highest ever quarterly sales and profits at its two-largest divisions, Consumer Care and Performance Technologies.

The statement, due to be given by Chairman Martin Flower at today's annual general meeting (AGM), revealed that group sales from continuing operations increased by 4.7% to £291m in the three months to March 31st, compared with £277.9m in the first quarter of 2011.

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