Cookson Group plc · London United Kingdom ·(London: CKSN)
Company Description
Phone: +44-20-7822-0000
Fax: +44-20-7822-0100
Rankings
- FTSE 250
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This link will open in a new window Cookson is a captain of the materials industry. The 300-year-old company, which began as a provider of lead for paint, has grown into a leading supplier to the electronics industry. Cookson's Electronics Division produces chemicals and equipment used to manufacture printed circuit boards and build integrated circuits. The Ceramics Division's Vesuvius and Foseco brand subsidiaries make refractory ceramics and related products for the glass, iron, steel, aluminum, and cement industries. The Precious Metals Division makes jewelry and dental components and other precision-engineered products from gold and silver. Cookson has operations in more than 40 countries and sells its products in over 100 countries. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Cookson Group plc Financials
| Company Type | Public - London: CKSN Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $3,187.7 |
| Employees | 20 |
Cookson Group plc Executives
13 executives listed for Cookson Group plc's London, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Robert Beeston | Network |
| Chief Executive and Director | Nicholas Salmon | Network |
| Group Finance Director and Board Member | Mike Butterworth | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Cookson Group plc
Sales are driven by demand from the construction, telecommunications, and hardware retailing industries. Profitability depends largely on merchandising and efficient inventory management. Large companies have wide distribution networks and may offer customers a broad selection of products and services. Small operators can compete successfully by stocking specialty products, stocking all of the parts their particular customers need, or delivering superior service. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $450,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Cookson Group plc Competitors
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