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Speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer, Cornelius Group, is celebrating 80 years in business. With expertise in distributing chemicals and ingredients for the Health and Nutrition, Care Products and Industrial markets, Cornelius has flourished since 1935.
Having built up an extensive portfolio of speciality solutions backed by a network of warehousing and strong working relationships with suppliers, the company prides itself on providing security and reliability of supply with great customer service. As a result, Cornelius is now established as a major distribution business in the U.K, France, Poland and Russia.
Today Cornelius lists leading global consumer brands among its customers and has global sourcing offices in China and India to tap into the vast growth potential in those regions.  It is a vibrant and energetic business with a unique culture and a strong and proven commitment to sustainable and ethical working practices.
Cornelius in 2015 enjoys sales of around £65 million and employs 150 people, shipping chemicals to customers in over 30 countries. It has also seen its international sales increase by 20% in the last two years.
Chairman of the Cornelius Group, Dr. Neville Prior, says: “I’m extremely proud of what Cornelius has achieved over the past 80 years.  We have grown from a small trading company into a major European presence in the speciality chemical distribution market and that’s down to the hard work and efforts of Team Cornelius.
“We have some great people working for us and I am very excited about what the future holds for us.  We are growing our core businesses rapidly as well as investing in new countries, adjacent markets and our specialty manufacturing business.  As many have heard me say, we have an enviable past and an even more exciting future.”

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