How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
Summary
Croda International, a company founded 100 years ago in East Yorkshire, played a key part in the creation of a treatment for a rare disease known as adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). This treatment, called Lorenzo's oil, gained attention through a Hollywood film. The success of this project helped Croda expand, leading to the development of a healthcare division in the company.Key Facts
- Croda International started in 1925 in East Yorkshire, UK.
- The company began in a disused waterworks and is now part of the FTSE 100.
- Lorenzo's oil was developed there, aimed at treating ALD, a rare brain disease.
- The story behind Lorenzo's oil was featured in a 1992 movie.
- Croda's work with Lorenzo's oil led them to create a healthcare division in 1997.
- The company now produces ingredients used in skincare, pharmaceuticals, and more.
- Two streets in Hull commemorate Lorenzo's story: Lorenzo's Way and Suddaby Close.
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