Crompton Corporation

Crompton Corporation (NYSE: CK, formerly Crompton and Knowles) was a chemical research, production, sales and distribution company headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut. The company produced specialty chemicals used for polymers, fire suppressants and retardants, pool and spa water purification systems and various other applications. In 2005, Crompton merged with Great Lakes Chemical Corporation to become Chemtura.

Crompton Corporation
Company typeMerged
PredecessorCrompton Loom Works
Crompton & Knowles Loom Works
Witco Corporation
FoundedWorcester, Massachusetts (1837 (1837))
FounderWilliam Crompton
Defunct2005 (2005)
FateAcquired by Chemtura Corporation
SuccessorChemtura Corporation
Headquarters
Middlebury, Connecticut
,
United States
Area served
International
ProductsFine chemicals, inorganic compounds

It was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under CK ticker symbol.

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