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Croda founded at Rawcliffe Bridge
Founded by Mr Crowe and Mr Dawe at Rawcliffe Bridge, England to make lanolin, a unique wax obtained from refining sheep’s wool. ‘Croda’ comes from combining of the first few letters of our founders’ surnames.