Imperial Chemical Industries
Imperial Chemical Industries
Imperial Chemical Industries (pronounced as /ɪmˈpɪərɪəl ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈaɪndəstrɪz/), often abbreviated as ICI, was a British chemical company and one of the largest manufacturing businesses in the world.
Etymology
The name "Imperial Chemical Industries" is derived from the company's original intention to create a powerful British chemical industry that could compete with its American and German counterparts. The term "Imperial" signifies the company's British origins and global ambitions, while "Chemical Industries" refers to the company's primary area of business.
History
Imperial Chemical Industries was established in 1926 through the merger of four leading British chemical companies: Nobel Industries, Brunner Mond, United Alkali Company, and British Dyestuffs Corporation. The company was a major producer of paints, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals until its demerger in 1993, which resulted in the creation of two separate companies: ICI Paints and Zeneca Group.
Related Terms
- Nobel Industries: A British chemical and explosives company that was one of the original constituents of ICI.
- Brunner Mond: A British chemical company that was one of the original constituents of ICI.
- United Alkali Company: A British chemical company that was one of the original constituents of ICI.
- British Dyestuffs Corporation: A British chemical company that was one of the original constituents of ICI.
- ICI Paints: A major global paints business that was created following the demerger of ICI in 1993.
- Zeneca Group: A British multinational pharmaceutical company that was created following the demerger of ICI in 1993.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Imperial Chemical Industries
- Wikipedia's article - Imperial Chemical Industries
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