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Founded in 1925, Croda International Plc is a UK-based speciality chemicals company recognized globally for its innovative approach to delivering specialized chemical solutions across a broad range of industries including consumer care and life sciences. Operating within the basic materials sector, Croda develops, manufactures, and markets a wide array of specialty chemicals used in everything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to lubricants and plastics. Over the decades, Croda has committed to sustainability and innovation, driving its growth and solidifying its position as in the industry.

Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.