British Celanese

British Celanese
IndustryAcetate, Chemicals
PredecessorBritish Cellulose and Chemical Manufacturing Company ltd
Founded1916
1957 (under Courtaulds)
Defunct2012
(except Clarifoil)
FateAcquired
SuccessorCourtaulds
HeadquartersSpondon
Key people
Henri Dreyfus
Camille Dreyfus
ProductsAcetic acid, Acetate fibres

British Celanese was a chemical company based in England. Formed in 1916,[1] it survived as an independent company until 1957 when it became a subsidiary of Courtaulds.

  1. ^ "British industrial history: British Celanese". Grace's guide. Retrieved 20 February 2012.