Johnson Matthey is a speciality chemicals company focused on precious metals, catalysts and fine chemicals. Its operations are organised into three divisions: Environmental Technologies; Precious Metal Products; and Fine Chemicals & Catalysts. 
Johnson Matthey's strategic intent is to achieve consistent growth in its earnings by concentrating on the development of high-added value products and services in areas such as catalysis, precious metals, fine chemicals and materials technology. It will position the group in growth markets where its core skills are applicable and differentiate itself through technology.
Its catalysts division has positions in segments which it expects to expand rapidly in the next few years such as catalysts for heavy-duty diesel emissions control. The pharmaceuticals business is expected to benefit from new product launches and the company says its outlook for the next few years is "very encouraging".
Headquartered in London, UK, Johnson Matthey has operations in 30 countries and employs around 8,859 people. In its financial year ended 31 March 2009, it had revenues of £7.8bn.
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Key Personnel
Chairman: John Banham
Chief executive officer: N Carson
Executive director and group finance director: Robert MacLeod
Executive director: W Sandford
Non-executive director: A Thomson
Non-executive director: R Walvis
Non-executive director: I Strachan
Non-executive director: Michael Roney
Non-executive director: Dorothy Thompson
Executive director: L Pentz
Executive director: P Hawker
(Updated September 2009)
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Contacts
Johnson Matthey
40-42 Hatton Garden
London EC1N 8EE
UK
Tel: +44 20 7269 8400
Fax: +44 20 7269 8433
Email: jmpr@matthey.com
www.matthey.com
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Company Structure
Johnson Matthey is a speciality chemicals company focused on precious metals, catalysts and fine chemicals. Its history dates back to Percival Johnson who set up an assayer's shop in London in 1817. George Matthey joined the company in 1838 and championed the platinum business, securing a steady supply of platinum from Russia.
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Strategy & Financial Highlights
Johnson Matthey's strategic intent is to achieve consistent growth in its earnings by concentrating on the development of high-added value products and services in areas where it believes it has a competitive edge, especially in catalysis, precious metals, fine chemicals and materials technology. (Edited from: Annual Report). ICIS also provides you with key financial data listed in table form.
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