British Celanese
British Celanese Factory at Spondon in Derby | |
| Industry | Acetate, Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | British Cellulose and Chemical Manufacturing Company ltd |
| Founded | 1916 1957 (under Courtaulds) |
| Defunct | 2012 (except Clarifoil) |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | Courtaulds |
| Headquarters | Spondon |
Key people | Henri Dreyfus Camille Dreyfus |
| Products | Acetic acid, Acetate fibres |
British Celanese was a chemical company based in England. Formed in 1916, it survived as an independent company until 1957 when it became a subsidiary of Courtaulds.