Cockcroft-Global Information

Cockcroft-Global was established by Andrew Cockcroft who has in excess of 35 years experience in the chemicals and coatings industry where he has worked for the bulk of his career since graduating from the University of Manchester in 1979 with a BSc Hons in Biochemistry. Andrew has worked in senior global commercial management roles during his 27 year career with global companies Courtaulds Coatings (International Paint) and Akzo Nobel . In July 2009 Andrew launched an industry consultancy providing marketing, commercial and technical services and Cockcroft-Global as it is today has grown out of this consultancy expanding to provide chemical sourcing services across a range of chemicals sectors which includes Pharmaceutical, Food , General Industrial, Coatings and Adhesives. Cockcroft-Global has an extensive database of suppliers providing chemicals and related products from the UK, Europe, China, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the Americas. Areas of specialist knowledge include European biocide regulations (BPR) and their implementation and impact on chemicals procurement. Andrew utilised his coatings technical knowledge to run a major sourcing and procurement project for the international Toy and Hobby manufacturer Hornby Hobbies sourcing new products and suppliers for the iconic range of Humbrol paints, Humbrol adhesives and other Humbrol model making materials. He was able to source suitable suppliers in the UK and India and managed product approvals for their use in the toy and hobby sector in the USA (ACMI certification) and Europe.