Vesuvius is a global materials science company operating in the ceramics, electronics, and precious metals markets. The Group provides products, processes and services to customers in order to increase the efficiency and quality of their operations. It is a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing a full range of engineering services and solutions to its customers worldwide. Headquartered in London, England, the company employs 15,000 people in more than 40 countries worldwide, selling its products in over 100 countries.
In December 2012 Cookson Group changed its name to Vesuvius, the former performance materials division was demerged to form a new company called Alent and the name Cookson ceased to be used.
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