Our Purpose & Values
At James Cropper, we are pioneers, we always have been.
We have led the way in manufacturing materials since 1845 and are proud of our pioneering heritage. Today our products reach far and wide, forming the fibres of daily life around the world.
Whether it is crafting bespoke coloured and textured papers, creating specialist materials that support the advancement of green energy or developing next-generation sustainable packaging as an alternative to single-use plastics, we never stop evolving.
Our Purpose
Pioneering Materials to Safeguard our Future
- To continue to build on our strengths
- To deliver our customers ground breaking ideas about how we can safeguard our futures
- To be recognised as creators of world-leading solutions that contribute to making our planet a better place
Our Values
Forward-Thinking
- We are proud of our heritage but not stuck in the past
- We ask questions that matter and are always open to new ideas
- We are inventors, not afraid to experiment
- We anticipate our customers' needs and think about what’s best for the long-term
- As pioneers, we forge new paths ahead
Responsible
- We face reality and own our actions
- We believe in using materials resourcefully
- We are tenacious and committed to delivering quality products and service to our customers
- We are guardians of this business for future generations
Caring
- Family and community is at the heart of our business and makes us stronger
- We treat each other how we would like to be treated, and pull together when the going gets tough
- We care about each other’s wellbeing, our customers, suppliers and the planet we share
