Private company

James Cropper plc

English papermaking company

James Cropper plc is an English papermaking and advanced materials company based in Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, England. The company was founded in 1845 by James Cropper (1823–1900), whose great-great-grandson James Cropper is the Honorary President of the company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Entrance to James Cropper, Burneside Mills, Burneside (geograph 2164035)
Photo: Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

James Cropper plc is an English papermaking and advanced materials company based in Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, England. The company was founded in 1845 by James Cropper (1823–1900), whose great-great-grandson James Cropper is the Honorary President of the company.2

The story

Founded by James Cropper.1

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