Keronite
www.keronite.comKeronite Ltd is a global technology company with an environmentally-friendly process for the surface treatment of light alloys. The patented chrome-free technology is widely used to transform the surface of aluminium and magnesium into a hard, dense ceramic with outstanding resistance to corrosion and wear.
The company provides advice and implements practical solutions in a variety of industries where there is a growing desire to use lightweight aluminium or magnesium in even the most demanding environments.
Keronite technology was transferred from Russia to the UK in 1998 when a new company was set up in the Isle of Man and the intellectual property relating to PEO technology assigned to it. A local technology incubator company, now Flintstone Technology plc, funded the further development of the process, ensuring that it could be scaled up successfully and become cost effective on a commercial basis.
Keronite Ltd was incorporated in March 2000. Following a successful fundraising, the company established its international headquarters at Granta Park.
The company remains privately funded and has a relatively small number of key shareholders including CLS plc. These shareholders have demonstrated their commitment to the company and its technology by participating in a number of fundraising rounds. It is the intention to take the Company to AIM in future
Staff
 Lars Olrik, Chief Executive OfficerBorn in Denmark, Lars Olrik studied Economics and Land Management at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and later in the UK. He speaks English and German fluently and has worked in Africa and a number of European countries. Management Consultant with Cap Gemini for a number of years, he specialised in automotive manufacturing. Immediately before joining Keronite in December 2004, Lars worked in the automotive industry as head of European Operations with Covisint. |  Pavel Shashkov PhD, Technical DirectorDr Shashkov has a PhD and a Masters degree in Physics and Mathematics from Moscow State University. He specializes in the development and industrial applications of new technological processes and in 1992 was one of the founding directors of Tetra Consult Ltd, a private technology company based at Moscow State University specialising in intellectual property development, international technology transfer and setting up technology based businesses. In 1995, Dr Shashkov successfully completed a programme of Management Training organised by the Confederation of British Industry, the British Council and the Know-How Fund. Dr Shashkov was a co-founder of Keronite Ltd, he has been involved with the Keronite project since 1995 and has both an in-depth knowledge of Keronite technology and strong management skills. A non-executive director of the British technology development company Flintstone plc, he is a native Russian and speaks both English and Italian fluently. |
 Amanda Thorneycroft MA ACA, Finance DirectorAmanda Thorneycroft graduated from St Andrews University in 1982 with an MA in Geography and International Studies. She went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young where she worked for 12 years, firstly in mainstream audit and later in its emerging business department. Amanda has extensive experience of fast growing businesses, not only with Ernst & Young but also as Finance Director of Harvey & Brockless Ltd and Centurion Electronics Plc where she floated the company on AIM in December 2002. Amanda joined Keronite in May 2005. |  Stephen Hutchins PhD, Vice President - AutomotiveStephen Hutchins studied at the University of East Anglia. He has a 1st class honours degree and was awarded a PhD in surface physics technology in 1985. Steve started his career as an engineering consultant in Cambridge working on a wide variety of technology projects. He then joined Lotus Cars Ltd as an engineer before being promoted eventually to Head of Sales and Project Management of the Engineering Division working with many of the world’s leading carmakers. He joined Keronite in December 2002 to reinforce the commercial effort, particularly in the automotive industry. |
Contact details
Great Abington
Cambridge
Cambs
CB1 6GP UK
Tel: +44 1223.893.222
