Our history

The original CRU company was founded by Robert Perlman, initially specialising in Copper market research

CRU acquires British Sulphur Corporation Limited, adding conferences and expertise in fertilizer markets

CRU acquires Resource Strategies Inc, a consultancy business operating from Exton, PA in the US

CRU opens representative office in Australia

CRU opens its first China office in Beijing

CRU acquires KMI Research, a business specialising in the Wire and Cable

CRU acquires Commodity Metals Management Company, a company based in Pittsburgh and specialising in North American Aluminium markets

CRU established in South America through the opening of an office in Chile

CRU opens its first Indian office based in Mumbai, which becomes part of CRU Consulting

CRU acquires Ryan's Notes with the acquisition of Nonferrous Notes Organization

CRU acquires Fertecon Research Centre Ltd, adding to the Group’s fertilizer operations

CRU moves its London head office to more prestigious offices in Chancery Lane

CRU hires analysts to work on India's Aluminium sector

CRU opens offices in Japan

CRU Americas: New York office established

CRU expands its China presence with an additional office in Shanghai

CRU expands its position in the Asia Pacific region with an office in Singapore

Steel Market Update acquired

CRU celebrates 50 years in commodity research

CRU acquires Exawatt, expanding our global energy transition offering.