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nCONTENTS

Contents 9 Foreword

11 Welcome and Team Contacts

12 Broad range of expertise: Chemicals in England’s Northwest

14 Who we are...

20 Membership

22 When it comes to purchasing...size matters

24 2011 Chemicals Northwest Projects

29 Education and Engagement

33 Sector Skills

36 Events and Networks

41 REACH – Looking back and forging ahead

95 Chemicals Northwest Members’ Listings

143 Chemical Manufacturing and Processing Companies Chemical Industry Related Services

162 Advertisers IndexChemicals NorthwestThe HeathRuncornCheshireWA7 4QXTel: 01928 515678www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk

The North West region includes Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Please note some companies outside the region have been included in this directory as they form part of a wider geographic cluster.

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Chemicals Northwest are part of The Chemical Industries Association

INDEPENDENT PROCESS SAFETY SERVICES FROM CHILWORTH GLOBAL

Process safety deals with the hazards associated with the storage and processing of hazardous materials that, if inappropriately handled or processed, could cause inter-alia fires, explosions and/or toxic chemical release. Accidents or incidents of these types have the potential for multiple fatalities and injuries both on and off-site, accompanied by major environmental damage.

The resulting economic impact, combined with the social impact arising from such an event, can threaten a company’s reputation and commercial viability. Prevention of incidents and mitigating the effects of accidents, can only be achieved if a company has an effective process safety management (PSM) system and the culture to support it.

People – at all levels from the CEO to shopfloor workers – are essential components of any approach to process safety, and it is these human factors that have a strong influence on process safety management. The impact of people’s behaviour and communications – whether positive or negative – on the process safety management system is known as the process safety culture. In order to maintain a high standard of process safety management, it is vital that an organisation has a good process safety culture.

Based in the UK, the Chilworth Global group of companies is one of the largest specialised process safety organisations in the world, providing independent consulting, training and testing and offering global expertise with a local presence.

With an internationally recognised reputation in process safety, Chilworth has completed projects in a wide variety of countries around the world. Using highly qualified staff, we join with our business partners in the successful development and delivery of sustained improvement in process safety performance, emulating and leading best practice.

As an expert process safety company, Chilworth provided one of only two technical process safety experts to the Baker Panel investigating the Texas City refinery blast. Chilworth Global, therefore, has both the experience and expertise to provide effective process safety support through first hand knowledge of the technologies and processes involved.

Working with a number of multi-site blue chip clients in a variety of processing industries, we operate in the petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, drink, paper and packaging, plastics and rubber, agrochemical and power generation sectors. With consultants operating from locations in Europe, Asia and North America, Chilworth Global is ideally placed to provide a harmonised global approach to process safety for our UK and multi-national customer base

Chilworth therefore offers a comprehensive range of services including:

n Consultancy and Trainingn Process Safety Management (PSM) Systemsn Process Safety Culturen Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) n Hazard Identification Studies (including Hazop)n ATEX/DSEAR compliance assessments (including mechanical and electrical equipment compliance and Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)n Electrostatic audits and risk assessmentsn Safety management documentation including Explosion Protection Document (EPD) compilationn Major Accident Hazards (Seveso II / COMAH)n IEC 61508/61511 SIL Determinationn Occupied Buildings Assessmentn REACH and CLPn Incident investigation and expert witness servicesn Testingn Fire and explosion properties testingn Chemical reaction hazard assessment and testingn Electrostatic properties testingn Regulatory testing under REACH and CLPn Instrumentationn Fire and explosion testing equipmentn Electrostatic test equipment, including the world renowned Chilworth JCI range

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nFOREWORD

ForewordSteve Elliott: Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association and Chair of Chemicals Northwest.

On behalf of the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) it gives me great pleasure to once again endorse this year’s Chemicals Northwest (CNW) Sector Directory.

This year’s endorsement is, of course, even more fitting, as it follows the December 2010 acquisition of Chemicals Northwest by CIA – an acquisition offering a great opportunity to work with CNW members and businesses in the region to combine and enhance national sectoral private sector leadership with practical, on-the-ground local support.

The 650 businesses and 50,000 people working within the North West chemicals sector have a crucial role to play in supporting the UK economy’s return to sustained growth. The chemical industry provides a £3 billion annual contribution to the regional economy and the region’s 27% share of UK chemical related exports means that it is easily the UK’s largest chemical exporting region. A key supplier to industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, electronics, cleaning and personal care, we are, regionally and nationally, an industry that matters! As CIA and CNW, we must therefore seize the opportunity in the current challenging economic climate to present our compelling message to the politicians, the regulators, the media and the general public that the UK’s economic recovery needs a vibrant and innovative chemistry-using industry.

With our new team at the Heath in Runcorn – headed up by Duncan Simcock (Operations Manager) and Alex Heys (Administration and Events Manager) and supported by the CIA staff and the new CNW Board – we

are, I believe, responding well to the priorities indicated by members who we surveyed earlier in 2011. High on their list of membership requirements were the ability to network locally and the ability to access and share best-practice amongst their peers. Armed with that feedback I am delighted to report that the team have launched a very successful breakfast networking model and initiated the first of their topic specific ‘common interest groups’. These, along with the regular seminars and workshops have seen high levels of interest and attendance so far in 2011. Similarly, with the communications and information sharing, CNW continue to deliver a comprehensive set of publications including website, e-bulletin and newsletter. These address topics linked to the sustainability, innovation and skills agenda’s and reach over 2,500 people each month.

Looking ahead, we are all working hard to ensure that the Chemicals Northwest offering proves sustainable beyond April 2012 and the end of any remaining support from regional government.

This will mean a continued focus on the successful networking and best practice sharing activities already underway. It will also mean better exploring the relevance and value of some key CIA services such as REACHReady, our Responsible Care Cell network and our emerging commitment to Responsible Care External Verification, to all CNW members and other chemistry-using businesses in the region.

Above all, a sustainable Chemicals Northwest means attracting more and more new businesses into membership. This Directory provides an excellent reference point for all

that is good about the North West chemistry-using industry and I urge you all to work with us to help maximise your own business opportunities and strengthen the collective fortunes of our great industry.

Steve ElliottCEO of The Chemical Industries Association


nWELCOME & TEAM CONTACTS

Chemicals Northwest are pleased to welcome you to our 2011/12 annual directory, which is the industry’s most comprehensive resource of information relating to the largest and most profitable regional cluster of chemical manufacturers in the UK.

The directory is utilised by companies and individuals within the region, throughout the UK and overseas, it is an invaluable guide to the North West’s chemistry-based businesses and related service industries.

As well as highlighting the regions manufacturing and supply capabilities, it also demonstrates the region’s world-class research and development facilities, higher education institutions and public sector stakeholders; all of which play a vital role in ensuring the continued competitiveness of the North West as a global centre for the chemical-related industries.

The array of companies and organisations listed in this edition illustrates the diversity of the sector in the North West and provides a priceless source of contacts for both Chemicals Northwest members and other organisations that are looking to actively engage with the sector.

An online version of the directory is available as a web book or to download at: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/north-west-industry-links/

Duncan SimcockOperations ManagerChemicals Northwest

Welcome & Team Contacts

The Chemicals Northwest teamChemicals Northwest supports and promotes the chemistry-using industries in England’s Northwest through collaborative projects and engagement with individual companies and organisations.

Chemicals Northwest are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chemical Industries Association.

www.cia.org.uk

For further information about us and the programmes and activities that we are involved in, please contact the relevant member of the team.

Duncan SimcockOperations [email protected] 515 818For membership, projects and general enquiries

Alex HeysAdmin & Event [email protected] 515 678For events, marketing and communications enquiries

Stephen HoskinsFinance [email protected] 511 828For finance and invoice enquiries

Sue AndrewsProject [email protected] 515 678For schools and education programmes

Broad range of expertise: Chemicals in England’s Northwest

The history and heritage of the chemical industry in the Northwest is well known and documented but it is our ability to recognise changing economic climates and develop new products and manufacturing strategies that has enabled us to remain a strong and valuable part of both the regional and national economy.

One of the Northwest’s greatest strengths is the breadth of chemicals expertise and capabilities at all levels. Its skilled knowledge base, wealth of suppliers, strong international links and attractive but relatively inexpensive geographic location means big businesses are drawn to the region across the whole spectrum of chemicals-related activity. The region has a rich history of scientific innovation and discovery that continues today. Building on a strong academic knowledge base, hi-tech fine and speciality chemical companies are spearheading the development of industry in the region. Their products support growth in established and emerging sectors, including biotechnology, nanotechnology and ICT.

Materials chemistry, in particular, is a core strength of the region’s chemicals offering, from

aerospace chemicals and materials through to household and personal care products. The close links between the pharmaceuticals and chemicals sectors are much in evidence in the Northwest. It is a premier location for global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, including giants such as GSK, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Sanofi-Aventis and AstraZeneca. Several of these companies originally grew out of the chemicals sector and most still use chemical processes to produce their products. This has reduced in recent years with the move towards biological processing and outsourcing, but there remains a dynamic base of chemical companies in the Northwest supplying services, products or materials for pharmaceutical applications at the R&D and clinical trial level, and at a larger scale for final product manufacture and distribution. These include chemical synthesis, analysis or custom manufacturing services, fine chemicals, intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical formulations, or delivery systems.

One of the fastest growing chemicals sectors is electronics, where innovations in printed electronics are expected to create a market

The Northwest’s chemical industry is critical to key sectors, including electronics, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace, as well as pharmaceuticals and biotech.

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n THE NORTH WEST CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

The chemical industry in the North West is the leading UK chemical manufacturing region, with:

n 650 organisations including 470 manufacturing sitesn 50,000 direct employees and 150,000 employees in associated companiesn £10 billion sales generated each yearn £3 billion annual contribution to the regional economyn The UK’s largest chemical exporting region

More new chemical firms are registered in the North West than any other UK region

(Source - 2009 mapping data)

worth around US$50 billion over the next six years, rising to US$300 billion by 2027. Printed electronics is about printing electrical circuits and miniscule electronic devices onto a range of flexible materials, such as paper, plastic and textiles. Manchester-based Nano ePrint, a spin-out from pioneering research at the University of Manchester, is one of a number of Northwest players at the leading edge of this innovative technology. Nano ePrint makes thin electronic devices in a single layer of thin-film semiconductor, which can be used in anything from interactive maps to smart packaging, passports to banknotes. Other Northwest companies at the global forefront of printed electronics technology include SAFC Hitech, Victrex, Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Innovia and Nanoco, another spin-out from the University of Manchester and the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of quantum dots.

The renewable energy sector has also undergone huge growth over the past five years, with more to come – the UK is projected to produce 32% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Many renewable technologies are still far from fully developed and there are potentially massive opportunities for either new materials and chemical innovations, or for new applications of existing chemical technologies. In the Northwest, companies like M&I Materials, Victrex, DSM Composite Resins, Leigh’s Paints,

Nanoco, AGC, INEOS and MEL are already active in renewable markets.

In the automotive sector, where materials used include a wide range of polymers, composites and resins, Northwest companies supply chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors, engine coolants, heat transfer fluids, colorants, hydraulic fluids, fuel additives, composites and alloys. Looking to the future, the region is at the forefront of environmentally aware innovations such as improved catalysts; temperature resistant materials for exhaust treatment; more fuel efficient materials; low carbon fuel sources and biodegradable or recyclable components. The Northwest is also the largest aerospace region in the UK, so it’s not surprising that chemical companies are exploiting new opportunities to supply products and services to the sector, including suppliers of engineering polymers, fibres, metals and composites.

The presence of this strong chemical industry is complemented by businesses specialising in logistics, engineering, analytical and professional services and world class universities. They provide the world class business, physical and knowledge infrastructure that one would expect of a leading chemical manufacturing region.

(Source ‘Chemicals in the Northwest’ NWDA)


nTHE NORTH WEST CHEMICAL INDUSTRY


n INTRODUCTION

Who we are...Chemicals Northwest is an industry-led, not-for-profit cluster organisation that works with the chemistry-using industries of the North West.

Until March 2010 we were jointly funded by industry, through our membership, and the Northwest Development Agency. We are now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chemical Industries Association, reliant on our membership and the private sector for funding. We have over 140 members but we regularly communicate and interact with a much greater percentage of the sector; approximately 4,500 contacts spread across 2,500 companies in the North West.

Our aim is to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the industry via the delivery of information, support, projects and programmes within the themes of sustainable development, skills, innovation and image.

For example:n We provide information and guidance to

companies and organisations both proactively and reactively. Whether this is a chemical businesses finding their way through the public sector maze or public and private sector organisations looking to understand the sector demographics and challenges.

n We run various networking events and workshops on industry topics to raise awareness, share knowledge and bring the sector together.

n We support and deliver projects that identify and enhance business performance and generally support continuous improvement across the sector.

n We work to improve the image of the industry as a whole, including generating positive PR for the national and regional sectors and engage young people to enthuse them about science and the chemical industry.

n Along with the Chemical Industries Association we lobby on behalf of the sector and have strong links to a wide range of other organisations.

Our key activities and areas of focus:n Supporting the community of chemistry-using

industries in the North West n Creating opportunities for you to promote and

grow your businesses within the sector and beyondn Organising networking and learning events for

peers and industry servicesn Participating in projects and advocacy for the

benefit of business and the industry as a wholen Contributing to the industry’s voice at regional and

national leveln Supporting development opportunities through the

National Skills Academy for the Process Industries and other forums

If you are interested in joining Chemicals Northwest, please see the Membership section on page 20 for further information.

“Over the past couple of years, Chemicals Northwest has revitalized the industry in the region by establishing initiatives that have helped to drive businesses forward. Through carefully thought out plans and projects, RS Clare has been able to take advantage of the services offered which has helped us to embrace improvement initiatives and supported our growth. Chemicals Northwest has certainly been instrumental in creating an environment for change and a great vehicle for progress and improvement.”

Jim CollinsBusiness Improvement ManagerRS Clare & Co Ltd

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A solution is at handThe DHL brand stands for personal commitment, proactive solutions and local strengths worldwide.

For many years DHL has been synonymous with fast, reliable express and forwarding services around the world, and today we’re also a leading innovator in supply chain solutions.

As the world’s largest contract logistics specialist, DHL Supply Chain is passionate about:

1. driving sustainable competitive advantage for our customers by getting their products to market faster and more efficiently. Whatever their size, our customers can rely on us to draw on our local insight and global scale to deliver value across every aspect of their supply chain.

2. providing a range of industry-specific solutions throughout the supply chain. From planning, sourcing, production, storage, configuration and delivery to after-sales, our customers can rely on us to provide robust solutions that work for any industry, in any environment, no matter how demanding.

3. using our industry and supply chain expertise to turn complex customer requirements into flexible solutions which meet

customer challenges head-on. By understanding their issues and anticipating their logistics needs in an ever changing environment, our customers can rely on the quality and expertise of our global, regional and local teams.

Our customers can rely on solutions that work harder for their business through our commitment to innovation and our disciplined approach to performance measurement, quality assurance, project management, environmental management and continuous process improvement.

DHL Supply Chain’s commitment stems from the personal dedication of around 140,000 employees operating in over 60 countries worldwide.

In addition, DHLSupply Chain is able to mobilize the power of DHL on behalf of our customers, creating integrated solutions to manage global supply chains and leveraging our global reach across over 220 countries and territories through:

n DHL Global Forwarding for air and ocean freight forwarding n DHL Freight for overland transport in Europe and beyondn DHL Express for express deliveries across the worldn DHL Global Mail for domestic and international distribution of mail

By working closely together across divisions, DHL offers integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions with high levels of optimization, visibility and control.

Because we focus on selected major industry sectors, our customers benefit from working with specialists - not only in supply chain services, but also in their particular marketplace. Not only do our managers have to be logistics experts, but they also have to be experts in the business of every one of our customers. The knowledge of our people, combined with our industry-leading solutions, provides our customers with real competitive advantage.


DHL supply chain brings multi-supplier collaboration and dynamic pricing to the bulk logistics industry

Leading the Way in Innovation

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Case Study: DHL driving innovation in the chemical industryThe world of bulk chemical logistics is often viewed as an entrenched and conservative area of the supply chain. Business is won and lost through the regular cycles of lane-rate tenders and this has had the gradual impact of commoditising the supplier base.

DHL is constantly striving to bring innovation to this sector which has often lagged behind other industries in its adoption of new and creative supply chain solutions. A key example of this is in the area of collaboration and associated lead logistic provider (LLP) models which have been standard in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors for nearly a decade

The global business downturn in 2008 and the associated economic impact hit the UK chemical manufacturing capacity hard, with chemical manufacturers facing major cost challenges. This, in turn, added further pressure to the bulk chemicals business and logistics service providers, as all struggled with the dual challenges of contracting and variable delivery volume requirements and ever shrinking profit margins.

Nowhere was this challenge more obvious than in the highly commoditised market of bulk polymer distribution and it left DHL with a major challenge on how to deliver a 10% efficient/cost saving target to one of it’s key customers..

A review of the customer’s supply chain landscape revealed that there was the potential to increase efficiency, through a combination of maximising back-loading efficiencies between the customer’s production facilities and tapping in to the wider, non-hazardous bulk logistics market. The real challenge lay in finding a method to extract best value given fluctuating regional demands, short-term and intense campaign volumes and a lack of a single point of overall control of the customer’s product volumes.

DHL proposed a managed transport solution where DHL retained a significant, but minority, in-house operation and managed the remaining volume through a range of approved sub-contractors. The unique element of this proposal was the implementation of a new IT system which has a number of key features. The system was adapted from an existing DHL IT platform to form a web-enabled order placement, costing and fulfillment tool. This tool has two-guiding concepts; it is vendor-neutral and dynamically priced. It means that any approved supplier can bid on any in-scope order at any time at any price (providing this is no greater than a pre-set ceiling rate). The cheapest price wins – its effectively EBay in reverse.

How has this benefited the customer? Firstly suppliers have much greater visibility of the volumes and lead-times of the customer’s product flows. This allows traffic

planners to think further ahead than before and allows them to optimise delivery back-loads, as well as linking the product into other non-hazardous polymers product flows. The result is more deliveries made on back-loads and thus more rates based on a back-loading cost base.

Secondly, as the tool is web-based and real-time, the customer has live visibility of its product flows – from the bidding stage through to supplier allocation, delivery and debrief. This greatly assists in simplifying the communications between the customer and its customers.

Thirdly, with the DHL portal being the single point for this product order management and execution, the customer can start to simplify it’s back office function and potentially realise further savings.

Challenging industry normsDHL has successfully challenged the normal way of providing a bulk distribution solution and worked with our customer to develop a completely new operational concept with an associated unique IT proposition. The solution provides the commercial benefits required by the customer, as well as all of the benefits a managed transport solution brings. The backloading efficiencies that the system creates will generate significant CO2 savings across the in-house fleet and participating suppliers.

There were a number of characteristics of this business that allowed a new solution to be trialed:

n The product volume was significant enough that a small percentage savings would equate to significant savings (circa 200,000 tonnes per annum.)

n There was only a small number of product source pointsn The solution dealt with only one product with less than a

dozen grade optionsn The delivery volume was such that if the new IT solution did

not work it would be relatively easy to revert to a manually routed option

This new concept has been proven in the sector and is readily applicable and transferable to other sectors.

The solution has now been in place for nearly 12 months and has successfully delivered a net saving of circa six per cent without any detrimental impact to the overall service. The challenge now is to take this further and develop new solutions that can benefit from this unique IT capability.

If you are interested in discussing this or any other solution please contact DHL on +44 (0) 7771 388410 or send an email to [email protected]


Leading the Way in Innovation

nINTERNATIONAL TRADE

We send and receive your international payments quickly, easily and cost-effectively so you save valuable time and money.

We understand that making and receiving international payments effi ciently is vital to developing strong relationships with customers and suppliers as well as managing your cash fl ow. Our service and products have been created with that in mind and that’s why we are a trusted partner as well as a payments provider to our customers.

Key benefi ts

n Fast, efficient and cost-effective solutions for making and receiving payments n Competitive exchange rates n Easy to use online payment system specifically created to help you make payments quickly and avoid errors n Integration of our system with ERP and accounting software reduces manual data entry n Automated payment processes save time and money n A UK based dedicated Customer Support team that delivers exceptional service n Multiple ways to trade and pay – online, phone or fax About Travelex Global Business Payments

Travelex is the world’s leading specialist for international payments. Across the group, we serve over 30 million customers every year, sending business payments in 130 currencies. More than 35,000 businesses depend on us to handle their incoming and outgoing payments. Our global presence means we conduct a business transaction every other second. We process payments to over a million beneficiaries every year.

Our Services International payments for incoming and outgoing funds

We can make and receive your international payments cost-effectively, quickly and accurately via electronic transfer (wire) or draft.

Forward Contracts If you know you have fixed international costs over a specific time

period, you can secure a fixed exchange rate and protect your business from currency market volatility.

3 GlobalPay – our online payments system Manage all types of payments including incoming, outbound, spot payments or Forward Contracts on GlobalPay.

No hardware or software is required with our web-based system.

4 Rate Watch services If you have a target rate in mind, we can monitor your chosen currency pair 24 hours a day and inform you if it hits that rate free of charge. If you wish, we can also make the transaction on your behalf.

Holding Balance Eliminate the need for foreign currency accounts with Travelex’s holding balance facility. You can hold incoming funds for up to 90 days to use for upcoming scheduled payments.

Personal Payments Travelex can also process your incoming and outgoing overseas personal payments, from buying a home abroad to sending money to friends or relatives overseas. Like our business payments, you can book spot deals or a forward contract if you know you have fixed payment e.g. mortgage payments on an overseas property.

Corporate Cash Passport The Corporate Cash Passport is a pre-loaded card with your budget funds for use at millions of bank machines, shops and restaurants abroad. It is not linked to your bank account and is pin as well as signature protected. With a Corporate Cash

Passport account, you can monitor and manage overseas travel expenses more efficiently and centralise expenditure. This means you no longer have to worry about arranging traveller’s cheques, messy cash deliveries or budgetary control issues.

Corporate Currency Online services In addition to the Corporate Cash Passport, Travelex’s online foreign currency ordering service offers you another tool to help you manage your overseas business expenses. Choose between centralised management and end-user ordering with convenient

Travelex are the payments experts

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n INTERNATIONAL TRADE

delivery methods, no commission charges and competitive exchange rates. Authorised users can order commission-free foreign currency up to 2 hours before departure. Our system also offers approval workflows and a fully automated returns procedure for unused currency.

What Our Clients Say About UsWhen we surveyed our customers in 2009 to ask why they chose Travelex for their international business payments, the top five responses were:

n Lower costs associated with payment processing n Improvements in the processing of payments n Our easy-to-use payment system n Our exceptional customer service n Cross-border payments being delivered on time

“I am extremely satisfied with Travelex, the products they provide and their level of customer service. Our Account

Manager and the Travelex Customer Support Team are very professional and efficient in their handling of all or our business requirements.”

Lyn Drabble – EFT/Payment Controller at Aviva

“With Travelex, we have a separate line of credit, completely independent from our bank and this has enabled us to

grow and expand our business. The use of the Travelex GlobalPay web based system enables us to forward book

currency and make payments to our suppliers with ease. Transfer charges are also 33 per cent lower than those at

the bank. We enjoy an excellent relationship with our designated Client Manager. She has a positive “can do” attitude and has always provided our company with a professional and dedicated service. As the business continues to grow, we will be increasing our foreign exchange exposure over the remaining months of 2010 and we look forward to a long and fruitful association with Travelex.”

Malcolm Price – Financial Controller, Langley Smith and Company Limited

Travelexgeo Launches Renminbipayments Into ChinaFirst non-bank Payments Specialist to offer renminbi payments for businesses and partner banks

Travelex Global Business Payments, the international payments specialist, today announced that their business customers will now be able to trade in Chinese renminbi through Travelex’s unique GEO Global Clearing Network. Travelex will be the first non-bank Payments Specialist to offer business transfers in renminbi, the official currency of the People’s Republic of China.

Customers of Travelex will now be able to trade directly with authorised Chinese companies, which will help to strengthen trade relationships with Chinese suppliers and allow businesses to mitigate against foreign exchange risks. For many businesses, the ability to price, settle and invoice in renminbi will encourage a faster, cheaper and more transparent supply chain.

According to the People’s Bank of China, cross-border trade settled in renminbi under new scheme regulations is growing rapidly, reaching $78bn (USD) in 2010 and 2011 volumes having already exceeded last year’s total in April. The Bank of China is working to internationalise the currency and a growing list of commentators see the renminbi becoming a reserve currency within as little as five years.

Commenting, David Sear, Global Managing Director at Travelex Global Business Payments says, “The historical significance of a fully convertible renminbi cannot be understated and the movement away from using the US dollar as the default settlement currency has already begun. Savvy businesses in Europe, US and Asia Pacific are already changing their approach on trade related cross border payments to benefit from this ability to pay Chinese companies in renminbi. Making renminbi payments available through GEO, provides easy access for a wide range of small businesses, corporates and partners, who previously had to rely on a relatively small number of major banks.”

Travelex will be leveraging its GEO Global clearing Network to send renminbi payments. Its unique GEO Network is made up of Travelex owned bank accounts in more than 70 countries around the world – of which China is a new addition. The GEONetwork enables Travelex to avoid sending payments through high-cost banking networks, which can be unreliable, slow and expensive.

Travelex intends to roll out the service in late June.


nINTERNATIONAL TRADE

MembershipChemicals Northwest is the industry-led, chemical cluster support organisation for the £10 billion North West chemical sector, the largest in the UK. We are a ‘not for profit’ organisation, funded by its members, owned and supported by the Chemical Industries Association.

A typical year...n We organise or collaborate in, over 20 events attracting

1200 attendeesn Our website attracts over 152,000 visitors and we have

published over 100 articles in press/trade publicationsn Our regional awards dinner attracts over 300 guests and

people from shortlisted companiesn We manage projects worth £250k, and deal with over 70

inward investment enquiriesn We support and co-ordinate additional events aimed at

undergraduate and post graduate groups.

Recent member feedback told us...n More than 90% of members identified events, networking

and knowledge sharing, as the main reason for being a CNW member

n Nearly 80% indicated that networking was the highest value activity of being a CNW member

n The main topics of interest are; sustainability, innovation, skills, regulation and legislation

With this in mind, we will continue to deliver and improve on these themes.

Would your company benefit from joining an organisation that supports and promotes the chemistry-using sector in the Northwest? Do you want to understand more, and contribute to, the industry issues within the region?

If you are a manufacturer, chemical user or offer a service to the sector, why not join us today? Or if you want to find out more, contact: [email protected] or call us on 01928 515678


n MEMBERSHIP

“Chemicals Northwest provides excellent opportunities for networking with local companies relevant to the chemical industry as well as keeping companies and individuals up to date with a range of topics through the regular events and communications. It has been a useful gateway into other regional and national support organisations and a good source of advice on a range of topics from recruitment and training to funding and new facilities.”

Andrew Gooda, Manufacturing Director, Nanoco Technologies Ltd


Rates and BenefitsIndividual Membership (Businesses with a single employee) - £140 + VATn Free/reduced entry to Chemical Elements – the monthly

industry networking event.n Free website profile to promote your business.n Feature opportunities in the quarterly Chemical

Northwest newsletter.n Free/reduced entry into the annual Chemicals Northwest

Sector Directory.n Support and assistance with regulation and other

legislative issuesn Discounted ticket/s for the Chemicals Northwest Awards

Dinner.

Micro - Corporate Membership (Businesses with 2 – 9 employees) - *£250 + VAT*we will hold the price for 2011/12 for current members, at the new individual rate £140 + VATAs Individual membership +n Free multiple-entry to Chemical Elements – the monthly

industry networking event.n Free exhibition opportunities at Chemical Elements.n Speaker opportunities at Chemicals Northwest and other

industry events.n Discounted ticket/s for the Chemicals Northwest Awards

Dinner.

Standard Corporate Membership (Businesses with 10+ employees) - £490 + VATAs above categories +n Discounted rates to attend the Royal Society of

Chemistry’s Essential Skills Management courses.n Access to the Chemicals Northwest Buyers’ Club on a no

savings, no fee basis.n Discounts and special rates for professional services, such

as recruitment and insurance. n Discounted ticket/s for the Chemicals Northwest Awards

Dinner.

Once your application is complete, your membership certificate will be issued and you can benefit from being part of the community of chemistry-using industries in the North West.

Membership year runs from 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012 but we offer a pro-rata fee for those joining throughout the year.


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n DENIOS

As a Chemicals Northwest member you can now access discounts that have been negotiated as part of the UK’s largest private-sector purchasing consortium, with a buying power in excess of £1 billion.

Over 100 competitive discount agreements have been negotiated for all the common overhead purchase categories. Members contract directly with the suppliers under the basis of joint price agreements which are made freely available to members as part of a sophisticated desktop Purchase Agreements Directory. The consortium is also one of the largest energy buying pools in the country.

Members of the Buying Group receive the following:

• License to use 100+ negotiated discount agreements• Comprehensive Purchase Agreements Directory• Telephone and e-mail help desk• Energy negotiation service• Implementation support programme• On-site savings analysis• Regular local customer support• Membership certificate

All services are provided for an annual membership fee, fully backed by a no-win/no-fee guarantee. Typically Buying Group members save around 10x the membership fee.

BOOK YOUR COMPANY SAVINGS ASSESSMENT NOW...Independent Buyers can visit your site and will provide you with a detailed estimate of the impact of joining the Buying Group. To reserve a visit please call 0870 755 2579 or email [email protected]

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n 2011 CHEMICAL NORTHWEST PROJECTS

2011 Chemicals Northwest ProjectsThrough 2010 and into 2011, Chemicals Northwest continued with the delivery of two programmes that aimed to improve the manufacturing performance and environmental impact of the North West’s chemistry-using companies. Whilst the changes to the public sector funding and the re-organisation of Chemicals Northwest prevented the continuation of the projects there were some significant opportunities and outcomes identified and implemented.

The North West is the UK’s largest chemical manufacturing region, with a turnover of £10bn a year and accounting for 50% of the region’s manufactured exports. But there will always be an ongoing requirement to re-focus and refresh the manufacturing excellence agenda, in order to achieve the highest standards to maintain the region’s competitiveness. The ‘Process Innogateway’ and ‘Enworks Resource Efficiency Programmes’ supported this agenda and delivered some interesting and tangible results.

ENWORKS Improving your Resource Efficiency ProgrammeThe ENWORKS Improving Your Resource Efficiency Programme is an initiative offering all Northwest businesses free, specialist advice to help cut bills, reduce environmental impact and be more profitable. Chemicals Northwest was responsible for delivering the programme to chemical businesses in 2010 – 2011. With the following criteria:

n Improve business competitiveness and productivity by reducing exposure to environmental risk and improved resource efficiency.

n Reduce CO2 emissions, water and material usage and divert waste from landfill.

n Meet tendering requirements, comply with environmental regulations and minimise environmental risk.

The outcomes, after connecting with over 75 businesses, looked like this:

n 12 Interventions, from SME and non SME businesses in the region.

n Over £1.63m of savings opportunities identified.n 6010 tonne CO2 savings n Nearly 195,000 m3 of water savingsn 3,700 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill

The programme is still available to all SME’s in the region through Enworks’s sub regional partners, you can find out more from www.getsupport.enworks.com/

Process InnogatewayIn 2010 Chemicals Northwest developed and ran a pilot programme to improve the business excellence of process industry manufacturing sites across the North West region, with funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency: Process Innogateway.

Seven companies took part in the Process Innogateway diagnostic pilot programme: Innospec Specialty Chemicals Ltd, PQ Silicas UK Limited, RS Clare & Co Ltd, William Blythe Ltd, Akcros Chemicals Ltd, Innovia Films Ltd and Springfields Fuels Ltd. This range of organisations from SME to large multi-nationals, and from low level regulated to top tier COMAH provided a good cross section of companies from within the process industries for the pilot.

The programme works through taking independent sector specialists onto sites to perform an in-depth diagnostic of the company against world-class benchmarks. The process was designed to assess current tangible benchmark performance metrics and practices, as research shows a strong correlation between good business practices and improved performance.


“Through Chemicals Northwest’s Process Innogateway Pilot Programme, Innospec has had the opportunity to increase networking with other similar companies whilst enhancing our improvement programme here on site. This initiative has allowed us to check we are using up to date techniques to enhance our production whilst looking at new ways to improve not just directly in manufacturing but also in the way we supply our products to the customer.”

Steve Pugh-Jones, Operations Co-ordinator, Innospec Speciality Chemicals

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The diagnostic is customised to focus on target improvement areas for the business, so a choice of 12 modules is offered falling under the categories of Operational Excellence, Chemical Process Excellence and Better Technology in Manufacturing. Although much interest was shown across all modules, the main area of focus was in the category of operational excellence, which included manufacturing improvement, OEE, flexibility, quality, yield, engineering maintenance and overhauls.

General observations from the sector concluded that many UK sites had a difficult 2009 but strong upturn in demand (and profitability) in 2010 with firm plans in place for the future. In many cases significant investment has or is, being made, providing evidence that the sector still has a strong future in the region. The sector is more mature in continuous improvement than 10 years ago and it is no longer virgin territory to most businesses, however even sites that are contenders for manufacturing excellence awards have scope for further improvement and could draw high value from the Process Innogateway assessment.

As a brief conclusion; businesses typically measure more than in the past but it is often not sufficiently well aligned to strategy, and target setting is not based upon a good understanding of what is truly possible. Some sites gather lots of data but struggle to swiftly analyse it and take appropriate action. Others don’t gather enough and operate “blind”. Sites find it difficult to strike a good balance. UK chemical sites have significant opportunities to make their internal supply chains flexible and lean. Although sites have moved forward considerably, they are still grappling with basic operations, maintenance and logistics challenges.

The project findings were disseminated to other NW companies at our March Chemical Elements event. You can see the overall output and some of the business information at: http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/cnw/benchmarking_business_excellence/

Alternatively if you would like details of an assessment for your business, a copy of the executive summary or the full output report contact: [email protected]


From the White Spirit Patent to a leading global chemical distributor Samuel Banner and Co. was established in Liverpool in 1860 by Samuel Banner, an entrepreneurial chemist, traveler and businessman. Samuel Banner discovered and patentized White Spirit as an alternative to turpentine which brought both fame and success to the company. Banner then went through many challenges.

From its Liverpool site being heavily damages by Second World War bombs to being forced out of its main solvents blending facility in London, being required to make space for London 2012 Olympics. All these challenges required continuous innovation for finding ways to provide services to suppliers and customers under all circumstances, while adapting and shaping of the business model to support changing market needs. The company current leading position has been achieved thanks to management steering the company in the right direction and the dedication and professionalism of employees. This has always been paralleled by the support of suppliers and customers, such support being a key success factor.

Over the years, Banner developed the Liverpool depot to focus on specialty chemicals and pigments dispersion while the London site became the main solvents’ blending site. Later in 2006 the Banner relocated its’ London site activities to a new site in Middleborough making significant investment in equipment and personnel recruitment to develop a site suitable for the modern health, safety and environmental requirements. Business lines such as BlueCat/Adblue that support a greener environment were added. The export business expanded to include Triklone and Perklone brands in addition to the oil field chemicals. The UK and Ireland was refined to current market needs. All these being bases on the company innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that will continue to be a key element of the company long term success.

The company stayed with the Banner family until 1990, when the late Christopher Banner, the than MD agreed to sell the company to the management who were supported by 3i the venture capital in their management buy-out. Shortly after the company became public, taking over a public company and changing its name to Banner Chemicals PLC. In 1999, Petroferm Inc. of the USA made an offer to buy the company and de-listed it. Five years later, in September 2004, recognizing

that manufacturing and production require different cultures, Petroferm agreed to sell Banner to 2M holding, a company founded by Ian Thomas and Mottie Kessler.

As a chemicals’ distributor Banner adds value along the supply chain between manufactures and customers. This is done by operating five Business Units that are autonomous profit centers each led by a Business Director who manages a dedicated sales team. The Business Units are: Hydrocarbon Solvents, Oxygenated Solvents & Intermediates, Specialty Chemicals, PEC (Precision Engineering and Electronic Cleaning), BlueCat/Adblue. While the Solvents Business Units focus mainly on products’ lines, Specialty Chemicals and PEC focus on providing a technical solution to the customer needs. In addition Banner operates MP Storage and Blending business as an independent Business Unit that is a service provider to chemicals’ producers and distributors who require services such as blending, storage or drumming. MP facilities provide heating, de-mineralized water, heated and bulk storage under nitrogen blanketing and analytical services. The company priced itself on its high HSEQ standards (ISO 14001, 9002 certified) and on being flexible and fast in decision making.


Services• Decanting, packing, labelling and dispatch• Monthly analytical reports and sampling activity• Online ordering and tracking facility• Warehouse and stock management• Labelling and paperwork in multiple languages• Sourcing of all packaging• Global distribution• Invoicing services, pro-forma, third party invoicing• Sample analysis and testing• Marketing campaigns• IATA & ADR qualified personnel

SampleRite Limited Unit G11, Lock View, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9HD, UK Email [email protected]

Tel +44 (0) 1422 327369

SampleRite UK LimitedSampleRite UK manages an inventory of approximately 6,000 products and sends on average 40,000 samples each year, around the world. Since 1994 SampleRite UK has been providing a tailor made sampling service to a wide range of businesses, including clients who are sending out a high volume of samples across a broad product range, those who require management of bespoke/pre-shipment samples or perhaps a small pack distribution facility.

SampleRite Qingdao LimitedSampleRite Qingdao Limited was launched in February 2011. SampleRite’s investment in China will provide a professional sampling service to chemical suppliers operating in the region. In response to the many difficulties faced when exporting and sourcing chemical samples from China, SampleRite is assisting chemical companies in supplying hazardous and non hazardous samples to their customers, safely, quickly, legally, professionally and at a competitive price.

SampleRite Qingdao LtdBlock 11, Tianhe Industrial Park, 252 Yanhe Road, ETD Zone, Qingdao, Shandong, 266000 ChinaEmail [email protected]

Tel +86 (0) 532 8683 7118

SME Sample Management EuropeSampleRite Limited and Kreglinger Micro Logistics have joined forces to create SME Sample Management Europe and combine the knowledge of two experienced sample providers. The collaboration will benefit European companies looking for an outsourced solution to their sampling procedures and further enhance SampleRite UK’s international service offering.

Sample Management EuropeNeerveld 8B-2550 KontichBelgiumEmail [email protected]

Tel +32 (0) 477 44 24 54

Providing a tailor made sampling service to a wide range of businesses...

Your outsource partner for fast and effective sampling

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nEDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT

Education and EngagementChemicals Northwest and the Chemical Industries Association fly the flag for the North West and UK chemical sectors by promoting the benefits of the industry to the wider public and in particular, by engaging with young people from an early age and inspiring them to consider a chemistry-related career.

Unfortunately due to the changing environment associated with public sector funding, Chemicals Northwest can no longer support and fund some of the initiatives aimed at schools and universities. That said, we have maintained our links, contributed and supported where we could and interacted when possible in getting young people excited about science and educating them about chemistry in a real-life context. Below are examples of how we have managed this through 2010 - 2011:

Children Challenging Industry (CCI)CCI is a scheme aimed at key stage 2 pupils (age 8 – 11 years) in which children work with an advisory teacher in the classroom on practical science investigations set within an industrial context; they then visit industry to see science in action.

The benefits for the industrial partners include corporate social responsibility of engaging with the local community, taking an active role in improving the quality of science education teaching, improving the communication of employees and generally encouraging employees’ personal development.

In the last eleven and a half years, CCI has trained, educated and built links with:

n 12,562 local childrenn 3,832 North West teachersn 372 local schoolsn 399 company personneln More than 70 North West companies

The Chemical and Manufacturing industry face a challenging future replacing experienced technical staff that will retire in high numbers over the next ten years.

To address this dilemma we should be inspiring our scientists of tomorrow now.

Would you support a project that can:

n Enhance the reputation of the industry and specifically your organisationn Inspire young people to become the Scientists of Tomorrow and part of your future workforcen Promote valuable links with the local community?

Ongoing evaluation of the Children Challenging Industry project has shown that it can do all of these things and more. However, from April 2011 schools in the North West will only be taking part with the support of local companies, as the project has come to the end of the current funding period.

This is a very sad situation for the region as we know the project is effective:

“………..just finished my A-levels in chemistry, physics and maths – nice easy subjects there – and I’m hoping to go to UCL in London to do chemistry, if I get the grades, which I’m hoping I will.

I do remember going to Solvay in year 6 as part of the Children Challenging Industry Scheme, and I really enjoyed it. It sparked an interest and passion for science, that up until that point I didn’t really have – I sort of understood science and found it amicable, but I didn’t really enjoy it that much. But now I can’t get enough of it, really!”

Go to our web site www.ciec.org.uk to hear the rest of this tribute from one pupil on whom it had a very positive effect.

A donation of £1000 would enable two schools of your choice to participate.

Donations of £5000 will enable us to offer the CCI programme to 10 local schools of your choice and to be acknowledged in our publicity materials.

Smaller donations will contribute to schools in your community having continued access to the Children Challenging Industry Programme and inclusion of your company logo in regional publicity materials.

For further information, contact Advisory Teacher Sue Andrews - [email protected]


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Skills Northwest 2011In March the Skills Northwest event took place at the Bolton Arena, the event which is the largest skills and careers fair in the region for 14-19 year olds attracted over 8,000 students.

There were a range of exhibitors from manufacturing and other sectors, giving advice to the students about their career choices and how they could achieve their career goals. Chemicals Northwest once again had a presence on The Manufacturing Institute’s highly popular ‘Make it in Manufacturing’ stand. The Chemicals Northwest team talked to hundreds of teenagers about chemistry career choices, demonstrated and explained how chemicals contribute to their everyday lives whilst allowing them some ‘hands on’ experience to make a key ring from a smart polymer, Caprolactone − kindly donated by Chemicals Northwest member, Perstorp UK. CNW would also like to thank the staff from our member companies who supported them over the two days.

Schools Analyst CompetitionThis year’s Manchester heat of the Schools’ Analyst Competition saw 18 schools competing for first place and the opportunity to represent the NW region at the national final. The competition was held at the School of Biology, Chemistry

and Health Science of the Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday 6th of May 2011, with generous sponsorship from: RSC Analytical Trust Fund; AstraZeneca, Chemicals Northwest and Melford Laboratories Ltd.

This year the students were asked to determine the mass of aspirin in tablets by back titration and by HPLC. Students also had to determine the identity of a trace amount of white powder using FTIR and a database of known compounds.

The winners of this year’s Manchester heat were Withington Girls School, edging out Manchester Grammar School who took first prize in the previous three years. Although, Withington did not repeat their success at the national final in Reading the Northwest Region did field the overall winner.


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Catalyst Science Discovery CentreCatalyst Science Discovery Centre is a registered charity and the only hands-on discovery centre in the country with chemistry as its central theme. It welcomes over 25,000 visitors a year through its doors of which 12,000 are children and young people on organised school visits.

Catalyst believes in making science fun and accessible and offers schools and the general public an impressive range of workshops, activities and taught sessions linked to the national curriculum for young people from Early Years right through to Key Stage 4. No other educational support provider in the region can offer such a diverse range of activities under one roof. This dynamic learning experience has three galleries to explore, a 3D theatre offering 360 degree virtual tours of process and chemical plants as well as a state of the art laboratory where children as young as seven are taught practical science by Catalyst’s own award-winning education team.

Catalyst also works closely with industry to offer a range of opportunities for businesses seeking to work with young people or the general public. Catalyst’s ‘Science at Work Week’ event is held in June each year now attracts almost 1,000 school children and their teachers and over 20 businesses, academic institutions and professional societies. Catalyst’s Saturday Science Club attracts a membership of over 50 young people aged from 11-18 and enables those interested in science, and particularly chemistry, to explore exciting and interesting phenomenon in a safe environment, supported by industry volunteers and trained, experienced staff.

Catalyst is also an ideal partner to help fulfil an organisation’s corporate responsibility or community investment agenda. From hiring out meeting rooms and conference space to assisting those individuals who wish to attain their CChem by fulfilling one or more of the professional attributes, Catalyst is ideally equipped to support the chemical and chemical-using sector and raise its profile across the North West and beyond. For more information go to www.catalyst.org.uk

PAA\VQ-SET is an independent specialist Awarding Organisation providing regulated vocational qualifications that enhance and recognise individuals’ skills and knowledge.

We offer over 100 unique and specialised nationally recognised qualifications in a wide range of areas including:

n Business-Improvement Techniques n Engineering n Hydrocarbons and Refineries n Laboratory and Associated Technical Activitiesn Nuclearn Polymers and Compositesn Process Manufacturingn Processing Industries Operations

We are recognised and regulated by UK Qualification Regulators. Our professional and experienced team provide ongoing support to our network of Centres. We work with more than 200 Centres based throughout the UK and internationally.

Benefits of using vocational qualifications include:

n Improvements in Health and Safetyn Increased productivityn Financial benefitsn Improved performancen Increased employee satisfaction and motivation

PAA\VQ-SET Recognised Centres include: Bayer CropScience, Brecon Pharmaceuticals, Brunner Mond, GlaxoSmithKline, Ineos, Novartis Vaccines, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Solvay Interox, Trafford College, TTE Training Ltd, Warwick Chemicals.

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nSECTOR SKILLS

Sector SkillsThe chemical industry has always provided comprehensive training to ensure compliance with legislation, related regulations and general personal development to improve workforce competence. Whilst some of the training involved resulted in accredited qualifications, larger/medium sized employers utilised in-house training which was often company or even site specific.

The development of ‘Gold Standard’ bite-sized or modular qualifications and training standards, backed by industry agreed National Occupational Standards, directly related to job profiles, provide employers and employees with more ready pathways to re-skill or up-skill and gain accreditation.

As well as vocational qualifications and training, the Cogent sector has a reliance on higher level skills including Management and Leadership skills. The provision of fit for purpose Higher Education (HE) qualifications such as Foundation Degrees and suitable Management & Leadership training, as a route to workforce up-skilling is a requirement of the industry.

Read below about how Cogent is addressing some of the challenges:

Increasing skills and competence for the UK chemical industry Since Cogent was granted its original licence six years ago, its key strategic driver, working closely with chemical industry employers, has been the need to address the skills shortages and gaps in the sector.

The Sector Skills Council (SSC) has responded to employer demand for programmes that meet both immediate and longer term business needs, from apprenticeships to foundation degrees. It has recognised that training needs to be flexible, relevant and cost-effective. It also secured the licence for a national industry-led National Skills Academy for the Process Industries.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has recently given its support to three key Cogent employer-led projects. These projects are set to deliver skills for growth in the Skills Council’s science-using Sector and will receive funding from the Government’s £50m Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF).


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The projects have all been developed under the leadership of companies and are aimed at addressing some of the skills challenges that are getting in the way of companies continued performance and growth.

1. Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) – “Real jobs for Real Apprentices”The ATA will support Sector employers to source and employ apprentices. It is Cogent’s ambition to make it easy for companies to take on apprentices by removing the barriers that get in the way. Being able to employ apprentices on behalf of employers will be of significant benefit to those employers experiencing challenging trading conditions. The ATA will also offer progression routes to Higher Level Education to apprentices who complete their frameworks and an alumni programme will be established to support the promotion of apprenticeships to school children.

2. SME Gold Standard Skills ToolThe Gold Standard is gaining ground with more and more companies signing up to the industry skills standard. It is now also recognised by European as well as UK trade bodies such as the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and The European Chemical Employers Group (ECEG). This project provides smaller companies with an online, streamlined way of assessing themselves against the standard.

3. Life Sciences Skills PathwaysLife Science companies are experiencing difficulty fulfilling their demand for skilled science technicians to work in these industries. The routes to entry into these highly technical roles have traditionally been through Universities. This project will establish a new vocational or work-based pathway allowing young people and adults alike to progress from school through apprenticeships and work based foundation degrees into these industry critical technical roles and beyond.

The National Skills Academy Process Industries has also developed a comprehensive system to assess workforce capability against the independently verified industry Gold Standard. Skills Assurance is a process designed to measure and monitor the skills in the workplace, identifying skills gaps and opportunities for performance improvement. A member of the Academy Team can provide employers with a customised plan and will connect companies with Academy Accredited training providers to close any gaps.

For more information or to get involved in any of these projects contact [email protected]

WHY CHOOSE TTE?

TTE was established in 1990 and has since grown to become one of the North West’s leading providers of Specialised and Broad-Based Apprenticeships; focused on whole person development. Awarded a Grade 1 – Outstanding by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) and a 5 Star Health and Safety record from the British Safety Council; TTE pride themselves on delivering first class training to help bridge the skill gap within the Petroleum and Chemical industries.

TTE strives “to be best in class in all areas of endeavour” and aims to provide an outstanding environment for learning. The learning environment will be one which is welcoming, safe and inspiring. It will be appropriate to the subjects and responsive to the needs of the learner. Suitably equipped, resourced and well managed, it will visibly promote equality and diversity, widen accessibility to learning and the learner environment and celebrate learner success.

HOW DO WE COMPARE?

TTE also provide an up to date and comprehensive information, advice and guidance on a wealth of education and employment opportunities for school leavers and adult learners. Staff are dedicated to providing a first-rate and confidential facility to all clients and learners offering impartial information, advice and guidance. We work in close partnership with a number of key feeder schools and local industry, not only to produce tomorrow’s engineers but also to develop, guide and map out the pathway of the region’s learners and thus aid in their future success and development.

TTE actively work to ensure that all clients and learners are given equal access to our service. We approach individuals, schools, businesses etc, without prejudice or agenda. TTE recruitment closely monitor their activity to ensure ethnicity, gender, age and disability are managed in an equal and fair manner.

TTE’s success rates are in excess of 90% for Apprenticeships and Train to Gain and are well above the national average both in sector and against other apprenticeships.

TTE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

TTE is highly focused on a person centred development programme for its Learners. As part of your training at TTE, learners will be engaged in many team building activities at Brathay in the Lake District. Here they will take part in a series of challenging indoor and outdoor activities designed to give them the chance to learn more about themselves and how they work - on their own and in a team. The objectives of the course are primarily to explore areas of communication and recognise what is useful. Learners will also practice step-by-step approaches to problem solving and develop teamwork skills. It is also important that they learn to understand how what they do and say impacts on those around them and appreciate that others work in different ways and need different things to help them work and learn. This will help them to grow in self-confidence, build interpersonal relationships and take responsibility for their own learning. In addition to this they will learn how to take responsibility for working safely in a high-risk environment and how to understand the link between ‘doing’ and ‘learning.’ The skills learnt through TTE’s Personal Development Programme are invaluable and will equip them to deal with a variety of situations and challenges, both at home and in the workplace.

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www.tteltd.co.uk


n EVENTS & NETWORKS

Events & NetworksChemicals Northwest continues to host, sponsor and participate in a number of industry-related seminars, workshops and networking events throughout the year, for the benefit of the cluster and the region. We actively encourage all those connected with the chemistry-using industry to come along to these events for an opportunity to hear about key issues relating to the sector and network with others.

In early 2011, as Chemicals Northwest was moving from the public sector to the Chemicals Industries Association ownership, we surveyed our members to find out what they valued from their membership. The feedback was clear; knowledge sharing, awareness of sector issues and networking were high on the list. With this in mind, CNW have introduced a series of new events in 2011. See below for the details of these and other events delivered by CNW or in collaboration with other organisations.

Chemical ElementsChemical Elements is our popular routine seminar and networking event based around our key themes: Sustainable Development, Innovation, Skills and Image. 2011 saw Chemical Elements reach its century, the 100th event took place in June 2011 over 10 years since the first event in October 2000. In that time people had changed, topics had come and gone but the general feedback was almost the same, where delegates, both member and non-member said;

“Chemical Elements events, as well as delivering knowledge share and issue awareness, are a great way of generating new business leads as well as identifying funding opportunities and applications to join collaborative projects”

Over the previous year, Chemical Elements has welcomed guest speakers and subject matter, from industry, academia and the public sector, with topics covering:

n Continuous Improvement ( Best Practice Sharing, Manufacturing Excellence)

n Process Safety (Leadership Development)n Legislation (Regulation- Regulation , Employment Law)n Sustainability (Resource Efficiency, Innovation and Industry)

Information and presentations from all of our previous events can be found on our website at www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/past/

Breakfast NetworkingNew to 2011, CNW have introduced a short general networking event. Based around a breakfast theme, the events have no specific topic but have some short pitches from selected attendees. These events have proved to be


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very popular and currently run on a two monthly basis. Look out for our events flyers for future dates.

Common Interest GroupsAgain new to 2011 and as a response to our survey feedback, CNW introduced the first of their topic specific ‘Common Interest’ or ‘User Groups’. The initial group subject matter is REACH, the European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals.

The common interest groups are restricted to members only and are proving to be very popular, with over 30 businesses signing up to the initiative. The initiative allows the sharing of experience, best practice and knowledge between manufacturing, supply chain and support services with an interest in REACH.

See the feature article on pages 41-42, where there is an overview of REACH from some of the subject specialists on the biggest piece of regulation to affect the industry for many years.

Partner events and exhibitionsThroughout the year Chemicals Northwest also joins up with other organisations in order to strengthen the public and service sector offering to our industry, and to avoid duplication of work.

We co-host, sponsor and represent the North West chemical industry at relevant events and conferences such as:

Chemicals and Materials for Printed Electronics – Masterclass - The global market for Printed Electronics is forecast to rise steeply over the next 10 – 20 years. The UK has a leading Science and Technology position in Printed Electronics underwritten by the development of innovative materials, low cost deposition, high precision patterning and additive printing. This event was run in conjunction with Electronics Sensors Photonics KTN and Environmental Sustainability KTN

The success of this event resulted in follow up session based on Printed Electronics Centres of Excellence Clinics, again in conjunction with ESPKTN

Sustainable Design Workshop - Helped businesses understand the drivers, opportunities and benefits of sustainable design strategies with the chemistry-using sector. Additionally covered how innovative sustainable design can be applied to your business, and the tools and resources available to help achieve this. In conjunction with C-TECH Innovation and the Chemistry Innovation KTN

Elevate Excellence MAS NW Conference – This was the Northwest Manufacturers Conference 2011, sharing best practice in manufacturing excellence, skills and talent development. Organised by the Manufacturing Advisory Service NW, Chemicals Northwest were an exhibitor.

Hosting and SupportingChemical Industry Employer Network (CIEN)Chemicals Northwest supports the vocational and workplace training being developed and delivered by Cogent and National Skills Academy for the Process Industries. We work closely with both organisations to ensure that national and regional skills strategies and initiatives reflect the needs of our industry and their impact in the NW is maximised.

We also host the North West Chemical Industry Employer Network formerly the Chemskills Group − a network of over 40 companies represented by HR or Training Managers

who come together with NSAPI, Cogent and Chemicals Northwest. The network allows employers to share knowledge, experience and expertise to enhance business development through their people, by:

n Sharing good practice and information. n Sharing resources. n Discussing issues and problems. n Help to shape the provision of training and development in

the region. n Act as a ‘test bed’ for proposed new qualifications /

products/funding.

To join the NW CIEN Group, contact Chemicals Northwest or Roger Langford, Account Director, NSAPI.

Responsible Care CellsResponsible Care is the international chemical industry’s commitment to continual improvement in all aspects of health, safety and environmental (HS&E) performance. Only through open communication can the industry earn the public trust and confidence to maintain its licence to operate safely, profitably and with due care for the interests of future generations.

In the United Kingdom this rigorous, voluntary programme is led by the Chemical Industries Association but open to companies outside the trade association, especially “chemistry-users” in the upstream and downstream supply chain, contract companies providing onsite services (e.g. maintenance, CHP), distribution and logistics service providers.

Responsible Care Cells bring local companies together regularly to discuss environmental, process safety, occupational health & hygiene, product stewardship, emergency response, community liaison and industry reputation issues. The purpose of the Cells is:

n To share experience, concerns and best practice on all aspects of health, safety and environmental management

n To discuss appropriate local industry reputation and community issues (with shared action where necessary to improve the reputation of the industry at the local level)

n To highlight local enforcement inconsistencies and to discuss them with HSE and Environment Agency

n To provide an effective forum for guests, such as HSE and Environment Agency and local environmental organisations to engage in “off-site” dialogue on regulatory matters.

The Cells meet quarterly and mixes round-table discussion with presentations from guest speakers. Much of the value to companies derives from informal exchanges during and between meetings. The cells help to bring a consistent approach and increase members’ confidence in defending their judgment to agencies. Cell members are typically site managers, departmental heads, health and safety specialists or, in smaller companies, the owner or Chief Executive.

Chemicals Northwest host the quarterly meetings for businesses based in the Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire areas. If you want to find out more about the meetings or Responsible Care initiative please contact Chemicals Northwest or the Chemical Industries Association.

World class sustainable business improvementLet’s face facts, the past few years have been challenging for the chemical industry. With cut-backs, redundancies, diminished cash flow and greater competition from overseas, the need to achieve greater efficiencies has never been more pertinent. The good news is that world class sustainable business improvement is still achievable in such a climate and has been the keystone of success for many.

Tangible results - now and in the futurepicme® has a wealth of experience and expertise within the chemical and process industries. In fact, we were established over a decade ago through the DTI and several trade associations specifically to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the UK’s process manufacturing industry. We are uniquely placed to deliver tangible results for business improvement – even in the most desperate of situations.

Nobody knows the chemical and process industries better than us. This means that we can deliver greater improvements more quickly, more sustainably and more economically than any other provider.

Delivering more, with less Whether you are an individual company or one operating as part of an integrated supply chain, our industry-trained engineers have an enviable track record of helping organisations to improve productivity, without unnecessary expenditure. It’s all about making the most of what you’ve already got and making it work more efficiently. We will normally begin with a benchmarking activity to identify where processes can be improved or, if you are already some way on the improvement journey and need to address a specific issue, we can draw upon our expertise and a number of tools and services to get you on the right track.

We can:

n Increase capacity of existing facilities without capital expendituren Increase plant reliabilityn Increase right first time n Increase process yieldsn Improve customer service levelsn Reduce duration of plant shutdowns and maintenance tasksn Reduce lead times and dependency on stockn Increase flexibility

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Supply chains working closely together with picme® to optimise overall performance can achieve a typical reduction in working capital and lead time of 25%-40%.

Additional benefits include streamlined operation and strengthened business relationships between supply chain partners, giving added resilience to changing economic conditions and competition.

The picme® approachpicme® firmly believes that the key to all successful and sustainable business improvements is the active involvement of staff at all levels of the organisation. Our structured process involves data analysis and working closely with a cross-section of employees to focus on areas where the greatest improvements can be made.

We have a portfolio of services to help you achieve optimum improvement. These include benchmark and assessment, strategy development and deployment, lean and six sigma implementation, employee training and development, supply chain optimisation and reliability improvement.

Through assessment and application of the most suitable tools for the situation, we can help your organisation to:

n Save moneyn Improve efficiencyn Improve reliabilityn Streamline supply chain activitiesn Improve customer servicen Facilitate employee development

Our aim is to furnish client groups with the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to own and lead business improvements for themselves.

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n Benchmarking and Assessmentn Supply Chain and Value Stream Mapping

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n Strategy Developmentn Policy Deploymentn Executive Coaching and Supportn Interim Management

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n Lean Implementation and Operational Improvementn Human Factors and Health and Safety Improvementn Energy Efficiencyn Supply Chain Improvementn Six Sigman Lean Officen Lead Time Reductionn Working Capital Reductionn Company Wide Change Programmes

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n Management Training and Coachingn Change Agent Trainingn Lean and Six Sigma Trainingn Business Improvement Techniques (approved BIT NVQ provider)n Bespoke Training Programmes

What we’ve achievedpicme® successes in chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and packaging include:

Batch cycle times 30%+ reduction

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REACH – Looking back and forging ahead

Most people working in the chemical sector will have heard of or will have varying degrees of understanding about REACH. REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals.

It is an EU chemicals policy that requires manufacturers and importers of chemicals to register them along with the information needed to use them safely. As well as the basic requirement of registration and use, REACH means to provide a high level of protection of human health and the environment. At the same time, there were clear aims that REACH would enhance the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry by fostering innovation and ensuring high safety standards for its products. There is considerable debate and doubt about the impact on competitiveness and innovation and there is a EU Commission survey on competitiveness in light of the REACH regulation.

REACH will probably impact on almost all UK business sectors. From retailers to builders, cosmetic producers to printers – most businesses use some form of chemicals. So this is not just about manufacturers or shippers. Suppliers, wholesalers and end users will be impacted at some point.

As it stands at the moment, all phase-in substances manufactured or imported into the EU at levels greater than 1,000 tonnes per year and other more hazardous/low tonnage substances should be registered. The pre registration phase started in 2008 with the first registration date set at 30th November 2010. The next key deadline, 31 May 2013, will see registration of substances manufactured or imported between 100 and 1000 tonnes per year.

So what’s been happening for those involved in the initial phase of implementing the legislation? Sitting back and having a well earned rest after the close of the first REACH registration deadline?

Probably not, they have been busy: n Updating their safety data sheets (SDS’s) to meet the new EU requirements. n Interpreting new eSDSs (extended Safety Data Sheets) received from their suppliers. n Wrestling with how to write and incorporate exposure scenarios. n Re-classifying and notifying substances according to the new CLP (Classification, Labeling,

Packaging) regulation. n Coping with updates to the Candidate List and the first substances that will be subject to

authorisation. n Trying to extract even more information on the vulnerability and presence of SVHC’s

(Substances of Very High Concern) in their supply chains.

To cap it all, REACH is going global – China, Korea, Turkey and India are all implementing legislation, with the US expected to follow in 2012/13.

The list above should be enough to grab people’s attention but what does the lead up to the next registration phase in June 2013 mean?


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For many companies, it is now time to face the next set of challenges and ramp up activity for the second phase of registration. There are an estimated 15 thousand substances that need to be registered by June 2013 – four times more than the number that were registered in 2010 – and this is where the importance of the Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEF’s) support , becomes apparent. Sadly, in many of the SIEFs, history is repeating itself. We have REACH pre-SIEFs (not even fully-fledged SIEFs!) well and truly stuck. A growing number of SIEF facilitators charging ahead with little or no consultation with other members, and many not even out of the starting blocks. Getting this first stage right is often the hardest step.

But the good news is that there is a whole host of positive experience to draw upon from 2010 in this and other areas of REACH. With a bit of effort now to get new SIEFs moving in the right direction, the mountain needn’t be so daunting.

By May 2013, registrations will have to be completed for all substances in the 100- 1000 tonne band. Unlike many substances registered in 2010, the vast majority of the 2013 substances will not have been through major registrations/notifications including the EU Existing Substances Regulation as well as some non EU programmes such as the US High Production Volume programme.

As a result, the substances will probably not have a good battery of data, arguments for read-across and substance groupings will not have been established, and hazards will not already be well understood. Furthermore, data adequacy will probably not have been established, and often data ownership will not be clear. Therefore, although the current time interval for the 2013 registration deadline is nearly 36 months, this will still significantly extend already stretched resources, particularly within small and medium sized companies wishing to register, as well as within the support organisations such as consultancies and testing laboratories.

The challenges this presents over and above those already experienced during the 2010 registration mean that single registrants and those in SIEFs will have many issues to address. Several of these seem critical for a successful registration, namely:

a. Look for consortia that have already been formed and that handle related chemistry since a consortium can do a number of things a SIEF cannot (e.g. spend money to develop data and include non-EU legal entities in its membership).

b. If no consortium exists, communicate with the SIEF to see if one is appropriate and can be established. In some cases, the communications can be streamlined by setting up an organisation that is both a SIEF and a consortium, provided that a number of legal preconditions are met.

c. For consortia, agree on the substance list as early as possible so that effort is not spent on substances that don’t end up being registered.

d. Once the substance list is agreed, conduct a data gap analysis to determine what testing needs to be done. Only tests in Annexes VII and VIII need to be completed for the registration dossier, but the balance must form part of a test plan.

e. Look for substance grouping/read across opportunities. This is not only efficient in terms of workload, but also reduces testing costs.

f. Develop and document a registration strategy. Given that a larger number of substances will be registered by small to medium sized companies, defining a clear registration strategy at an early stage should make the process more transparent to the registrants.

g. Start the whole process now!

More positives; there is a lot more information and advice available than during the first phase. There are many companies and associations offering service, training and awareness. This includes the REACHReady options, www.reachready.co.uk and the Chemicals NW ‘user group’ [email protected], as examples.

Information Sources –REACHReady - 020 7091 1444 or [email protected] Centre for Environmental Toxicology, WRc plc. WRc are a REACHReady Approved Supplier Contact: Annette Ewance on 01793 865102 or [email protected]

UK Contract Chemical Manufacturers Providing Specialist Chemical Services Including Chemical Milling

The Company philosophy is to provide the broadest range possible of specialist chemical services to the market with complete confidentiality. Protol is committed one hundred percent to contract chemical manufacturing and does not make products of its own or trade materials directly or indirectly into any market. In this way it avoids any competitive conflict with its customers and potential customers. Protol is unusual in that it provides capacity for contract processing of both powders and liquids which many contractors do not. As a result it can offer “one stop” facilities and avoid the need for multi-contractor use.

Protol Comar Limited is a company committed to providing specialist chemical services and contract manufacturing facilities to meet customer’s requirements and to offer flexible

solutions to their problems. With over 25,000 sq.ft of factory and warehouse space there is ample room for accommodating both large and small production runs. As a chemical company rather than simply a product handling company we have the expertise to process the more difficult to handle products whether on the grounds of physical form or hazard classification.

In addition to performing routine contract process operations, Protol specialises in solving customers problems, big or small with utmost confidentiality. We welcome any enquiry and always provide a professional and efficient service of high quality and reliability at an affordable cost.

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Leader in scientific recruitment

So what is causing this and how is it relevant to the chemicals market, and arguably more importantly, how can employers make the recruitment process more effective?

It is fair to say that broader economic factors have created a unique set of circumstances for graduates of today to contend with. Historically a ‘brain drain’ has taken talented scientific and engineering graduates out of their core skill set and down alternative career paths such as finance and law. As the competition for these roles has increased, from a simple supply and demand perspective, the number of candidates pursuing opportunities that match their core skills has also increased – at least in the short term.

The chemicals market in particular has seen the impact of this. SRG has witnessed a sharp rise in applications for core chemical roles since the start of 2011. This year they have seen over 3000 unique candidates apply for 150 jobs within the core chemical industry. Richard Acton, SRG’s Operations Director says: “the challenge is in finding the best person for each role so that both parties – the job seeker and the employer – are satisfied. We are looking to create meaningful and sustainable working relationships”.

So how best to take advantage of the upsurge in available talent?

Employers need to find an effective method to source candidates who fit their criteria and culture. A high volume

of applications is not necessarily the best measure of how effective a recruitment campaign is. Targeted advertising is essential to attract the competencies and desired qualifications for the role. Given current candidate availability, being too generic in an advert is likely to result in being inundated with applications. Advertising in the right media and being linked with the right organisations is a powerful start to building a strong employer brand.

The sector as a whole needs to change its mindset and to switch recruitment strategies from a “come and work in science” message to a more employer-centric “why work for this organisation”.

Creating an attraction campaign that encapsulates the company’s values, development opportunities, and case studies with career paths of successful employees will help jobseekers make a decision about cultural fit. Alongside this, building strong relationships with recruiters who truly understand the dynamics of the market and the skills and experiences within it will also help streamline and improve recruitment processes.

For highly technical or management level roles, recruitment campaigns managed through products such as SRG’s new premium permanent service bring employer branding to life through targeted networking and promotion of both the vacancy and company to a very select and specific audience.

The volume of applications to vacancies is on a steady upward trend. Recent research shared and published by the BBC has shown that applications to graduate positions have more than doubled in the past two years. Naturally there is large duplication with many candidates taking the scattergun approach to finding their first position - and who can blame them?


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materialsl Rapid prototypingl Ultra Mixing and Processing Facility

(UMPF) which allows detailed exploration of both distributive and dispersive mixing and emulsification under very precisely controlled conditions

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Organisations can benefit from the University’s world class expertise through a range of mechanisms including:l contract & collaborative researchl consultancyl training and continuing

professional developmentl knowledge transfer partnershipsl student projects and placementsl access to world class equipment

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In 2009/10 University researchers engaged with close to 700 external businesses delivering:l new insights & innovative

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The University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s top research led universities with strong links into the chemical and related industries across the North of England.

For information on how the University of Liverpool could help your organisation contact:

Dr Katharine Fogg, Associate Business Managertel: +44(0) 151 794 8357 email: [email protected]: www.liv.ac.uk/businessgateway

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I have been delighted with both the service and quality of candidates put forward by EMS Sigma since I was introduced to the company.

EMS run a very efficient process for selecting candidates that starts with an in-depth interview with the client so that they have a clear understanding of what the client is looking for and the business environment they will be working in.I believe this is critical to the success of finding the right people for the job.

I would use the services of EMS in the future for other new appointments in my organisation.

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The reflection of external economic conditionsThe UK’s science industry continues to be world-leading, and as a recognised growth sector, is one which generates billions of pounds every year for the UK economy.

The chemical sector is constantly evolving and responding to market forces, and therefore needs to reflect external economic conditions, such as increased costs associated with raw materials and customer demands. If the UK is to continue to set the global agenda, there is a real need to ensure the appropriate workforce is in place to do so. There has been a recent decline in the number of graduates with pure science degrees. This, combined with a lack of practical expertise amongst those entering the industry, has resulted in an estimated 25% skills gap and a need for more training.

Another issue is the high attrition rate of science, technology, engineering and maths graduates who choose to pursue a non-STEM career. A recent report from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Bis) found one of the key reasons for this may be a lack of awareness of the career opportunities available.

At the other end of the employee scale, however, is the issue of retirement age and the scrapping of the Default Retirement Age (DRA). A report last year from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), highlighted that only 14 per cent of employers believe their organisation is ready to cope with an increasingly older workforce. Nevertheless, the report also highlighted that some 93 per cent of employers see value in retaining the knowledge and experience of older workers.

For the chemical industry to be sustainable and meet its growth expectations, a balance of graduate and experienced workers is required.

DR Ramalingam Elangovan (Elango) Senior Divisional Manager of the Scientific division at Search Consultancy.

Search Consultancy is a leading total recruitment solutions provider across the UK. Our Scientific division specialises in providing all levels of scientific professionals. To find out more please visit www.searchconsultancy.co.uk or call 0161 835 8317


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UMIP Seeks Chemical Industry Partners for New Innovation Programme

The background and new model is explained by Heather Thompson, UMIP’s Head of Technology: “Over the past 6 years, UMIP has awarded Proof-of-Principle funding totalling more than £3M to 50 individual projects so that new IP and technology can be developed by academic inventors and de-risked to a stage when evaluation and licensing can be discussed with a company. This programme has been very successful, already resulting in several new deals being struck, but we now want to extend it in a new and more powerful way by inviting companies to collaborate with us from the beginning.”

“Companies willing to share areas of identified innovation priority for their business can work with UMIP to stimulate project proposals from academics matching these fields. Proposals are jointly evaluated by representatives from the company and UMIP to select projects which have market potential and an IP asset or position. The best projects compete for an investment from a collaborative funding pot for a Proof-of- Principle programme of work, moving the technology nearer to market. The idea is that the company and the University jointly select, fund and manage these projects and that project progress and delivery is monitored locally by UMIP who also undertake early-stage commercialisation tasks. The project is informed throughout by the market knowledge of the industry partner, and if technically successful, the company is in preferred position to access IP rights and results for commercial development.”

In 2009, UMIP announced a partnership with Johnson and Johnson, working together on just such a programme to develop technology for healthcare applications. Rich Ferrie, Head of UMIP’s Biomedica team comments: “The response that we had from the academics was overwhelming and we are jointly developing several exciting and innovative product ideas. Our experience is that the opportunity to engage in a different way with a University on programmes to jointly fund and develop novel technology where risk is shared is highly attractive to companies; it is a new model for open innovation.”

Examples of companies which benefitted from the University’s Proof-of-Principle programme include Nanoco Technologies (www.nanocotechnologies.com.) AIM listed Nanoco, a world leader in the development and manufacture of quantum dots, was established in 2001 and spun out of the University in 2005. Nanoco’s quantum dots are now being utilised by manufacturers and researchers all over the world to develop applications including but not limited to electronics, bio-imaging and counterfeit protection.

Examples of other technologies which have benefitted from the University’s Proof-of-Principle programme and for which we seek commercial partners include:

Graphene Composite MaterialsWith their unique physical and electronic studies, graphene materials are generating substantial interest for a variety of future applications. The University’s world leading position in this research field has enabled the development of novel materials related to the graphene. As an initial example, a proof-of-principle project to develop and characterise graphene polymer composites is currently underway and further development programmes are being discussed and evaluated.

Plastics RecyclingA novel rapid, low temperature catalytic hydrocracking process for conversion of “difficult to process” mixed plastic waste into gasoline or other intermediates enabling feedstock recycling. This project has established proof-of-principle and the University is seeking partners for scale-up and further development of the technology.

Enhanced Direct Methanol Fuel Cell PerformanceThe University has developed a patented improvement to MEA assemblies, reducing methanol cross-over and substantially increasing power density. Proof-of-principle work is currently underway to validate initial results, exemplify patent claims, optimise the technology and generate a data package for potential licensees.

Biomaterials for Regenerative MedicineFDA approved synthetic biodegradable polymers have been modelled into novel prototype products for regenerative medicine applications using patented electro-spinning and other processes. Excellent initial data have been achieved from separate animal studies demonstrating peripheral nerve repair and tendon repair.

The University of Manchester’s three Schools of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, Chemistry, and Materials are in the top handful of UK institutions for the quality and volume of their research activity with around 80% of research activity rated as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the latest national research assessment exercise completed in 2008. This quality is augmented by outstanding facilities and many energetic and collaborative researchers who regularly work with companies. Thompson believes that the strength and depth of the research expertise in these disciplines, coupled with the expertise in early-stage commercial management of UMIP, is an ideal platform upon which to develop the collaborative proof of principle concept with companies in the chemical industry.

If you’d like to find out more information visit www.umip.com and contact [email protected] or call 0161 3068814.

Fundamental research carried out at academic institutions frequently produces innovations which are of value to industry. The role of The University of Manchester Intellectual Property (UMIP), the IP commercialisation arm of The University of Manchester, is to spot the commercial potential of these inventions, process improvements and software programmes, protect the IP and transfer them to industry via licensing or creation of spin-out companies. Whilst UMIP has a strong track record of achievement in doing just this, the usual “technology push” mode is a high risk activity. So it has come up with a new and complementary model which aims to link the inventive capacity of the University’s vast research base with “market pull” in the form of innovation targets identified by companies.

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Institute of Process Research and DevelopmentThe Institute of Process Research and Development (iPRD) at the University of Leeds, and partners IPOS at the University of Huddersfield, offer a unique set of facilities and expertise for most aspects of product and process development relating to the fine and specialty chemical industries.

We have strong expertise in the following areas:

n Route design, synthesis and catalysisn Crystallisation and related modellingn Product and process analyticaln Physical organic chemistry and process designn Process engineering, scale-up and improvementn Interface with formulation design and development

Our internationally leading chemists and engineers have industrial backgrounds and through collaboration are able to offer focused contract-based services around problem solving, analysis, assessment and development of new process technology, small-scale manufacture, high level training and consultancy. Examples of the types of projects we can undertake:

n Design and testing of improved syntheses and processes.n Process optimisation for cost and energy reduction or increased or consistent product quality.n Development of QC analytical methods and characterisation of products and unknowns.

n Process understanding and scale-up.n Small scale manufacture of kilogram quantities of product (non GMP).n PR&D training including IChemE and RSC approved courses for professionals and undergraduate/postgraduates.

iPRD is positioned to work with both large companies and SMEs to provide solutions to industrial problems. Our Regional and European funding allows us to offer some services free of charge or at heavily reduced rates to regional companies. We have delivered projects to many satisfied customers and have received awards and grants from the Technology Strategy Board and UK research councils. If you think your business could benefit from what we can offer, please contact us to discuss your individual needs and how iPRD may be able to serve you.

iPRD Director - Prof. John Blacker

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Here at Hallam Biotech we offer excellent laboratory facilities and staff expertise including state of the art mass spectrometers together with ancillary equipment, agreed turnaround time of projects and 100% confidentiality

n MALDI-MS imaging, profiling & expression analysis

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n ESI-MS (MS-MS) including nano-ESI-MS

n ICP-MS and ICP-OES

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n Organic molecule synthesis

n Microbiology

For further information please contact:

Dr Jamie Young: Tel: 0114 2252943 Email: [email protected]

Dr Jillian Newton: Tel: 0114 2252717 Email: [email protected]

Your business may be able to access Innovation Futures funding. More information can be found at:

www.shu.ac.uk/business/funding/innovation-futures

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Managing Regulatory Issues for Industrial Chemicals, Pesticides and Biocides

n Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals REACH (EC No 1907/2006)n Regulatory Strategy and Advicen SIEF and Consortia Management Servicesn IUCLID Dossier Preparation and CSA/CSRn Data Review and Data Gap Analysisn Intelligent Testing Strategiesn Assistance with Evaluation and Authorisation

n All Global New Chemical Notificationsn Network of Local Agentsn Study Monitoring at International Laboratoriesn Pesticides-Plant Protection Products (91/414/EEC, plus the new regulation)n The Biocides Directive (98/8/EC)n Food Regulatory Affairsn Food Safety and Nutrition


Choosing a REACH / CLP consultant

Getting started: Referrals REACH and CLP compliance are long-term projects, so careful selection of a consultant is crucial to success.

If you know of other companies that are using REACH/CLP consultants, why not ask them to share their experiences? Here are some questions to ask them:

n do you have confidence in the knowledge and technical capabilities of your consultant?n does your consultant keep you appraised of latest developments in REACH and CLP, as they relate to your business?n is the consultant responsive to your questions or concerns?n are the consultant’s fees transparent and fair?n do you get on with the consultant at a personal level; if problems were to arise, do you believe these could be amicably resolved?

Trade bodies and other independent organisations can be a useful source of information about REACH/CLP consultants. The widely-respected REACHReady organisation in the UK offers a Matchmaker service, which seeks to connect companies needing REACH and CLP expertise to relevant consultants, which have previously undergone a rigorous approval-selection process.

Big or small?A large consultancy may appear to be the obvious place to turn to for your REACH and CLP compliance needs. However, large consultancies are often strong in some areas and weaker in others, and will subcontract work when necessary. Don’t neglect the smaller consultancies that are not tied to using in-house resources, with the potential limitation in choice and quality that this can bring. By operating through networks of associates, smaller consultancies can often bring the best of several alternative options to bear on particular REACH or CLP issues. The key questions to ask are “tell me what specific REACH and CLP services you offer, and how and when will you deliver them?”.

Determining value Because REACH and CLP compliance are such business critical issues, pricing of services is usually not the primary deciding factor when choosing a consultant. However, stories abound of consultants that charge relatively high fees for unnecessary or questionable services, including so-called ‘maintenance fees’.

When thinking about consultant value, keep the questions noted under ’Getting started: referrals’ firmly in mind, and also consider:

n does the consultant take sufficient care to understand the impact of REACH and CLP on my business, and offer lowest- cost alternative strategies to achieve compliance?

n does the consultant offer to generate a long-term compliance plan (at least until 2018, the end of the REACH pre-registration phase-in period) that sets out key compliance deadlines, planning milestones and most importantly, a future budget ?n is a contract drawn up which clearly sets out the obligations of both parties, the basis for setting fees, termination arrangements etc?

Choosing the REACH/CLP consultant that is right for your business can be a daunting prospect, and we hope that our suggestions are helpful to you. Please contact us if you would like to know more and/or obtain additional case studies. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Chris EacottStewardship Solutions Ltd

Dr. Chris Eacott is a chemicals management expert with over 30 years’ experience gained in the chemical industry. He founded Stewardship Solutions in 2003 and supports the REACH/CLP compliance needs of EU and non-EU companies in a wide range of industry sectors including chemical manufacture and distribution, coatings, lubricants,

agricultural chemicals, biotechnology, personal care and household products, retailing etc. Stewardship Solutions is a REACHReady-approved service provider.

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Case study: Manufacturer of Preparations

The client places a range of chemical preparations on the EU market which are subject to registration under REACH; several components are Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). “The process of selection of a REACH consultant was in itself a difficult process, but after contacting several candidates both electronically and by telephone it became clear that Chris had, as far as possible at that stage, a clear understanding of the processes and requirements to satisfy our needs to maintain access to the EU market. Clearly he was the most professional and capable person we contacted and so we engaged his services to facilitate/complete registration for us under the very complex REACH programme”.

Since that time, Stewardship Solutions has gone on to secure:

n pre-registration of all relevant substancesn registration of the first Substance of Very High Concern; on time and within the advised budget n conversion of relevant safety data sheets and product labels to CLP requirements, and generation of associated Exposure Scenarios n CLP Notifications n preparation for Authorisation of SVHC components

“Without Chris’s guidance this would not have been possible for us to complete”.

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TWI, the business of innovationWhat do we want to achieve?Provide a source of expertise and practical help to Industry in coating selection, formulation and use.

What are the industry position/needs?3 different industries

Resin/formulation industry

n Old resin systems offer only incremental improvementsn Demand for increased functionality/multi- functionalityn Need to explore new platform technologies

Coating industry

n Good deposition characteristicsn Wide working windown May take responsibility for performance/ durabilityn May select coating materialn Need for clear understanding of likely performance in an independent fashion to facilitate selection

End users

n Are primarily interested in performance/ function

n Need help in selection based on fitness for purpose

What do we have to offer?n Cross-spectrum capabilityn Independencen Approach governed by timeframe/costn Low risk – independent selection and validation/benchmarking from existing options, process development and validation, training in inspection methods, ensuring best practice with today’s approachesn Medium risk – reformulation from existing materials, independent validation of newly emerging alternatives, creating a market- leading advantagen High risk – development from scratch of alternative formulations, based on emerging component technologies, potentially creating an IP position

When a company identifies a need to apply a protective coating to a component, the best option to use is not always clear. There is a bewildering array of formulations and deposition methods available, with the potential to deliver the necessary performance characteristics to a greater or lesser extent.

For example, even for something as straightforward as a structural steel component there are a number of questions to be asked: should it be powder-coated, galvanized or painted? If a paint is selected, should it be epoxy-based, acrylic-based or polyurethane-based, and what else should be included in the formulation to get the best results?

Equally important to coating selection are the factors involved in deposition and curing. These can make the difference between a highly durable, high performance coating, and the need to strip and re-coat in a very short space of time.

These questions are fairly straightforward, but surprisingly difficult to get a simple answer to. Manufacturers and Trade Bodies tend to have a good understanding of their own technology, but are not well placed to compare it with other options available in the marketplace. It can often be difficult to assess the available information, and establish, particularly for more recently developed coating types, exactly what performance can be expected; a critical aspect of design.

In response to this need, TWI has recently installed a state-of-the-art facility for coating deposition and characterisation at its Middlesbrough site. This facility is designed to assist industry in the selection of coating materials and deposition processes, and to understand the implications of service conditions on coating lifetime. Capabilities include a wide range of wet film application equipment, together with characterisation of abrasion, adhesion, coefficient of friction, thermal measurement (differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis) and nano-indentation.

TWI offers an independent source of advice, with the capability to carry out comparative trials, develop processes and provide understanding of the critical factors in achieving performance. TWI also runs training in paint inspection, to ensure that the best performance is being achieved.

www.twi.co.uk


nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES

F2 CHEMICALS LIMITED

F2 Chemicals Ltd, Lea Lane, Lea Town, Nr Preston, Lancashire PR4 0RZ (UK)

For FLUTEC® Perfluorocarbon Fluids & Selective Direct Fluorination

The Company’s core competence is in the field of fluorination with elemental fluorine applied through cobalt fluoride fluorination or selective direct fluorination (SDF) technology.

The main activity is the manufacture of FLUTEC® perfluorocarbon fluids to a high specification. These fluids are inert containing only carbon and fluorine atoms. Their unique combination of properties makes them suitable for a diverse range of applications including electronics, direct contact cooling, cosmetics, medical, and tracing and tagging.

n High thermal stability (to about 450°C)

n Essentially non-toxic

n Chemically stable

n Non-flammable

n Excellent materials compatibility

n High gas solubility

Regarding SDF technology the company has the capability to carry out contract R&D at levels from grams to tonnes depending on customer requirements.

T: +44 (0) 1772 775800 F: +44 (0) 1772 775808 W: www.f2chemicals.com


Denios and the Science of Storage

This famous European company offers all of the cost-effectiveness and peace of mind that you will need by offering a truly single source contact for every aspect of product choice and quality – whether standard or customised - focused legislation knowledge and a completely reliable timetable for deliveries and installation.

As is so often the case, the global enterprise that is now Denios was formed out of somewhat austere surroundings and by virtue of reacting to an accident which spurned invention. Back in 1986 a major pesticide spillage in to the River Rhine prompted the two founders to design a spill sump to prevent such future occurrences, and in turn they realised that there was a vast and undeveloped need for specific Hazmat containers which in turn would be appropriate to the mushrooming state of new chemicals and regulations.

This whole area is a virtual minefield, with frightening ongoing potential for organisations to break the law and cause accidents simply through a lack of knowledge and the right equipment. But of course a Court won’t accept this as an excuse – hence the crucial need to invest in a professional Denios storage audit and ensure that you have exactly the right container for its contents. Just the latest HSE statistics make for absorbing reading. We are talking of one million industrial accidents per annum, at a cost of between £3.5 and 6 billion and 25000 people having to give up work. The financial cost includes very severe fines – and even imprisonment - and

there are even instances of these penalties causing companies to make people redundant or even close down.

As Roy Smith, managing director of Denios UK points out, “ Whilst larger companies invariably have their own qualified people to monitor the situation, many smaller companies simply don’t have the resources and if, for example, they stock a new substance then they won’t have had their attention brought to the compliance situation. For example the new British Product standard BS-EN

14470-1 categorises cabinet fire resistance into four different time frames based on extreme temperature tests and is very different from the previous regulation which only dealt with the basic fabric of the container. Attention is now carefully required to aspects of fire risk, vapour release and accidental spillage. And if you say DSEAR to many people, they think you are talking of a continental footballer or a holiday resort! Whereas we can guide through its meaning as the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations, which

Given the highly complex and varied nature of the storage of hazardous substances and the related health and safety as well as environment issues, it always makes total sense to always turn to the specialist market leader – namely Denios.

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identify more substances then you would probably think of – such as dust, varnishes and paints – and places significant responsibility on the user to train staff and eliminate risk rather than simply having fire fighting equipment to hand. And very much a sign of the times is the increasing attention of the Environment Agency, who have issued Pollution Prevention Guidelines for the storage and handling of drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), and again these are very detailed in terms of different potential sources of problems and how to address them. You owe it to yourself to take all steps”.

As can be seen, the Denios mission is to operate therefore not just as a supplier, but rather more, in an holistic manner and consult the customer is to their exact needs and understanding of what is involved. Seminars and concise, clear literature play their part as does the international network which ensures constant awareness of new advances in product, designs, materials and laws which are likely to impact on local situations. From those early days of one product for a single situation, the company now embraces four distinct product groups: Environment protection and hazardous storage; Production equipment and handling systems; Disposal and cleaning: Work safety and PSE (Personal Safety Equipment). And by way of stimulating reading, the new truly bumper Denios catalogue lists some 6500 dedicated products of all shapes and sizes and should be obtained as the bible of the industry.

For further information please call Denios UK at 01952 811991; email [email protected] or visit www.denios.co.uk

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INEOS ChlorVinyls is one of the major chlor-alkali producers in Europe, a global leader in chlorine derivatives and Europe’s largest PVC manufacturer.

Our business continues to make investments across its manufacturing operations to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of safety and environmental performance -

demonstrating our commitment to the ‘Responsible Care’ philosophy. We operate large integrated sites that enable us to manufacture a large range of products to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

We aim to meet our customers’ needs day in, day out, with a high quality manufacturing and supply chain operation that ensures that

the products the customer needs are delivered on time, in full, every time. Our low cost approach to manufacturing and the efficiency of our operations enables us to offer our customer base the benefit of highly competitive pricing.

INEOS ChlorVinyls Limited Runcorn Site HQSouth ParadePO Box 9RuncornCheshire WA7 4JEUnited Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1928 561111


United Phosphorus are a leading producer of crop protection products, speciality chemicals and other industrial chemicals. With offices in 23 countries, we are one of the leading producers of post-patent products in the World.

United Phosphorus Ltd

Chadwick House, Birchwood Park, Warrington WA3 6AETelephone +44 (0) 1925 819999

www.upleurope.com

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PSM: The Valueof Benchmarking

In recent years, and especially in the light of investigations into disasters such as BP Texas City and Buncefield, Process Safety Management (PSM) has been placed high on the HSE’s agenda. PSM is of particular importance when managing risks at hazardous installations, such as those regulated under COMAH.

HFL Risk Services, together with the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries (NSAPI) and with support from the HSE, recently carried out the first ever PSM benchmarking study for the UK chemical industry.

Why the need for benchmarking?Most people will be aware PSM concerns itself with ensuring the management systems and procedures in place for maintaining safe operation are robust and will remain appropriate to the levels of risk at all times. Even so, industry’s approach to the subject is disjointed.

The aim of this benchmarking programme was to provide an opportunity to share experience, find commonality and help those taking part strike a practical balance between aspirations, standards and reality.

Critical Risk Control SystemsThe effectiveness of the physical and procedural systems in place for prevention, control and mitigation of major accidents is examined through risk assessment and design. But the importance of the management systems (the Risk Control Systems) necessary for ensuring that these ‘layers of protection’ (the physical barriers and/or procedural controls) remain fit for purpose is not always recognised. For example, how likely is it that the design intent will be maintained without adequate reference to:

n Compliance with legislation and standardsn Competence of the workforcen On-going use of risk assessmentn Appropriate use of operating proceduresn Maintenance practices and procedures for critical process systemsn Management of changen Testing of emergency procedures

It is easy to see that if Critical Risk Control Systems are left unchecked mistakes will be made that will eventually lead to undesirable outcomes.

The four P’s of Process SafetyEffective PSM audits and assessments must look at the Critical Risk Control Systems in place for achieving and maintaining standards, understanding hazards and risks, managing risks, and continuous improvement. But this also requires consideration of the relationships between the four P’s of process safety - the chemical Process, the Plant and equipment, the Procedures in place, and the capabilities of the People.

How do we benchmark?HFL Risk Services has developed a unique auditing and assessment tool, INSIGHT Lifecycle®, comprising a database of question sets structured around best practice guidance for risk based process safety, giving due consideration to the four P’s of PSM. The findings from an audit or assessment are scored, weighted and processed to provide results in an easy-to-interpret graphical format which allows direct comparison between organisations. The questions allow for collection of over 18,000 data points in all, but the question sets are selected and assembled to suit a particular company’s needs, ensuring that assessments remain targeted and effective.

The first benchmarking exercise centred on the containment aspects of Asset Integrity Management. A range of complex manufacturing sites, from multinational Plcs to specialist SMEs participated in the programme, giving a broad range in terms of organisation and complexity and a fair representation of the chemical industry as a whole.

Cross-functional teams of managers, supervisors and operatives at each site were involved and the information was captured using the INSIGHT Lifecycle® tool. In each case, information from over 200 data points was collated and analysed, giving almost 2500 data points in total on which to base the results of the study.

ResultsThe results of the first programme highlighted common themes, for example a lack of detail in high level policies covering Asset Integrity. Where clear, structured guidance already exists, scores were impressive, but performance tailed off for lower risk non-codal systems. By not having clear policies in place, companies are allowing themselves to be regulated into rather than setting out their own programmes of testing and inspection.

The collective results enabled a plan to be drawn up setting out recommendations and prioritised actions for the participating group as a whole. It will also form the basis of targeted PSM support programmes for the chemical and processing industries as a whole.

Further PSM benchmarking plannedThe causes of accidents are many and varied. It is important to remember that it is not just plant degradation that can cause major accidents. A host of other concerns must be addressed, including human factors in design, operation and maintenance.

Following the success of the first benchmarking programme on Asset Integrity, we are planning an ongoing programme of benchmarking activity looking at other key Risk Control Systems and especially the part that people play in ensuring on-going efficacy.

Your chance to become involvedWe are currently looking for companies to take part in the next set of benchmarking programmes. For more information, please contact Julian Hought on 0161 304 5902 or [email protected]

By Dr Julian Hought of HFL Risk Services

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Virtually all process industries have the potential for fire and explosion in their workplace with the subsequent loss of production and the possibility of injury to personnel and damage to plant this applies to the chemical and auxiliary industries in particular.

We all rely on material safety data sheets but most have little or no useful information on the flammable / explosible properties of material we are working with. Of course pure materials are made into mixtures and then how many of us know the true properties of those mixtures.

They may become safer or more flammable / explosible then the individual components. Any change significant in formulation can alter the properties.

The Explosion Hazards Testing Laboratory was set up to provide reliable up to date data to enable risk assessments to be carried out with confidence and to provide an acceptable basis of safety for the operation of plant and protection of equipment and personal.

We offer:

n Dust /powder testing: - All the standard tests can be carried out.

n Gas/ liquid phase testing: Flash, fire point and combustibility, AIT, flammability limits and diagrams.

Where ever possible testing is carried out to the relevant British, European or American standards.

Please contact us and discuss any problem you may have in this area.

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KPMG’s Chemical Practice...

...Supporting the Chemicals Industry

For more information, please contact:Richard EvansPartner, KPMG LLPTel. +44 161 246 4358 | [email protected] | kpmg.co.uk

Guiding the North’s Chemical Industry

• Debt re-financing

• Restructuring business operations

• Divesting assets

• Improving working capital

• Market studies

• Audit Services

• Corporate Tax, VAT & PAYE advisory

• M&A advice

• Business plan assessment

• Value based pricing

• Forecasting/modelling

• Site closure

Based in Stalybridge, Cheshire, Total Petrochemicals UK Limited is a major player in the polymers market and the last remaining polystyrene manufacturing plant in the UK. It employs over 90 people, of which around 60 are directly involved in the manufacture of polystyrene compact and compound material.

The UK activity houses the company’s polystyrene operation as well as a strong local sales force providing customers with the best possible service in Polystyrene, Polyethylene and Polypropylene.

The industrial activity at Stalybridge, equipped with the very latest technology, is considered to be amongst the most innovative in its field. Our capacity of 70,000 tonnes per annum of crystal and impact polystyrene reinforces our strong position as UK market leader, and an integral part of one of the largest and most efficient polystyrene producers in Europe. Our compounding production at Stalybridge provides speciality products to many sectors, particularly teletronics.

Having local commercial teams providing competitive, quality products in the UK, dedicated to Polystyrene, Polyethylene and Polypropylene ensures the needs for service and development of our customers are met.

Total Petrochemicals UK LimitedGlobe House, Bayley Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 1PY

Tel: 0161 338 4411

Fax: 0161 303 1908

www.totalpetrochemicals.com

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Marketing in the Chemical IndustryMarketing excellence is often seen as the province of fast moving consumer goods, but the chemical industry has, over the years, demonstrated many of the best aspects of professional marketing, even when industry members did not use that term, or fully recognise that they were engaged in marketing activities.

However, as the industry has come under pressure in recent years, some of the good practices of the past have been neglected. This article is intended to highlight instances of former good practice, and how they can be transferred into modern business operations.

Market UnderstandingAs a matter of course, most companies monitor their key customers’ public data, including company announcements, publications, patents etc, and have always done so. Modern technology can often improve the availability of the data, but an investment of time and effort is still required in order to understand the data in depth, and assess the implications for the supplier.

The company annual report is surprisingly little used by many sales people. Other, often underused, information resources include:

n Job vacancies and job movesn Conference attendancen Sponsorship of university researchn Google and Google Alertsn Web-sites beyond the first pagen Formal and informal networks

Supply ChainThe chemical industry has a complex, but largely well-mapped, supply chain. Well-informed buyers have always monitored raw material movements closely, using the intelligence in negotiations with their suppliers. The very best buyers anticipate price movements more quickly and reliably than their suppliers.

Such analysis has been made much easier in recent years as the availability of online, real-time data has increased. Commentators also offer interpretation of the data, with ICIS www.icis.com, and its associated blogs, a good example.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Anyone with more than ten years experience in the industry will remember extensive paper files containing customer history, background, purchases and prospects. Some companies made

better use of those than others in order to anticipate customer needs, and adjust the marketing mix appropriately; those who invested in deep understanding of customers, and managed the relationship professionally, achieved substantial business benefits.

According to vendors of CRM software, modern technology can do this: in practice, even the best software does not displace time and effort taken to understand the background and, above all, to talk to the customers. It is also extremely important to have dialogue with personnel from different functions. Those companies which confine their dialogue to the buying function will miss many opportunities for better understanding of the customer’s current and future needs.

Marketing Tools and TechniquesPractitioners now recognise the importance of business-to-business (b2b) marketing, and produce guidance, case studies and examples directed towards b2b marketing rather than business-to-consumer (b2c) marketing. The first books on b2b marketing are emerging, and the Chartered Institute of Marketing now provides basic guidance on techniques to improve the professionalism of b2b activities.

Marketing experts have also recognised the need to make their expertise comprehensible and accessible to technically-educated staff within the chemical industry.

NetworksThe chemical industry has always fostered professional and personal networking through a variety of means including the Chemical Industry Association, the Society of the Chemical Industry, the Royal Society of Chemistry and local sector groups such as Yorkshire Chemical Focus and Chemicals Northwest. Nowadays, when there are cost pressures on industry members, even the largest companies look carefully at the investment of money and time required to participate in such networks.

The chemical industry has not, in general, been known for its marketing excellence. However, careful selection and deployment of new techniques, together with recognition of past good practice, can ensure that the industry is well-equipped for the current commercial environment.

Sarah Galbraith - The Galbraith Muir Consultancy www.galbraithmuir.com

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The Galbraith Muir Consultancy has, for more than 12 years, specialised in bringing marketing and associated techniques to the chemical industry, its customers and suppliers.

Drawing on more than 20 years in the industry, and working with a number of experienced and well-informed associates, Sarah Galbraith can assess those areas in which the customer interactions are not optimised, and can offer interventions to address them.

Services offered are always tailored to suit the client’s particular needs and issues, but include the following:

Strategic Marketing Planning Using a well-proven set of marketing tools, Sarah Galbraith and her associates work with clients to prepare detailed marketing plans including:

n Market research n Market segmentationn Strategies by segmentn Resource plans and actions

Following the preparation of the marketing plan, support is offered to help implement the plan, and ensure that the desired outputs are achieved.

Customer UnderstandingInitially as preparation for marketing planning, but now as a service in itself, The Galbraith Muir Consultancy offers in-depth investigation of customer perceptions. Sarah Galbraith interviews the client’s customers, identifying strengths and issues not detected by standard, quantitative customer satisfaction surveys. She specialises in interviewing people, often senior or highly specialised, who are frequently inaccessible to more routine interview services.

Customer FocusWhen the culture within a client’s organisation is not supportive of excellent customer-facing performance, Sarah Galbraith and her team can offer a series of tailored activities which can substantially improve the customer focus within an organisation. This is particularly important in manufacturing-based companies, such as are found in the chemical industry, where a large number of staff can be distant from the market and the customers.

Supporting ServicesComplementing the services described above, The Galbraith Muir Consultancy also offers the following:

n Coaching and mentoring of staff, particularly those who are making the transition from technical to commercial rolesn Assistance with commissioning market research, copywriting, PR services, design and similar servicesn Facilitation of networking with potential customers and suppliersn Introductions to a number of associates, all experienced in the chemical industry, who can offer additional related services

The Galbraith Muir Consultancy offers well-proven, wide-ranging, tailored services to the chemical industry, directed toward improving its commercial and marketing capabilities.

Sarah Galbraith - The Galbraith Muir Consultancy24 Cliffe Rd, Appleton, Cheshire, UK WA4 5AQ

Tel 01925 263679Mob 077 11 55 72 85Email [email protected]

www.galbraithmuir.com


Polymer Compounders Ltd undertake Skills Academy-led PAC Analysis

To identify the most suitable solution the Academy worked with the company to take them through the Academy’s Skills Assurance process. This identified the PAC Analysis programme as the most suitable solution to help Polymer Compounders Ltd meet their company objectives. This was delivered by DLC Training, an Academy Accredited Associate Provider and PAC Analyst.

The PAC Analysis programme is the first of its kind in the Process Industries. It is a platform that links together

organisational, operational and skills properties to maximise productivity and competitiveness. It is based upon a proven approach, where the core competitiveness is divided into seven clearly defined measures.

Kevin Thrower, Academy Account Manager says, “for the PAC Analysis to be successful, it is important that you strike a good working relationship with the organisation involved. Importantly you need to see a level of commitment from the employer.”

During the spring 2010, Durham-based Polymer Compounders Ltd, contacted the National Skills Academy for Process Industries (the Academy) to help introduce measures to increase customer satisfaction, increase production flow, reduce waste and ultimately improve productivity and competitiveness.



Kevin continues, “Polymer Compounders Ltd demonstrated this right from the outset, pledging finance and a commitment of time and determination from all employees involved, to see the project through and ensure that the outcomes were fully implemented.”

Following the identification of improvement measures, the next step involved placing several employees on the Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) Level 2 course, delivered by DLC Training.

Grahame Houlder, General Manager of Polymer Compounders Ltd said, “I am delighted with the response from the teams engaged in the NVQ training. Their commitment and enthusiasm has created a healthy competitive spirit during the training sessions, leading to two sanctioned business improvement projects that will enhance our productivity as a manufacturing business. It’s a real winner for Polymer Compounders Ltd and we are committed to moving ahead with more advanced programmes in 2011.”

Skills Assurance offers a bespoke skills solution for employers Skills Assurance is a comprehensive system to assess workforce capability against the independently verified industry Gold Standard. Our Skills Assurance process is one of several workforce development services that have helped companies increase skills, efficiency and productivity. We can also help employers identify and access funding for training.

How does it work? The process begins with a training needs assessment against the industry Gold Standard, where the Academy will identify training requirements of both the individual and the organisation, in four key areas of competence; Technical Competence, Business Improvement, Compliance and Functional and Behavioural.

The assessment forms the basis of an objective, personalised and cost-effective development plan which will help you to get the best return from your staff. In the plan recommendations will be made about the most suitability qualified Academy Accredited Providers to deliver the training solutions.

Contact us for a no obligation chat with one of our Account Managers about how we can help with your organisation’s competence journey and how we can help you access funding for training, T: 0845 607 0140 or email [email protected]

Polymer Compounders Ltd, 0191 378 3737.

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London House, London Road SouthPoynton, Cheshire SK12 1YPTel: +44 (0) 1625 850089Fax: +44 (0) 1625 858854


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EUROLABS LIMITED - THE “ALTERNATIVE” SOURCE

Suppliers of Organic Fine Chemicals and Intermediates

Available in semi-bulk and production quantities Global sourcing facilities

Competitive pricing Rapid response to customer enquiries

Please allow us to quote for yourfine chemical requirements

MEL Chemicals is a producer and supplier of inorganic chemicals, specialising in zirconium based materials. We are headquartered in the UK, with R&D and manufacturing on three continents. We manufacture zirconium oxides, hydroxides and solutions for a variety of applications including the automotive industry, chemical manufacturing, water treatment, engineering and biomedical ceramics, oxygen sensors, CO2

capture, printing inks, paper production, fuel cells and many more. MEL also manufacture various doped zirconium oxides and hydroxides, which, along with our over 75 years experience and multi-scaled production facilities, allow us to tailor material properties to customer requirements.

MEL is part of the Luxfer group, a UK based company owned by private equity investors. It is an international group of businesses that specialise in the design and manufacture of materials for environmental, health and security applications. For further information about MEL and the Luxfer group visit our website at www.zrchem.com.

P.O. Box 6, Lumn’s Lane, Swinton, Manchester M27 8LS ENGLANDTel: 0161- 911 1066 Fax: 0161- 9111090

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Reacting to Industry – Delivering solutions Syntor specializes in the development and manufacture of Fine Chemicals and intermediates to a range of industry sectors. Processes are developed from Syntor’s UK laboratory, and supported by our R&D, Pilot and commercial manufacturing facilities in China and India.

We continue to in new manufacturing equipment/capabilities to ensure we can offer greater capacity and reduce lead times to our customers.

Syntor has grown substantially over recent years by successfully combining our experience in the industry, and by continuing our strategy to consistently provide high levels of service, reliability and quality.

The expansion of our ISO 9001/14001 manufacturing capacity supports a key strategy for Syntor as we continue to increase our Contract Manufacturing services. Syntor offers a range of services from Toll Manufacture, through to Project managed scale-up and technology transfer services. Syntor can offer a competitive outsourcing solution whilst ensuring client Intellectual Property is protected.

Syntor has a strong product list that is sold into the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Aroma, Electronic and Polymer industries.

Our main product range includes:

n Acid Chlorides

n Chloroalkylamines

n Friedel-Craft derivatives

n Cyclopropyl derivatives

With an expanding product range, and production capability, we can supply a wide range of sectors, and develop processes for novel and specialist applications.

Products are stored at our COMAH registered warehousing in the UK, including temperature controlled storage where full testing and approval takes place prior to distribution throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

Winner of China Rising Star Award 2010 (UKTI/NWDA award)

Syntor offer a range of services including:n Process Development

n Custom Synthesis

n Kilogramme to multi-tonne scale manufacture

n Toll manufacture

n Project Management

n R&D Laboratory, Pilot Plant, and Commercial scale

manufacturing facilities

n Highly qualified Technical expertise/support

n REACH services

T: +44(0) 1928 579 865

F: +44(0) 1928 579 734

www.syntor.co.uk

[email protected]

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MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF GENERAL LABORATORY REAGENTS.

CHEMICALS FOR LABORATORY USE UP TO SEMI-BULK PRODUCTION SIZES.

CONTRACT MANUFACTURE TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION OF CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS AND MIXTURES.

CONTRACT FILLING FROM 50ML/GM UP TO 1000KG / LT.

NEED TO SEND HAZARDOUS SAMPLES OR PRODUCTS ABROAD? WE HAVE FULLY TRAINED EXPORT PACKERS TO IATA AND IMCO REQUIREMENTS.

WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY ADVISOR CONSULTANCY SERVICE.

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Do you require solutions manufactured and chemicals packaged to your own specification?We produce chemical formulations to customer specifications

From research platform to the global stage

The Chemical sector is fast-moving and multi-faceted with a rapidly evolving intellectual property landscape.

You need experienced IP advisers who are experts in the technologies involved and can work with you from the smallest inventive step to the biggest commercial leap.

Marks & Clerk has long been recognised as one of the leading patent and trade mark attorney firms in Europe. With 10 offices across the UK, our associated firm of solicitors and an impressive international network, we’re the obvious choice to meet your intellectual property needs both locally and globally.

To find out more about how we can help you maximise the potential of your innovations, contact:

Dr Mark Dauncey

T 0161 233 5800

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Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

With the UK's largest team of attorneys specialising inChemistry and related technologies, Marks & Clerk has the strength in depth to offer you a comprehensive range of IP services from helping you to protect your IP around the world to portfolio management, strategic advice, licensing and due diligence.

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nHEALTH & SAFETY


Waste is an issue for every business, but it doesn’t have to be a problem. All businesses produce waste and as a producer you have a legal responsibility to ensure that you produce, store, transport and dispose of this waste without harming the environment.

As the UK’s leading hazardous waste specialist Augean advises and helps clients every day, assisting them in understanding and complying with the complex legal and technical requirements for the safe management of hazardous wastes.

Augean was formed in August 2004 and has continued to grow organically and through the acquisition of other companies as well as development of our sites. During this period Augean has moved to the forefront of the modernisation of our sector, with high standards of operation and investment in new technology.

They provide competitive prices within hours of an enquiry being received and co-ordinate a whole host of complementary customer support services such as mobile chemists, waste sampling and assessment, and laboratory services.

To assist you in managing your waste streams safely and with assurance, they provide the following services:

n identify whether your waste is hazardous or non-hazardous n assist you in applying the waste management hierarchy for your waste streamn register your premises with the relevant regulatory body, if your waste is hazardous n provide straightforward understanding of your legal responsibilities n produce the legal consignment note to be transported throughout the movement of your wasten collect and transport your waste to one of their authorised sites through their own fleet of vehiclesn produce a traceability report in a format to meet your needs, which you can include in your landfill diversion reports

Their comprehensive management service covers the storage, collection, transfer, treatment, recovery and final disposal of hazardous and difficult waste streams. Based on Augean’s portfolio of sites their capabilities include the management of hazardous, stable non-reactive hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Operational ControlAugean operates on the premise that best practice is normal practice striving to ensure that regulatory standards are met and where possible exceeded. Their accredited Integrated Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and PAS 99) underpins the operational standards of their landfill and treatment divisions.

Even before waste is accepted at their sites they are actively ensuring its effective control through their waste acceptance management systems. The necessary operational controls to ensure effective protection of health, safety and the environment are determined through robust waste characterisation assessment. Their technical assessment teams ensure that the assessment process is both effective and expeditious for you, whilst continuing to facilitate effective compliance management.

Augean’s control systems do not stop once the waste has been safely treated or deposited. All systems are audited by their technical department and externally by their regulators and certification body to ensure their robustness and continued relevance.

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Grasping the nettle? - Patent Thickets and the Hargreaves ReviewPatents are a crucial part of the system for protecting innovation in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. At their best they protect the investment required to develop a new chemical entity or use, an investment that would otherwise be at considerable risk. Critics say that at their worst they stifle innovation and growth of a new technology field.

This conflict of views has always been at the heart of the development of patent law. Those who highlight “abuses” of the patent system often cite the development of patent “thickets”. This is an emotive term, but essentially means that a field becomes clogged with patents such that competitors cannot move for monopoly rights.

It is hard to criticise a genuine innovator for protecting its hard won success. Often the innovator may seek to protect its “core” invention with a series of secondary patents protecting the process for producing the invention, delivery systems or formulations. Though sometimes criticised, this is usually justifiable - a substantial amount of effort can go into the development of improved processes or formulations. However some entities do engage in a patents “numbers game”. Here a large number of developments, whether new or inventive or otherwise, become the subject of a patent application. The examination system may reject the applications, but often it will not. Once granted, each patent has a presumption of validity. To make headway a competitor would need to work around or invalidate the patents that stand in its way. Doing this takes time, management effort, technical resource and money, even in relation to patents of dubious validity.

The issue of patent thickets is the perennial subject for policy review. The latest intellectual property review in the UK was published in May 2011. Professor Ian Hargreaves from Cardiff University was asked by the coalition government to examine problems in the UK’s IP system. Although the focus was on the effect of copyright laws on the digital economy, Hargreaves also spent eleven pages dealing with patent issues. Interestingly, he notes that “patents of uncertain validity represent a disproportionately high share of the increase in patents [filed]” and identifies strategic patenting and “thickets” as major issues. Although he highlights computer technology and telecoms as the key problem areas, they are not the only area where problems arise.

Hargreaves does not envisage one “silver bullet” solution to the problem and indeed the UK cannot act unilaterally in a field which is regulated by international treaties. He sees three approaches:

1) Enhanced use of technology standards, patent pools and cross-licensing. This is particularly appropriate to the digital and telecoms sectors and is far less common in the process industries. Hargreaves appreciates, however, that even with this approach SMEs are often left out in the cold due to costs and the impact of royalty stacking (that is where a licensee finds it has to pay a raft of different royalties to different licensees to operate).

2) Patent renewal fees. Hargreaves suggests that rises in application fees do not impact on patenting behaviour. Increasing cost of patent renewals may deter businesses from keeping alive dubious patents but this is not something that the UK could do unilaterally without an impact on the country’s relative competitiveness. As SMEs are disproportionately affected by patent thickets, differentiating the patent renewal fee structure in favour of SMEs might serve as a deterrent to thicketing without injuring start-ups.

3) Improvement in patent quality by enhancing the performance of patent offices and allowing enhanced post-grant opposition to patents. Unfortunately, there is little discussion as to how this could be achieved.

Hargreaves’ key focus was on digital technology however there remain significant issues to be addressed in the area of patent thickets in all technical areas. It is unfortunate that the remit of Hargreaves report did not extend further.

Dr Peter Harrison - Head of Intellectual Property Hill Dickinson LLP

Peter has a first degree in physiology, a doctorate in pharmacology and a post-graduate diploma in intellectual property law. The IP team at Hill Dickinson has substantial experience in providing intellectual property and regulatory advice to a broad range of clients including large multinational corporations, SMEs and university spin outs. A particular area of expertise is advising businesses in the chemicals and lifescience sectors.

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Ames goldsmith are a major supplier of silver based products and refining services to the electronics, medical, photographic, mirror, water treatment and catalyst industries. We are a leading supplier of silver nitrate to the photographic, mirror, electronics and biocide industries and of silver oxide to the battery and EO catalyst industries.

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Anderson Yorke Associates are leading providers of specialist Outplacement & Career Management services that help organisations turn major personal challenges like redundancy or career change into positive outcomes for all involved.

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Want your business to be more profitable, increase productivity and improve quality?Altremis Ltd is the only UK consultancy using PPCL’s proven multi-variable analysis CVE software – it’s helped our clients solve problems, optimise processes and analyse trends with dramatic results.

Introducing the right business improvement techniques into your business will help you grow, create value, increase customer satisfaction and drive competitive advantage.

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A&W is focused on bringing the latest technology to manufacturers and their supply chain. Our key product and focus is Sabisu, visual management and collaboration software which helps manufacturing organisations become world class.

Sabisu helps you make faster, better decisions through social engagement with data and people. It brings together web 2.0, social networking, cloud and manufacturing intelligence technologies to deliver a unique collaboration capability.

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Appleyard Lees are a leading firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys with offices throughout the North West. Our expert chemical team have broad experience across the sector. Our clients include SMEs, large multinationals and universities.

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Arvia® removes and destroys aqueous organic pollutants and contaminants. A novel and award winning new technology which treats effluents and process streams, providing an extremely cost effective and more sustainable solution to the removal and destruction of hard and recalcitrant COD, delivering significant reductions in operating costs and ease of operation.

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Axion Consulting offers extensive hands-on technical experience and commercial knowledge of a wide range of industrial and chemical processes. Our enthusiastic, experienced process and product development team has the skills, connections and capacity to develop novel processes from concept to initial business case, quickly and efficiently.

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AVEVA software supports the world’s process industries with comprehensive solutions for the design, construction and lifetime support of all types of process plant.

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ASHTON CHEMICALS is a newly formed company set up by Bryan Davies offering specialist advice for all aspects of performance and speciality chemical business and manufacturing. Activities include strategic planning, marketing, purchasing and recruitment.

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Baker Hughes is a global oilfield service company, providing advanced products and services to help customers drill, evaluate, complete and produce oil and gas wells. Our Baker Petrolite product line provides chemical technology solutions for hydrocarbon production, transportation and processing, and also delivers pipeline integrity services. From our manufacturing bases in the UK and USA, we export to over 90 countries across the world.

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Banner Chemicals UK is a leading chemical supplier, trading since 1860; servicing the marketplace with products from leading producers for the last 150 years.

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Bawden and Associates is a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys with offices in the North West and Hertfordshire. We specialise in the chemical, life science, medical and engineering fields. Whether, multinational, SME, start up or academia, our attorneys, all formerly senior attorneys with global chemical, oil and consumer goods companies, will guide and support you in creating maximum value from your IP assets.

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Beaufort Performance Management offers business improvement consultancy services aimed at helping make organisations perform more effectively. We focus upon engaging the human resources within our clients to release their knowledge and creativity to generate practical and workable ideas and solutions. Our services are bespoke, tailoring the solution and methodology to the problems and the particular needs of the client but based upon previous practical experience of solving business problems.

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Steve FarnworthManaging DirectorBeaufort HouseNorthgate, UtkintonTarporley, CheshireCW6 0JX

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BIS Industrial Services Limited is the leading multi-discipline industrial services supplier to the UK refinery, process & power industry. The business has a unique range of competencies and technical capability allowing us to specialize in developing efficient solutions for assembling, maintaining and operating plant and equipment.

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Baytouch is the leading independent provider of REACH IT solutions:

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Brabners Chaffe Street is a North West based full service law firm. We have one of the largest and most reputable specialist commercial / IP teams in the region and work with clients ranging from start-ups to sizeable corporates operating in the chemical, biotechnology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sectors providing a range of expertise including: general commercial, contract and regulatory advice; the protection, exploitation and enforcement of IP (including filing trade mark applications and managing IP portfolios on behalf of clients); and advising upon data protection and e-commerce issues. We have lawyers with a broad range of experience including individuals with scientific backgrounds and industry experience helping us understand the needs of clients in these sectors.

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Brad-Chem Ltd is one of the largest independent lubricant additive companies in the UK. We manufacture speciality additives and corrosion inhibitors for the lubricants and associated industries.

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ChemQuest Limited specialises in third party sourcing and procurement for the unique needs of R&D. Because we are solely focussed on TPP we are able to offer a bespoke, flexible, high quality service to scientists and purchasing departments, and ensure that all orders, whether from domestic or international suppliers, arrive on time every time.

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Chemtura Corporation, with 2010 revenues of $2.7 billion, has research, manufacturing, sales and administrative facilities in every major market of the world. We are a leading global supplier of plastic additives, including flame retardants; a leading manufacturer of pool and spa products; a global leader in seed treatment and miticides in the agricultural market; the largest component supplier to the lubricants industry; and a top global producer of urethane polymers.

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Cheshire West and Chester Council provides companies with inward investment, business support, skills training and grant funding advice.

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Leading Innovation Management and Technology Development company. We can provide an innovation ‘one-stop shop’, able to assist at each step of the innovation journey. We offer assistance in everything from spotting the opportunity, stimulating initial ideas, design, prototyping, research and detailed development right through to the product, process or service launch.

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Croda is a world leader in natural based speciality chemicals which are sold into a wide number of industries. The company has approximately 3500 employees, working in 35 countries. Our site in Widnes is the headquarters of the division specialising in Sun Care, Biopolymers, Acrylic Polymers and Biotransformation whose activity reaches across Consumer Care and Industrial Speciality applications. We are proud of our strong links to the local community as we are of the global reach and impact of our innovative technologies.

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Pat QuinnSite DirectorFoundry LaneDittonWidnesWA8 8UB

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Contract Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of fine chemicals, specialising in amination, bromination, cyanation, epichlorohydrin, and thionyl chloride chemistries. Key markets include pharmaceutical, agrochemical, photographic, personal care, flavour and fragrance.

Contract Chemicals Ltd

Mike HoldingManaging DirectorPenrhyn RoadKnowsley Business ParkPrescotMerseysideL34 9HY

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DNV is a global provider of services for managing risk, helping customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance. DNV is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Through its network of 300 offices in 100 countries, DNV serves a range of industries, with a special focus on the maritime and energy sectors, combining its technology expertise and industry knowledge.

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Stuart GreenfieldPrincipal ConsultantHighbank HouseExchange StreetStockportSK3 0ET

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Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves. A global company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2009 sales of $5 billion.

For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Eastman Company UK Ltd

Keith MiddletonEMEA Technology ManagerEuropean Technical CentreAcornfield RoadKnowsley Industrial ParkLiverpoolL33 7UF

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Edelchemie is a specialist recycling company offering bespoke solutions for the recovery of non-ferro metals and ammonia’s from industrial wastes.

We specialise in the recovery of copper, nickel, tin and other non-ferro metals, precious metals and ammonia’s from a wide range of industrial and commercial residues thus providing cost effective, long term sustainable and green recycling options.

Edelchemie (UK) Limited

Leo PJ NevelsManaging DirectorECO-Option HouseLostock Worksoff Griffiths RoadNorthwichCheshireCW9 7XU

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Eversheds is a full service law firm with over 3,500 legal and business advisers with 47 offices in major cities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

We advise clients in the chemical sector on the full spectrum of legal and business issues ranging from regulation (including REACH), environmental, product liability, commercial/corporate, IP, competition, employment and litigation.

Our sector knowledge coupled with our legal expertise enables us to have a complete understanding of your operational needs and provide commercially focused and relevant advice.

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Phillip TunneyHead of Chemicals Sector GroupEversheds House70 Great Bridgewater StreetManchesterM1 5ES

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The Explosion Hazards Testing Laboratory was set up to provide reliable up to date data to enable risk assessments to be carried out with confidence and to provide an acceptable basis of safety for the operation of plant and protection of equipment and personal.

After many years experience in the area of explosion hazards with expertise and experience that encompasses testing in solid phase and gas/liquid phase The Explosion Hazard Testing Laboratory was set up to offer a wide variety of testing in these areas.

Explosion Hazard Testing Ltd

Russ Littlejohn8 Dalton CourtAstmoor Industrial EstateRuncorn CheshireWA7 1PU

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• Manufacturer and supplier of general laboratory reagents.• Chemicals for laboratory use up to semi-bulk production sizes.• Contract manufacture to customer specification of chemical solutions and mixtures.• Contract filling from 50ml/gm up to 1000kg / lt.

Need to send hazardous samples or products abroad? We have fully trained export packers to iata and imco requirements.

We offer a comprehensive dangerous goods safety advisor consultancy service.

Approved to iso 9001 : 2008 standard.

Euro Lab Supplies Limited

Richard RobbinsRoad 5Winsford Industrial EstateWinsfordCheshireCW7 3RB

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Exwold Technology Ltd is a speciality chemicals contract manufacturer providing trusted services to major multi-national companies around the world. We provide a wide range of powder and granule processing technologies including compaction granulation, granule impregnation, blending, classifying and milling. We are also specialists in the formulation and supply of low pressure extrusion granulation products primarily for the agrochemical industry. We are a progressive growing company who pride ourselves on forming strong & long term partnerships with our clients. The company operates from 3 sites in Tees Valley, two of which have COMAH authorisation and one is IPPC approved. We are ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited.

Exwold Technology Ltd

Phil DobsonCommercial ManagerPO Box 270Brenda RoadHartlepoolTS25 2BW

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Fibrestar Drums are the largest producer of fibre drums in the UK, operating from our Disley site since 1948.

A comprehensive range of open top fibre drums are produced, in sizes from 5 litres up to 270 litres capacity and in a wide range of diameters, heights and styles.

Find out more about our comprehensive range of drums, see our website.

Fibrestar Drums Ltd

Colin PardoeRedhouse Lane DisleyStockportGreater ManchesterSK12 2NW

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manufacture and supply of packaging (Drums & IBC’s) for hazardous materials to UN regulations

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A global innovator and leading manufacturer of;

• Colorants & ink for ink jet printers• Coloured chemical toners for laser printers and photocopiers• Infrared absorbers for a range of speciality applications

With a rich heritage in colour chemistry and a strong market focus, FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is a world leader in the design, scale up and manufacture of colorants and inks for the existing and emerging digital print markets.

With proprietary technology, extensive manufacturing capabilities and high performance products we strive to expand the boundaries of digital print.

Fujifilm Imaging Colorants Ltd

Giles BranthwaiteCommercial ManagerHexagon TowerBlackleyM9 8ZS

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Are you ready for REACH compliant Safety Data Sheets?

Your business needs REACH Annex II style SDS, ext-SDS and labels:

• Now with dual classification for substances• By 2012 for mixtures (many businesses expect now)• By 2015 with CLP only for substances and mixtures• Now with GHS classification for exports to many countries

With exposure scenarios in multi-lingual annexes you can benefit from our years of experience and choose from:

• GlobalMSDS Software with our large phrase database (for ext-SDS & Annex) in 33 languages• GlobalMSDS Solutions - Full literature and regulatory service for businesses that wish to outsource• Low cost, flexible formatting and effective solutions that will enhance your business

GlobalMSDS Ltd

Stephen MillettDirectorGalloway HouseClottonTarporleyCheshireCW6 0EG

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GrowHow UK Limited is the UK’s premier fertiliser manufacturer and a major supplier of process chemicals and utilities.

GrowHow UK ltd

Deborah Pritchard JonesBusiness Projects & Public Affairs ManagerFertiliser PlantInceChesterCH2 4LB

01513 57277701513 571755

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The Galbraith Muir Consultancy helps chemical companies to work more effectively with their customers.

Services include Marketing Planning, Customer Understanding and Customer Focus. Sarah Galbraith and her colleagues have many years of experience in the chemical industry, and have particular expertise in launching new products and revitalising established marketing practices.

Professional Sales Skills and Key Account Management are increasingly important for large and small chemical companies. The Galbraith Muir Consultancy provides well-proven training and consultancy to support technical companies in their selling efforts.

The Galbraith Muir Consultancy Ltd

Sarah GalbraithDirector24 Cliffe RoadAppletonWarringtonCheshireWA4 5AQ

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Haden Freeman Ltd (HFL) is the UK’s leading independent engineering company, offering engineering management and improvement services to the chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, oil & gas and utility industries, such as:

• Site engineering alliances• Energy including energy from waste• Functional safety compliance with 61508 & 61511• Control systems/software design

Haden Freeman Ltd

Lindon RobertsBusiness Development ManagerFreeman HouseOldham Street DentonManchesterM34 3SU

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HARMAN technology Limited manufacture ILFORD black and white photographic products.

Following decades creating ever smaller particles of Silver Halide with maximised photo-reactivity, HARMAN is now seeing a demand for its capabilities from sectors as diverse as bio-medical research and nanotechnology, and expanding activities into Holographic and Antimicrobial applications.

Capacity exists to produce nano-particulate, light-sensitive silver particles, and to lay down thin, highly accurate, multi-layers of various substances onto flexible media, using cascade coating with controlled multi-zoned low temperature drying.

Harman Technology Ltd

Dr Andrew CrossManufacturing ManagerIlford WayMobberleyKnutsfordCheshireWA16 7JL

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The presence of world-renowned research facilities such as Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus and the Heath Business Park and numerous companies at the cutting edge of science, research and advanced manufacturing demonstrates that Halton has an internationally recognised, critical mass within the sector. Halton also has the capacity, in terms of land, buildings and people, to build upon that critical mass to create a location for science and technology of global significance.

Halton Borough Council

Martin GrattonHalton Borough CouncilMunicipal BuildingKingswayWidnesCheshireWA8 7QF

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HFL Risk Services brings together a mix of skilled consultants, engineers, scientists and advisers to form a team that is uniquely positioned to help you meet the challenges presented by modern risk-based legislation. Our personnel are fully qualified and experienced in the development of regulatory submissions, risk assessment, and the development and implementation of health, safety and environmental management systems across a wide and diverse range of businesses. We serve the oil and gas, utility, chemical, pharmaceutical, insurance, transport and general manufacturing industries and cover all sizes of business, from large multi-site organisations to small, family-run SMEs.

HFL Risk Services Ltd

Dr Julian HoughtManaging DirectorFreeman HouseOrbital 24Oldham StreetDentonManchesterM34 3SU

01613 04590201613 045903

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Hertel are a global industrial construction and maintenance services company, providing a multi-discipline capability for repairs, shutdowns, overhauls, installation and plant construction. Our services include access/scaffolding, asbestos removal, civil and building, cladding, coatings, decommissioning, electrical and instrumentation, equipment fabrication, fireproofing, insulation, lifting, modular accommodation, non-destructive testing, pipework fabrication, structural steel, thermography, trace heating, valves and rotating equipment and water treatment. Hertel has a proud history of over 115 years in all the major industrial markets. With over 13,000 talented individuals throughout the world, we deliver successful solutions through collaboration with our customers, through innovation and through a passion to perform.

Hertel UK Limited

Lynn DevenportMarketing Co-ordinator3 Abbots ParkPreston BrookCheshireWA7 3GH

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Nuclear DecommissioningPetrochemicalsIndustrial CleaningScaffoldingAsbestos


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The Hazchem Network is the UK’s only pallet network dedicated to chemicals. With over 40 regional members, our quality of service exceeds 99.5% on time in full deliveries for ADR Pallets and Parcels.

As a ‘hub and spoke’ pallet network, we provide an economical solution to the problem of delivering ADR consignments next day across the UK & Ireland, ensuring safety, security and environmental considerations remain the number one priority in this highly regulated and tight margin logistics sector.

The Hazchem Network

Andrew WalkerSales Director18 Gladiator WayGlebe Farm Industrial EstateRugbyCV12 1RX

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Hill Dickinson LLP is one of the largest legal practices in the North West with over 350 lawyers in the region based in offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. Providing a full range of commercial legal advice to businesses we have substantial experience in providing intellectual property/regulatory, corporate and commercial advice to a broad range of clients in the process and lifescience industries, including large multinationals, SMEs, universities and university spin-outs.

The firm also has broad experience of disputes in the process and lifescience sectors. A number of our lawyers also have scientific qualifications and have a particular strength in patent and technology litigation.

Hill Dickinson LLP

Dr Peter HarrisonLegal Director50 Fountain StreetGreater ManchesterM2 2AS

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Hockley International is an independent, UK-based company with 30 years experience in manufacturing and exporting pesticides for agricultural, environmental health, industrial and animal health applications. Ours is essentially a bespoke range with packaging, labelling, concentrations and types of formulation meeting individual customers’ requirements. With both French and Spanish speaking capabilities, we supply over 90 countries worldwide and enjoy a reputation for high quality and competitively-priced products.

Hockley International Limited

Peter RosevereMarketing ManagerHockley International LimitedHockley House3 Longstone RoadAshbrook Office ParkManchesterM22 5LB

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Hosokawa Micron Ltd. is your single source for integrated powder processing systems and component machinery with over 500 machines available to meet a range of size reduction, air classification, agglomeration, mixing, drying, filling and weighing, containment and nano technology requirements. Contract processing services, for kilogram to multi-tonne lots, are also available.

Hosokawa can offer intelligent software and on line Performance Improvement measuring solutions for better plant operation.

Hosokawa Micron Ltd

Stewart BryanBusiness Team ManagerRivington RoadWhitehouse Industrial EstateRuncornWA7 3DS

01928 75510001928 714325

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Hydra Polymers is a manufacturer of speciality polymers for a wide range of applications. Products include :

• high performance dispersants• high solids/low viscosity resins

The dispersants range offers high stability at low doseage rate, whilst also providing low viscosity for more demanding applications. Low or high molecular weight materials are available.

The business also offers tailor made products for applications where high selectivity, efficiency and low VOCs are required.

Hydra Polymers

Dr Paul ArmitageBusiness Development Director

Mersey BIOCrown StreetLiverpoolMerseyside, UKL69 7ZB

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HCF is an industry led organisation focused on supporting a thriving process, chemical and renewable industry base in the Humber region. Our members span the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, energy and renewable industries and their associated supply chains, as well as local authorities and government agencies.

HCF’s core business is centred on organising and running network groups, skills programmes and events. HCF run network groups have increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the Humber’s strategic industries by promoting and sharing best practice as well as providing a forum for topical debate and information exchange. For over 11 years HCF has continued to provide a mechanism by which private and public sector organisations can work collectively to ensure the positive progression of the chemical and allied industries within the Humber region.

Humber Chemical Focus (HCF)

Bethan ClaytonMembership Services & Events ManagerCATCH facilityRedwood Park EstateKiln LaneStallingboroughNorth East LincolnshireDN41 8TH

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In the area of accident prevention we go beyond conventional behavioural safety to address the underlying systems causes of human error in process operations. We have developed an integrated process called the Human Factors Workbench that enables errors to be predicted, by analysing the ways in which tasks are actually carried out. The same tool allows incidents to be analysed to identify systems causes and develop strategies to prevent a recurrence. Our approach also solves procedures compliance problems by actively involving the workforce in identifying the best ways to perform operational tasks.

Human Reliability Associates

Dr David EmbreyManaging Director1 School HouseHigher LaneDaltonWiganLancsWN87RP

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Incorez Ltd is a leading manufacturer of specialist resins and polymers - excelling in the development of high performance, low hazard materials, particularly waterborne and high solids systems.

Incorez is also a global leader in oxazolidine chemistry, manufacturing a diverse range of products marketed under the Incozol® umbrella. The Incozol® range has been widely adopted in 1K and 2K polyurethane coatings, as well as 1K pu sealants, where they operate as moisture scavengers, reactive diluents and curing agents.

In addition, the company is a global partner in waterborne, low hazard technology, manufacturing a wide range of waterborne aliphatic polyurethane dispersions and an extensive range of waterborne epoxy curing agents. These materials, marketed under the Incorez® brand, are used extensively in high performance coatings across a broad spectrum of applications.

Incorez Ltd.

Ian WilliamsMarketing ManagerMiller StreetPrestonPR1 1EA

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INEOS ChlorVinyls is one of the major chlor-alkali producers in Europe, a global leader in chlorine derivatives and Europe’s largest PVC manufacturer. Our principal operations at Runcorn Site, Cheshire, are vital to the UK economy. The site supports an estimated 133,000 jobs directly and indirectly, making it of strategic national importance.

INEOS ChlorVinyls

Runcorn Site HQSouth ParadePo Box 9RuncornCheshireWA7 4JE

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Innospec Specialty Chemicals is a global business with a base in 23 countries across the world. Our mission is to create a focused specialty chemicals business and to be recognised in our chosen markets as the leading provider of innovative specialty chemicals solutions.

Our business is divided into three distinct areas:

• Fuel Specialties - manufacture and supply of fuel additives• Active Chemicals - a range of speciality chemicals which improve process and finished product formulations• Octane Additives - an octane enhancer used in automotive gasoline

Innospec Specialty Chemicals

Mairead DykeTenant ManagerCorporate Head OfficeInnospec Manufacturing ParkOil Sites RoadElesmere PortCheshireCH65 4EY

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IPOS is a commercially focussed research group based within The School of Applied Sciences at The University of Huddersfield. We have been operating since 2006 and the group now comprises of ten experienced chemists and analysts.

We provide analytical and thermal analysis services, contract chemical process development, consultancy and training courses in process development and scale-up.

We have recently expanded into new purpose built facilities fully equipped with a wide range of high-spec analytical equipment as a result of a successful grant application to the European Regional Development Fund.

IPOS

John AthertonProfessorSchool of Applied SciencesUniversity of HuddersfieldQueensgateHuddersfieldWest YorkshireHD1 3DH

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John Hogg Technical Solutions Ltd. manufactures and supplies liquid and powder dyes, and marker chemicals (tracers) mainly for the International Petroleum Industry. Our products also satisfy many other applications across a variety of different industries.

Following our recent acquisition of BASF’s Dye and Marker business, we have added further products to our range and we can now offer the following leading brands:-

DYEGUARDSUDANSOMALIAPIGMOILCOVERTRACEand KEROTECT dye and marker products.

John Hogg Technical Solutions

Mary BezerCommercial DirectorMellors RoadNewbridgeTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1PB

01618 72561101618 488206

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Innovia Films is a major producer of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and cellulose (Cellophane(tm)) films with production sites in the UK, USA, Belgium and Australia.

We hold a leading global position in the markets for labels and security films, coated packaging, overwrap and biodegradable and compostable films.

Innovia Films Ltd

David OldhamSite Human Resources ManagerStation RoadWigtonCumbriaCA7 1LG

01697 342281 (DDI 01697 341425)01697 343878

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Dedicated: Kelly Scientific Resources® (KSR) are the largest and most trusted scientific staffing company in the world. Key to our success is our commitment and exclusive focus in the scientific sector combined with our local presence. We not only consider ourselves as a supplier, but also an active part of the scientific community in the North West.

Partner: When looking for scientific professionals with the specific skills that will make the difference between “can be trained” and “ready to do”, look no further than KSR. Interacting with frontline scientists every day we excel in finding, screening and selecting individuals to successfully help you achieve your objectives.

Kelly Scientific Resources

Paul OldhamBusiness Manager3rd FloorSt Johns house2-10 Queen St.ManchesterM2 5JB

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Our global network’s involvement with some of the largest chemical companies in the world enables us to develop deep knowledge of the business of our firms’ clients and provide them with an informed perspective on the issues they face. It is a strategy thats runs across our audit, tax and advisory services and is underpinned by our global network’s geographic strength.

KPMG

Richard EvansPartnerKPMG LLPSt James’ SquareManchesterM2 6DS

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Libra Chemicals Ltd manufactures and distributes a wide range of speciality products to service the industrial, personal care and household care markets.

Products include Amphoteric, Nonionic and Anionic surfactants together with a whole array of performance chemicals in liquid, emulsion and powder form. The company also provides an exceptional bespoke contract manufacturing capability.

Our facility located in Manchester, operating to ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and IPPC authorisations is well placed for international transportation links to our customers.

Libra Chemicals ltd

Frank O’NeillCommercial DirectorBrinell DriveNorthbank Industrial ParkIrlamManchesterM44 5LF

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Liverpool Science Park Innovation Centre 1 (ic1) opened its doors in January 2006 and occupancy is currently at 75%. LSP opened its new facility, Innovation Centre 2 (ic2) at the beginning of April 2009 and is approximately 30% occupied. There are 56 companies across the two buildings from a range of sectors. Recognising the strength of the life-science sector across the region, LSP is converting the ground floor of ic2 to 5 commercial serviced laboratories. A third building, ic3 is also planned and it is likely to open at the end of 2012. The success of the Park demonstrates the city’s potential as a world class centre for knowledge enterprise and confirms Liverpool Science Park’s role in redeveloping the city’s wealth and knowledge based economy.

Liverpool Science Park

Chloe YoungBusiness Development DirectorInnovation Centre 1131 Mount PleasantLiverpoolL3 5TFInnovation Centre 2146 Brownlow HillLiverpoolL3 5RF

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Services, Support, Life sciences, Laboratories

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Lucite International is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of acrylic based products - the driving force behind two of the world’s best-known material brands Lucite® and Perspex® from Lucite®.

The Darwen, Lancashire, site is the European centre for the manufacture of sheet and composite products.

Lucite International Ltd

Simon DaviesEAME Sheet and Composites Technology ManagerPO Box 34DarwenLancsBB3 1QB

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Chemicals Manufacturing

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LINK provides a fully integrated approach to organisational risks. Tailor made training and consultancy packages cover safety, emergency management, media and reputation management, business continuity and executive crisis management programmes.

Our client base extends over most public and private sector industries including chemicals, oil & gas, utilities and power generation.

LINK Associates International

Richard HowesBusiness Development ManagerTrent HouseRTC Business ParkLondon RoadDerbyDE24 8UP

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The MacDermid facility in Wigan manufactures environmentally acceptable hydraulic and preservation fluids for use in the offshore oil and gas sector and photosensitive printing plates and associated equipment for the newspaper industry.

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Offshore Solutions

Cale LaneNew SpringsWiganWN2 1JR

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The Division of Chemistry and Environmental Science at MMU trains undergraduate and postgraduate students in various aspects of chemical, environmental, pharmaceutical and polymer sciences and technologies. MMU also supplies consultation services and contract research facilities in all these disciplines to relevant businesses across the Northwest region.

Manchester Metropolitan University

Dr Adrian WatsonHead of Division of Chemistry and Environmental ScienceSchool of Science and the EnvironmentManchester Metropolitan UniversityFaculty of Science and EngineeringJohn Dalton EastOxford Road, Manchester, UKM1 5GD

01612 47619601612 476357

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Manchester Science Parks (msp) sits at the heart of Manchester’s knowledge economy and has, over the past 27 years, built a strong reputation for its support of enterprise and innovation.

msp was one of the first science parks in the UK to recognise that if innovative businesses are to prosper they need much more than first class physical infrastructure. As well as offering expertly designed office and laboratory space that can be adapted to your needs and specifications, tenants also benefit from our expert facilities management; free business development services and strong links with the prestigious Manchester and Salford universities.

Manchester Science Parks Ltd

Jane DaviesChief ExecutiveManchester Science Parks LtdKilburn HouseLloyd Street NorthManchesterM15 6SE

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Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s leading and largest firms of patent and trade mark attorneys.

We offer our clients a comprehensive range of intellectual property services covering patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. This includes obtaining protection worldwide, portfolio management, strategic advice, commercial advice, licensing, enforcement, due diligence and litigation.

Marks & Clerk LLP

Dr Mark DaunceyChartered Patent Attorney & European Patent AttorneySussex House83-85 Mosley StreetManchesterM2 3LG

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Law Firm, Legal Advisors, Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

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MEL Chemicals, part of the Luxfer group of companies, is a producer and supplier of inorganic chemicals, specialising in zirconium based materials. We are headquartered in the UK, with R&D and manufacturing on three continents. Our materials are used in a wide range of industries including catalysis, automotive, electronics, ceramics, medical, water treatment and security sectors.

MEL Chemicals

Edward HaugheyManaging DirectorLumns LaneSwintonManchesterM27 8LS

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Core ManufacturingBasic Inorganics


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The Manufacturing Institute is an independent charity founded by manufacturers for manufacturers. We deliver a wide range of high quality education, training and consultative services. During the last decade we have helped over 4,000 small manufacturers to improve their productivity and delivered improvements in performance in excess of £1.1bn. We also work with many of the UK’s largest manufacturers to build operational excellence in some of the world’s most effective factories and their supply chains.

The Manufacturing Institute

Lisa KeanClient Account ManagerWarren Bruce CourtWarren Bruce RoadTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1LB

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We supply interim management support to the chemicals and wider manufacturing industry building on over 32 years of operational experience in plant, maintenance, engineering and site management with major chemical companies. We have also successfully managed £ multi-million engineering and change projects and have experience in delivering organisational excellence. We represent experience, good value, and a resource you can trust to deliver.

Mersey Management Solutions Ltd

Steve Tynegate2 Smithy LaneKingsleyFrodshamCheshireWA6 8ED

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project management in all forms, shapes and sizes with particular focus on change management

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Mexichem Fluor, part of the wider Mexichem Group, is a global chemical business supplying fluorine-based products, technologies and services a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, speciality polymers, refrigeration and airconditioning. The company is a combination of Mexichem’s fluorspar, hydrofluoric acid and aluminium trifluoride business with the fluorochemical business of INEOS acquired in March 2010. The company employs over 1,111 people with operations in the UK, USA, Japan and Mexico.

Mexichem Fluor

Alida LloydCommunications OfficerMexichem Fluor

01928 51116201928 511418

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Met Engineering Limited installs, maintains and calibrates professional meteorological instrumentation, equipment and systems in every corner of the United Kingdom, and beyond, providing essential services to help its customers operate in a safer or more efficient environment.

As the UK’s foremost independent provider of meteorological engineering solutions, serving many sectors, including the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, MetEngUK offers innovative, reliable, accurate and cost-effective solutions for gathering wind data, where these could be required to mitigate the effects of a hazardous release to the atmosphere.

Met Engineering Limited

John RedmanSales ManagerUnit 3Mode Wheel RoadManchesterGreater ManchesterM5 5DQ

0161 73726270161 7372628

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Nanoco is a world leader in the development and manufacture of commercial quantities of quantum dots and other nanomaterials for use in multiple applications including lighting, solar cells and biological imaging. Nanoco’s quantum dots, which are free of heavy metals and comply with RoHS legislation, can be combined into a wide range of materials including liquids, polymers and glass. Nanoco forms strategic partnerships with major end users across a range of applications.

Nanoco was founded in 2001 and is based in Manchester, UK. Nanoco began trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in May 2009 under the ticker symbol NANO.

Nanoco Technologies Ltd

Torsten SchanzeOperations Manager46 Grafton StreetManchesterM13 9NT

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The primary focus of M Wyborn Consultancy is to provide translation, interpreting and localization services to a variety of industries and institutions for the language pair English/Portuguese. Drawing on a strong technical and project management background, and experience of working in the USA, South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil and Portugal, we are ideally suited to resolve all the communication problems companies may face when trying to reach foreign markets.

We additionally provide a broad range of environmental consultancy services with particular emphasis on water treatment and soil remediation.

M Wyborn Consultancy Ltd.

Dr. Maria José WybornDirector7 Camden CourtRuncornCheshireWA7 6RL

01928 718551 / 07779 01128901928 791151

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Multisol is an independent, specialist chemical distributor, developing innovative solutions for the modern chemicals market. Whether it is speciality solvents or high performance lubricants, we have the capability to store, transport, blend, toll manufacture and pack - plus the scientific and business skills necessary to add real commercial value.

Multisol

Karl ShoneTechnical Development ManagerHuntsman DriveNorthbank Industrial ParkIrlamGreater ManchesterM44 5EG

01617 75162201617 779345

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Chemical Distributor & TraderToll ManufacturingContract Packing

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The National Skills Academy is a unique employer-led centre of excellence for skills training for the chemical, pharmaceutical and polymer industries providing a means for hands-on involvement by employers in the design and delivery of learning, so that training is tailored to the specific needs of their sector.

National Skills Academy Process Industries

Roger LangfordKey Account DirectorThe National Skills Academy Process IndustriesC/o Chemicals NorthwestThe HeathRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX

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North of England Excellence helps organisations achieve their vision by inspiring, supporting, and recognising excellence. Organisations committed to excellence enhance their bottom line performance and outperform competitors.

Our products include:• Awards – the North of England Excellence Awards look at all aspects of business performance with high quality feedback from assessor teams, and great personal development for assessors.• Accreditation – independent accreditation of excellence through EFQM Levels of Excellence, Investors in Excellence, and Marques.• Excellence Toolkits - develop in house skills in self assessment and implement continual improvement plans.• Training courses, conferences, and workshops including lean, six sigma, and business improvement.• Membership of both North of England Excellence and the British Quality Foundation, access to our best practice information and advice service, discounts, UK Excellence magazine etc, etc.

North of England Excellence

Suzanne HouseDirector, MarketingInternational Business CentreDelta CrescentWarringtonWA5 7WQ

01925 71524501925 715244

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OAMPS Petrochemical is the leading provider of specialist insurance to the fuel, chemical and environmental industries in the UK and Ireland. In addition to the widest possible cover given as standard, we can extend the policy cover to cater for all companies and include extra services such as:

• 24 Hour Disaster Response• 24 Hour Environmental Support• Risk Management• Health & Safety and Driver Training

OAMPS Petrochemical is a trading name of OAMPS (UK) Ltd, Registered in England No 1969267. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority; Reg No 302649

OAMPS Petrochemical Insurance & Risk Management

Andrew DixPartnerships & Development ManagerWindsor HouseHigh StreetEsherSurreyKT10 9RY

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Pentagon is a leading UK based chemical manufacturer of Fine and Speciality organic intermediates for use in the life science, petrochemical,and speciality chemicals markets.

The company offers toll manufacturing facilities based around its key technologies of Phosgenation, Grignard, Halogenation, Sodium Dispersion, Maleinisation plus an array of supporting reactions.

Pentagon is a privately owned company has sales of over GBP 40M per annum and employs around 180 people at our ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited sites in Halebank and Workington.

Pentagon Chemicals (Holdings) Ltd

Alastair LloydSales & Marketing DirectorNorthsideWorkingtonCumbriaCA14 1JJ

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Optimised Energy Solutions Ltd is the developer of MIRACLEES™ Energy Management Software.

MIRACLEES™ works by comparing, analysing and ranking the many potential energy improvement measures in the most economic pay back sequence, by using true investment and saving costs, providing the business with their unique optimisation plan.

The key to reaching energy and environmental objectives in the shortest time is through improving the management decision making process to enhance overall results.

This is achieved through the use of MIRACLEES™.

Optimised Energy Solutions Ltd

Gordon NeilsonOptimised Energy Solutions LtdVanguard HouseDaresbury Science and Innovation CampusKeckwick LaneDaresburyCheshireWA4 4AB

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Energy Management Software

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Established in 1998, our dedicated team of specialists has been placing experienced candidates with some of the world’s leading lubricant, additive and associated chemical companies within the Upstream and Downstream sectors. We have a strong track record of sourcing individuals with the specialist knowledge and experience required for positions ranging from R&D, manufacturing, formulation, sales and marketing to compliance, risk and safety.

Oil Recruitment

Natalie TidburyRecruitment ConsultantCaledonian HouseTatton StreetKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6AG

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PerkinElmer is a leading provider of software and services for discovery, analysis and collaboration to life sciences and chemical industries, and academia in the North West (and has a global sales, service and support presence).

Its integrated CambridgeSoft suite improves the productivity of researchers in the discovery, development and commercialization of chemical and biological compounds.

Products include Chem & Bio Office, including Chem & Bio Draw, Inventory, and E-Notebook, providing knowledge management, chemical and biological informatics, and scientific database solutions.

Perkin Elmer

Paul GilfrinDirector - Enterprise Applications1 Signet CourtSwann’s RoadCambridgeCambridgeshireCB5 8LA

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Perstorp UK produces Capa®, which is our range of caprolactones, comprising monomer and polycaprolactones of varying molecular weight and functionality. Our main applications & markets are: PU manufacture, coatings and paints, adhesives, thermoplastic polyurethanes, cast elastomers, toe and heel counter reinforcement, orthopaedic systems, hot melt adhesives, resin modification, pigment and many more.

Perstorp UK Ltd

Marten OlaussonVice President CaprolactonesBaronet RoadWarringtonCheshireWA4 6HA

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Photography for Industry only works on commissioned photography assignments for the commercial and industrial sectors. Visually striking images can be a massive aid to business generation whilst continuously enhancing the company profile. Great photographs which support marketing through the web, literature or dramatic exhibition displays help to provoke interest and demonstrate professionalism.

The aim is to produce high quality photography which serves you as a business tool.

Expertise lies in the areas of the process industries, manufacturing, recycling, engineering, transport, pharmaceuticals, construction, metals and waste. Working abroad is also possible.

Photography for Industry

Adrian WaineOwner16 Humber RoadGreat SuttonEllesmere PortCheshireCH66 2SH

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Independent company located in the Lyontech University Campus, Lyon, France. We are involved in the design, development and improvement of industrial processes for chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biofuel and environmental industries. We also have a team that specializes in thermodynamics and physical properties (modelling, measurements and database e-thermo™). Our approach combines modelling and experimental tools. Our laboratories are dedicated to physical properties such as measurements of liquid vapour equilibrium and small-scale tests (e.g. reaction, distillation, stripping, liquid-liquid extraction, filtration, crystallisation...). We can validate our studies by conducting pilot tests on plants and also support projects during start-up/optimization on site. Thus, our scope extends from the molecule to the production.

PROCESSIUM

David BensaBusiness DevelopmentCEI 362 Boulevard Niels BohrBP 2132France69603 VILLEURBANNE CEDEX

+33 (0)478173704+33 (0)472430334

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Process Design and DevelopmentPhysical Properties


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Pilkington, a member of NSG Group, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems in three major business areas; Building Products, Automotive and Technical Glass, which includes glass for photovoltaics and displays.

Pilkington Group Limited

Dr. Paul HolmesChief Surface ScientistPilkington Technology Management LimitedEuropean Technical CentreHall LaneLathomNr. OrmskirkLancashireL40 5UF

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Building ProductsAutomotive & Speciality Glass


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Set up to help chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and polymer based companies improve their competitiveness and efficiency, picme can help organisations to improve their operational performance through the development and up-skilling of the workforce as a whole. Generating in excess of £120 million of bottom-line benefit for UK based companies, picme can assist organisations in improving operations, supply chain and back office functions through the use of modern improvement techniques. Our portfolio of services include, benchmark and assessment, strategy deployment, lean and six sigma implementation, employee training and development, supply chain optimisation and reliability improvement.

PICME

Russell PageSenior ConsultantFreeman HouseOrbital 24Oldham StreetDentonManchesterM34 3SU

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PROjEN PLC is a multi-disciplined Professional Project Management company geared to providing best value, low cost solutions for industrial projects to the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Food & Drink, Energy & Environmental, Chemical & Process, Waste & Water Treatment and General Manufacturing Market Sectors.

Formed in 1978, we are a well-established, growing company who are able to offer a full design responsibility across all disciplines - Process, Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, Mechanical etc plus Construction Supervision, Health and Safety, Procurement and Commissioning.

PROjEN PLC

Shane PughBusiness Development ManagerPROjEN HouseWellfield RoadPreston BrookRuncornCheshireWA7 3FR

01928 75250001928 752555

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Protol offers a range of contract manufacturing services for both liquids and solids. These include blending, drying, milling, flaking and pelletizing.

Blending can be carried out at high or low shear. Drying can be done at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum at temperatures up to 300 degrees C. Air classified milling allows particle sizes of around 30 microns to be achieved. Most materials can be pelletized with pellet size ranging from 3mm to 10mm. All processes can be done on a pilot scale for feasibility assessment or product development.

Protol Comar Ltd

ProtolCOMAR LTD

Steve ConleyManaging DirectorTeal Business ParkDennis RoadWidnesCheshireWA8 0YQ

01514 23939001514 204222

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QuatChem Ltd was established in 1996, specialising in Quaternary Ammonium chemistry. Benzalkonium Chloride is manufactured in the UK and supplied internationally into various industrial applications ranging from oilfield corrosion inhibition to disinfectant manufacture.

QuatChem holds comprehensive ranges of Formulated Hygiene products falling into 4 main sectors:

• Poultry & Livestock Agriculture• Food & Dairy Hygiene• Hospital & Healthcare Institutions• Industrial & Institutional

Formulated Products are based on Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Iodines, Phenols (Xylenols & Cresols), Aldehydes, Peroxygens, and independently tested to BS EN microbiology test protocols. All products are manufactured in accordance with an EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

QuatChem Ltd

Rubinah ChowdharyDirector, TechnicalQuatChem Ltd1 Dodgson StreetRochdaleLancashirerOL16 5SJ

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Quaternary Ammonium ChemistryBiocidal Product FormulationsIndustrial Biocides


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Remsol Limited is a specialist provider of waste management, environmental consulting and environmental training services to businesses across the UK. Working specifically with the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, we’ve developed an impressive track record for helping our clients to reduce their waste costs, improve efficiencies, boost recycling and recovery rates, and engage with their workforces to achieve maximum environmental gains.

New for 2011. Remsol is offering SMEs in the sector a truly unique “No win, No fee” approach to waste management outsourcing, enabling them to access savings and other benefits without risk - paying for results and not promises.

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Lee PettsMDFirst Floor34 Liverpool RoadPenworthamPrestonLancashirePR1 0DQ

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‘The search for outstandingly talented people, who deliver lasting, positive impact, starts and ends with RMG’.

RMG has a proven track record of proactively headhunting Managers and Executives in the Chemical and Chemical using sector, and in related process manufacturing areas. We recruit specialists and leaders in all disciplines who are capable of shaping the future. Let’s talk now, so that we’re ready to help you when needed.

RMG

Anita CaldwellSenior Search ConsultantEleven Abbots ParkPreston BrookCheshireWA7 3GH

01928 71180001928 711884

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RAS are a local company established in 1994 with consultants based near Manchester, and Chester.

Able to respond quickly to requests from our clients and finding creative, practical and cost effective solutions to challenges our clients face.

RAS have many years of experience working with the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Pharmaceutical sectors and specialise in the application of risk assessment to develop or improve the management of Safety, Environment, Health and Business risk.

Our capabilities in major accident risk cover a wide range of processes for identifying, assessing, communicating and managing those risks. We pride ourselves on being creative, practical and cost effective.

RAS Ltd.

Damien WilliamsPO Box 3315ChesterCheshireCH4 8YR

01244 674612

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Rockwood Additives Ltd., a subsidiary of Rockwood Specialties, Inc., along with its sister companies Rockwood Clay Additives GmbH and Southern Clay Products, Inc., produce and market an extensive range of natural and synthetic clay-based additives that are used to perform critical functions by manufacturers of Industrial and Consumer products.

Rockwood Additives

Robin ByrneWorks ManagerMoorfield RoadWidnesCheshireWA8 3AA

01514 95222201514 204401

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The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public.

Royal Society of Chemistry

Dr Aurora AntemirIndustry Programme ManagerThomas Graham HouseScience ParkMilton RoadCambridgeCB4 0WF

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RS Clare & Co Ltd was founded in Liverpool in 1748 by Richard S Clare at the start of the industrial revolution. We are the longest established company manufacturing lubricants in the United Kingdom. We recently achieved the Queens Awards for Enterprise: International Trade.

RS Clare operate a Surface Coatings Division, making and applying antiskid surfaces and markings. Our Industrial Lubricants Division has built on our long experience in grease making by carving out niche markets for speciality products in Rail, Oil & Gas, Steel, Marine and Automotive industries throughout the world. Our Private Label Lubricants Division continues to manufacture conventional and non-conventional lubricants under customers’ own brands.

RS Clare and Co. Ltd.

Ian MeadowsChairman and CEOStanhope StreetLiverpoolL8 5RQ

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SAFC Hitech supplies a range of high purity specialty chemicals for the electronics, optoelectronics, glass and pharmaceutical industries. Global manufacturing and distribution facilities coupled with strong R&D ensures products meet current and future customer demands.

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Power RoadBromboroughWirralCH62 3QF

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Effective sampling is essential to driving chemical sales. SampleRite provides an outsource service and complete solution to sample management. Our focus is to work closely with clients, delivering sampling campaigns that meet specific business demands, whilst providing maximum commercial benefit and impact on the bottom line. We can handle a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals including dyes, corrosive, toxic and flammable products, alongside the capacity to manage specialist food and pharmaceutical grade products in a controlled clean room environment.

SampleRite Ltd

Andrea WoodUnit G11Lock ViewLowfields Business ParkEllandYorkshireHX5 9HD

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RW Legal Limited provides pragmatic legal advice to companies in the chemicals sector. Rachel Wilkinson was employed as senior in-house legal counsel in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector dealing with a wide range of legal issues, with particular expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. We believe in proactively assessing legal risk to help avoid legal problems and early decisive involvement if legal issues do arise to minimise expenditure of time and money in “fire-fighting”. With low overheads, we can offer competitive rates and flexible fee arrangements without sacrificing quality.

RW Legal Limited

Rachel WilkinsonDirector and SolicitorP O Box 282ManchesterM21 3BB

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Our team of expert consultants from Search Scientific are based in key locations across the UK and without exception, they have all worked within the scientific arena. We therefore have an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced both as an employer searching for skills that are in short supply and as a jobseeker with niche skills looking for the next role. We have experience at helping across a range of levels from entry level graduates to PhD scientists, laboratory managers and scientific executives. Some of the industry segments that we cover include:

• Pharmaceutical • Chemical• Biotechnology • Clinical• Cosmetic • Petrochemical• Agrochemical • Government• Environmental • Education

Search Consultancy

Dr Ramalingam ElangovanDivisional ManagerOne Central StreetManchesterM2 5WR

01618 35831701618 358399

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Sembcorp UK Protection Group provides a complete Integrated Emergency Management service providing clients with a ‘one stop shop’ in organisational resilience: Emergency Response and Security; Fire Engineering; Fire Safety Management; Emergency Planning; Auditing and Consultancy giving you the freedom to focus on your everyday business. Talk to Sembcorp, we practice what we teach.

(Sembcorp UK Protection group is a division of Sembcorp UK, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Utilities.)

Sembcorp UK Protection Group

Paul FranklandGeneral ManagerProtection Group HQPO Box 1985Wilton InternationalMiddlesbroughTS90 8WS

01642 21290401642 212726

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SGS United Kingdom Ltd is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, we are recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Through a global network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories we offer UK and global coverage relating to Quantity and Quality services (www.sgs.com). With our largest laboratories located in Ellesmere Port we are in a unique position to provide services to Oil Gas and Chemicals sector in the North West.

SGS UK Ltd

Paul ParkinsonAnalytical Laboratories Services ManagerRossmore Business ParkEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 3EN

01513 50666601513 506620

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SOG are the owners and operators of The Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn and offer serviced office and laboratory space, plus a wealth of business and scientific support services, to a broad spectrum of business sectors and business sizes. Flexible terms, free car parking and on-site facilities including a conference centre, events hall, restaurant, café-bar, business lounge and Leisure Suite are available to residents and external customers.

SOG also specializes in the retention and regeneration of science facilities and skills where science based companies are looking to downsize or exit their current operations. These facilities and skills are then refocused on developing new commercial enterprises for the future. SOG’s Fusion concept has been developed to manage this consultancy approach.

SOG Ltd

Lesley LuntSales and Marketing ManagerThe Heath Business & Technical ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX

01928 515988

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Serviced laboratory & office provider, Facilities Management, Regeneration Consultancy, Scientific Support Services


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Productivity and efficiency requirements continuously increase in the field of process automation. This creates a demand for products, systems, solutions and services that allow the full potential for optimisation to be consistently exploited. As a leading technology partner for the process industry, Siemens offers a comprehensive range of process automation products covering all types of tasks, as well as a complete range of training and support services.

Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies

Kerry RyderSir William Siemens HousePrincess RoadManchesterGreater ManchesterM20 2UR

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Expertise in manufacturing and processing across all sectors with a extensive range of service, support and training activities

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With a collective multi-billion dollar turnover and major manufacturing facilities around the world, the companies that make up Shell Chemicals number among the world’s largest petrochemical operations. We focus on the production of bulk petrochemicals and their delivery to large industrial customers who, in turn, use them to make many of the essential materials of our modern world.

Shell Chemicals UK Ltd

Dave TopliffeShell Technology CentreThorntonPO Box 1ChesterCheshireCH1 3SH

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Core ManufacturingPetrochemicals

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Solvay is an international chemical and plastic group employing 19,000 people in 50 countries. We are a leading world producer of essential chemicals including soda ash, caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide as well as speciality chemicals such as fluorinated products, ultra-fine fillers and high purity barium and strontium compounds. Our Plastics products include vinyls and fluorinated polymers.

Our passion for progress is supported by our values - ethical behaviour, respect for people, customer care, empowerment and teamwork. Our corporate New Business Development team is active in seeking new materials, systems and technologies beyond the scope of our existing businesses to develop new platforms for the future.

Solvay Chemicals Limited

Len SharpeManaging DirectorBaronet RoadWarringtonWA4 6HA

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Springfields Fuels Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company whose parent company is Toshiba of Japan, and employs approximately 1000 people at its site near Preston, Lancashire. Springfields has been involved in the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle for over sixty years. The current capabilities include UO3 to UF 6 conversion, natural and enriched uranium residue recovery, re-conversion of natural and enriched UF6 to UO2, nuclear fuel fabrication, and associated analytical and technical services.

Springfields Fuels Limited

Chris GoddardHead of Hex OperationsSpringfields, SalwickPreston, LancashirePR4 0XJ

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Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (UK) LLP (formerly Hammonds LLP) is a leading commercial law firm with offices across the UK, Europe and Asia providing a full range of business law services.

Our Chemicals Group is one of our key industry focus groups and advises a wide range of companies from leading multinationals to domestic owner-managed businesses on matters including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, competition and trade matters, business finance, banking and refinancing, commercial contracts and the commercialisation of IP, patent and IP litigation, HR matters, land and construction projects, litigation and SHE matters.

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (UK) LLP

Darren WarburtonTrinity Court16 John Dalton StreetGreater ManchesterM60 8HS

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Stopford Projects Ltd is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering design, project management consultancy with environmental expertise. We offer a full range of comprehensive services to the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Renewable Energy and Environmental sectors, from concept and process design through to construction management and commissioning. At Stopford, we understand the demands and dynamics of modern engineering and have gained a reputation for the professionalism and quality of our work. We are devoted to providing innovative solutions to the industries we serve and through the development of long-term relationships we strive to ensure the success of our clients.

Stopford Projects Ltd

Custom HouseMerseyton RoadEllesmere PortCH65 3AD

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The Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) is a unique, fully equipped space for innovation, research and development providing flexible access to offices, laboratory space, clean rooms, workshops, “hot-labs” and high specification scientific equipment.

Supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), I-TAC Facilities are ideally suited to start up companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and research & development teams from established companies in the Nanotechnology, Space, Biomedical, Chemical, Energy, Environment, Security, Materials and other scientific and technological sectors.

I-TAC centers are based on the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Cheshire and Harwell Oxford, Oxfordshire.

STFC Innovations Technology Access Centre

Martin MorlidgeI-TAC ManagerSTFC Innovations Ltd Science & TechnologyFacilities Council Daresbury Laboratory Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus Warrington, CheshireWA4 4AD

01925 60361401925 [email protected]://www.itac.stfc.ac.uk/

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Stewardship Solutions Ltd is a REACHReady-approved chemicals management consultancy run by a chemical industry professional with over 30 years’ experience (including ICI/Zeneca/Avecia).

A focus of the company is EU chemicals regulatory compliance, with a special emphasis on REACH and CLP. We are also leaders in the implementation of chemical industry Product Stewardship programmes and Quality Management Systems. Our strength is our ability to translate often complex regulatory and industry obligations into readily achievable compliance strategies and business processes.We thrive on providing solutions to compliance challenges.

Stewardship Solutions

Chris EacottManaging DirectorGreen Lowe Farm Shawclough Road WaterfootRossendaleLancashireBB4 9SA

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Tata Chemicals Europe manufactures sodium carbonate (soda ash), sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride and associated alkaline chemicals and salt. These are key raw materials for our customers who use them to produce many essential everyday items. From the manufacture of glass, detergents and biscuits to the production of life-saving dialysis treatments and the purification of drinking water, a huge range of household and personal care preparations depend upon our products and service. The Company is wholly owned by Tata Chemicals Limited, part of the Tata Group of India.

Tata Chemicals Europe

Neal ChamberlainHuman Resources & Corporate Affairs DirectorMond HouseNorthwichCheshireCW8 4DT

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Syntor Fine Chemicals specialises in the development and supply of fine chemicals to the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Aroma and Electronic industries.

Products are developed at Syntor’s UK facility, with manufacture at newly constructed joint venture plants in China and India, including hydrogenation and highly efficient vacuum distillation.

Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd

Simon KnowlesCommercial Director11 Boleyn CourtManor ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 1SR

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Overview: TDG are skilled in the storage, handling and distribution of bulk and packed chemicals. We have significant operations in the UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Spain, Hungary and Poland. We understand and support the chemical sector’s stringent health, safety and environmental requirements.

Services: Our core services include: hazardous goods warehousing, ADR-compliant packed network offering nextday deliveries, dry bulk and liquid bulk chemicals network, bulk liquid storage, transport management, inbound logistics, supply chain re-engineering.

Value Added: In addition, we have a range of value added capabilities: IBC/packaging collection & cleaning, container management/handling, drumming lines, product blending, product transfer, product labelling, product sampling, silo evacuation, telemetry, supplier management, dangerous goods safety advice and tanker cleaning facilities.

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David HeathAccount DirectorTDG UK headquartersEuroterminalWestinghouse RoadTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1PY

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TOTAL Petrochemicals is part of the TOTAL Energy and Chemicals business. The Petrochemical Business has its headquarters in Brussels.

The UK subsidiary manufactures and markets Compact and Compounded Polystyrene in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, from where the sales of Polyethylene and Polypropylene, supplied by sister factories in Europe, are also managed.

Total Petrochemicals

Andrew RitchieManaging DirectorBayley StreetStalybridgeCheshireSK15 1PY

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Founded in 1999, trade europe is a technical specialist distributor, supplying a range of raw materials to the coatings, inks, construction and plastics markets. We offer a range of anticorrosive pigments, titanium dioxide, alkyd resins, castor oil polyols, non pthalate plasticisers, fiilers and metal catalysts.

We also trade surplus/redundant stocks of raw materials for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomer, plastics and janitorial chemicals industries.

We are also interested in purchasing any raw materials for these markets , as sending them for disposal can be very expensive and time consuming.

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Richard Walton10 Gatemere CloseWorsleyManchesterGreater ManchesterM28 7UY

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If other people are getting in the way of making your latest change initiative work, call Thought into Action. We specialise in helping engineers and scientists develop the people skills they need to make things happen at work, starting with high-level facilitation to get change back on track. Ask for a free diagnostic session with our lead consultant.

Looking for an inspirational speaker for your company meeting? Karen Hands brings the grand theme of change management down to earth with an emphasis on individual actions and personal responsibility. Set the agenda for the year ahead with a new focus on making change work.

Thought into Action Ltd

Karen Hands BEng(Hons)Change Process Consultant64 Bridge StreetManchesterM3 3BN

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With an 8 year ‘track record’ of providing exemplary service in the handling of senior level recruitment, TPL has continually demonstrated that the recruitment process is more than the simple “Transition” of an individual from an existing position into a new role in a different company. The “Plus” is to ensure that considerable attention and investment is given both before and after the actual recruitment, to ensure that company culture and “fit” are clearly understood and to offer the successful applicant the greatest possible chance of growing and developing into the new role. Working in conjunction with “Wickland Westcott”; Steve has repeatedly demonstrated his deep understanding of both the industry and it’s financial and operational constraints and his many successfully placed candidates bear testament to that broad experience. Additionally, TPL has supported a number of business to develop, both through consultancy and as a Non-Executive Director and Steve continues to develop his extremely strong regional and industry network.

TransitionPlus Ltd

Steve BennettManaging Director38 Cherry laneChurch LawtonStoke-on-TrentST7 3QF

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Tradebe is a multinational business and one of the largest specialist environmental services companies in the UK, specialising in:• Hazardous Waste Management and Treatment • Clinical and Pharmaceutical Waste Management and Treatment • Industrial Services • Specialist On-site Recovery and Re-processing Solutions • Total Waste Management Why Choose Tradebe?Tradebe is one of the fastest growing and largest waste treatment and processing companies in the UK, providing a complete waste management service. We are experienced in working closely with the chemical industry to provide flexible, innovative and technologically driven solutions for the processing and recovery of hazardous and non hazardous waste. Our objective is to provide companies with sustainable cost effective solutions in line with the UK waste strategy and regulatory framework.Tradebe offers a total service allowing you to concentrate on your business.

Tradebe

Louise BowlesCustomer Relations Manager (UK) Tradebe Cheshire Waste Management CentreInnospec Manufacturing ParkOil Sites RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 4EY

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Travelex Global Business Payments provide a specialist solution introducing both efficiency and cost savings to organisations globally with international payment requirements; we have a unique and successful track record in the chemical industry, with a detailed understanding of supply chain needs.

Across the group, we serve over 30 million customers every year, sending business payments in 130 currencies. More than 35,000 businesses depend on Travelex to handle their incoming and outgoing payments. Our global footprint means we conduct a business transaction every other second. We process payments quickly, accurately and cost-effectively to over a million beneficiaries every year. We employ over 6,000 people internationally.

Travelex Global Business Payments

Andrew AndersonBusiness Development ManagerPioneer HousePioneer Business Park North RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 1AD

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United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) incorporated in1969 is a leading global producer of crop protection products, intermediates, specialty chemicals and other industrial chemicals. UPL has its presence across value added Agri inputs ranging from seeds to crop protection and post harvest activity.

Being the largest manufacturer of agrochemicals in India, we offer a wide range of products that includes insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Fumigants, PGR and Rodenticides. We operate on every continent and have customer bases in 86 countries, making us a global player of crop protection products in the world. The company ranks amongst the top 5 post-patent agrochemical manufacturers in the world.


Vivek VaidyaManufacturing ManagerHall LaneEltonSandbachCheshireCW11 3QQ

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Set up by industry, for industry, TTE was established in 1990 and has grown to become one of the North West’s leading providers of Employer Led Level 2 & Level 3 Apprenticeships; focused on whole person development. Awarded a Grade 1 – Outstanding by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) and a 5 Star Health and Safety record from the British Safety Council; TTE pride themselves on delivering first class training to help bridge the skill gap within the Petroleum and Chemical Industries.

TTE is not only committed and dedicated to training tomorrow’s engineers but also boasts an outstanding commercial delivery team. Whether you are looking to up skill or cross skill, TTE offer more than 150 different training programmes specialising in Health & Safety, NVQ Programmes, Engineering Skills, CompEx Electrical, Mechanical, Management and Leadership skills, which can be tailored to your specific requirements.

TTE Training Ltd

New Horizons HouseNew Bridge RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 4LT

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UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is a government organisation designed to help you unlock your international business potential and thrive in an international market place.

Whether you are looking at exporting to grow your business or already exporting and just need help to navigate through the issues that come with accessing new markets, UKTI offers both general and bespoke packages of business support.

UKTI has a team of international trade advisers on the ground in the Northwest ready to respond to your export queries.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) - North West

Tricia FrancisInternational Trade Adviser - ChemicalsNorth West International Trade Centre Warren Bruce CourtWarren Bruce Road Trafford ParkManchesterM17 1LB

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Chemistry at Manchester has a distinguished history of achievement. This tradition of excellence is being continued by our current research programme and our excellent teaching. Interaction with business and external organisations play a vital role. The School has excellent facilities that can be used to provide valuable services to industry and provides CPD and Higher Skills Training.

University of Manchester

Christopher WhiteheadHead of School of ChemistrySchool of ChemistryThe University of ManchesterOxford RoadManchesterM13 9PL 01612 75577301612 754598

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UCLan has a diverse range of academic and technical staff supported by excellent laboratory facilities and equipment for the delivery of research and development work as well as testing and consultancy services.

University of Central Lancashire

Dr. Alexis HoldenBusiness DevelopmentUniversity of Central LancashireKnowledge Transfer ServiceStudents’ Union BuildingPrestonPR1 2HE

01772 89352101772 892943

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Materials, Fire, Analytical Consultancy, Research Training & Education


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URS/Scott Wilson offers an expanded portfolio of professional services, access to increased professional and technical resources and a broader network of offices throughout the world.

With an established reputation for serving the industrial, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, URS/Scott Wilson actively supports this client base in the northwest with a range of services including: transactions support, permitting & compliance, emissions modelling & monitoring, water and waste management, corporate social responsibility and closure support.

URS/Scott Wilson

Rick ParkmanChemical Sector LeaderBrunel House54 Princess StreetManchesterM1 6HS

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W. P. Thompson & Co. represents and advises clients in relation to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. They are the largest firm of patent and trade mark attorneys in Merseyside, and cover all scientific and legal areas of intellectual property. Their services include obtaining patent protection, defending patents, attacking others’ patents, and generally advising on patent matters. Trade mark specialists also form an integral part of the firm’s professional base, and not only obtain trade mark protection but also advise on related issues such as brand protection and business reputation. firm additionally has offices in London and Munich, near the European Patent Office.

W.P.Thompson & Co.

Dr. Robert GregoryPartnerCoopers BuildingChurch StreetLiverpoolL1 3AB

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Warrant Group Ltd is a privately owned Shipping and Logistics company with its head office located in Liverpool and a further three offices across the UK; Immingham, Leeds and Southampton.

We are a traditional Freight Forwarding business offering the below mentioned core services :

• Deep Sea Import/Export FCL & LCL• Airfreight• European Transport• UK Transport, Warehousing & Distribution• Chartered Shipbrokers

Warrant Group Limited

Jarrad BycroftWarrant House157 Regent RoadKirkdaleLiverpoolMerseysideL5 9TF

01519 550600

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Victrex is the world’s leading manufacturer of VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer.

The Company is headquartered in the UK with dedicated sales, market development and technical specialists located around the world. These teams work hand-in-hand with processors and end users to provide assistance in new application development and prototyping together with product performance data and processing support.

Victrex PLC

David YaxleyOperations DirectorVictrex Technology CentreHillhouse InternationalThornton CleveleysFY5 4QD

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William Blythe is a leader in inorganic chemistry supplying a range of products for use in advanced applications. The chemistry of four elements (copper, zinc, tin and iodine) defines our product range, which covers markets and applications from Performance Chemicals to Polymer Additives. The diversity of William Blythe’s manufacturing capability presents us as a vital partner in many key industries around the world.

William Blythe Ltd

Jason DaviesSales DirectorChurchAccringtonLancashireBB5 4PD

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Whitford, a leading company in the nonstick coating industry, makes the largest, most complete range of fluoropolymer coatings in the world. Whitford is committed to extensive research and development, demonstrated through a combination of superior service with innovative solutions to customer’s problems. Founded in 1969, Whitford has manufacturing operations or sales offices in over 35 countries worldwide. Whitford products are found in many sectors including consumer, automotive, industrial, chemical, oil and textiles.

Whitford Ltd

Rachel HowarthMarketing & Communications Manager – Europe10 Christleton CourtManor ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 1ST

01928 57100001928 571010

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A top five global HSE sustainability, energy and engineering consultancy providing a fully comprehensive range of market leading, commercially orientated services. We differentiate ourselves by taking a real interest in our clients’ businesses, understand their businesses and apply our global and local knowledge to add value to their organisations to support them achieve their objectives.

See full page entry for more information

WSP Environment & Energy

Neal BarkerTechnical DirectorThe Victoria150-182 The QuaysSalfordM50 3SP

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CHEMISTRY-USING SECTOR DIRECTORY 2010-11142 CHEMISTRY-USING SECTOR DIRECTORY 2011-12

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Xenon Technical Services is a family owned business based in the North West with over 30 years wealth of experience in the Waste Management Sector. Services include collections of all types of waste from 1Kg to 25Tonnes, Contaminated Land/Project Management, Industrial Cleaning, Secure/Confidential Destruction, General Waste & Recycling. Xenon Technical Services Limited is a truly 100% Independent Waste Management Company as we have no affiliation to any particular company or disposal site, so you can be rest assured that we offer you only the most competitive and legally compliant recovery, recycling and disposal options.

Xenon Technical Services Limited

Dr Louise WomackDirector /Company DGSAUnit 26 Red Hill HouseHope StreetSaltneyChesterCheshireCH4 8BU

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Chemical Manufacturing & Processing Companies

Chemical Industry Related Services

#3 b international Unit A4 & A5, Redscar Business Park, Longridge Road, Preston, Lancashire PR2 5NA T: 01772 662400

3P Paint Co (Stockport) Ltd Hallam Mill, Hallam Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK2 6PT T: 0161 4801233

AA E Bennett & Co 90 Priestley Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1ST T: 01925 626181

Abbey Masterbatch Ltd Whitelands Mill, Whitelands Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL6 6UG T: 0161 3082550

Accepta Ltd Stratham House, Old Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester M32 0FP T: 0161 8772334

ACDOCO Imperial Works, Mallison Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 8PP T: 01204 600500

Adhesive Developments Ltd John Lee Fold, Middleton, Greater Manchester M24 2LR T: 0161 6433965

Advanced Admixtures Ltd 147 Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 6QQ T: 0161 9626267

Advanced Biomedical Ltd Saddleworth Business Park, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 5DF T: 01457 875798

Advanced Electrical Varnishes Marion Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6LT T: 0151 6473322

Afton Chemical Ltd Ashburton Road West, Trafford Park Manchester M17 1SX T: 0161 8765673

AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd PO Box 4, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD T: 01253 861951

Air Liquide UK Sorby Road, North Bank Industrial Estate, Irlam, Greater Manchester M44 5BA T: 0161 7779027

Akcros Chemicals Ltd PO Box 1, Lankro Way, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester M30 0BH T: 0161 7851111

Aldcroft Adhesives Ltd Unit 13a, Horwich Business Park, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL6 5UE T: 01204 668282

Amcol Minerals Europe Weaver Valley Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3BU T: 01606 868200

Americhem Europe Ltd Cawdor Street, Eccles, Greater Manchester M30 0QF T: 0161 7897832

Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L33 7UF T: 0151 2031742

Antonine Printing Inks Ltd Unit 32, Hindley Business Centre, Platt Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 3PA T: 01942 521340

Apollo Scientific Limited Whitefield Road, Bredbury, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK6 2QR T: 0161 4060505

Aquatec water Ltd Pocket Nook Lane, Lottn, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 1AW T: 01942 603268

Arch Chemicals Old Market Street, Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Greater Manchester M9 8ZS T: 01484 433230

Arven Industrial Chemicals Ltd 12 Goddard Road, Astmoor Ind Est, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1QF T: 01928 576262

Astra Zeneca Macclesfield Works, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2NR T: 01625 582828

Astropol Ltd Unit 11, Wetheral Close, Hindley Industrial Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 4HS T: 01942 254006

Athol Paints Ltd Wellington Street, Bury, Greater Manchester BL8 2BD T: 0161 7646202

Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd Shore Road, Port of Heysham Industrial Park, Heysham, Lancashire LA3 2XY T: 01524 850506

Aztec Chemicals Ltd Gateway, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6YY T: 01270 530903

BBaerlocher (UK) Ltd Moss Hall Road, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 7JJ T: 0161 7643155

Bailcast Ltd Unit 8, Chorley North Industrial Park, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7BX T: 01257 266060

Baker Hughes Kirkby Bank Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7SY T: 0151 5462855

Banner Chemicals Ltd Group UK Hampton Court, Tudor Road, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1TU T: 01928 597000

Baule UK Ltd Baule House, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6PT T: 0161 4857000

Baxenden Chemicals Ltd Paragon Works, Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2SL T: 01254 872278

Becker Industrial Coatings Ltd. Goodlass Road, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 9HJ T: 0151 4481010

Bell Sons & Co. (Druggists) Ltd. Gifford House, Slaidburn Crescent, Southport, Merseyside PR9 9AL T: 0151 4221200

Berwin Polymer Processing Group Globe Lane Industrial Estate, Dunkinfield Cheshire SK16 4UT T: 0161 3421150

Bim United Kingdom Ltd Osman House, Prince Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 2NP T: 01204 366997

Biodeg Chemical Co Ltd Edwards Lane, Speke, Merseyside L24 9HW T: 0151 4861873

BIP Organics Ltd Road Beta, Brook Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0QF T: 01606 835271

Bitrez Ltd Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN6 0XQ T: 01257 425512

Blackburn Chemicals Ltd Whiteburk Industrial Estate, Cuncliffe Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5SX T: 01254 522222

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Bowden Chemicals Limited 6b Lloyd Street, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2DE T: 0161 9286300

Brad-Chem Ltd Unit C4, Moss Industrial Estate, Leigh, Greater Manchester WN7 3PT T: 01942 267944

Brenntag Inorganic Chemicals Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3PZ T: 01270 759759

Brenntag Solvents Unit 10 Hurricane Court, Hurricane Drive, Estuary Park, Liverpool L24 8RL T: 0151 4949272

Brenntag UK & Ireland Inorganic/Strategic Storage Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3PZ T: 01270 759759

Brenntag UK lLtd Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1QB T: 0161 8487938

British Salt Ltd Cledford Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JP T: 01606 832881

Broxgrove Detergents Ltd Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JG T: 01606 738000

CCabot Carbon Ltd Lees Lane, Stanlow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4HT T: 0151 3553677

Caligen Foam Ltd Broad Oak, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2BS T: 01254 355000

Carbogen Amcis 303 Clayton Lane, Clayton, Greater Manchester M11 4SX T: 0161 2208778

Cargill Flavour Systems (UK) Ltd Guinness Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1PA T: 0161 8720225

CCL Interchem (MFG) Ltd Hall Wood Avenue, Haydock, Merseyside WA11 9WA T: 01942 722000

CCW Manufacturing Ltd Sandscale Park, Park Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 4QT T: 01229 840400

Centec International Ltd The Science Park, Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JG T: 01606 737720

Cerestar Ltd Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1PA T: 0161 8863511

Chainbond Ltd Rose Mill, Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M24 6DD T: 0161 6532931

Chemical Innovations Ltd (CIL) 217 Walton Summit Centre, Walton Summit Road, Preston, Lancashire PR5 8AQ T: 01772 322888

Chemicals Ltd PO Box 88, Southport, Merseyside PR8 5LH T: 01704 880800

Chemiphase Ltd 23 Sandwash Close, Rainford Ind Est, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 8LY T: 01744 886622

Chemische Fabrik Tubingen UK Ltd Unit C, Newby Road Industrial Estate, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK7 5DA T: 0161 4563355

Chemisphere UK Ltd Unit 4, 3 Richmond Road, Greater Manchester M17 1RE T: 0161 8728052

Chemtec Unit 4, Speakers Court, Gladstone Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL4 7EH T: 01204 862266

Chemtura Manufacturing UK Ltd Tenax Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1WT T: 0161 8722323

Chemviron Carbon Ltd Edgar House, Lockett Road, Lancashire WN4 8DE T: 01942 275400

Cheshire Chemicals Ltd Unit 7, Weaver Industrial Estate, Liverpool, Merseyside L19 8JA T: 0151 4276988

Citrikem Division of Klenzan Ltd 2 Cameron Court, Calver Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8RE T: 01925 234707

Clover Chemicals Ltd Clover House, Macclesfield Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK23 7DQ T: 01663 733114

Colas Ltd Loushers Lane, Wilderspool, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6RZ T: 01925 632616

Colloids Ltd Kirkby Bank Road, Knowsley Industrial Park North, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7SY T: 0151 5469222

ColorMatrix Europe Ltd. Unit 7 - 15, Unity Grove, Knowsley Business Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L34 9GT T: 0151 6328800

Colorplas Ltd Crawford Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 5NU T: 01706 351888

Colour Synthesis Solutions Hexagon Tower, PO Box 42, Dalaunays Road, Blackley, Greater Manchester M9 8ZS T: 0161 7211403

Concept Chemicals & Coatings Ltd Units A, B & C, Windmill Lane Ind Est, Denton, Greater Manchester M34 2RB T: 0161 3350213

Contract Blending & Packing Ltd Heys Lane Industrial Estate, Alan Ramsbottom Way, Blackburn, Lancashire BB6 7UR T: 01254 877870

Contract Chemicals Ltd Penrhyn Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside L34 9HY T: 0151 5488840

Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd Foundry Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8UB T: 0151 4233441

Crown Oil The Oil Centre, Bury New Rd, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 7HY T: 0161 7642596

Crown Paint PO Box 37, Crown House, Hollins Road, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0BG T: 01254 704951

Crownlake Print Products Unit 9, Pool Bank Business Park, High Street, Chester, Cheshire CH3 8JH T: 01829 742100

CSI Wood Protection Park Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 4EQ T: 01229 877533

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CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WESTCustom Composites Ltd Unit 1&2 Ensor Mills, Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL11 2NU T: 01706 526255

Custom Powders Ltd Gateway, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6YT T: 01270 530000

DDataLase Ltd Unit 3, Wheldon Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8FW T: 0151 4239360

Delf (UK) Ltd Unit 2, Hickmans Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH41 1JH T: 0151 6300405

Droyt Products Ltd Progress Street, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 0RZ T: 01257 262165

DSM Composite Resins UK Ltd Cromwell Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4LR T: 0151 3556170

DVM Pigments and Additives Ltd 45 Judeland House, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1XJ T: 01257 279454

EE3G Ltd Bank Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M11 4AS T: 0161 2302170

East Lancs Chemical Co Ltd Edge Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, Greater Manchester M43 6AU T: 0161 3715585

Eastham Refinery Ltd North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AJ T: 0151 3272222

EC Chemical Productions Ltd Unit 3, Victoria Business Park, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6RP T: 01253 798535

Eco Lab ltd Duke Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Est, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK8 6RB T: 0161 4856166

Eiger Torrance Ltd 253 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 7TN T: 01925 232455

Elastomer Engineering Ltd Rushgreen Works, 39 Carlton Road, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9RF T: 01925 753456

Eli Lilly & Co Ltd Speke Operations, Fleming Road, Speke, Merseyside L24 9LN T: 0151 4863939

Euro Lab Supplies Limited Winsford Branch Road 5, Winsford Indusrtrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3RB T: 01606 594593

Evans Vanodine International plc 142/6 Brierley Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, Lancashire PR5 8AH T: 01772 322200

Evonik Goldschmidt UK Ltd Flimby Works, Main Road, Flimby, Cumbria CA15 8RP T: 01900 813333

Exel Industrial (UK) Ltd Unit 4 Lock Flight Buildings, Wheatlea Industrial Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN3 6XR T: 01942 829111

FF C Paton (Southport) Ltd 43a Old Park Lane, Southport, Merseyside PR9 7BQ T: 01704 227717

F2 Chemicals Ltd Lea Lane, Lea Town, Preston, Lancashire PR4 0RZ T: 01772 775800

Faci Spa Ashcroft Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7TW T: 0151 5486800

Feedwater Ltd Tarren Estate, Morton, Wirral, Merseyside CH46 4TP T: 0151 6060808

Feralco (UK) Ltd Ditton Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0PH T: 0151 8022970

Fiesta Industrial Paints Ltd Unit 4, Thorney Bank Industrial Estate, Burnley Road, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5QR T: 01282 775639

Firwood Paints Ltd Victoria Works, Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 6DP T: 01204 525231

Fleming Technical Services Ltd Brunel Road, Croft Business Park, Bromborough, Cheshire CH62 3NY T: 0151 3431800

Flexichem Ltd Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JG T: 01606 833001

FMC Lithium Wirral Business Park, Commercial Road, Bromborough, Merseyside CH62 3NL T: 0151 3348085

Forward Chemicals Ltd PO box 12, Tanhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0RD T: 0151 4221000

Fragrance Oils (International) Ltd Eton Hill Industrial Estate, Eton Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M26 2FR T: 0161 7249311

Frank Mercer & Son Ltd /TA Toughsheet Building Products Chequerbent Works, Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL5 3JF T: 01942 841111

Frontier Scientific Europe Ltd 49 Greenways, Over Kellet, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 1DE T: 01524 730551

GGE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies Foundry Lane, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8UD T: 0151 4245351

Glass Bond (North West) Ltd Unit 4, Westside Industrial Estate, Jackson Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3AT T: 01744 730334

GlaxoSmithKline North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9RD T: 020 80475000

Grace Construction Products Ltd 830 Birchwood Boulevard, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7QZ T: 01925 855330



Grace Davison 6-7 Kellet Road Industrial Estate, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9XP T: 01524 734451

Graham & Brown Ltd PO Box 39, India Mill, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 3DB T: 01254 661122

Greyland Ltd Greg Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK5 7BX T: 0161 4763607

GrowHow UK (West) Limited Fertiliser Plant, Ince, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4LB T: 0151 3572777

HHarman Technology Ltd Ilford Way, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7JL T: 01565 650000

Haywood Rotamoulding Ltd Green Grove Mill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 2QN T: 08708 303900

Henlands Ltd Unit 1b Birch Mill Business Centre, Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester OL10 2QQ T: 0161 7996062

Hi-Bond Chemicals Ltd Bryn Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 4RX T: 01942 615800

Hillbrook Printing Inks Ltd Unit 90, Acorn Enterprise Centre, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL1 3NE T: 0161 6240108

HMG Paints Ltd Riverside Works, Collyhurst Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M40 7RU T: 0161 2057631

Hockley International Ltd Hockley House, 354 Park Lane Poynton, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK12 1RL T: 01625 878590

Houghton plc Beacon Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1AF T: 0161 8745000

Hubron Ltd Albion Street, Failsworth, Greater Manchester M35 0FP T: 0161 6812691

Hydrokem Aerosols Ltd Unit 4, Hickmans Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH41 1JH T: 0151 6304414

Hyloc Ltd Unit 5, Jensen Court, Astmoor Industrial estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SQ T: 01928 593100

Hylomar Ltd Hylomar House, Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 1 JT T: 01942 617000

IIdeal Chemical Products Unit D5, Taylor Business Park, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6BL T: 01925 765934

IGM Resins Rutherford House, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way, Greater Manchester M15 6SZ T: 0161 2279797

Incorez Limited Iotech House, Miller Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 1EA T: 01772 201964

Industrial Chemicals Ltd Bowman Works, Gorsey Lane, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0YZ T: 0151 4244073

INEOS ChlorVinyls Ltd PO Box 9, South Parade, Runcorn Site, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4JE T: 01928 561111

Ineos Enterprise ltd Salt Business Mersey View Road, Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4HB T: 01928 581800

Inktech Ltd Crawford Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 5NU T: 01706 868844

Innospec Ltd Innospec Manufacturing Park, Oil Sites Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4EY T: 0151 3553611

Innospec Widnes Ltd. Dans Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0RF T: 0151 4238000

Innovia Films Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9BG T: 016973 42281

International Pheromone Systems Ltd & Universal Ingredients Units 10-15, Meadow Lane, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4TY T: 0151 3572655

Iota NanoSolutions Mersey Bio, Crown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L69 7ZB T: 0151 7954163

Ironsides Lubricants Ltd Shield Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK3 0DS T: 0161 4775858

Isothane Ltd Huncoat Business Park, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6NT T: 01254 872555

ITAC Ltd Bankfield Mills, Bankfield Street, Radcliffe, Greater Manchester M26 1AS T: 01204 573736

JJ & W Whewell Ltd New Bridge Chemical Works, York Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M26 2GL T: 0161 7966333

J Allcock & Sons Ltd Textile Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M12 5DL T: 0161 2237181

J1 Technologies Ltd Westminster House, Carrington Bus Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M31 4ZU T: 0161 7764112

James Briggs a division of itw ltd Salmon Fields, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL2 6HZ T: 0161 6270101

James Cropper plc Burnside Mills, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6PZ T: 01539 722002

Jarmac Ltd Stanton House, 6 Eastham Village Road, Eastham, Merseyside CH62 0BJ T: 0151 3277511



CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WESTJohn Hogg Technical Solutions Ltd Mellors Road, Newbridge, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester M17 1PB T: 0161 8725611

John L Lord & Son Ltd (Rizistal) Wellington Cement Works, Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester BL8 2RS T: 0161 7644617

Johnson Matthey Catalysts Pimlico Industrial Area, West Bradford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4QB

Joseph Storey & Co Ltd Heron Chemical Works, Moor Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1QQ T: 01524 63252

Just-Chem Ltd 10 Weaver Park Ind Est, Mill Lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA6 7JB T: 01928 733327

KKay`s (Ramsbottom) Ltd Britannia Works, Kenyon Street, Ramsbottom Barry, Greater Manchester BL0 0AE T: 01706 822216

Kerr Firefighting Chemicals Ashcroft Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, Merseyside L33 7TS T: 0151 5486424

Kingfisher Building Products Ltd Bardsea, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9RA T: 01229 869100

Klenzan Ltd 2 Cameron Court, Calver Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8RE T: 01925 234696

Kromachem Ltd Simpson Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1BJ T: 0161 3667589

LLab M Topley House, 52 Wash Lane, Bury, Lancashire BL9 6AS T: 0161 7975729

Lakeland Laboratories Ltd Peel Lane, Astley Green, Manchester, Lancashire M29 7FE T: 01942 873555

Lankem Ltd Unit 2, Charles Street, Dunkinfield, Cheshire SK16 4SD T: 0161 3433355

Libra Chemicals Ltd Brinell Drive, North Bank Ind Park, Irlam, Greater Manchester M44 5LF T: 0161 7751888

Lingard Products 33 Croft Street, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester M11 4RQ T: 0161 2307418

Liquid Plastics Ltd Iotech House, Miller Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 1EA T: 01772 259781

Liver Grease Oil & Chemical Co. Ltd 11 Norfolk Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 0BE T: 0151 7097494

Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd Maritime Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7LP T: 01253 872435

Lucite International Ltd PO Box 34, Duckworth Street, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 1QB T: 01254 874444

Lyondell Basell (formerly Basell Polyolefins) Carrington Site, Urmston, Greater Manchester M31 4AJ T: 0161 7763000

MMacclesfield Paints Ltd Riverdate Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1PN T: 01260 298822

MacDermid Offshore Solutions Cale Lane, New Springs, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 1JR T: 01942 501000

Manchester Organics Ltd Heath business and techincal Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 710200

Manor Products Ltd Low Mill, Town Lane, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7DJ T: 01257 269322

Manro Performance Chemicals Ltd Bridge House, Bridge Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester SK15 1PH T: 0161 3385511

Manuka Life Ltd Stanhope House, Mark Rake, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 2DN

Medimmune UK Ltd Plot 6 Renaissance Way, Boulevard Industry Park, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 9JW T: 0151 4857700

MEL Chemicals PO Box 6, Lumns Lane, Swinton, Greater Manchester M27 8LS

Merseyside Polymer Processors Ltd Caddick Road, Knowsley, Merseyside L34 9HP T: 0151 5490808

Metalube Ltd 4 Huntsman Drive, Northbank Industrial Park, Salford, Greater Manchester M44 5EG T: 0161 7757771

Mexichem Fluor The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 515525

Multisol Welsh House, 83 Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5ET T: 01270 610444

NNalco Ltd P.O. Box 11, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DX T: 01606 74488

NanoCo Technologies Ltd 46-48 Grafton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M13 9NT T: 0161 6037900

Norcott Technologies Ltd Brookfield House, Tarporley Road, Norcott Brook, Cheshire WA4 4EA T: 01925 247600

Nova Chemicals Europe Ltd Carrington, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester M31 4TJ

Novartis Vaccines Ltd Gaskill Road, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 9GR T: 0151 7055000

Nynas UK AB North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AJ T: 0151 3273171



OOlenol Ltd Plot 7, Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4TR T: 01260 298276

Oleotec Ltd Rossfield Road, Rossmore Industrial Estate, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3BS T: 0151 3571778

OMG UK Limited Ashton New Road, Clayton, Greater Manchester M11 4AT T: 0161 2302546

Ondeo Nalco Services Ltd PO Box 11, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DX T: 01606 74488

PPenn-White Ltd Radnor Park Trading Estate, Back Lane, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4XJ T: 01260 279635

Pentagon Chemical Specialties Ltd Dock Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria CA14 1JJ T: 01900 604371

Pentagon Fine Chemicals Ltd Lower Road, Halebank, Widnes, Merseyside WA8 8NS T: 0151 4243671

Performance Fluids Ltd Suite 190, Lomeshaye Business Village, Turner Road, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7DR

Perstorp UK Ltd Baronet Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6HA T: 01925 643500

Pharmaserve Northwest Ltd 9 Arkwright Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1NU T: 01928 532200

Polya Unit 2, Harvey Court, Harvey Lane, Wigan, Lancashire WA3 3RX T: 01942 276633

PolyBlend Uk Limited Everite Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8PT T: 0151 495 4407

PQ Corporation Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1AB T: 01925 416100

PRISM Chemicals Limited 59/61 Sandhills Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside L5 9XL T: 0151 9227871

Protec Chemicals Ltd Unit 6, Westwood Business Centre, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL9 6HN T: 0161 6525353

Protol Comar Ltd Teal Business Park, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0YQ T: 0151 4866677

QQuatchem Ltd Drury Lane, Victoria Trading Estate, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL9 7PJ T: 0161 9470177

Quay Pharmaceuticals Limited 1 Hawkshead Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 3RJ T: 0151 2039812

RRaKeM Wellington Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2BD T: 0161 7620044

Reagens UK Ltd St Georges Court, Dairyhouse Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5UA T: 0161 9297222

ReAgent Chemical Services Ltd 18 Aston Fields Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3DL T: 01928 716903

Reaxa Ltd PO Box 42, Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Greater Manchester M9 8ZS T: 0161 7212983

RecithlyPharm Ltd Vale of Bardsley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL7 9RR T: 0161 3426000

ReFuel Biodiesel Unit 1 Yardley Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7SS T: 0151 5466065

Ribble Technology 2 Brierley St, Ashton on Ribble, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2AU T: 01772 202227

Robert McBride Ltd Middleton Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester M24 4DP T: 0161 6539037

Rock Chemicals Ltd 90 Priestley Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1ST T: 01925 636191

Rockwood Additives Ltd Moorfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 3AA T: 0151 4952222

RS Clare and Company 8-14 Stanhope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L8 5RQ T: 0151 7092902

SSAFC Hitech Power Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 3QF T: 0151 3342774

Safe Solutions (Dbg) Ltd Wharton Green, Bostock Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3BD T: 0870 0620520

Saffil Limited Tanhouse Lane, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0RY T: 0151 4226735

Salt Union Ltd - Salt Mine Winsford Rock Salt Mine, Bradford Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2PE T: 0151 3735655

Shell UK Oil Products Shell Technology Centre, Thornton, PO Box 1, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3SH

Shepherd Widnes Ltd Moss Bank Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0RU T: 0151 4249156

Silicone Engineering Ltd Greenbank Business Park, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 3HU T: 01254 261321

Solutech Ltd Barlow Drive, Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2JZ T: 01606 552233

Solution (CP Films) Chadwick Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1PW T: 01928 580508



CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WESTSolvay Chemicals Limited Baronet Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6HA T: 01925 651277

Sorex Ltd St Michael Industrial Estate, Hale Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8TJ T: 0151 4207151

Sovereign Chemicals Ltd Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 4EQ T: 01229 870800

Springfields Fuels Limited Springfields Salwick, Preston, Lancashire PR4 0XJ T: 01772 763531

Standring Brothers Ltd Wellington Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 7AG T: 01457 877227

Stepan UK Ltd Bridge House, Bridge Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester SK15 1PH T: 0161 3385511

Sterling Colours Ltd Woodend, Netherley Road, Prescot, Merseyside L35 1QE T: 01514 873701

Steyport Ltd Centurion Way, Roman Road Industrial Estate, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 2LD T: 01254 583737

Stirling Lloyd Polychem Ltd Union Bank, King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6EF T: 01565 633111

Strongbond Adhesives Ltd Beehive Works, Hollins Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 8AA T: 0161 7662618

Stuma Plastics Ltd Atlas Works, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 4EZ

Swan Chemicals Ltd Mintsfeet Road South, Mintsfeet Industrial Estate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6ND T: 01539 722247 | 0800 212067

Swintex Ltd Derby Works, Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 9NX T: 0161 7614933

Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd 11 Boleyn Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SR T: 01928 579865

TT J & S Jenkinson Ltd Unit 1-1a, Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside WA12 8DN T: 01925 221666

Talke Chemical Co Ltd Palletine Works, 55 Small Brook Lane, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 5PZ T: 01942 884122

Tata Chemicals Europe Ltd PO Box 4, Mond House, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DT T: 01606 724000

Taylor Engineering & Plastics Ltd Molesworth Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 2BD T: 01706 714700

Techmould Unit 9, Knowsley Road Industrial Estate, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 5HH T: 01706 227717

Tennants Fine Chemicals Macclesfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 8LD T: 01538 392118

Tetrosyl Ltd Bevis Green Works, Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6RE T: 0161 7945981

Teva UK Whitehouse Vale Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3FA T: 01928 707744

Texchem Dyestuffs Ltd Holmes Mill, Holmes St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL12 6AN T: 01706 711990

Thermo Fisher Scientific 112 Chadwick Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1PR T: 01928 581000

Thermphos Ltd PO Box 1, Earle Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0TB T: 0151 4222524

Thor Specialities (UK) Ltd Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6GB T: 01606 818800

Total Petrochemicals Globe House, Bayley St, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 1PY T: 0161 3384411

Total Pool Chemicals Ltd Unit 1 and 5 Pool Bank Business Park, High Street, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire CH3 8JH T: 01829 740290

Town Talk Polish Co Ltd Slater Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 2TQ T: 01204 520014

UUK Inks Ltd 1a Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, St Helens, Merseyside WA11 9UD T: 01942 270400

Ungerer Ltd Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4LP T: 01244 371711

Unilever - Warrington 2 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 1AA

Unilever R&D Port Sunlight Unilever R&D, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Merseyside CH63 3JW T: 0151 6413000

United Phosphorus Ltd Hall Lane, Rookery Bridge, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3QQ T: 01270 766666

Universal Products Lytham Manufacturing Fairfield, Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire PR4 3JA T: 01772 685777

Urenco UK Ltd Capenhurst Works, Capenhurst Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6ER T: 0151 4734174

VVarn Products Co Ltd North Bank Industrial Estate, Irlam, Lancashire M44 5UP T: 0161 7755412

Venchem Ltd Knolts Lane Works, Colne, Lancashire BB8 8AA T: 01282 861198

Victrex PLC Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD T: 01253 897700



Viksol CCleaner Solutions Unit 1 Bowness mill, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 9JZ T: 01706 213426

Vil Resins Ltd Union Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL2 2DT T: 01204 388800

Vinnolit Hillhouse Ltd Hillhouse Industrial Estate, Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD T: 01253 898800

Vita Liquid Polymers Ltd Harling Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester M22 4SZ T: 0161 9983226

WWalker Brothers Services ltd Unit 3, Pimhole Business Park, Pimhole Road, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 7ET T: 0161 7617776

Weilburger-Schramm (UK) Ltd Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SF T: 01928 570900

West & Senior Ltd Milltown Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester M26 1WE T: 0161 7247131

West Lancs Paint & Varnish Co. Ltd 16 gladden Place, Gillibrands, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9SX T: 01695 723555

Westway Terminals UK ltd Regent Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L20 1ES T: 0151 9443900

Whitford Plastics Ltd Christleton Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1ST T: 01928 571000

William Blythe Ltd Church, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 4PD T: 01254 320000

WM Canning Ltd (Marston Bentley) Cale Lane, New Springs, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 1JR T: 01942 501000

XXtec 19 Woodlea Close, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 6DL T: 0151 6012020



CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WEST

#2DHeat c/o Solvay Interox Chemicals Ltd, Solvay House Baronet Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6HA T: 01925 230928

3M Speciality Tapes & Adhesives 3M House, 28 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M15 4PA T: 0161 2368500

AAB Consulting 16 Lunley Road, Chester, Cheshire CH3 2AQ T: 01244 390939

ABB Engineering Services Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4BT T: 01925 741111

ACAL Energy Ltd The Heath Business & Technical Park, The Welland Ind Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 511581

Acmos UK Ltd Willow Bank House, Old Lane, Heswall, Cheshire CH60 1XX T: 0151 3484849

The ACTA Group EU Ltd The Heath, Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 500056

Addison Project plc Hillhouse International, PO Box 4, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD T: 01253 898200

Adshead Ratcliffe Survey & Construction Unit 54, Oakhill Trading Estate, Worsley Road North, Salford, Greater Manchester M28 3PT T: 01204 795335

Advanced Bioprocess Development Limited John Dalton East, Chester Street, Greater Manchester M1 5GD T: 0161 2471139

Advanced Metallurgical Services Ltd Mosshey Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 8QL T: 01706 882891

Aeropia Ltd Unit B3, 5 Harvey Court, Leigh, Greater Manchester WN7 3PT T: 01942 607299

Agility Logistics Solutions Ltd Pavilion 7, The Match Works, Garston, Merseyside L19 2PH T: 0151 4945900

Air Products plc 2 Millenium Gate, Westmire Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6AP T: 0800 38902002

AJM Consulting Services Ltd Europarc Innovation Centre Europarc, Grimsby, Humberside DN37 9TT T: 01472 500306

AkzoNobel The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QF T: 01928 511057

Alfred H Knight International Ltd Eccleston Grange, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3BQ T: 01744 733757

Allison Fluid Power Ltd Unit 18, Willow Court, west quay road, Winwhick, Cheshire WA2 8UF T: 01925 639333

Alston Pre-Applied Fastener Services Ltd Unit 27, Roman Way Industrial Estate, Preston, Lancashire PR2 5BD T: 01772 700590

Altremis Ltd 82 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 4WQ T: 0161 935 8021

Amtoll Ltd Unit 13 Chichester Business Centre, Chichester Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 2AU T: 01706 750031

Analysis Rocklands, Rockcliffe Villas, Bacup, Lancashire OL13 8JG T: 01706 871700

Anderson Yorke Associates Ltd Trident One, Styal Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 5XB T: 0161 4356001

APEM Ltd APEM Manchester Lab, Riverview A17 Embankment Business Park, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK4 3GN T: 0161 4428938

Appleyard Lees Blackfriars House, Parsonage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2JA T: 0161 8359655

Argent & Waugh Ltd. 7 Lindisfarne Close Sale, Manchester, Greater Manchester M33 3RB T: 07980 681207

Arvia Technology Ltd Arch 28 North Campus Incubator, Sackville Street, Greater Manchester M60 1QD T: 0845 1231264

AS Plastics Unit 3, Harvey Court, Harvey Lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3RZ T: 01942 271271

Ascot International (1996) Ltd Welcroft Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 3DF T: 0161 4766161

Ashton Chemicals Lilac Cottage, Duck Lane, Ashton, Chester CH3 8BN T: 01829 752982

Augean PLC 5 Regency Chambers, Jubilee Way, Bury, Greater Manchester BL6 0JW T: 0161 7633393

Autocare Ltd New Brittania Works, Hulme Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M26 1EY T: 01204 572184

AVEVA Solutions Ltd Suite 7, Venture House, Venture Way Dunston Technology Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8NR T: 01246 572300

Axiom Analytical Laboratories Ltd Innospec Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4HF T: 0151 3566186

Axion Recycling Ltd Unit 2, Tudor House, Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK7 2DG T: 0161 4267731

Aysgarth Environmental Ltd Rising Way, Heathwaite Close, Storth, Milnthorpe, Lancashire LA7 7JS T: 01524 67580

BBarbe (UK) Ltd Fern Hill Business Centre, Todd Street, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 5BJ T: 0161 7612555


n CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES

BASF PLC & IT Services Ltd Erl Road, PO Box 4, Cheadle hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire Sk8 6QG T: 0161 485622

Bawden & Associates Nonneley Hall Nonneley, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5SL T: 01939 238820

Baytouch Ltd Ribble Court, 1 Meadway, Padiham, Lancashire BB12 7NG T: 01282 687000

Beaufort Performance Management Limited Beaufort House Northgate Utkinton, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0JX T: 07748 617119

Bioscience for Business KTN C-Tech Innovation Ltd, Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, Cheshire CH1 6EH T: 0151 3472932

BIS Industrial Services Axis House, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1BD T: 01928 530000

Boden & Davies Ltd Minshull Farm, Lower Green Lane, Astley, Greater Manchester M29 7JZ T: 01942 882667

Bodycote Materials Testing Ltd 6 Corenet Way, Centenria Park, Salford, Greater Manchester M50 1RE T: 0161 7873250

Boxer Chemicals Ltd Unit 8, The Courtyard, 86 Worsley Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester M30 8LS T: 0161 7896543

Brabners Chaffe Street LLP Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 3YL T: 0151 6003000

Brenntag Inorganic Chemicals Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3PZ T: 01270 759759

Brenntag Solvents Unit 10 Hurricane Court, Hurricane Drive, Estuary Park, Liverpool L24 8RL T: 0151 4949272

Brenntag UK ltd Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1QB T: 0161 8487938

Brenntag Pickerings Road, Hale Bank Ind. Estate, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8XJ T: 0151 4242513

Britest Ltd The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 515683

British Printing Industries Federation North Eastern Business Centre, 142 Thorns lane, Wakefield, Greater Manchester WF2 7RE T: 01924 203330

BTC Speciality Distribution Ltd PO Box 4, Earl Road, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 6QB T: 0161 4885223

Burgundy Gold Ltd 68 Beech View Road, Kingsley, Cheshire, WA6 8DG T: 01928 787179

BWA Water Additives UK Limited Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1WT T: 0161 8753219

CC-Tech Innovation Ltd Capenhurst Technology Park, Capenhurst, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6EH T: 0151 3472900

Caliper Life Sciences ltd Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3AZ T: 01928 711448

Caliper Ltd 1 Wellfield, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3AZ T: 01928 711448

Canei Solutions 10 Toll Bar Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5QX T: 01244 458928

Capenhurst Technical Ltd Capenhurst Technology Park, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6EH T: 0151 3472900

Capper Plastics Stenplas Works, Grecian Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 6QS T: 01204 388388

Carvansons Ltd Hollins Vale Works, Hollins Village, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 8QQ T: 0161 7663768

Cass Industries Ltd Blackbrook Trading Estate, Weybrook Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M19 2QD T: 0161 4424200

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Catalyst Site Discovery Centre, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DF T: 0151 4201121

Caunce O`Hara & Co Ltd City Wharf, New Bailey Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M3 5ER T: 0161 8332100

Ceda Chemicals Ltd 9 Tatton Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6AB T: 01565 754753

CEL International (R) The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 515300

Chance and Hunt Alexander House, Crown Gate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2UP T: 01928 793059

Chemical Associates Rosemead, Proffitts Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 9JX T: 01928 722095

Chemical Business Association Lyme Building, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6ZD T: 01270 258200

Chemical Industry Education Centre 18 Redwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L25 2QR T: 0151 4880336

Chemical Reactor Services A Unit of Robbins & Myers UK Ltd, Unit 5, Lyon Road Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL4 8TG T: 01204 862777

Chemistry Innovation KTN The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 515662

Chemitex International Ltd PO Box 11, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 6YZ T: 01457 878381

ChemQuest Ltd Springfield House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5BG T: 01625 528808

ChemSoft Ltd The Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5AN T: 01244 329660

Cheshire & Warrington Business Venture International Business Centre, Delta Crescent, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 7WQ T: 01925 715175


nCHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES

CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTCheshire West & Chester Council External Funding and Partnerships, 2nd Floor, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2NP T: 01244 402645

CICA 5 Long Croft Meadow, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1TR T: 01458 851568

Clodor Ltd Heaton Mill, Spring Gardens, Greater Manchester M24 3DQ T: 0161 6430454

Cobalt N D T Unit 2 Eccleston Park Trade Centre, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3BZ T: 01744 734321

Cogent SSC Ltd Unit 5, Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1GG T: 01925 515200

Commodity Chemicals 47 Birch Road, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4NN T: 01260 299996

Community Windpower Ltd Godscroft Lane, Frodhsam, Cheshire WA6 6XU

Connect Chemicals (UK) Ltd. Winnington Hall, Winnington Lane, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DU T: 01606 872028

Corcoran Chemicals Ltd Oak House, Oak Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6DF T: 01625 532731

Corroless Northern Ltd Regent House, Regent Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL2 6EW T: 0161 6244941

Cosmetic Rheologies Ltd Cosreho House, Unit C2, Waterfold Busisness Park, Bury, Lancashire M12 6HN T: 0161 7052290

Costain Oil, Gas & Process Ltd Costain House, Styal Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M22 5WN T: 0161 9103444

Croft Engineering Services 2 Beech Court, Taylor Business Park, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6BL T: 01925 766262

CSG Lanstar Liverpool Road, Caddishead, Greater Manchester M44 5DT T: 0161 7752644

CTS UK Ltd 16 Bridge Industrial Estate, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 9HB T: 0151 4480555

Cumbrian Storage Ltd Prince of Wales Dock, Workington, Cumbria CA14 1BN T: 01900 605151

DD M Chemicals Limited Shalford House, Westbrook Road, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 8EA T: 01928 787486

Daresbury Innovation Centre Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus, Keckwick Lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4FS T: 01925 607005

Worley Parsons Europe Ltd Signal Point, Bredbury Park Way, Bredbury, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK6 2SN T: 0161 4064593

Debdale Colour & Chemical Ltd Waterhouse Road, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester M18 7JF T: 0161 2311504

Discovery 2 Medicine The Incubator Building, 48 Grafton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M13 9XX T: 0161 6067226

DNV Energy Highbank House, Exchange Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 0ET T: 0161 4757060

Draper Distribution Unit 12, Deacon Trading Estate, Earle Street, Newton Le Willows, Merseyside WA12 9XD T: 0871 8714956

EEastman Company UK Ltd Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L33 7UF T: 0151 5475801

Easy C Ltd 4 Adlington road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JT T: 01625 571155

ECO Fillers Ltd The Barns, Welsh Row, Cheshire SK10 4TY T: 0845 0176718

Edelchemie (UK) Limited ECO-Option House, Lostock Works off Griffiths Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7XU T: 01858 469001

EDP Heath Safety and Environmental Consultants Lakeside, Alexandra Business Park, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3TP T: 01744 766000

Edulan U K Ltd North Stage, 92 Broadway, Salford, Greater Manchester M50 2UW T: 0161 8768040

Elantas UK ltd Keate House, 1 Scholar Green Road, Cobra Court, Manchester, Greater Manchester M32 0TR T: 0161 8488411

Electraspec UK Ltd 110 rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL2 6QF T: 0161 2847821

EMANSYS (Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality Management Consultants) Signature House, 232A Rainhill Road. Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside L35 4LD T: 0151 4302923

Embassy Gas Services Embassy Gas Supplier, 457 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Greater Manchester M35 0AA T: 0161 6811563

Emporium Sales & Marketing Ltd Unit 1E, Moss Industrial Estate, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL16 5LB T: 01706 526548

Engineering Maintenance Products Silverdale, Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 5ET T: 01204 492063

Entec UK Ltd Windsor House , Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich , Cheshire, CW9 7TN T: 01606 354805

Enterprise Europe Network-Business Link Northwest St Nicholas House, 4th Floor, Old Churchyard, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 8TX T: 0151 2242435

Envirolink Northwest Ltd Spencer House, 91 Dewhurst Road, Birchwood. Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7PG T: 01925 813200



Environment Agency PO Box 12, Richard Fairclough House, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 1HG T: 01925 543470

Environmental Cleaning Technologies Ltd Unit 65, north mersey business center, Woodward Road, Knowsley industrial park, Merseyside L33 7UY T: 0151 5484015

Envirotech Chemical Products Greenfield Farm Trading Estate, Greenfield Road, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4TR T: 01260 298018

ENWORKS Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester M1 5JW T: 0161 2374181

ESR Technology Whittle House, 410 The Quadrant, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6FW T: 01925 843400

Euravia Engineering Euravia House, Colne Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB18 6SN T: 01282 844480

Eurolabs Ltd London House, London Road South, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1YP T: 01625 850089

Euro Lab Supplies Limited Road 5, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3RB T: 01606 594593

Eurosolve 1A Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, Merseyside WA11 9UD T: 0870 2424852

Eversheds 70 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5ES T: 0161 8318000

Explosion Hazard Testing Ltd 8 Dalton Court, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1PU T: 01928 576722

Exwold Technology Ltd Brenda Road, Hartlepool, Teesside TS25 2BW T: 01429 230340

FF Moxham 43 Higher Market Street, Kearsley, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL4 8HQ T: 01204 573342

F2G Limited P O Box 1, Lankro Way, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester M30 0BH T: 0161 7851270

Farfield Scientific Ltd Farfield House, Southmere Court, Electra Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6GU T: 0161 7368660

Fibrestar Drums Ltd Redhouse Lane, Disley, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK12 2NW T: 07572 428529

Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd Kingsgate, Wellington Road North, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK4 1LW T: 0161 4760032

Fine Chemicals Projects Ltd 44 Twining Brook Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 5PU T: 07885 479300

Fircroft Group Thomson House, Birchwood Park, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6GA T: 01925 255492

Firestop Chemicals Ltd Unit 4, The Clock Tower, Manor Lane, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8DJ T: 01477 544466

Fluid Power Solultions (UK) Ltd PO Box 116, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 5WW T: 0161 6129528

France Line Containerbase - Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire, M41 7BQ T: 0161 7468339

Fujifilm Imaging Colorants Ltd Floor 7, Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Greater Manchester M9 8ZS T: 0161 7212100

GGabriel Veterinary Supplies & Services 452 Shaw Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL2 6PG T: 01706 881619

The Galbraith Muir Consultancy Ltd 24 Cliffe Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5AQ T: 01925 263679

GD Analytical Consulting 53 Nudger Green, Dobcross, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 5AW T: 01457 874027

General Maintenance & Diagnostics Ltd 28b Morrison Business Park, Furnhead Street, Bolton, Lancashire BL3 3PE T: 07791 236176

Gentronix Ltd CTF Building 46, Grafton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M13 9NT T: 0161 6067266

Gerling UK Limited 3 Cherry Tree Close, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 7QJ T: 0161 9047671

Glasson Fertilizers West Quay, Gasson Dock, Lancashire LA2 0DB T: 01524 799920

Gleeds Genesis Centre, Science Park Birchwood South, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BH T: 01925 815022

GlobalMSDS Ltd Galloway House, Clotton, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 OEG T: 01829 781180

Glycosynth Ltd 14 Craven Court, Winwick Quay, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8QU T: 01925 575075

GMS Services Rosebridge court, Rosebridge Way, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 3DP T: 01942 825086

Green-Speed Powder Coating Ltd Unit 4, Slack Street,, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7JP T: 01625 439993

Greenhey Industrial & Marine 9 Prospect Place, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Merseyside WN8 9QD T: 01695 727400

Groundwork Northwest First Floor, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ T: 0161 237 3200

HHaden Freeman Limited Oldham Street, Denton, Manchester, Greater Manchester M34 3SU T: 0161 3045902

Hall Analytical Laboratories Ltd Unit A, Millbrook Bus Centre, Floats Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M23 9YJ T: 0161 2867884



CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTHalton Borough Council Municiple Buildings, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QF T: 0303 3334300

Harris Hart & Co Ltd Gregge Street Works, Haywood, Lancs, Greater Manchester OL10 2EJ T: 01706 625355

Harrow Estates PLC Bridgemere House, Chester Road, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3BD T: 01928 797900

Hat International Ltd The Innovation Centre, Pendle, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 0PQ T: 0845 4103208

Hazchem Network 18 Gladiator Way, Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, Rugby, Warwickshire CV12 1RX T: 07909 891612

Hertel UK Limited 3 Abbots Park, Preston Broon, Cheshire WA7 3GH T: 01928 704009

HFL Risk Services Ltd Freeman House, Orbital 24, Oldham Street, Denton, Greater Manchester M34 3SU T: 0161 3045902

Hill Dickinson LLP 50 Fountain Street, Greater Manchester M2 2AS T: 0161 8177200

Hosokawa Micron Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DS T: 01928 755100

Human Reliability Associates Ltd 1 School House, Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP T: 01257 463121

Hydrapolymers Crown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L69 7ZB T: 0151 7954182

IInenco Group Limited Petros House, St Andrews Road North, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 2NF T: 01253 785000

Innovation North West Ltd 16 Prenton Hall Road, Prenton, Wirral, Cheshire CH43 0RA T: 0151 6081316

Instant Analysis Consultancy Quality House, 73 Windsor Road, Prestwich, Lancashire M25 0DB T: 0161 7214418

Instep (UK) Ltd Willow Barn, Newcastle Road, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1SB T: 01477 505811

Intertek ASG PO Box 42, Hexagon House, Blackley, Greater Manchester M9 8ZS T: 0161 7211057

Intertek Northwest Technology Centre Quarry Road East, Bebington, Cheshire CH63 3JW

Invensys Process Systems The Genesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BH T: 01925 811469

IPOS Department of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD1 3DH T: 01484 471867

ITAL Logistics Leeston Road, Sharston Industrial Estate, Sharston, Greater Manchester M22 4RB T: 0161 4914911

ITOCHU Asia Pte Ltd 5 The Ridgeway, Heswall, Merseyside CH60 8NB T: 0151 3427194

JJacobs Babtie Fairbairn House, Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester M33 6WP T: 0161 9621214

Jacobs E & C Ltd Rutherford House, Warrington Road, Birchwood Science Park, Cheshire WA3 6ZH T: 01925 666000

Jessup-Bould Limited 17 Patterdale Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1BG T: 0161 4305693

John Davies 18 Greenbank, Eaton Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7EW T: 01244 676508

KKelly Scientific 3rd Floor St Johns House, 2-10 Queen Street, Greater Manchester, M2 5JB T: 0161 8392400

Kenyon Group Ltd Regent House, Regent Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL1 3TZ T: 0161 6336328

Kilgour Metal Treatments Ltd Holly Close, Red Marsh Industrial Estate, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4LR T: 01253 864609

KPMG St James Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 6DS T: 0161 2464000

Kronos Ltd Baron, Manchester Road, Wimslow, Cheshire SK9 1BQ T: 01625 547200

LLancaster Environment Centre Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YQ T: 0152 4510213

LINK Associates International Trent House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire DE24 8UP T: 01332 222299

Liverpool Science Park 131 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 5TF T: 0151 7053404

Longfield Chemicals Ltd Weaver House, Ashville Point, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire WA7 3FW T: 01928 712900

Lord Corporation (Europe) Ltd Olympic Court, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1AP T: 0161 8681790

Louverlight Ltd Sir Richard Farely Way, Off Crossley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK4 5OY T: 0161 8825046

LPD Lab Services Philips Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5RZ T: 01254 676074

MM and CT Ltd 12 Wharton Street, Sherdley Road Industrial Estate, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 5AA T: 01744 737274

The Manufacturing Institute Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M17 1LB T: 0161 8752525



MAJ.R Associates Ltd 24 Elm Tree Road, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 ONH T: 07795 831044

Manage Your Energy Ltd 6 The Chines, Delamere Park, Cuddiington, Cheshire CW8 2XA T: 01606 889426

Manchester Metropolitan University John Dalton Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5GD T: 0161 2471428

Manchester Science Park Ltd Manchester Science Park Ltd, Kiburn House, Lloyd Street North, Greater Manchester M15 6SE T: 0161 2261000

Martin Chemicals & Lubricants 77 West Vale, Neston, Wirral, Cheshire CH64 0SF T: 0151 3365136

Marks & Clerk Sussex House, 83-85 Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3LG T: 0161 2335800

Marsh Limited No 1 City Road East, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 4PN T: 0161 9547259

Maxilead Ltd Par Bridge Works, Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester M29 8PR T: 0161 7905105

The Mersey Forest The Mersey Forest Offices, Risley Moss, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6QX T: 01925 816217

Mersey Management Solutions Ltd 2 Smithy Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 8ED T: 07818 041309

Morgan Professional Services 410 Birchwood Boulevard, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7WD T: 01925 281800

Mouchel - Manchester St John, Queen St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 5JB T: 0161 8386105

Mulberry Waste Clydesdale Place, Moss Side Industrial Estate, Leyland, Lancashire PR5 3QS T: 01772 454129

Multi-tech Contracts Limited 6 Bowood Court, Calver Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8QZ T: 01925 418333

NNational Skills Academy Process Industries (NSAPI) The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX T: 01928 515678

Nayler Chemicals Ltd Unit 34b Kirkless Ind Est, Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN2 1HF T: 01942 829955

NEPPCO The University of Manchester, P.O Box 88, Manchester, Greater Manchester M60 1QD T: 0161 3065706

Netherton Consulting 9 Howey Rise, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6DN T: 01928 731528

NISP North West Telegraphic House, Waterfront Quay, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester M50 3XW T: 0845 0949507

Norkem Ltd Norkem House, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9FB

North of England Excellence International Business Centre, Delta Crescent, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7WQ T: 01925 715215

North Manchester Powder Coatings Meadow Mill, Hobson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M35 0JJ T: 0161 6886806

North West Aerospace Alliance Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 9BT T: 01282 607150

Northwest Automotive Alliance Allied Business Centre, 1 Potter Place, West Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9PH T: 01695 567255

Novidec 3 Brook Hey, Parkgate, Wirral, Cheshire CH64 6TH T: 0151 3363168

Nsure Consulting Innisfree, 74 Plymard Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 6BR T: 0151 3277178

OOAMPS Petrochemical Insurance & Risk Management Windsor House, High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9RY T: 01372 460822

Oil Recruitment Ltd Regent House, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9AB T: 01565 626756

Oil Salvage Ltd Lyster Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 1AS T: 0151 9334084

Optimised Energy Solutions Ltd Daresbury Vanguard House, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire WA4 4FS T: 01925 606421

Orchid Environmental Ltd Market Place, Adlington, Lancashire PR7 4EZ T: 01257 484000

OSS Ltd Stockpit Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7TQ T: 0151 5491434

Otto Simon Ltd Churchfield House, 5 The Crescent, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1PS T: 0161 4917440

PPeak Translations Shepherds Bank, Kettleshulme, Greater Manchester SK23 7QU

Perceptive Engineering Ltd Daresbury Innovation Centre, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire WA4 4FS T: 01925 607150

Perkin Elmer 1 Signet Court, Swann’s Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8LA T: 07855 267260

Petronet Ltd. Three Arches Filling Station, 654 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 5EP T: 01254 202662

Photography for Industry 16 Humber Road, Great Sutton, Littleton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2SH T: 0151 356 3855



CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTPICME Freeman House, Orbital 24, Oldham Street, Denton, Manchester, Greater Manchester M34 3SU T: 0161 3045909

Pilkington Group European Technical Centre, Hall Lane, Lathem, Lancashire, L40 5UF T: 01695 50000

PL Plastics Unit 11, Rosebridge Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN1 3DP T: 01942 236200

Poly C Reclaimers 47 Stanley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M7 4FR T: 0800 6191817

PriceWaterhouseCoopers 101 Barbirolli Square, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3PW T: 0161 2452000

The Process Engineer Ltd 10 West End Avenue, Gatley, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK8 4DR T: 0845 5190240

Process Integration Limited 1 Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M40 5WW T: 0161 4082488

Processium CEI 3 - 62 Boulevard Niels BOHR BP 2132, Villeurbanne cedex, France, F 69603 Villeurbanne cedex T: +33 (0)478173704

Productivity Skills Consortium 12 Bancroft, Acton Bridge, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3QZ T: 01606 853530

Progressive Logistics Ltd 16 Milton Rough, Acton Bridge, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2RF T: 01606 851472

Projen plc PROjEN House, Wellfield Road, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3FR T: 01928 752500

PSL Europe Estuary Business Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 8RG T: 0151 4487700

Pulse Scientific Rutherford House, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6GG T: 0161 2266446

QQuantum Station House, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 1EP

RR Plevin & Sons Ltd Cheshire Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL5 9NG T: 01457 838444

Rapid Technologies 138-140 Queens Drive, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside L15 6XX T: 0151 2821803

RAS Ltd. PO Box 3315, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8YR T: 01244 674612

The REACH Centre Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4YQ T: 01524 510278

Red Scar Industrial Coatings Ltd Red Scar Works, Unit 12 & Unit 13, Colne, Lancashire BB8 8ED T: 01282 862929

Reed Ward Plastics Ltd 6 Keystone Close, Salford, Manchester M6 8EP T: 0161 6554298

Regional Language Network North West 6 Keystone Close, Salford, Manchester M6 8EP T: 07767 882551

Remsol First Floor, 34 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire PR1 0DQ T: 0845 123 2544

Rigby Taylor (Paints) Ltd Crown Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL6 5HP T: 01204 677777

RMG (The Recruitment Management Group) Eleven Abbots Park, Preston Brook, Nr Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3GH T: 01928 711800

Robinson Keane Century House, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RR T: 0161 9299105

Rochdale Electro - Mechanical Services Ltd Unit 25, Southgate Industrial Park, Heywood, Greater Manchester OL10 1PW T: 01706 628015

Rothon Consultants 3 Orchard Croft, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7SL T: 01244 300798

Royal Society of Chemistry Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J OBA T: 020 74403388

Roydon Granulation Ltd Unit 15, Fishwick Industrial Estate, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3NA T: 01744 851941

RSK ENSR 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 OAR T: 01928 726006

RTC North Ltd Dovecote Court, Stanley Grange, Ormskirk Road, Knowsley, Merseyside L34 4AR T: 0151 6328888

RW Legal P O Box 282, Manchester, Greater Manchester M21 3BB T: 0161 8606446

SSalix Enterprises Willow Cottage, Oulton Mill Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9DT T: 01829 760395

SampleRite Ltd Unit G1,1 Lock View, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, Yorkshire HX5 9HD T: 01422 327369

SATRO Room 1.50 - 1.32 1st floor, Liverpool John Moors, James Parsons Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 3AF T: 0151 2312400

Scope Security Systems 66-68 Leigh Road, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 1RX

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC Fiddler, Widnes Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 2UT T: 0151 4795700

Search Consultancy One Central Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 5WR T: 0161 8358600

Sefton Technologies Limited 11 Ullet Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L17 3BL T: 0151 5229314

SembCorp UK Protection Group PO Box 1985, Wilton International, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS90 8WS T: 01642 2122225



Serengeti Information Services Company 16 The Ridings, Whittle-le-Woods,Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7QH T: 01257 274638

SES Metals Sterling Works, Ings Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL12 7LQ T: 01706 711999

SGS UK Ltd Rossmore Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 3EN T: 0151 3506666

Shell (UK) Ltd Rowland Way House, Rowland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 5SB T: 0161 4994000

Sirius Strategic Environmental Management Ltd. The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 515715

Slater Technical Services Ltd Slater House, Bolton Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester M46 9JY T: 01942 876770

SOG Ltd The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX T: 01928 515151

Spraybake / JRC Unit 1 Boarshurst Industrial Park, Boarshurst Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 7EA T: 01457 870779

Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (UK) LLP Trinity Court, 16 John Dalton Street, Greater Manchester M60 8HS T: 0161 8305043

STFC Daresbury Laboratory Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4AD T: 01925 603000

Stopford Projects Ltd Custom House, Merseyton Road, Ellesmere, Cheshire CH65 3AD T: 0151 3577750

Superfos Packaging Edison Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1PY T: 01928 575051

TTDG plc European Chemicals, Euroterminal, Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M17 1PY T: 0161 9326900

Techsafe Consultants Cheshire House, 164 Main Road, Goostrey, Cheshire CW4 8JP

Tennants Distribution Ltd Hazelbottom Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Greater Manchester M8 0GR T: 0161 2054454

TEP - The Environment Partnership Genesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 7BH T: 01925 844004

Thought into Action Ltd 28 Salthill Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1NU T: 01200 422216

Tony Maynard Ltd 7 Oaklands, Guilden Sutton, Cheshire CH3 7HE T: 01244 300582

TRADeBe Ltd Innospec Manufacturing Park, Oil Sites Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4EY T: 0845 6032893

Trafford College Talbot Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0XH T: 0161 8867000

TransitionPlus Ltd 38 Cherry Lane, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST7 3QF T: 01270 875710

Travelex Global Business Payments Pioneer House, Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AD T: 0871 5289986

TTE Training Ltd New Horizons House, New Bridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4LT T: 0151 3576100

TXL Products Ltd Unit 15, Pilsworth Way, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 8RE T: 0161 7669369

UUK Trade & Investment (UKTI) - North West North West International Trade Centre, Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester M17 1LB T: 07966 560644

Unilever Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 3JW T: 0151 6413000

Univar Ltd Argile House, Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 3RN T: 0161 7417031

University of Central Lancashire Faculty of Science & Technology, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE T: 01772 201201

University of Liverpool Foresight Centre, 3 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L69 3GL T: 0845 0700064

University of Manchester School of Chemistry, Sackville Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 7HS T: 0161 3069260

URS Corporation 4th Floor St James Building, 61-95 Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FQ T: 0161 2387500

VValvoline Oil Company (Ashland UK Ltd) Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 1DR T: 0151 6513740

WWarrant Group Limited Warrant House, 157 Regent Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside L5 9TF T: 0151 955 0600

Westlakes Scientific Consulting Princess Royal Building, Westlakes Scientific Technology Park, Cumbria CA24 3LN T: 01946 514000

Windmill Tapes Ltd Unit 6, McKenzie Industrial Park, Birchall Lane, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK3 0SB T: 0161 4281617

The Wiper Co 1 Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN6 0BJ T: 01257 425019

WorleyParsons Europe Limited Signal Point, Bredbury Park Way, Reddish, Bredbury, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK6 2SN T: 0161 406 4593



CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTWSP Environmental The Alexandra, 200-220 The Quays, Manchester, Greater Manchester M50 5EB T: 0161 8862400

Wyborn Consultancy Ltd 7 Camden Court, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 6RL T: 01928 718551

W.P.Thompson & Co. Coopers Building, Church Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3AB T: 0151 7093961

XXenon Technical Services Limited Unit 26 Red Hill House, Hope Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8BU T: 07713 563650

ZZanos Limited Gilbert House, Haig Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8DX T: 01565 755899



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National Skills Academy 82

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