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CONTENTS 9 Foreword

11 Welcome & Team Contacts

12 The North West Chemical Industry

14 Chemicals Northwest - an Introduction

20 2010 Chemicals Northwest Projects

23 Youth Engagement

29 Events

31 Awards Dinner

33 Partners Events & Exhibitions

40 Membership

65 Chemicals Northwest Members Listings

123 Chemicals Manufacturing & Processing Companies

Chemical Industry Related Services

141 Advertisers Index

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

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

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5CHEMISTRY-USING SECTOR DIRECTORY 2010-11


■ UK TRADE & INVESTMENT

There is no denying we are living through extraordinary times and that the whole world is experiencing a period of unprecedented economic turmoil. This is exactly why we need to promote the excellence of the UK economy like never before.

Despite the challenging environment, there are many stories of innovation, entrepreneurship and, more importantly, success and growth.

The UK has long punched above its weight in terms of innovation and ideas. The inquisitive minds of the UK have produced the telephone, the steam engine, penicillin, the iPod, the electric toaster, the lawnmower and the internet just to name a few! The UK has world-class universities and its engineering expertise is world renowned. The UK also has one of the most open business environments in the world.

The chemical industry in the North West has already been hailed in the forward of this directory. Indeed, the industry continues to maintain it’s Number 1 position as the largest exporting sector for the region as well as the UK’s No 1 region for chemical exports.

The UKTI North West International Trade Team continues to work closely with Chemicals Northwest, CIKTN, centres of excellence, academia and industry, not only to showcase the industry’s strengths to audiences overseas, but more importantly, to work intensively with North West organisations to boost their international sales.

So how can we help? UKTI offers a range of services designed for UK companies at any stage in their international trade journey; from intensive guidance to new exporters right through to forming a strategic alliance or perhaps inward invest aftercare. A listing of our most frequently used services can be found within this article but this is just a snapshot of how we can help.

For further information on UKTI services contact:The North West International Trade TeamTel: 0845 603 7053Email: [email protected]

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Jenny Clucas with UKTI Chemical Commercial Offi cers Marc Shanker (Dusseldorf) and Dzemal Klepic (Sarajevo) at Meet the International

Chemicals Buyer Event, Chester

It has been incredibly reassuring to have UKTI there to share their experience with us. At the outset, as well as a great deal of personal involvement and advice,

the UKTI NW Strategic Alliance Service provided us with the key points to be aware of when setting up a joint venture, and we are still using it today

– it has been like a bible for us!

John Falder, Managing Director, HMG Paints on setting up a Joint Venture overseas.

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■UK TRADE & INVESTMENT

Overseas Market Introduction Service: a bespoke service that puts your business directly in touch with UKTI staff in overseas offi ces who can provide research and contacts as well as focused business advice and support with events and visits.

Passport to Export: for SMEs who are primarily new or novice exporters of UK goods and services. The Passport service combines all of the resources and practical help you will need to grow your business and win customers overseas.

Gateway to Global Growth: for experienced exporters (SME only) – a single route to a wide range of guidance and support from UKTI and others to help take your company to a new level of international success.

Export Marketing Research Scheme: (SME/Trade Association only) - guidance and support to encourage UK companies to undertake overseas marketing research prior to developing a strategy for market entry or further investment into an overseas market.

Export Communications Review: (SME only) – impartial advice on language and cultural issues to assist companies develop an effective export communications strategy thus improving competitiveness in existing and future markets.

Tradeshow Access Programme: (SME only) – support to exhibit at trade shows overseas either as part of a UK group or independently where attendance forms part of your international trade strategy.

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(emerging technologies)■ Printed Electronics Masterclass (Materials)■ JEC

BIP Organics, Middlewich, take part on the UK stand at Chemspec Europe 2010, Berlin

UKTI’s trade support services:

UKTI is participating in the following events in 2010/11

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The Overseas Market Introduction Service reports are a cost effective way to access the information we need to make a quick and painless entry into a new

market and select the right distribution partners.Peter Thompson, International Sales Manager, Evans Vanodine,

Winner of the Chemicals Northwest Award for International Trade 2010.

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ForewordSteve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association

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

As the global economic recovery begins to take hold and chemical companies across the world express more confi dence about the future, 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!

In leading the organisation that represents chemical businesses throughout the UK, I make sure that CIA works closely with Chemicals Northwest to ensure that regional concerns are given maximum exposure, practical support is offered and industry views are connected and consistent. Never has this been more important than in the current political and economic climate as immediate action is sought to tackle the UK’s huge defi cit. Collectively, we must continue to do “more with less” and, in some cases, “less with less” but I am increasingly confi dent that our combined forces can deliver real value to our industry and to the UK at large.

Responding directly to the Chancellor’s plea that “we are all in this together” I am delighted to report extremely good progress on cooperation and coordination between CIA and

Chemicals Northwest. Alongside the other UK regional chemical initiatives, we are increasingly speaking with one voice on the key issues for chemical businesses in the UK.

We are now all joint signatories to the CIA’s Manufacturing Strategy - highlighting to key politicians, offi cials and other opinion formers why our industry matters; what we need to strengthen our contribution to the UK and what we offer in return to improve our economic, social and environmental performance. This formal signal of collaboration is extremely important opposite the new Coalition government and I look forward to taking this forward with Chemicals Northwest CEO, Jenny Clucas, and others over the coming year.

Beyond ambition and strategy, the good practical work continues on the ground between CIA and Chemicals Northwest to not only secure the licence to operate for North West chemical businesses but to also enhance their international competitiveness. Over the past twelve months there has been excellent cooperation through our Responsible Care Cell meetings and the regional site managers’ network – both giving the opportunity for productive discussions with our regulators – and through specifi c events in the areas of organisational behaviour, training and development, process safety and international trade and investment. On a personal note I was also delighted to help judge this year’s Chemicals Northwest Awards and the CIA’s own awards were hosted by the region at the magnifi cent St George’s Hall in Liverpool.

Over the coming year CIA and Chemicals Northwest will do all they

can to build on this excellent work and I am very pleased to endorse this directory which provides an excellent reference point for all that is good about the North West chemicals sector.

Steve ElliottCEO of The Chemical Industries Association

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The Chemicals Northwest annual directory is the industry’s most comprehensive resource of information relating to the largest and most profi table regional cluster of chemical manufacturers in the UK.

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

It also showcases the region’s world-class research and development capabilities, 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 of chemical-related industry.

The array of companies and organisations listed in this 2010/11 edition illustrates the diversity of the sector in the North West and provide 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 to download atwww.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/membership

Jenny ClucasCEOChemicals Northwest

Welcome &Team Contacts

■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.

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

Jenny Clucas, [email protected]: 01928 511 827

Amy Elliott Peace, Industrial Development [email protected]: 01928 513 440For innovation and sustainable development enquiries

Helen Cross, Marketing [email protected]: 01928 511 831For image, marketing & communications enquiries

Stephen Hoskins, Finance [email protected]: 01928 511 828For membership & invoice enquiries

Alex Heys, Admin & Event [email protected]: 01928 515 678For events & website enquiries

Duncan Simcock, Programme [email protected]: 01928 515 818For Resource Effi ciency enquiries

Sarah Grindrod, Programme [email protected]: 01928 515 678For Process Innogateway enquiries

Sue Andrews, Project [email protected]: 01928 515 678For Children Challenging Industry enquiries (primary school programme)

Jane Gamble, Project [email protected]: 01928 515 678For Collaboration of Schools & Industry enquiries (secondary school programme)



Strength through Diversity: Chemicals in England’s Northwest

A long historyEngland’s Northwest has been involved in the manufacture of chemicals since Roman times. However, it was the industrial revolution that really shaped the industry, fuelling its growth in the 19th and early 20th centuries and laying the foundations for the sector we recognise today.

A major advantage of the North West was its proximity to raw materials for chemical production – salt mines in Cheshire, limestone from Derbyshire, abundant coal fi elds and the ease of importing other materials through the nearby and growing Liverpool docks.

Given this availability of raw materials, the new canal and rail links, and the local markets for chemicals (e.g. textile, glass, soap, extraction of metals, leather processing, dyes and drugs manufacture and iron pickling glass) the chemical industry rapidly expanded.

Centre for innovationThe North West has long been at the forefront of innovation in the chemical-using industries. Notable pioneers and entrepreneurs in the region include John Hutchinson, William Gossage, Ludwig Mond and John Brunner (ultimately Brunner Mond), Sir Henry Roscoe, who opened the UK’s fi rst practical chemistry laboratory in Manchester in 1857 and the

Lever Brothers, who founded their eponymous soap manufacturing company (now Unilever) in Warrington in 1885.

The industry continued to expand throughout the 20th century, particularly with the growing presence of ICI and today, the industry is vibrant and diverse with many innovative companies covering the whole spectrum of modern chemical industry. Leading businesses of all sizes can be found in the region undertaking research, manufacturing and distribution throughout the world.

Industry strengthsThe North West accounts for 27% of all chemical related exports, making it the UK’s largest chemical exporting region by far. At least 650 businesses operate in the sector, directly employing over 50,000 people and generating over £10bn in sales. Well known names include AstraZeneca, Innospec, Shell, Solvay, Unilever, Brunner Mond and the third largest chemical manufacturer in the world, INEOS.

The region is also home to a thriving community of small to medium sized companies and has more new chemical start ups than anywhere else in the UK. These companies are often high growth businesses with a focus on emerging technologies.

■ THE NORTH WEST CHEMICAL INDUSTRY


The Northwest of England is home to the largest and most profi table regional cluster of chemical manufacturers in the UK. In total, around 60 per cent of the world’s top 50 chemical companies have a presence in the North West. So just what is it about the region that makes it the ideal location for chemical-related businesses?


■THE NORTH WEST CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Facts and fi gures at-a-glance

■ 650 businesses directly employing 50,000 people ■ Over £10bn of annual sales, 17% increase over 2005■ £3bn annual contribution to the regional economy■ More new chemical fi rms are registered in the North West than any other UK region■ 70% of employees work for businesses with more than 250 employees■ Over 50% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees

Modern chemistry has a signifi cant role to play in the challenges the world faces in the future, such as clean energy production, low carbon vehicles, printed electronics and feeding the world’s growing population.

Businesses are attracted to the North West by many factors: skilled employees, good international links facilitating movement of people and goods, the presence of suppliers and the availability of suitable locations, to mention just a few. Very importantly, the North West is widely recognised as an attractive and relatively inexpensive location offering employees and their families a high quality of life.

Key marketsThe sector is highly diverse and serves a wide range of markets, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, electronics and construction. Household and institutional cleaning and personal care products are also well represented, as are commodity and specialist polymers which are exported all over the world.

The largest single industry supply chain is in halochemicals where the region’s abundant supplies of salt are transformed into polymers, refrigerants, and speciality chemicals as well as bulk production of mineral acids and alkalis.

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.

Unrivalled R&DThe region also hosts a rich R&D infrastructure in its businesses and universities as well as the internationally leading Daresbury Laboratory with its expertise in surface and materials science. Global giant Shell has a fuel and lubricants research laboratory at Thornton near Ellesmere Port and Unilever has their major home and personal care laboratory at Port Sunlight on the Wirral. There are many other world class fi rms with R&D facilities such as consumer product fi rm PZ Cussons and Fujifi lm Imaging Colourants.

Twelve of the region’s higher education institutions incorporate scientifi c studies, including the research intensive universities of Liverpool and Manchester with their strong chemistry and material science departments. Collectively, these institutions educate 250,000 students, employ 36,000 people and generate an income of £2 billion – making them a powerful force in the region’s R&D network. Organisations such as the Centre of Excellence for Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture (CoEBio3), the £30m Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry, incorporating the Centre for Materials Discovery and the Organic Materials Innovation Centre, link the practical needs of industry with pan-regional research knowledge for projects varying from short focussed investigations right through to long term strategic partnerships.



■ CHEMICALS NORTHWEST - AN INTRODUCTION


Supporting and promoting industry

Chemicals Northwest is an industry-led, not-for-profi t cluster organisation that works with the chemistry-using industries of the North West.

We are jointly funded by industry and the NWDA, and have over 150 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:

■ We provide information to companies both proactively and reactively, and act as a one stop shop for North West chemical businesses to fi nd their way through the public sector maze and to know which organisations can help them and whom to contact. ■ We run various networking events and workshops on industry topics to inform and bring the sector together. ■ We identify market failures and seek public funding for projects to support the sector – see 2010 Chemicals Northwest projects for more on this. ■ We work to improve the image of the industry as a whole, including generating positive PR for the industry and running two schools schemes to enthuse young people about science and the chemical industry.■ We lobby on behalf of the sector and have strong links to a wide range of other organisations.

Membership of Chemicals Northwest gives organisations the opportunity to benefi t from:

■ Strong links to the community of chemistry-using industries in the North West, the leading UK chemical manufacturing region. ■ Opportunities to promote and grow their business within the sector and beyond.■ Networking and learning from peers at industry events.■ Participation in strategic regional projects and advocacy for the benefi t of their business and the industry as a whole.■ Contribution to the industry’s voice in infl uential forums.■ Workforce development opportunities through the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries.

If you are interested in joining Chemicals Northwest, please see the Membership section on page 40 for further information.



Centec loves solving awkward problems for customers using a wealth of knowledge and many years in the chemical industry. Nearly all of the work we do involves distillation at some stage and vacuum distillation of high boiling point products is our speciality. We have vessels ranging from 1,000 litres up to 31,000 litres with all surfaces in stainless steel. All vessels have 100 psi steam heated internal coils as well as thermal fl uid fi lled external coils or jacket for temperatures out of the reach of steam (i.e. when temperatures required are in excess of 165oC). We have fractionating columns with 32, 22, 11 and 8 plates as well as single plate capabilities on all vessels. In addition to this all stills are capable of running at atmospheric pressure to full vacuum (and any vacuum in between).

We hold an IPPC license from the Environment Agency. We also have customs authorisation for hydrocarbon distillation (road fuel or otherwise), bonded warehouse status and tied oil approval.

Our plant is served by our own 50 tonne weighbridge and we can off-load road tankers and have all the necessary material handling capabilities needed for drums or IBC’s too.

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In size Centec is to a large manufacturer as a fl ea is to an elephant, or perhaps as a rowing boat to a super tanker. We are told that it takes 8 miles for a super tanker to stop. A rowing boat can stop and turn round in 8 seconds.

The large manufacturer concentrates on its core business whereas Centec is purpose-built for problem-solving diffi cult by-product mixtures. Our small technical team of experts have a successful record in recycling and purifying valuable components in major by-product streams and of reacting quickly to new situations.

The fl ea is very nimble. So too is our small team of ”engineering chemists”. A new overnight idea, shared with colleagues in the morning, perhaps including a lab demo, is sometimes implemented before lunch. All our scaled-up processes are under continuous review. We have exceptional chemical and engineering resources using our large range of available fl exible plant.

Our strategy is to simplify separations and evolve environmentally-friendly processes where the risks have been engineered out in the lab – where we design our plants! If we cannot fi nd a way we won’t do the project – but we have a 100% success record of safe manufacturing over nearly 20 years, based on over 100 collective man-years of relevant research and of engineering batch scale-ups.

If you have a problem stream or would like us to develop a new process for a particular chemical please telephone either John Blundell or Lucian Davies. Confi dentiality is assured.

Centec International Limited The Science Park Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JG Tel: 01606 737720 Fax: 01606 737511Email: [email protected]

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2010 Chemicals Northwest ProjectsThe North West is the UK’s largest chemical manufacturing region. It has a turnover of £10bn a year and accounts for 50% of the region’s manufactured exports. Manufacturing excellence must be practised to the highest standard to maintain the region’s competitiveness.

In 2010, Chemicals Northwest secured funding for two programmes that aim to improve the manufacturing performance of the North West’s chemistry-using companies:

ENWORKS Improving your Resource Effi ciency ProgrammeThe ENWORKS Improving Your Resource Effi ciency programme is a three-year initiative offering all Northwest businesses free, specialist advice to help cut bills, reduce environmental impact and be more profi table.

Chemicals Northwest is responsible for delivering the ENWORKS Resource Effi ciency programme to chemical businesses in the region.

Help is provided through initial engagement with a designated Chemicals Northwest Programme Manager who works with companies to assess a site’s potential for improvement. Support is then delivered through chemical sector specialists, arranged through ENWORKS and at no cost to the business, who can help identify opportunities to:

■ Improve business competitiveness and productivity by reducing exposure to environmental risk and improved resource effi ciency. ■ Reduce CO2 emissions, water and material usage and divert waste from landfi ll. ■ Meet tendering requirements, comply with environmental regulations and minimise environmental risk.

Activities typically fall within the following areas:

1. Clean design – modifying a product or service to reduce its environmental impact e.g. light weight packaging.2. Helping the business benefi t from water, material, energy and process effi ciency savings.3. Maximising the value from residual resource streams (waste), e.g. selling ‘waste’ to a third party who can use it as a replacement raw material.

Process Innogateway‘Networking for Innovation - Process Innogateway’ is a pilot project designed to evaluate how to raise the standards of manufacturing and supply chain performance of the North West chemical sector.

The project looks at a combination of operational excellence with chemical process excellence and technical innovation, and how this can be applied to all types and sizes of companies in order to help them adopt better technologies and processes for manufacturing chemicals.

Practical, world class benchmarks and a bespoke diagnostic process have been developed as part of the pilot project, and these are being tested and evaluated with a small sample of companies. It is necessary to customise tools specifi c to the chemicals sector, given that existing methodologies treat processes as ‘black boxes’, yet many opportunities for improvement relate to chemistry understanding (e.g. reactor kinetics).

The fi ndings of the project will be disseminated to other NW companies and used as base data and evidence for future chemical manufacturing support proposals.

■ 2010 CHEMICAL NORTHWEST PROJECTS



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 fi rst 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 fi rst-rate and confi dential 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-confi dence, 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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Youth EngagementThe products and services of the chemicals industry are contained in everyday products that we all take for granted without ever making the link with chemicals or the chemical industry. From medicines, food and clothing through to housing and transport, communications and leisure activities - the world that we live in just would not be possible without the chemicals industry.

Chemicals Northwest fl ies the fl ag for the North West chemical sector by promoting the benefi ts 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.

In our experience, the most effective way of getting young people excited about science is by interacting with them and educating them about chemistry in a real-life context. Below are examples of how we do this throughout the year:

Schools programmesGenerating enthusiasm for science in young people is a passion for Chemicals Northwest. Our activities in this area build upon the recent encouraging trends for studying chemistry and science at GCSE, A Level and degree level, which in turn will provide the industry workforce of the future.

Chemicals Northwest coordinates two schemes that bring together businesses and pupils from the North West with exciting results. For the youngsters, these programmes help to develop their awareness of science and challenge their perceptions of the chemical industry. While for businesses, they provide an opportunity to give something back to the local community and to excite the next generation about chemistry.

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 benefi ts 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 ten years, CCI has trained, educated and built links with:

■ 11,470 local children■ 3,500 North West teachers■ 372 local schools■ 375 company personnel■ More than 70 North West companies

“I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed yesterday ... Our General Manager commented on the fact that all of the pupils were so animated and loved the fact that they were skipping along obviously enjoying themselves.”

Julie Stanley - Lilly UK, Speke

“Science is a really good job to have and I think lots of people should become scientists. I think they would if they knew how much fun it could be.”

Tom, aged 9 - Halton Lodge Primary School


■YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

A CCI visit to Solvay, Warrington

Mike Hall, former MP for Frodsham and Weaver Vale, helps out in a Year 6 CCI lesson


At the end of each academic year, a closing celebration event brings together the companies involved in the programme and a number of the young scientists showcasing the learning that has taken place and the excitement that the children feel towards chemistry and science in general.

Collaboration of Schools & Industry (CoSI)The CoSI project comprises two initiatives which aim to improve the image of the industry and assist young people’s education and personal development. Both schemes link secondary schools with local industry; it’s an approach that is proving very successful and delivers signifi cant benefi ts to both the schools and the companies involved.

1. Science for Life is a cascade programme that involves teachers’ placements into a company and feeding that in to assignments for the relevant 14-19 course. Following this the older students use the materials and visit the company and then adapt the material and cascade this to younger students.

2. Positive Perceptions of Industry provides an opportunity for a small group of post-16 students to better understand the way in which an industry operates and the wide range of roles and careers available through a half day visit to the company. Companies demonstrate how they: deal with environmental issues; support & reward employees; contribute to the local and national economy and generally how they compete in a global market. The students then report on this visit to younger pupils, infl uencing up to 180 other children about the industry.

“This is the fi rst time that Mexichem Fluor has taken part in this scheme. We believe that it gives students an insight into industry, seeing science in the workplace, understanding the different roles within a business and by speaking with employees, hopefully it will encourage the students to apply for jobs in this sector.”

Alida Lloyd - Mexichem Fluor

Skills Northwest 2010In February, Chemicals Northwest once again had a presence on The Manufacturing Institute’s highly popular ‘Make it in Manufacturing’ stand at Skills Northwest, the region’s largest interactive skills and careers fair for 14-19 year olds.

Over the course of 3 days, thousands of young people from all over the North West headed to the Bolton Arena to talk to a range of exhibitors about their career choices and fi nd out how they could achieve their career goals.

The Chemicals Northwest team talked to thousands of teenagers about chemistry career choices whilst wowing them with a ‘fantastic plastic’ demonstration that gave each of them the chance to make a key ring from a smart polymer, caprolactone − kindly donated by Chemicals Northwest member, Perstorp UK.

The demonstration gave students an understanding of the uses of caprolactone in everyday life, helping them to relate to the fact that chemicals are present in every part of our daily lives.

Special thanks go to Karin Bengtsson from Perstorp, Matthew Kenny and Scott Highley from Victrex and George Oliver from Solvay who all helped on the stand over the course of the event.

The Big Bang:UK Young Scientists and Engineers’ Fair2010 saw the Big Bang Fair’s arrival in Manchester to kick off National Science and Engineering Week. The three-day event was a huge success, attracting over 22,000 visitors from schools across the country as well as the wider general public.

In conjunction with the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, the Chemicals Northwest team were once again getting the young - and old - enthused about thermoplastics with the ever-popular caprolactone demonstration.

Chemicals Northwest member company, Solvay, also attended the event, bringing along a model of its groundbreaking Solar Impulse, a solar powered aeroplane. Meanwhile, over on the Children Challenging Industry stand, the team challenged visitors to establish how different toothpastes work.

■ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Pupils experiment at the CCI 10 year celebration event


Demonstrating ‘fantastic plastic’ at Skills Northwest


■YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Challenging StereotypesNorth West women who are excelling in the world of science, manufacturing, engineering and construction joined forces in 2010 to show 110 schoolgirls from the Manchester Creative and Media Academy the exciting career opportunities available in sectors traditionally dominated by males.

Chemicals Northwest’s Industrial Development Manager, Amy Peace, was among a group of successful career women from a variety of industrial backgrounds who took part in the Challenging Stereotypes event, which was organised by The Manufacturing Institute.

The event was designed to raise aspirations of the girls by introducing them to positive female role models in modern industry while also highlighting the rewarding opportunities that are available to girls as well as boys.


Challenging Stereotypes at a school in Manchester


Schools Analyst CompetitionOnce again, Chemicals Northwest sponsored the Manchester heat of the Schools’ Analyst Competition along with the RSC Analytical Trust Fund, AstraZeneca Ltd and Melford Laboratories Limited.

20 schools took part in this year’s competition, which had the theme of ‘Different Fields of Application of Analytical Science’. Each team was asked to conduct a number of different analytical experiments, such as the determination of ascorbic acid in an over-the-counter vitamin C tablet by iodometric titration.

The standards of analysis were extremely high and for the third year in a row, Manchester Grammar School took fi rst prize and went on to represent the region at the national fi nal of the Competition at the University of Huddersfi eld.

Way 2 Go MagazineChemicals Northwest continues to support Way2Go, a careers magazine aimed at 16 – 18 year olds and delivered to all secondary schools and colleges in the country. It is full of articles and advice for students embarking on the next stage of life such as higher education, apprenticeships or working life.

Over the past year we have featured young people from Total Petrochemicals, HARMAN Technology, ACAL Energy and the Year in Industry scheme. Each case study illustrates the diversity of the chemical industry and refl ects the various career paths open to young people.

Catalyst Science Discovery CentreChemicals Northwest is proud to sponsor the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes and the activities that it promotes to students through its workshops, clubs and special events.

The centre is an invaluable regional resource and the UK’s only science centre dedicated to chemistry. It plays an important role in encouraging children to study science and also assists trainee teachers in understanding how to make science interesting for pupils.

This dynamic learning experience has three hands-on galleries to explore as well as a state of the art laboratory where school pupils as young as seven are taught practical science by Catalyst’s own award-winning education team. In the interactive theatre, fi lms supported by local companies take visitors on a 360 degree virtual tour around sites such as INEOS in Runcorn, Astra Zeneca in Macclesfi eld and Novelis Recycling in Warrington. With sections in 3D and individual voting, visitors discover what it is like to be employed in these companies, what career opportunities are available and how the products they make are manufactured.

Unlike many museums, Catalyst is not centrally funded and so it relies on support from local industry and organisations as well as revenues from visitors.

Chemicals Northwest AwardsAs part of Chemicals Northwest’s education outreach activities, the trophies on offer at this year’s Chemicals Northwest Awards were designed and made by Year 10 pupils from Bridgewater High School, Warrington.

The 14-15 year olds were tasked with designing a unique trophy to represent each of the nine Award categories. The pupils accepted the challenge and began working up their ideas with assistance from their design and technology teachers.

After pitching their concepts to Chemicals Northwest and Solvay in front of their classmates, the strongest designs were selected to move forward to the production stage. The result was a selection of truly unique awards made from natural and synthetic materials, each offering its own individual and creative interpretation of a particular category.

The trophies were one of the triumphs of this year’s Awards, while for the students they provided an opportunity to get some real-life experience of product design and to learn new skills and techniques.

■ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Young scientists at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre

Making plastic key rings at Skills Northwest


The 2010 Chemicals Northwest Awards made by pupils at Bridgewater High School

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■EVENTS

EventsChemicals Northwest hosts, sponsors and participates in a number of industry-related events throughout the year for the benefi t of the cluster and the region. We actively encourage all those connected with the chemistry-using industry to come along to our networking events for an opportunity to hear about key issues relating to the sector and to engage with others.

Chemical ElementsThroughout the year, Chemicals Northwest hosts a series of popular industry networking events, known as Chemical Elements.

The purpose of these events is to provide an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers from across the region’s chemical sector to network and to learn about topical industry-related issues.

Delegate feedback from previous events has highlighted that member and non member companies alike fi nd Chemical Elements events are a great way of generating new business leads as well as identifying funding opportunities and applications to join collaborative projects.

Over the last twelve months, Chemical Elements has welcomed guest speakers from industry, academia and the public sector who have delivered talks on topics ranging from biotechnology and climate change through to plant improvement, process safety and legislation.

In a departure from the usual format, February’s Chemical Elements was a Kickstart your Career event held in conjunction with SCI (Society of Chemical Industry). Held at the University of Liverpool, this event was aimed primarily at chemistry-based undergraduates, postgraduates and postdocs from the universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Bangor, and early-stage career chemical scientists and engineers.

Over 100 young people attended the event where they heard from speakers who gave frank accounts of the choices that led to their careers in the chemical sector, and highlighted why the North West is such a great place for anyone who is interested in a long-term career in the chemistry-using industries.

“Good balance between industry examples and information about the process of accessing funding and the various bodies in place to help.” Industry-Academia Collaboration – April 2010

“A very good event. Most interesting to hear from companies about best practice. Time well spent.”A Skilled Approach to Process Safety – January 2010

“Once again, the subject matter and organisation has been excellent.”Climate Change – Behind the Headlines, November 2009



Evans Vanodine is a family business founded in 1919. Originally manufacturing soaps and disinfectants in the North West, Evans has expanded into a PLC which operates through over 300 distributors in the UK and exports to over 60 countries worldwide.

Evans Vanodine exports globally with specialist livestock and industrial/institutional cleaning and hygiene product ranges and has strategic alliances with multinational companies such as Pfizer, whose specialist disinfectant range is produced for 39 countries at the Preston factory.

All exported products are manufactured in a state of the art production unit on Walton Summit Industrial Estate which includes full research and development facilities for its products.

Evans Vanodine has ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation and a UKAS certification for its laboratory facilities.

Our reputation is strong as leaders and innovators - and we maintain this position by making the resource available to support our distributors in market, by personal visits, seminar tours and end user education campaigns.

We understand the importance of helping to protect the environment whilst continuing to manage a successful business, and are committed to developing products which provide optimum performance with minimal effect on the environment. To help us achieve this objective we have introduced a unique, innovative system for classifying our products according to their environmental impact: the W.E.I.R. scheme (Wright Environmental Impact Rating). More information on our commitment to minimising our environmental impact can be found on our dedicated website: www.evansgreentick.co.uk.

In the Evans UK division, office staff are encouraged to go into the market to meet customers with the sales team. This isn’t possible on the Export side; however, our staff are in constant personal contact with our distributors and maintain a supportive and friendly relationship in all markets.

We regularly utilise the services of UK Trade & Investment via their OMIS (Overseas Market Introduction Service), most recently in January 2010 to locate a distributor in Moscow for our janitorial product range. Regular worldwide market visits are planned throughout the year including Saudi Arabia, Spain, Amsterdam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, North Cyprus, Turkey and many more.

Evans Vanodine International plcBrierley Road, Walton SummitPreston, LancashirePR5 8AH, UKTel: +44 (0) 1772 322200Fax: +44 (0) 1772 626000www.evansvanodine.co.uk

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■CHEMICALS NW AWARDS


The 2010 Chemicals Northwest Awards was our most successful awards dinner yet. Over 300 guests gathered at The Midland, Manchester on 20th May to celebrate outstanding individual, collective and corporate performance within the region’s £10bn chemical sector.

The prestigious black-tie dinner succeeded, once again, in drawing the attention of the media and the wider business community to the hard work and innovation that is happening within the industry in the North West.

Over the course of the evening, nine winners were called on stage to collect their awards to rapturous applause from the audience. Our congratulations go to all those companies that made it through to the fi nal and of course, to our winners:

Environmental Technology for the Chemical Industry AwardSponsored by Envirolink NorthwestShortlisted: Axion Polymers, Elga Process Water, Lanstar Ltd, MacDermid Offshore Solutions WINNER: Axion Polymers

Investor in Training AwardSponsored by NSAPI and CogentShortlisted: SGS UK Ltd, Total Petrochemicals Ltd, William Blythe Limited WINNER: Total Petrochemicals Ltd

Sustainable Manufacturing AwardSponsored by the ENWORKS Resource Effi ciency ProgrammeShortlisted: Multisol Group, Springfi elds FuelsWINNER: Springfi elds Fuels

Innovation AwardPresented by Chemistry InnovationShortlisted: Croda Europe Ltd, Hydra Polymers, IOTA Nanosolutions Ltd, Nanoco Technologies LtdWINNER: Croda Europe Ltd

Corporate Social Responsibility AwardSponsored by HammondsShortlisted: Innovia Films Ltd, Norkem Ltd, Pentagon WINNER: Innovia Films Ltd

International Trade AwardSponsored by UKTIShortlisted: Contract Chemicals, Evans Vanodine International plc, RS Clare & Co. Ltd, Stirling Lloyd Polychem LtdWINNER: Evans Vanodine International plc

Service Provider AwardSponsored by Business Link NorthwestShortlisted: CoEBio3, STFC Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC)WINNER: CoEBio3

Young Achiever AwardSponsored by the ‘Make It’ CampaignShortlisted: Croda Europe Ltd (Paul Staniland), Pentagon (Joanne Potter), The REACH Centre (Matteo Dalla Valle)WINNER: Croda Europe Ltd (Paul Staniland)

Chemicals Northwest Company of the YearShortlisted: Banner Chemicals, Contract Chemicals, Multisol Group, RS Clare & Co. LtdWINNER: RS Clare & Co. Ltd

Catch all the highlights from the 2010 Awards Dinner atwww.youtube.com/user/chemicalsnorthwest or visit our website www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/awards/

Left to RightThis year’s Awards took place at The Midland, ManchesterThe 2010 award winners with Chemicals Northwest CEO, Jenny Clucas (third on the right)The Awards provide an opportunity to network and to entertain clients


The Pentagon team celebrating their awardFrank Howard (left) from

Hockley International and

Clive Drinkwater from UKTI



Partner Events& Exhibitions

■PARTNER EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS

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

EnvirenergyChemicals Northwest works closely with regional and national environmental organisations to show support for the work they are undertaking and to link them with local chemical companies.

In June 2010, Chemicals Northwest sponsored Envirenergy, Envirolink Northwest’s fl agship energy and environmental management conference presenting innovative technologies and best practice.

Chemical Industry AwardsIn conjunction with the North West Regional Development Agency, Chemicals Northwest was a proud sponsor of the prestigious 2010 Chemical Industry Awards, which took place in Liverpool in June.

Two North West companies, GlaxoSmithKline Ulverston and Pentagon, were among the winners on the night. Along with the Chemical Industry Education Centre in York, which received with a Special Award for its highly popular Children Challenging Industry programme (see page 23).

Living with Environmental Change WorkshopEnvironmental change is happening and the chemical industry needs to adapt to it. In March 2010, Chemicals Northwest was involved in a Living With Environmental Change (LWEC) workshop led by Chemistry Innovation (and funded by the UK Research Councils and the TSB) as part of a study to assess the business opportunities and threats for the chemical sector and identify where funding bodies should focus their efforts.

Topics covered included the need to make supply chains fl exible and more resilient; increased fl ood risks to sites; the drive towards resource effi ciency; the good and bad sides of legislation; and future feedstocks from bio-derived sources. More details and reports can be found at www.lwec.org.uk

North West Business PitchThe North West Innovation Network, Business Link, Northwest Aerospace Alliance, Northwest Automotive Alliance and Chemicals Northwest collaborated in February on a pitching and networking event for companies operating in the Advanced Engineering, Chemicals and Instrumentation sectors.

The event was a chance for companies to discover the technologies and innovations available from some of the leading companies in the North West and to identify potential business opportunities.

Hazards XXI WorkshopIn November 2009, Chemicals Northwest held a workshop in conjunction with The REACH Centre as part of the Hazards XXI symposium and exhibition in Manchester.

The half-day workshop gave an insight into obligations under the EU Regulation on Classifi cation, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and included a session on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).



■ SEARCH CONSULTANCY

Over the last two years it has become an increasing challenge for organisations to ensure they have the right staff in place, especially as many organisations have been forced to make considerable cuts to their teams. Additionally, the unemployment fi gures are predicted to increase further in the remaining part of 2010, as economies adjust to government cuts, challenging credit markets and weak consumer confi dence.However, many organisations are making these critical decisions during one of the most challenging times to their business and often without a true understanding of what employees their business requires to deal with the immediate trials and more importantly to capitalise on growth when it happens.

Do the business leaders understand who are their high performers, which individuals the organisation needs to retain or what talent does the organisation need to acquire?. Identifying the high performers can be testing, especially across different skill sets and business functions.

Critical decisions about the workforce requires the development of consistent analytical points of measurement for each of the business functions. Analysis of employee performance against these analytical points produces data enabling insights into the workforce profi le, identifying strengths, weaknesses and gaps this ch will in turn feed into the setting of business strategy.

Firstly, understanding the staffi ng related challenges can ensure the people aspect of business strategy is fi t for purpose.

Does the organisations have the right staff in place to deal with today’s business and tomorrow’s growth?

Is the business able to provide the training to up-skill the current workforce to meet the business challenges?

What percentage of the current workforce is due to retire in the next 3-5 years?

Is the business attracting the right talent to meet future challenges?

Is the business using the correct recruitment methods to identify high performing staff who will have an immediate impact on the organisations productivity?

The second aspect of understanding the current workforce is the creation of consistent analytical reference points enabling none-subjective measurement of each individual. Senior management are required to agree these metrics and measures within their business function, therefore facilitating the analysis of their teams.

Basic points of reference can vary from location, full time and part time employees, and likelihood to retire in the next 3-5 years. The development of business specifi c reference points will be dependant on key productivity measures for each role and skill set. The most appropriate reference points will be created from role profi les, and business unit functions rather than considering the existing staff or particular individuals.

Once the workforce questions have been answered and the existing employees have measured against the key analytical reference points, a more complete staffi ng strategy can be created to meet the needs of the business. This strategy will drive training requirements, people management and recruitment plans.

Effective recruitment is often critical to the fulfi lment of a forward thinking workforce strategy. In general organisations that truly understand and analyse the workforce challenges, identify gaps in their current staffi ng. Filling these gaps with the right individuals is testing and often requires competitor talent mapping, innovative attraction techniques and the creation of successful recruitment partnerships.

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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 fi res, 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 shopfl oor workers – are essential components of any approach to process safety, and it is these human factors that have a strong infl uence 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.

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With an internationally recognised reputation in process safety, Chilworth has completed projects in a wide variety of countries around the world. Using highly qualifi ed 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 refi nery blast. Chilworth Global therefore has both the experience and expertise to provide effective process safety support through fi rst 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:

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Offering world-class support for businesses in the chemicals sector It is diffi cult to overstate the importance of the multi-billion pound chemicals industry to the regional economy – and nowhere are the sector’s needs better understood than at Business Link Northwest.

Sector specialist advisers have hard-won commercial experience as owner managers of entrepreneurial businesses or senior managers within private sector businesses, as well as deep knowledge of the chemicals industry.

They appreciate the spectrum of issues facing the North West’s 650 chemicals companies, which together generate sales of some £10bn, while contributing an estimated £3bn to the economy.

Business Link Northwest advisers also deliver advice and support to help sustain the chemicals industry as the region’s largest exporter – 60 per cent of output is sold overseas – as well as helping to safeguard the sector’s role as a major employer, directly providing 50,000 jobs.

Within the chemicals industry Business Link Northwest advises companies in the plastics, detergents, agrochemicals, petrochemicals and fl exible materials sub-sectors.

“The chemicals industry is a key sector for the economy of the Northwest,” said Brian Richardson, advanced engineering & materials sector manager at Business Link Northwest.

“Our role is to make companies aware of the broad spectrum of business and skills-related options to help them make the best and most informed decisions to develop their commercial activities. Importantly, we have no interest or agenda other than the prosperity of the regional businesses we support.”

Business Link Northwest delivers a free, easy-to-use business support and information service that offers independent advice on a confi dential basis through a single point of contact.

“Our advisers have in-depth know-how of the chemicals industry and offer one-to-one support for businesses in the sector,” explained Arthur Todd, who leads Business Link Northwest’s Advanced Engineering and Materials team, which includes the chemicals, aerospace, automotive and advanced fl exible materials sectors.

“This will typically involve a focused review of the client’s business and an opportunity for quality think-time with the sole aim of developing solutions specifi c to the needs of the business.”

Business Link Northwest advisers are acutely aware of the challenges facing the chemicals industry, for example the increasingly demanding regulatory environment coming from the EU.

Advisers also have insights into the global drivers affecting chemicals companies and the challenges these provide for the sector

“On the fl ipside of challenges, our people can also advise on opportunities for chemicals businesses,” Arthur Todd continued. “In the Northwest we have a very strong academic knowledge base and a deserved reputation for innovation and scientifi c discovery, which continue to provide competitive advantages in the global marketplace.

“Moreover, while global drivers are undoubtedly huge challenges, they also offer signifi cant opportunities for growth because we must look to develop products capable of meeting these challenges.”

Among regional chemicals businesses that have tapped Business Link Northwest’s expertise are: Oldham-based QuatChem, a bulk supplier of biocides and disinfectants; Faith Products, based in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, which produces award-winning natural beauty products as well as household cleaning agents; and Runcorn-based Reagent Chemical Services, a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory, specialty and analytical chemicals.

Arthur Todd added: “The type of work we have done with various Northwest chemicals businesses over a number of years includes developing business planning strategies, advising on business improvement and help with management development and training. In addition we have assisted in areas such as research & development, sales and marketing, process improvement and business relocation.”

For further information on support for chemicals and other advanced engineering and materials businesses, call Business Link Northwest on 0845 00 66 888, send an email enquiry to [email protected] or visit www.businesslinknw.co.uk/in-your-sector.

Alternatively, we can arrange for one of our dedicated advanced engineering and materials advisers to call you to discuss your specifi c needs.

■ BUSINESS LINK



MembershipChemicals Northwest is the industry-led chemical cluster support organisation for the £10.2 billion North West chemical sector. We operate on a not-for-profi t basis and are jointly funded by our members and the NWDA.

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

How members benefi t:■ Belong to the community of chemistry-using industries in the North West, the leading UK chemical manufacturing region. ■ Opportunities to promote and grow your business within the sector and beyond.■ Networking and learning from peers at industry events.■ Participate in strategic regional projects and advocacy for the benefi t of your business and the industry as a whole.■ Contribute to the industry’s voice in infl uential forums.■ Workforce development opportunities through the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries.

There are specifi c benefi ts for individuals (for employees of businesses employing fewer than 10 people):■ Free/reduced entry to Chemical Elements – the monthly industry networking event

■ Free website profi le to promote your business ■ Feature opportunities in the quarterly Chemical Northwest newsletter■ A discounted ticket for the Chemical Northwest Awards dinner■ Free entry into the annual Chemicals Northwest Sector Directory■ Support and assistance with REACH and other legislative issues

In addition to this corporate members also benefi t from:■ Free exhibition opportunities at Chemical Elements■ Speaker opportunities at Chemicals Northwest and other industry events■ Discounted ticket/s for the Chemicals Northwest Awards Dinner■ Discounted rates to attend the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Essential Skills Management courses■ Access to the Chemicals Northwest Buyers’ Club on a no-savings, no fee basis.■ Discounts and special rates for professional services, such as recruitment and insurance.

Membership rates are £130 +VAT for individuals and £470 +VAT for corporates. For a comprehensive list of member benefi ts or to join online, go to: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/membership.

■ MEMBERSHIP



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What happens when you marry the expertise and facilities of one of the region’s leading universities with the challenges faced by industry, and add the catalyst of public funding? In the case of Manchester Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering the result is a successful combination of innovative solutions and lasting relationships.

Through the publicly-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme and involvement in the North West Higher Level Skills Partnership, MMU is giving the Northwest chemical sector invaluable access to its expertise and facilities that would otherwise take years for companies to develop in-house.

Unlocking potentialEmploying a recent graduate to work on a business issue, accessing the very latest knowledge and technology and getting help with the costs is too good an offer to refuse for many businesses. This is what a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) offers.

Take the ongoing collaboration between experts in polymer research at MMU and Cheshire company Heat Trace Ltd, which began through a KTP in 2007. It demonstrates how the scheme can help business access support which has positive outcomes and a tangible impact on business competitiveness and bottom line. By analysing the materials used in Heat Trace’s products and optimising their

performance, MMU provided vital product development support to the company. The outcome of the project was a new low temperature self-regulating heating cable, and for Dr. Steve Mills, R&D Manager at Heat Trace, the impact and value of the partnership is clear:

“It was invaluable to have full access to academic knowledge that would take us a long time to cultivate for ourselves. But most importantly, the associate was technically knowledgeable, with transferable skills, and could hit the ground running to develop processes and improvements autonomously. Our development team was small and we needed that expertise from day one to succeed.”

The KTP gained further endorsement from its funders, receiving the highest rating in their assessment of the partnership and its impact. Now a second KTP is getting underway to examine other products, so MMU’s successful collaboration with Heat Trace continues.

Bridging laboratory skills gapsMMU offers more to business than just research and technical expertise.

In an acknowledgement of track record in both teaching and innovative business-focused learning, MMU’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has also been awarded money through the North West Higher Level Skills Partnership scheme.

This award is being used to support the development of programmes in analytical chemistry and general laboratory competences aimed at up-skilling industry-based technical staff across the region. All material will be at undergraduate level and, as such, will provide many employees with their fi rst opportunity to gain HE level training. Delivered through work-based learning and practical ‘bite-sized’ material, it is hoped that learners and employers alike will benefi t from a learning experience which is of high quality, fl exible and applicable to current roles and future areas of development and growth.

As project leader Dr. Mike Cole observes, “There is a clear gap in the market for this type of relevant-to-the-job, work-based provision of general laboratory and scientifi c/analytical skills.”

A number of companies in the region have already committed to partnering MMU in the development of material including British Energy, Exova and Hanson Cement, and MMU is keen to hear from other Northwest companies that have an interest in the training on offer.

If you are interested in fi nding out more about KTPs, the Higher Level Skills Partnership, or working with MMU please contact:

Dr. Margaret EastcottBusiness Development ManagerFaculty of Science and EngineeringManchester Metropolitan [email protected]

The right chemistry – one university’s response to industry’s needs

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RS Clare & Co. Ltd.- Chemicals NW Company of Year

RS Clare are a well known Merseyside company based in Liverpool manufacturing a wide range of specialist grease lubricants for numerous industries, thermoplastic road marking materials and anti-skid surface materials. These three diverse business sectors are further sub-divided according to product.

The company provides specialist lubricants into specific business applications for Automotive, Rail, Steel, Wholesale and Oil & Gas. In terms of

the road marking business, to Local Authorities and Highways Agencies and to numerous sectors including ship building, for non-slip surface treatments products. RS Clare is the first western company to penetrate the Japanese market with anti-skid flooring products. The company operates on a truly global basis and provides solutions for many customers worldwide.

The company was established in 1748 as a turpentine distiller and regards itself as a modern company with a long successful past and equally expectant future. During its life the company has re-invented itself ten times, evolving with the ever changing needs of its customers and ensuring it provides solutions to fulfil these specific requirements.

Today the company has positioned itself at the forefront of each of the markets that it operates in thanks to its innovation and creative people. The positive culture that prevails at RS Clare ensures our people can accept any

challenge readily. Since the early part of the twentieth century, the company has identified that innovation is key to customer satisfaction and accordingly R&D is high on the agenda. In 1907, RS Clare won the Ballymenagh Trophy for inventing a road surface material, ‘Tarco’, that prevented clouds of road dust from polluting urban atmospheres as the recently invented automobile made its progress onto British roads. In the 1930’s the company invented reflective line marking materials to improve night safety on roads and subsequently gave up the patent to help the war effort when street lighting was forbidden. Since then the innovations have been too numerous to mention but include an extensive range of heavy metal free products, biodegradable products, solvent resistant lubricants, flame resistant non-toxic greases and Yellow Category products.

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Can organisations be encouraged to innovate?

Manchester based Management Consultancy, Sigma Innovative Solutions Ltd, gave presentation to Textile Institute about Managing Innovation.

Director Steve Moran explained that there is a skill shortage and lack of understanding across all sectors of industry.

When it comes to the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the innovation process, research identifi ed that a major shortfall is a lack awareness within most organisations of what their most powerful resource has to offer.

The ‘trick’ is to identify those hidden skills and talents within their staff and having a mechanism in place to tap into this powerful and creative resource.

As individuals, all people have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to skills.

The same is true when it comes to personality. Surprising as it may seem, research confi rmed that it is actually peoples personality features that drive change and inspire new innovations.

Some people are naturally adept at

■ Seeing and identiying worthy opportunities

■ Sizing the risks against and the means to achieve the optimum goal

■ Solving the optimum route through the confusion to the desired goal

■ Sorting things correctly to achieve the desired success.

Sometimes, organisational cultures can be a little heavy on their employees. Keeping one’s nose too close to the coal-face can render some organisations blind when it comes to spotting and exploiting opportunities that can yield benefi ts to that organisation.

Another weakness within most industries is the lack of awareness and knowledge of the tools available to stimulate and control change.

Misaligning talent and technique, coupled with poor communication, is the main reason why too many ideas, are too often, deemed as inappropriate, making companies non-innovative.

The simple remedy is to apply the right talent using the right tools to the right task.


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The perspectives of the accountant and a manager often clash as do the designers and engineers. At the same time some people are highly perceptive while others are receptive; the difference being the readiness to embrace the unknown in pursuit of novel solutions as opposed to keeping a tight control on the present.

Often, techniques for change and innovation have a fi xed application. The problem here is that some people fi nd diffi culty when using techniques while the very same people can often excel when using another technique for a different phase of the problem solving cycle.

For innovation to succeed, as well as appropriateness, we also need novelty. Again by misaligning talent, phase and technique, coupled with poor communication can force ideas to be rejected as inappropriate and also lacking novelty. It is for these reasons that not enough high quality ideas realise their potential as appropriate novel solutions.

Companies that ignore this hidden talent will fail to innovate.

When it comes to designing new products or managing change, using innovation techniques will always be a balancing act between peoples’ natural abilities, the phase of the creative cycle and how radical the ideas need to be to solve the situation to hand.

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One of the UK’s leading Science Parks and home to a diverse range of innovative, knowledge based enterprises, Manchester Science Parks (msp) is more than just a location – it is a synergistic business community offering a pathway to the facilities, resources and inspiration needed to create tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders.

Ideal for science and technology businesses, msp offers offi ce and laboratory space at the main Manchester Science Parks site adjacent to the University of Manchester, as well as at the state of the art Turing House at Technopark, within the Technology Centre in North East Manchester’s spectacular One Central Park and within the facilities at the newest addition to the msp portfolio, Salford Innovation Park.

msp’s current tenant companies span knowledge based sectors such as ICT, digital media, biotechnology, technical consultancy, environmental and industrial technologies. msp has also infl uenced the success of many other business enterprises which began their early development with msp and have moved on to further success.

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Offering unique business support and quality business accommodation,Manchester Science Park (msp) has been supporting SME growth for over 25 years

Get in touch today and fi nd out how we can help your business grow

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Improving skillsImproving skillsthrough qualifi cations...through qualifi cations...PAA\VQ-SET is an independent specialist Awarding Body. We offer over 100 unique and specialised vocational qualifi cations to a wide range of sectors including:

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Our qualifi cations are nationally recognised and accredited by UK Qualifi cation Regulators.

We offer customised awards to meet individual customer needs.

Our professional and experienced team provide ongoing support to our national network of Centres.

PAA\VQ-SET Approved Centres include: Brunner Mond, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Vaccines, Royal Society of Chemistry, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Solvay Interox, Total Petrochemicals, Trafford College, TTE Training Ltd, Warwick International.

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Laboratory and Inspection to the Oil, Gas and Chemicals SectorSGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verifi cation, testing and certifi cation services and is recognised as the benchmark in quality and integrity.

Our largest Oil Gas and Chemicals (OGC) facility is located in Ellesmere Port and is part of a UK network of over 40 offi ces and laboratories in the UK.

The Ellesmere Port site is currently being developed to include our used lubricant sampling and testing capability. Once complete in December 2010 we will be in a unique position to offer a full range of laboratory and inspection services as well as metering and calibration and sample management to the Oil, Gas and Chemicals sector in the North West.

As a single source supplier, SGS delivers cost savings via reduced contract management (single contact point), improved service delivery (24/7, 365 day availability). All SGS services are backed by the high competency levels of SGS personnel and are third-party audited and traceable to International quality and health and safety standards (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and OHSAS 18001).

We are committed to adding value for our customers by helping them manage the commercial and environmental risks associated with the production, trading, use and storage of oil, gas and chemical related products.

Services that SGS provide to the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Sector:

■ A comprehensive range of UKAS accredited ISO 17025 laboratory tests■ Cargo Inspection and Surveying performing on site physical measurements

■ Sample Management and Transportation, packaging and carriage of hazardous materials■ Fuel storage tank calibration and leak detection■ Used lubricant analysis – a predictive health check on lubricant and rotating equipment■ Meter calibration and meter instrumentation calibration services■ Plant and Terminal Operations supplying qualifi ed staff to run facilities through fl exible manning

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SGS United Kingdom Group please visit: http://www.uk.sgs.com

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For additional information on how SGS can add value to your business please contact either Mark Atkinson or Paul Parkinson on 0151 350 6666 or by e-mail on [email protected] or [email protected]

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Globalisation –A positive ora negative?Recession, recovery and globalisation are words at the forefront of our minds at the moment. We can hope that, as the economic situation improves, the fi rst two words will be used less frequently, but the issue of globalisation will surely remain.

Globalisation is often negatively perceived in the media as the root cause for the fl ood of cheaply manufactured consumer goods from the Far East, and China in particular, undermining UK manufacturing. A more positive view is that globalisation presents high tech British companies with an exciting opportunity to take advantage of lower manufacturing costs in the Far East and to sell into the growing Chinese market. Transferring manufacturing to China is not without its risks. Everyone has heard the stories of valuable product designs being sent to China for manufacture, with the unfortunate consequence that, without any warning, identical products appear on the Chinese market under competing brands. The value in a high tech product is immediately undermined by such unauthorised copying.

China has not tended to see the prevention of copying of products as being in its national interests. Effective systems for obtaining IP rights – patents, short-term patents, trade marks and registered designs – have been part of Chinese law for some time, but enforcement of IP rights by Western companies has been a struggle. Two factors are changing this position. China is now a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which means that the country must conform to International standards of IP enforcement. Also, Chinese businesses are developing more of their own technology and are becoming aware of the value of IP for protecting their investment, which has lead to pressure for improvements in IP enforcement.

Nigel Sanderson, a Partner at Harrison Goddard Foote (HGF) and Head of their Chemistry Team advises:

“UK businesses seeking to manufacture in China are well advised to ensure that patent protection is applied for at an early stage”.

Patents are intended to protect new and non-obvious developments and must be applied for before any details of a new product are disclosed in any way. The patenting process must be underway before manufacturing agreements begin and the existence of Chinese patent rights should always be made clear to Chinese partner businesses - it will be too late to patent afterwards. If in doubt, it is always best to consult a specialist. To book a free consultation Nigel Sanderson suggests that you visit www.hgf.com and complete the online form.

Even if doubts remain about enforcement today, China is increasingly keen to impose legal sanctions: we can expect today’s IP rights in China to become increasingly valuable tools in the armoury for businesses seeking to exploit China’s advancing manufacturing base.

■ HARRISON GODDARD FOOTE



These are challenging times. With cut-backs, redundancies, diminished cash fl ow and greater competition from overseas, the need to achieve greater effi ciencies has never been more pertinent.

Tangible results - now and in the futurePicme’s wealth of experience and expertise within the process industries means we are uniquely placed to deliver tangible results for business improvement – even in the most desperate of situations.

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 trim costs and considerably reduce the reliance of working capital within their supply chains.

They can offer practical solutions to reduce the amount of stock held in supply chains and improve production lead times, without the need for capital investment.

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

The Picme approachPicme fi rmly 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 carefully design improvement activities and programmes to meet your particular needs and will help you to:

■ Quantify the gaps between current performance and best in class■ Quantify the potential benefi ts of an improvement programme■ Set business targets ■ Develop, facilitate and implement an action plan■ Provide underpinning training■ Anticipate and overcome barriers to change

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

Approved BIT NVQ provider We are an accredited NVQ centre, providing training, assessment and certifi cation for the Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4.

Unlike many other providers, our training is undertaken on site – an approach that delivers signifi cant immediate bottom line benefi ts, whilst acknowledging the employees’ contribution with a nationally-recognised qualifi cation.

Improvements through our BIT training include:■ £120,000 waste recovery for a continuous chemicals company■ 86% changeover time reduction for a polymer manufacturer

Our ServicesDiagnostic Services■ Benchmarking and Assessment■ Supply Chain and Value Stream Mapping

Management Support■ Strategy Development■ Policy Deployment■ Executive Coaching and Support■ Interim Management

Delivery Services■ Lean Implementation and Operational Improvement■ Human Factors and Health and Safety Improvement■ Energy Effi ciency■ Supply Chain Improvement■ Six Sigma■ Lean Offi ce■ Lead Time Reduction■ Working Capital Reduction■ Company Level Change Programmes

Training Services■ Management Training and Coaching■ Change Agent Training■ Lean and Six Sigma Training■ Business Improvement Techniques■ Bespoke Training Programmes

What we’ve achieved

Picme successes in chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and packaging include:

Batch cycle times 30%+ reductionBreakdowns / unplanned outage 40%+ reductionSet-ups/changeovers 60%+ reductionClean downs 70%+ reductionPlanned maintenance activity 50%+ reductionLead times 75%+ reductionBad quality production 25%+ reductionWaste 25%+ reductionStock 50%+ reductionGMP Right fi rst time 50%+ improvementBusiness processes 60%+ simplifi cationCost of new capital plant 10%+ reduction

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Call 0161 304 5909 today

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Tradebe provides specialist hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, disposal and recovery services throughout the United Kingdom, for both bulk and packaged waste. Working through a national network of treatment and transfer station facilities, tradebe offers a customised “one stop shop” solution to waste management. Our objective is to deliver cost effective, flexible and technology driven solutions to evolving hazardous and non hazardous waste processing requirements. Our Services include: Hazardous waste management, recycling and recover, industrial services, on-site chemist service, laboratory service, logistics, Hazardous waste treatment and transfer, site clearance and de-commissioning, total waste management, incineration and waste to energy.

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Louise BowlesCustomer Relations Manager (UK)Tradebe North West LtdCheshire WMCInnospec Manufacturing ParkOils Sites RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 4EY

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With a 7 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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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 Single & Multi-Skilled 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 and Management & Leadership which can be tailored to your specific requirements.

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Akcros Chemicals has for many years been one of the leading chemical additive suppliers to the PVC and polymers industries. Now under new ownership Akcros is expanding its range to cover a wider variety of additives in the coatings, rubber, silicones and sealants markets.

Akcros Chemicals Ltd

Garry WaltonSite ManagerPO Box 1Lankro WayEcclesManchester M30 0BH

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Aker Solutions is a leading provider of total lifecycle engineering services to the process, nuclear, water, metals and energy industries. We have an extensive, demonstrable track record of providing these services from concept to implementation and operation, taking in project management, process improvement, deconstruction and decommissioning together with consultancy services.

Aker Solutions

George WilsonAssociate DirectorRutherford HouseWarrington RoadBirchwood Science ParkCheshireWA3 6ZH

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Want your business to be more profi table, 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.

As a specialist training and consultancy company we can deliver: • Multi-variable analysis • Lean and Six Sigma • Operational research modelling • Quality management • Business continuity

Talk to Altremis without any obligation to fi nd out how we can help you today.

Altremis Ltd

George ForrestManaging Director82 King StreetManchesterM2 4WQ

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Appleyard Lees are a leading fi rm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys with offi ces throughout the North West. Our expert chemical team have broad experience across the sector and are experienced in helping SMEs as well as large multinationals and universities.

Appleyard Lees

Jennifer DelaneyAssociate – Patent AttorneyBlackfriars HouseParsonageManchesterM3 2JA

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Ames goldsmith are a major supplier of silver based products and refi ning 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.

Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd

Rob GarrettPlant Manager 0151 20317420151 5486814

rob.garrett @amesgoldsmith.co.ukwww.amesgoldsmith.co.uk

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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.

Our Chemicals Group comprises highly skilled consultants, each with upwards of 10 years experience of helping executives, managers and professionals to successfully restart their careers.

Whether supporting individual exits through redundancy or compromise, or helping HR teams to plan, manage and deliver larger scale restructuring, we will tailor responsive and fl exible solutions that will deliver positive outcomes for all involved.

Anderson Yorke Associates Ltd

Stefan YorkeDirectorTrident OneStyal RoadManchesterM22 5XB

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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.

Ashton Chemicals

Bryan Davies Lilac CottageDuck LaneAshtonChesterCH3 8BN

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

Arvia Technology Ltd

Martin KeighleyCEOEnergy Innovation CentreEA TechnologyCapenhurst Technology ParkCapenhurstChesterCH1 6ES

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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.

Proved on many of the world’s most complex plant projects, AVEVA’s best-in-class software lets you create, control and exploit engineering data to reduce costs, accelerate timescales and maximise through-life performance.

AVEVA Solutions Ltd

Chris DownAccount ManagerSuite 7 Venture HouseVenture WayDunston Technology ParkChesterfi eldDerbyshireS41 8NR

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Baker Hughes is a global oilfi eld 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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George MurphyBusiness Development Manager - Eastern Hemisphere 0151 5462855 george.murphy @bakerhughes.comwww.bakerhughes.com

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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 effi ciently.

Axion Consulting

Roger MortonDirectorAxion ConsultingTudor HouseMeadwayBramhallSK7 2DG

0161 42677310161 4267732

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AEL specialises in supporting businesses both in the chemical and chemical user sectors in their understanding of chemical management regulation and in the effi cient and effective compliance and management of regulation.

Aysgarth Environmental Ltd

Simon BrearleyDirectorRising WayHeathwaite CloseStorthMilnethorpeCumbriaLA7 7JS

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UK Chemical distributor & supplier of bulk & packaged chemicals: offering distribution, processing, packaging, blending, colour matching, pigment dispersion, AdBlue BlueCat solutions & worldwide chemical export.

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

• AdBlue-BlueCat Solutions • Pharmaceutical Products• Biocides • Pigment Dispersions; Prism Chemicals• Chemical Export • Precision & Electronics Cleaning• Conformal Coating • Services: Blending & Contract Packing• Hydrocarbon Solvents • Specialty Chemicals• Oil Field Applications • Surface Coatings & Industrial Intermediates• Triklone (Trichloroethylene) • Oxygenated Solvents & Intermediates• Water Treatment • Perklone (Tetrachloroethylene)• Personal Care

Banner Chemicals Ltd

Flying the flag of excellence for 150 years

Mottie KesslerChairman & CEOHampton CourtTudor RoadRuncornWA7 1TU

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Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

Bawden and Associates is a fi rm of patent and trade mark attorneys with offi ces in the North West and Hertfordshire. We specialise in the chemical, life science, medical and engineering fi elds. 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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Stephen Geary Noneley HallNoneleyWemShropshireSY4 5SL

01939 23882001582 466709

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Baytouch is a leading provider of REACH IT solutions for:

• Product and Substance Management• Supply Chain Communications• Consortia Management• SIEF Management and Communications

Operating internationally from offi ces in the Northwest and Brussels, Baytouch is at the forefront of REACH compliance and process management. REACHsuite is used by some of the largest consortia and SIEFs as well as a range of international companies using the solution in-house. An holistic solution of REACH services and IT is available through its international REACH service provider partners.

Baytouch Ltd

Malcolm PollardManaging Director Ribble Court1 Mead WayPadihamBurnleyBB12 7NG

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Brabners Chaffe Street is a North West based full service law fi rm. 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 fi ling 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 scientifi c backgrounds and industry experience helping us understand the needs of clients in these sectors.

Brabners Chaffe Street LLP

Nik WhitePartnerHorton HouseExchange FlagsLiverpoolL2 3YL

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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.

Brad-Chem Ltd is the appointed distributor for BRB International B.V (solid and liquid VI Improvers and speciality additives including gear oil, hydraulic and compressor oil packages) Climax Molybdenum UK Ltd (molybdenum disulphide and molybdates) and Nyco S.A. (synthetic esters) in the UK

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Mr Chris BradyManaging DirectorUnit C4Moss Industrial EstateLeighLancashireWN7 3PT

01942 26102401942 260036

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

BIS-IS provides an integrated approach to the delivery of engineering and industrial services including:

• Engineering Design • Process Plant Overhauls• Design & Build Solutions • Storage Tank Services• Industrial Cleaning • Painting and Coating• Thermal Insulation • Asbestos Removal• Access Solutions • Plastics Engineering

BIS Industrial Services

Dave WilsonBusiness Development ManagerAxis HouseTudor RoadManor ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 1BD

01928 530000

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Brunner Mond manufactures sodium carbonate (soda ash), sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride and associated alkaline chemicals. 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 purifi cation 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.

Brunner Mond

Neal ChamberlainHuman Resources & Corporate Affairs DirectorP O Box 4Mond HouseNorthwichCheshireCW8 4DT

01606 72420401606 724223

neal.chamberlain @brunnermond.comwww.brunnermond.com

Core ManufacturingBasic Inorganics

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Burgundy Gold are a specialist consultancy business focused on commercialising intellectual property(IP) in chemicals, materials and healthcare and creating wealth from ideas and scientifi c research. Our customers are companies, Universities and individuals who see innovation, IP and problem solving as the key to competitive advantage and their long term revenues.

Burgundy Gold Ltd

Dr Gordon Nelson68 Beech View RoadKingsleyCheshireWA6 8DG

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

Products include Chem & Bio Offi ce, including Chem & Bio Draw, Inventory, and E-Notebook, providing knowledge management, chemical and biological informatics, and scientifi c database solutions.

CambridgeSoft

David BoothDirector - Enterprise Applications1 Signet CourtSwann’s RoadCambridgeCambridgeshireCB5 8LA

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National Trade AssociationThe Chemical Industries Association is the UK’s leading trade association for the chemical and chemistry-using industries, representing members both nationally and internationally.

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Steve ElliottChief ExecutiveKings BuildingsSmith SquareLondonSW1P 3JJ

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Chemistry Innovation is a UK Knowledge Transfer Network established in 2006 to stimulate and support product and process innovation in the UK chemistry-using industries.

We drive value for our stakeholders and the UK economy by providing:• a national innovation strategy and support framework.• unique networking opportunities that link all organisations serving the chemistry-using industries.• a framework for identifying, brokering and supporting collaborative projects.• a coherent and infl uential voice to Government.

To-date, our activities have generated over £1 billion of value to UK plc. We are currently engaged in a portfolio of collaborative projects valued at over £90 million and involving over 150 companies.

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Maureen LaughtonStakeholder ManagerThe HeathRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX


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CEL provides plant design, engineering, procurement, project/construction management and validation services to the process and manufacturing industries. CEL offers a convenient local service from regional offi ces in Runcorn, Glasgow, Stockton, Barry and in India (Mumbai), China (Shanghai) and Ireland (Cork), in addition to its headquarters in Coventry.

CEL is a member of the WSP Group.

CEL International

Simon MaguireBusiness Development DirectorThe Heath Business and Technology ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX

01928 515300/30101928 515302

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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, fl exible, high quality service to scientists and purchasing departments, and ensure that all orders, whether from domestic or international suppliers, arrive on time every time.

ChemQuest Ltd

Gina HayesSpringfi eld HouseWater LaneWilmslowCheshireSK9 5BG

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Chemtura Corporation, with 2009 revenues of $2.5 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 fl ame 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.

Chemtura Manufacturing UK Ltd

Steve JamesSite ManagerTenax RoadManchesterM17 1WT

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Cheshire West and Chester Council provides 70 chemical companies locally with inward investment, business support, skills training and grant funding advice.

Cheshire West is home to several world class companies including Shell at Ellesmere Port with the UK’s second largest oil refi nery, and Brunner Mond in Northwich the leading producer in soda ash. With a history of chemical production for over 300 years, Cheshire West has an excellent transport and skills infrastructure for sustained success in the chemical sector.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Francis LeeExternal Funding & Partnerships ManagerRm 303The Forum Offi cesChesterCHI 2HS

01244 7226301513 566600

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CICA is an association of 40 independent technical and commercial consultants with a millennium of blue-chip company experience, dedicated to serving the chemical and allied industries. Our members are based throughout the UK with strong roots in the North West. The CICA Network offers taylored support packages to companies and organisations in the UK and overseas who require help with their businesses.

Our members have expertise in all aspects of the industry from engineering, technology, product development, SHE, regulatory, REACH, logstics, supply, commercial, marketing and strategic issues.

Either email us via our Website or contact our individual members directly.

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Dr Peter SmallwoodHonorary SecretaryRosemeadProffi ts LaneFrodshamCheshireWA6 9JX

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Cogent is the Sector Skills Council for the science-based industries, including Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Petroleum and Polymers. We work with employers and industry groups to understand the skills needs of businesses and to develop qualifi cations and skills solutions that add value to individuals and to productivity. We have a Board of key employers from the process, nuclear and upstream and downstream industries, and Trade Union and Academia representatives. We currently represent the skills interests of nearly 20,000 businesses and 900,000 people.

Cogent SSC Ltd

Mervin DaddMarketing & Communications DirectorUnit 5Mandarin CourtCentre ParkWarringtonWA1 1GG

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

Contract Chemicals Ltd

Mike HoldingManaging DirectorPenrhyn RoadKnowsley Business ParkPrescotMerseysideL34 9HY

0151 54888400151 5486548

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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.

Croda Europe Ltd

Pat QuinnSite DirectorFoundry LaneDittonWidnesWA8 8UB

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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.Business and Innovation Consultancy Service – including business innovation consultancy, innovation training, project and programme management, technical and market studies, knowledge transfer and intellectual property (IP) exploitation.

Research and Development Service – process innovation, development and scale-up, technology development and implementation, and new product development and prototyping.

C-Tech Innovation Ltd

Paul RadageCommercial ManagerCapenhurst Technology ParkCapenhurstChesterCH1 6EH

0151 34729000151 3472901

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Denios Ltd

U M W E LT S C H U T Z & S I C H E R H E I T

Roy SmithManaging DirectorUnit 1-3Audley AvenueEnterprise ParkNewport ShropshireTF10 7DW

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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 offi ces 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.

DNV

Stuart Greenfi eldPrincipal ConsultantHighbank HouseExchange StreetStockportSK3 0ET

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Dickinson Dees is a national law fi rm which, through a network of cross-departmental groups, provides advice on a broad range of issues across the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

As one of the few teams of lawyers in the UK with a focus on providing a comprehensive service to these sectors, Dickinson Dees advises clients on an increasingly national and international basis.

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Peter SnaithPartnerSt Ann’s Wharf 112 QuaysideNewcastle upon TyneTyne & WearNE1 3DX

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Eastman’s chemicals, fi bers 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 fi nding 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 CentreAcornfi eld RoadKnowsley Industrial ParkLiverpoolL33 7UF

0151 54720020151 5485100

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EDP are a leading, supplier of health, safety, environment & construction consultancy and training services to the chemical industry. Employing more than 50 specialists across the full range of disciplines, we can provide clients with guidance, support and training covering all their SHE requirements.

EDP focus on the development of cost effective health, safety & environment solutions tailored to a client’s individual needs, with minimal bureaucracy but maximum impact on culture and the bottom line.

When working with clients, our aim is always to clearly identify what changes need to be made and to fi nd the most cost-benefi cial means of implementing them, whilst causing the minimum disruption to business activities.

EDP Health, Safety & Environment Consultants Ltd

Martin ConcannonBusiness Development ManagerLakesideAlexandra Business ParkPrescot RoadSt HelensMerseysideWA10 3TP

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Edelchemie is a chemical waste recycling company operating in the UK and Europe for over 55 years.

We specialise in the recovery of copper, nickel, tin, 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 DirectorHolland HouseValley WayThe Welland Ind EstateMarket HarboroughLE16 7PS

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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 specifi cation of chemical solutions and mixtures.• Contract fi lling 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

01606 59459301606 594603

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Eversheds is a full service law fi rm with over 3,500 legal and business advisers with 47 offi ces 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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Michael Clavell-BatePartnerEversheds House70 Great Bridgewater StreetManchesterM1 5ES

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Eurosolve is a highly reputable supplier of solvents and services to the fl exographic printing industry. With an extensive wealth of knowledge, our management team has over 25 years experience in this industry. We pride ourselves on service by having a highly skilled work force that are dedicated, interested and determined to provide high levels of customer satisfaction. We aim to offer all of our customers an excellent service to match the quality of the products we sell.

We are here to provide solvent solutions effectively, effi ciently and at the right price for you.

Sink ltd t/a Eurosolve

Rachael GrattonBusiness Development manager1A Withins RoadHaydock Industrial EstateHaydockMerseysideWA11 9UD

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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 confi dence 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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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.

Exwold Technology Ltd

Phil DobsonCommercial ManagerPO Box 270Brenda RoadHartlepoolTS25 2BW

01429 23034001429 232996

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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 capabilties and high performance products we strive to expand digital printing through the application of our expertise.

Fujifi lm Imaging Colorants Ltd

Giles BranthwaiteCommercial ManagerFloor 7Hexagon TowerBlackleyM9 8ZS

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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

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Your business needs e-SDS (REACH Annex II compliant) that:• Achieve December 2010 deadline for substances (2012 for mixtures)• Include exposure scenarios in multi-lingual annexes• Meet customer CLP expectations for mixtures before 2015 deadline• Address GHS requirements for exports outside EU

You can benefi t from our years of experience and choose from:• GlobalMSDS Software with our phrase database (for e-SDS & Annex) in 33 languages • GlobalMSDS Solutions - Full literature and/or regulatory outsourcing service • Low cost, fl exible formatting and effective solutions that enhance your business

GlobalMSDS Ltd

Stephen MillettDirectorGalloway HouseClottonTarporleyCheshireCW6 0EG

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Grimley Smith Associates are an independent multi-disciplined engineering consultancy providing comprehensive engineering design and project management services to the Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Energy, and Chemical & Process Industries worldwide.

GSA are a fl exible, process driven organisation, staffed by professional engineers from diverse backgrounds to bring together key design, operational and business process skills. This broad range of expertise enables GSA to offer services that encompass virtually every aspect of process engineering. From the enhancement of existing working practices or addressing unpredicted problems, GSA can assess, cost and install a range of solutions. GSA also has expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services, Process Safety and Legislative Compliance.

Grimley Smith Associates

Michael GrimleyBusiness Development DirectorGSA HouseMarket PlaceBriggN. LincolnshireDN20 8HA

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

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Deborah Pritchard JonesGroup HR & Public Affairs MgrFertiliser PlantInceChesterCH2 4LB

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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

0161 30459000161 3045901

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The presence of world-renowned research facilities such as Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus 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 signifi cance.

Halton Borough Council

Dr Martin GrattonInvestment Project Offi cer5th Floor Municipal BuildingKingswayWidnesCheshireWA8 7QF

0151 90637880151 4717309

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Hammonds LLP is a leading commercial law fi rm with offi ces 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 fi nance, banking and refi nancing, commercial contracts and the commercialisation of IP, patent and IP litigation, HR matters, land and construction projects, litigation and SHE matters.

Hammonds

Darren WarburtonPartner, Head of ChemicalsTrinity Court16 John Dalton StreetManchesterM60 8HS

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Our value is in providing good market intelligence that enables organizations to make informed decisions leading to new customers, retention of existing customers and the turning of ideas into commercial reality.

We offer a number of information & intelligence services in collaboration with De Informatieman and our reach is global.

Harkin`s Information Ltd

John J HarkinSenior Consultant100 High StreetMoldFlintshireCH7 1BH

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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 fl exible media, using cascade coating with controlled multi-zoned low temperature drying.

Harman Technology Ltd

Dr Andrew CrossManufacturing ManagerIlford WayMobberleyKnutsfordCheshireWA16 7JL

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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 qualifi ed 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

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Hill Dickinson LLP is one of the largest legal practices in the North West with over 300 lawyers in the region based in offi ces 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 fi rm also has broad experience of disputes in the process and lifescience sectors. A number of our lawyers also have scientifi c qualifi cations 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 yearsí 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.

Winners of the Chemicals Northwest International Trade Award 2009.

Hockley International

Peter RosevereMarketing ManagerHockley House354 Park LanePoyntonCheshireSK12 1RL

01625 87859001625 877285

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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 classifi cation, agglomeration, mixing, drying, fi lling 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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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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HCF – Generating good chemistry in the Humber region

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 regional government agencies and local authorities.

HCF’s core business is centred on organising and running events, skills programmes and network groups. HCF run network groups have increased the effi ciency and effectiveness of the process industries in the Humber by promoting and sharing best practice as well as providing a forum for topical debate and information exchange. HCF provides 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

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

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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, effi ciency and low VOCs are required.

Hydra Polymers

Niki DaviesMarketing & Administration ManagerMerseyBioCrown StreetLiverpoolL69 7ZB

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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

01772 25509101772 255194

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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 fi nished product formulations• Octane Additives - an octane enhancer used in automotive gasoline

Innospec Specialty Chemicals

Corporate Head Offi ce Innospec Manufacturing ParkOil Sites RoadElesmere PortCheshireCH65 4EY

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

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

Innovia Films Ltd

David OldhamSite Human Resources ManagerStation RoadWigtonCumbriaCA7 1LG

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Part of the Global Intertek Laboratory Network, Intertek Analytical Sciences Group (ASG) is a specialist (GLP / cGMP) Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing a broad range of chemical characterisation and analysis services to customers involved in the development or manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, personal care products, medical devices and specialty chemicals.

Intertek ASG

Enquiries TeamPO Box 42Hexagon TowerBlackleyManchesterM9 8ZS

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IOTA NanoSolutions’ ContraSol™ technology enables the formulation of poorly soluble and insoluble organic actives into aqueous systems. ContraSol™ avoids attrition and offers the potential for increased bioactivity and bioavailability, enhanced material activity, application of ingredients in non solvent systems, extension of patent lifecycles, improved user safety and reduction in waste and waste handling.

Iota NanoSolutions

Peter WhitehouseCommercial & Finance DirectorMerseyBIOCrown StreetLiverpoolL69 7ZB

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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.

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John AthertonProfessorSchool of Applied SciencesUniversity of Huddersfi eldQueensgateHuddersfi eldWest YorkshireHD1 3DH

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John Hogg Technical Solutions manufactures liquid solvent soluble dyes and marker chemicals for the international petroleum industry. Our products are also suitable for use as aerobatic smoke dyes and in theft prevention applications.

John Hogg Technical Solutions

Mary BezerCommercial DirectorMellors RoadNewbridgeTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1PB

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For more than 35 years Kelly Engineering Resources part of Kelly Services®, a US-based Fortune 500 company has specialised in providing companies around the world with engineering professionals, in contract and permanent employment across industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food & drink, packaging, electrical/instrumentation, manufacturing, mechanical and automotive.

With our global network of branch locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with international staffi ng support and our employees with diverse assignments around the world.

Visit us at www.kellyengineering.com or call 0161 429 9853

Kelly Engineering Resources

Tom HeathBranch 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 fi rms’ 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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A new £20 million building for the Lancaster Environment Centre is a major new development on Lancaster’s ‘Environmental Campus’ and contains state-of-the-art controlled environment facilities, specialised laboratories and cutting-edge equipment to allow integrative studies of terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric systems. Researchers are supported by excellent facilities for chemical, biochemical and biological analysis and a substantial pool of fi rst class equipment and data management software, to permit scientifi c research from the molecular to global scales.

Our strengths in the humanities and social and management sciences concerned with science of the environment and policymaking, complement these developments.

Lancaster Environment Centre

Dr. Mark BaconAssociate DirectorLancaster UniversityLancasterLancashireLA1 4YQ

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Libra Chemicals Ltd

Barrie ArmstrongTechnical ManagerBrinell DriveNorth Bank Ind ParkIrlamGreater ManchesterM44 5LF

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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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Liverpool Science Park Innovation Centre 1 (ic1) opened its doors in January 2006 and occupancy is currently at around 75%, housing 33 creative companies and members. LSP opened its new facility, Innovation Centre 2 (ic2) at the beginning of April 2009 and already has 7 exciting innovative new companies. The unprecedented early success of the Innovation Centre demonstrates the city’s potential as a world class centre for knowledge enterprise and confi rms Liverpool Science Parks 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

0151 7053400 Chloe.Young @liverpoolsciencepark.co.ukwww.liverpoolsciencepark.co.uk

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

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Cale LaneNew SpringsWiganWN2 1JR

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The Division of Chemistry and Environmental Science at MMU train undergraduate and postgraduate students in various aspects of chemical technology, environmental, pollution and recycling research and applications, as well as polymer science and technology, and supply consultation services and contract research facilities to relevant businesses across the Northwest region.

Manchester Metropolitan University

Prof. Herman PotgeiterHead of Chemistry & Environmental ScienceSchool of BiologyChemistry and Health SciencesManchester Metropolitian UniversityAll Saints CampusOxford RoadManchesterM15 6BH

0161 24714280161 2476357

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Manchester Science Parks (msp) sits at the heart of Manchester’s knowledge economy and has, over the past 25 years, built a strong reputation for its support of enterprise and innovation.

msp was one of the fi rst science parks in the UK to recognise that if innovative businesses are to prosper they need much more than fi rst class physical infrastructure. As well as offering expertly designed offi ce and laboratory space that can be adapted to your needs and specifi cations, tenants also benefi t 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 LtdKiburn HouseLloyd Street NorthGreater ManchesterM15 6SE

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Since 1995, The Manufacturing Institute have been practice leaders in Lean and Operational Excellence. We have helped over 4,000 companies gain a competitive advantage through the tactical deployment of our Practitioner Services Division our Public Education & Training Programmes and our work in delivering the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) in the North West. MAS provides free manufacturing reviews and subsidised project support to help companies of all sizes improve business performance and build competitive advantage. Since 2002, we have helped manufacturers generate benefi ts worth more than £919m, typically improving productivity by 27%, on-time delivery by 30% and reducing scrap by 23%. As an independent charity, any profi t created is returned to the charity and used to support our work with manufacturers and young people.

The Manufacturing Institute

Lisa KeanClient Account ManagerWarren Bruce CourtWarren Bruce RoadTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1LB

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Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s leading and largest fi rms 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

0161 23358000161 2365846

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Marsh is the world leader in delivering risk and insurance services and solutions to clients. It provides global risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk fi nancing, and insurance program management services for businesses, public entities, associations, professional services organisations, and private clients.

Marsh Ltd

Daniel StewartClient Executive Leader1 City Road EastManchesterM15 4PN

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Part of the Luxfer group of companies, MEL Chemicals, is a technology driven chemical company supplying specialist zirconium materials to a wide range of industries, including the automotive, ceramics, electronics and paper sectors. Strong R&D capability has allowed us to exploit new developments in the carbon capture and specialist water treatment arenas.

MEL Chemicals

Edward HaugheyManaging DirectorLumns LaneSwintonManchesterM27 8LS

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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 scientifi c and business skills necessary to add real commercial value.

Multisol

Karl ShoneTechnical Development ManagerHuntsman DriveNorthbank Industrial ParkIrlamGreater ManchesterM44 5EG

0161 77516220161 7779345

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Chemical Distributor & TraderToll ManufacturingContract Packer

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Mexichem Fluor, part of the wider Mexichem Group, is a global chemical business supplying fl uorine-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 fl uorspar, hydrofl uoric acid and aluminium trifl uoride business with the fl uorochemical business of INEOS acquired in March 2010. The company employs over 1,095 people with operations in the UK, USA, Japan and Mexico.

Mexichem Fluor

Alida LloydCommunications Offi cerMexichem Fluor

01928 51116201928 511418 [email protected] uor.com

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Chemical Engineering degree and PhD in Hydrometallurgy (Imperial College) with international work experience (USA, South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil and Portugal) in R&D and project management. Projects managed included primary recovery of copper and iron, secondary recovery of tungsten, permanent magnet fabrication and statistical quality control.

Translation and localization services for the language combination English/Portuguese, covering technical and scientifi c documents. Communication facilitation services for the Chemicals, Environmental and Pharmaceutical industries with emphasis on MSDS sheets, PIL and SPC, technical manuals and laboratory equipment.

Developing expertise in water treatment and soil decontamination issues.

M Wyborn Consultancy Ltd.

Dr. Maria José WybornDirector7 Camden CourtRuncornCheshireWA7 6RL

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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 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 specifi c needs of their sector.

National Skills Academy Process Industries

Roger LangfordRegional Skills Manager North WestThe National Skills Academy Process IndustriesC/o Chemicals NorthwestThe HeathRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX

01928 515678 / 07894 483695 r.langford @process.nsacademy.co.ukwww.process.nsacademy.co.uk

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A not for profi t organisation, North of England Excellence (NoEE) exists to inspire, support , and recognise excellence to enhance business performance across the North.

NoEE organises the prestigious annual North of England Business Excellence Awards. These Awards take an holistic view of an organisation’s commitment to and achievement of excellence and quality. They give high quality feedback to all applicants from multi-disciplinary Assessor teams with track records of business success. The Awards are also remarkable personal development for Assessors. NoEE inspires and supports excellence through public and bespoke in- house training events, conferences, and networking and benchmarking seminars. We organise a wide range of lean, six sigma and other business improvement training opportunities. Funding for NoEE courses/conferences may be available from Business Link North West. Please phone 01925 715245 for details. We also help organisations review and benchmark performance against the European Business Excellence Model (EFQM); and develop their own skills in self-assessment to prepare and implement improvement plans. We also offer independent accreditation of an organisation’s achievements in excellence and quality through Marques of Excellence and Investors in Excellence.

North of England Excellence

Suzanne HouseDirector, MarketingInternational Business CentreDelta CrescentWarringtonWA5 7WQ

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We are qualifi ed executive business coaches skilled at developing the leadership and innovation capabilities of managers and senior managers. Our experience covers R&D, engineering, manufacturing, IT, sales & marketing together with international business development and trade covering both consumer and industrial businesses from major blue-chip corporate to SMEs.

Nsure Consulting Ltd

Neil SheppardDirector74 Plymyard AvenueBromboroughWirralCH62 6BR

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NCEC (National Chemical Emergency Centre) plays a key role in national arrangements for responding to chemical incidents. It provides a 24 hour national advice service to the public emergency services on dealing with chemical incidents and is a central part of the Chemical Industries Associations Chemsafe scheme. In addition to its national role, NCEC also offers a number of commercial emergency response, specialist software and consultancy services to assist companies around the world in providing and obtaining chemical emergency response advice and information.

NCEC – National Chemical Emergency Centre

Richard ShreeveSalesThe Gemini BuildingFermi AvenueHarwellDidcotOxon OX11 0QR

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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 cover available in the market today, we have developed additional benefi ts such as:

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

OAMPS Petrochemical Insurance & Risk Management

Andrew DearBusiness Development DirectorWindsor HouseHigh StreetEsherSurreyKT10 9RY

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Established in 1998, our dedicated team of specialists has been placing experienced candidates with some of the world’s leading oil and energy companies across the UK and Europe.

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Oil Recruitment Ltd

Margaret BoydellSenior ConsultantRegent HouseBexton LaneKnutsfordCheshireWA16 9AB

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Peak Translations is a specialist provider of language services including translation, interpreting, subtitling, and voiceovers.

With over 30 years’ experience, Peak has built up an international reputation for providing effective language services on time and on budget.

You can rely on Peak: our ISO 9001:2008 Quality System and our professional commitment ensure customer satisfaction.

Whatever your requirements, Peak Translations can provide a high-quality, cost-effective solution.

Peak Translations Ltd

Sara BeardProject ManagerShepherd’s BankKettleshulmeCheshireSK23 7QU

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Photography for Industry specializes in commissioned photography for the commercial and industrial sectors. Its purpose is to create visually stimulating photographs to support marketing and company presentations with the main purpose of building the company profi le and helping to generate business. Whether your promotional route is through advertising, dedicated case studies, the web or fl amboyant exhibition displays, a high level of professional photography will have signifi cant infl uence.

The objective is producing high quality imagery to represent the company in a “polished” fashion.

Expertise lies in the process industries, including manufacturing, glass, plastics, minerals, power, transport, engineering, recycling, pharmaceutical, construction and waste.

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Adrian WaineOwner16 Humber RoadGreat SuttonEllesmere PortCheshireCH66 2SH

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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 modifi cation, pigment and many more.

Perstorp UK Ltd

Stewart DerbyshireStrategy & Development DirectorBaronet RoadWarringtonCheshireWA4 6HA

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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.

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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.

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Alastair LloydSales & Marketing DirectorNorthsideWorkingtonCumbriaCA14 1JJ

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Set up to help chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and polymer based companies improve their competitiveness and effi ciency, 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 benefi t for UK based companies, picme can assist organisations in improving operations, supply chain and back offi ce 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.

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Russell PageSenior ConsultantFreeman HouseOrbital 24Oldham StreetDentonManchesterM34 3SU

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Pilkington Building Products supplies original and refurbishment glass for the world’s buildings. Pilkington Automotiven manufactures original equipment and replacement glass and glazing systems for vehicles.

Pilkington Group Limited

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

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Polartech Group is a global company specialising in the supply of metalworking fl uids, packages, additives, related products and formulatory expertise to lubricant and chemical manufacturing and marketing companies worldwide.

Our Product Range includes:• Metalworking fl uid additives: (including: Corrosion Inhibitors, Emulsifi ers and Coupling Agents, Lubricity Additives, Antifoams, Biocides & System Cleaners)• Metalworking fl uid packages• Fully formulated metalworking fl uids

Polartech Ltd

Polartech LimitedAshburton Road WestTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1SX

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At PricewaterhouseCoopers, we measure our success by yours. Every day our more than 140,000 people in 149 countries go to work to help our clients succeed. From Dublin to Durban, from Minneapolis to Manila, our job is channeling knowledge and value through our lines of service and 22 industry-specialised practices.

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Paul ChristianAssurance Director8 Princes ParadeSt Nicholas PlaceLiverpoolL3 1QJ

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Progressive Logistics Ltd was set up by Chris Metcalfe in 2005 in Acton Bridge, Cheshire with the objective of providing high quality practical advice, operational improvements and training to the transport industry and those who use transport services or operate fl eets of trucks, vans or cars. This is applicable to both private and public sector organizations. Chris has over 24 years experience of hands on transport management up to director level in road and rail logistics operations which make him perfectly placed to help you improve effi ciencies and reduce costs.

If you are looking to reduce your transport costs and improve effi ciencies whilst complying with all the latest legislation, logistics consultancy Progressive Logistics can help.

Progressive Logistics

Chris MetcalfeDirector16 Milton RoughActon BridgeNorthwichCheshireCW8 2RF

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PQ Corporation is a world leader in silica and alumina technology, with over 3000 employees and 74 manufacturing sites in 5 continents. Our products include liquids and solid silicates, gel and precipitated silicas, and a range of zeolites for detergent and other applications.

Our products are environmentally friendly and we work with total commitment to health and safety.

PQ Corporation

Mr Paul RobbinsBusiness Development ManagerPO Box 26WarringtonCheshireWA5 1AB

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PULSE Scientifi c has a multi-branch network of offi ces located on science parks nationwide and specialise in the recruitment of temporary and permanent scientifi c staff. Our consultants use their depth of recruitment experience and industry knowledge together with a wide variety of candidate attraction methods to identify individuals that are the very best fi t for your organisation.

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Sam CoxonBusiness ManagerBrazennose House WestBrazennose StreetManchesterM2 5BP

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QuatChem Ltd

Rubinah ChowdharyDirector, TechnicalDrury LaneVictoria Trading EstateDrury LaneHollinwoodOldhamGreater ManchesterOL9 7PJ

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The REACH Centre provides a fully comprehensive set of services for REACH related activities. Our core deliverables include business impact, legal interpretation, compliance management, hazard and risk assessment and training. We are also one of Europe’s leading providers of Pre-registration, Registration, Only Representative and Third Party Representative services for REACH.

The REACH Centre

Jonathan LutwycheCEOLancaster Environment CentreLancaster UniversityLancasterLA1 4YQ

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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 specifi cally with the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, we’ve developed an impressive track record for helping our clients to reduce their waste costs, improve effi ciencies, boost recycling and recovery rates, and engage with their workforces to achieve maximum environmental gains.

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Lee PettsMDFirst Floor34 Liverpool RoadPenworthamPrestonLancashirePR1 0DQ

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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.

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Robin ByrneWorks ManagerMoorfi eld RoadWidnesCheshireWA8 3AA

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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.

Recruitment Management Group (RMG)

Anita CaldwellSenior Search ConsultantEleven Abbots ParkPreston BrookCheshireWA7 3GH

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The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of over 46,000 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 Jo MartindaleIndustry 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.

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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Search Scientifi c is a specialist division of Search Consultancy, one of the UK’s leading total recruitment solutions providers. Established in 1987 Search Consultancy provides a range or recruitment solutions for permanent, contract and temporary staff. The Scientifi c and Technical divisions are experienced in providing staffi ng resources to Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and related industries at all levels. Our offi ces are in 11 Key UK cities provide specialist recruitment in a range of skill sets via 20 divisions.

• IT • Construction & Building Services • Accountancy & Finance• Legal • Insurance & Financial Services • Call & Contact Centre• Sales & Marketing • Retail • Executive Search • Medical• Property • Utilities • Technical • Offi ce Services • Industrial• Human Resources • Scientifi c • Pharmaceutical • Supply Chain• Hospitality & Catering

To fi nd out more about Search visit our website www.search.co.uk

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Dr Ramalingam ElangovanDivisional ManagerOne Central StreetManchesterM2 5WR

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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 specifi c business demands, whilst providing maximum commercial benefi t and impact on the bottom line. We can handle a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals including dyes, corrosive, toxic and fl ammable products, alongside the capacity to manage specialist food and pharmaceutical grade products in a controlled clean room environment.

SampleRite Ltd

Andrea WoodUnit G11Lock ViewLowfi elds Business ParkEllandYorkshireHX5 9HD

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The company is a manufacturer and distributor of seamless piping products. We supply materials to manufacturers, contractors and end users, in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil and gas industries.

We are able to supply seamless pipe, tube, fi ttings, fl anges, solid bar, hollow bar, strip, wire and welding consumables. We supply materials in stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, with special grades also available, in Sanicro 28, Titanium, Zirconium and other high temperature grades. As a manufacturer we hold several trade marks Sandvik SAF2205, SAF2507, SAF2707, SAF2906, Sanicro28 and Sanicro29.

We are a member of the Sandvik group of companies, of which there are 300 companies based in 130 countries worldwide.

Sandvik Materials Technology UK

Liz DiskinMarketing Co- ordinatorManor WayHalesowenWest MidlandsB62 8QZ

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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 and Business Continuity 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

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SGS United Kingdom Ltd is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verifi cation, testing and certifi cation services. Founded in 1878, we are recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Through a global network of over 1,000 offi ces 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

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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 UK Oil Products

Dave Topliffe Stanlow Manufacturing ComplexEllesmere PortSouth WirralCH65 4HB

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Core ManufacturingPetrochemicals

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Solutech has been operating as a toll/contract blender in the North West since early 1994, providing food grade multi blends and high purity solutions for the Food, Beverage and Hi-Tech industries. We are the largest UK company offering this food grade service and have all the necessary quality accreditations, including ISO9001.2008, HACCP, Kosher and BRC (Grade A). Our own storage can hold more than 250,000 litres and we offer 48 hour service for contract clients plus telemetric monitoring of clients own storage for guaranteed on site storage levels.

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Denise DohertyOffi ce manager Barlow DriveWoodford Park Industrial EstateWinsfordCheshireCW7 2JZ

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SSEM provides a specialist environmental service focused on the management, control and mitigation of risk from contaminated land and groundwater. In addition to contaminated land assessments, SSEM also offers specialist skills including:

• Forensic ecological assessment,• Risk communication to a wide range of stake holders,• Environmental management of land portfolios, and• Environmental liability assessment for land acquisition and divestment.

Sirius Strategic Environmental Management Ltd.

Richard ThurgoodDirectorThe Heath Business and Technical ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 4QX


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SOG 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 has developed their expertise at The Heath Business and Technical Park in Runcorn, the former ICI global headquarters. Some 200 businesses from 23 different business sectors are now based at The Heath. New build opportunities as well as fl exible terms for fully serviced offi ce and laboratory accommodation are available. A wealth of business and scientifi c support services plus on-site facilities including conference centre, restaurant and leisure suite are available to residents and external customers.

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


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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 fl uorinated products, ultra-fi ne fi llers and high purity barium and strontium compounds. Our Plastics products include vinyls and fl uorinated 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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Springfi elds 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. Springfi elds 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.

Springfi elds Fuels Limited

Chris GoddardHead of Hex OperationsSpringfi elds SalwickPrestonLancashirePR4 0XJ

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Formed in 1982, Stopford Projects Ltd has become established as a leading multi-disciplinary engineering design, research and development and project management consultancy. We offer a full range of complementary services to Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy and Environmental sectors, from concept and process design through to construction management and commissioning. We are devoted to the development of innovation throughout the industries we serve and have gained a reputation for the professionalism and quality of our work. It is our vision to create change in a constantly evolving world, so that through working together we ensure the survival and success of our clients.

Stopford Projects Ltd

Custom HouseMerseyton RoadEllesmere PortCH65 3AD

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Multi-Disciplinary Engineering DesignResearch & DevelopmentSafety, Health, & EnvironmentConsultancy & TrainingPrincipal Contractor and CDMFull Life Cycle Project Management

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Syntor Fine Chemicals specialises in the development and supply of fi ne 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 effi cient vacuum distillation.

Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd

Simon KnowlesCommercial Director11 Boleyn CourtManor ParkRuncornCheshireWA7 1SR

01928 57986501928 579734

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Overview: TDG are skilled in the storage, handling and distribution of bulk and packed chemicals. We have signifi cant 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.

TDG plc

David HeathSector Operations DirectorTDG UK headquartersEuroterminalWestinghouse RoadTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1PY

0800 0288834

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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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Tradebe provides specialist hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, disposal and recovery services throughout the United Kingdom, for both bulk and packaged waste. Working through a national network of treatment and transfer station facilities, tradebe offers a customised “one stop shop” solution to waste management. Our objective is to deliver cost effective, flexible and technology driven solutions to evolving hazardous and non hazardous waste processing requirements. Our Services include: Hazardous waste management, recycling and recover, industrial services, on-site chemist service, laboratory service, logistics, Hazardous waste treatment and transfer, site clearance and de-commissioning, total waste management, incineration and waste to energy.

Tradebe

Louise BowlesCustomer Relations Manager (UK)Tradebe North West LtdCheshire WMCInnospec Manufacturing ParkOils Sites RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 4EY

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UKcustomerservices@ tradebe.comwww.tradebe.com/uk

Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal


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With a 7 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

07946 65012001270 875710

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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 Single & Multi-Skilled 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 and Management & Leadership which can be tailored to your specific requirements.

TTE Training Ltd

New Horizons HouseNew Bridge RoadEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 4LT

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Unilever R&D Port Sunlight carries out research for Unilever’s home and personal care brands. These brands include such well known names as Dove, Lynx, Sunsilk, Persil, Comfort, Cif and Domestos. Over 800 scientists, whose expetise includes the physical sciences, biosciences and engineering, work at Port Sunlight to bring new products to our consumers to help them look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Unilever Research Port Sunlight

Dominic TildesleyVP Discover Platform LeaderQuarry Road EastBebingtonWirralCH63 3JW

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Herbicide Manufacturers

United Phosphorus Ltd

Vivek VaidyaManufacturing ManagerHall LaneEltonSandbachCheshireCW11 3QQ

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[email protected] www.uplonline.com

Core ManufacturingAgrochemicals


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The University of Liverpool has a successful track record of harnessing its knowledge, expertise and equipment to help commercial and public sector organisations meet the challenges entailed in innovation. Being one of the UK’s top research- led universities with strong international connections, we help organisations to achieve their objectives by providing access to a wide range of expertise; transforming ideas into creative solutions, new technologies, strategies, applications, products or skills.

Our 5A RAE rated chemistry department’s expertise includes:• Organic and biomolecular chemistry • Catalysis • Materials chemistry• Surface science • Theoretical and computational chemistry • Chemistry on the nanoscale

Specialist multidisciplinary specialist centres include:• Centre for Materials Discovery • Surface Science Research Centre • Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry • Knowledge Exploitation Laboratory • Ultra Mixing & Processing Facility

University of Liverpool

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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 0161 27557730161 2754598 christopher.whitehead@ manchester.ac.ukwww.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk



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URS is a leading environmental and engineering multidisciplinary consultancy, with 42,000 employees worldwide and 13 offi ces in the UK and Ireland, including 4 in northern England.

With an established reputation for serving the industrial, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, URS 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 Corporation Ltd

Rick ParkmanChemical Sector Leader4th FloorSt James BuildingOxford StreetManchesterM1 6FQ

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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

Tim WalkerProduction DirectorVictrex Technology CentreHillhouse InternationalThornton CleveleysFY5 4QD

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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 fi rm of patent and trade mark attorneys in Merseyside, and cover all scientifi c 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 fi rm’s professional base, and not only obtain trade mark protection but also advise on related issues such as brand protection and business reputation. The fi rm additionally has offi ces in London and Munich, near the European Patent Offi ce.

W.P.Thompson & Co.

Dr. Robert GregoryPartnerCoopers BuildingChurch StreetLiverpoolL1 3AB

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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) defi nes our product range, which covers markets and applications from Performance Chemicals to Polymer Additives. The diversity of William Blythe’s manufacturing capability presents us a vital partner in many key industries around the world.

William Blythe Ltd

Jason DaviesSales DirectorChurchAccringtonLancashireBB5 4PD

01254 320 103

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A top fi ve 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.

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WSP Environment & Energy

Eur Ing Colin ChambersAssociate DirectorThe Victoria150-182 The QuaysSalfordM50 3SP

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To see how we can help you, contact us on:

Tel. 01937 844 980 www.augeanplc.com

The UK market-leading waste specialist to

the chemical industryAugean offers dedicated treatment, recycling and recovery facilities for the sustainable management of hazardous wastes and are able to offer a broad range of specialist services which include:

Physicochemical │ Thermal desorption │Bioremediation Solidification/stabilisation │Phase separation │Neutralisation

Secure destruction │Decontamination │Distillation

At our purpose-built permitted facilities throughout the UK, examples of waste streams handled include:

Acids and alkalis │Oil liquids and sludges │Cyanides │Solvents Tank sludges │Organic and inorganic wastes │Resin and glues

Contaminated soils │Ashes and powders │WEEE │PCB’sPesticides and herbicides │Flammable liquids and solids

The UK market-leading waste specialist to

the chemical industry

Specialists inwaste management | hazardous waste treatment | landfill management | recycling recovery | laboratory services | contaminated soil treatments | industrial cleaning services environmental services


RMG has an extensive understanding of the Chemicals and Chemical Using sector, enabling us to proactively source and deliver specialist, outstandingly talented managers and executives who add value to our clients’ businesses in the long term.

We work across the full spectrum of the industry; Chemical Manufacturing and Distribution, Chemical users and suppliers, Oil, Gas, Petro & Agro Chemicals, Commodities, Plastics/Polymers through to Fine Chemicals and FMCG.

We enjoy partnering clients whose values are closely aligned to our own, with the consistent aim of developing long term relationships. We are particularly keen to continue extending our work in innovative arenas such as Sustainable Energy, Biomass, Reusable Plastics and Waste Recycling.

100% of our work in the Chemicals sector is undertaken on a retained basis, with our targeted Headhunting (Search) and Advertising led solutions being geared to save you time and achieving a successful outcome. We aim

to ‘delight’ through the provision of our tailored services, whilst remembering that the successful conclusion of every assignment we undertake is the only way we will gain your long term trust.

Based in Preston Brook, Cheshire we work closely with clients that are part of the important Chemicals, Scientifi c and Innovative Technology Hub that delivers a key economic contribution to the North West region, including various Chemicals North West members (although we are not restricted by geography having proven international capability).

Our expertise and ability to identify strategic business leaders in your sector, capable of shaping the future, makes RMG your ideal recruitment partner whether your business is a private concern or a major global organisation.

Let’s talk now, so that we’re ready to help you when you next need to recruit a specialist manager in any discipline. Contact Anita Caldwell (Senior Search Consultant – Chemicals) on 07760 445183 to discuss how our dedicated services may benefi t your business for the long term.

Chemical Sector Specialists “Excellence in the search for outstanding talent”

Anita Caldwell Chemical Sector Specialist



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 fi eld. 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 effi cient 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

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www.totalpetrochemicals.com

At home in your world...

We all rely on material safety data sheets but most have little or no useful information on the fl ammable / 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 fl ammable / explosible then the individual components.. Any change signifi cant 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 confi dence 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.

We offer:

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

■ Gas/ liquid phase testing: Flash, fi re point and combustibility, AIT, fl ammability 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.

Contact:Russ littlejohn01928 57672207833 468868Or [email protected]

EXPLOSION HAZARDS TESTING LIMITED

Virtually all process industries have the potential for fi re 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.



■ Amination

■ Bromination

■ Cyanation

■ Epichlorohydrin Chemistry

■ Friedel-Crafts Chemistry

■ Thionyl Chloride Chemistry

● Over 350m3 total reactor capacity

● Reaction temperatures from -100 C to 3000 C

● Fractional distillation

● Solids isolation via filtration and centrifugation

● Extensive vacuum-paddle drying facilities

● Glass double-cone drying

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■ Elemental Bromination

R-CH2-CO2H + Br2 RCHBrCO2R’

■ Hydrobromination

R-OH + H-Br R-Br

■ Radical Bromination

Free Radical Bromination of Aromatic Side Chains

● In excess of 120m3 bromination reactor capacity

● Including a dedicated 25m3 glass-lined vessel

● Bulk handling and storage facilities

Excellence in Bromine Chemistry

R’-OH

Penrhyn Road | Knowsley Business Park | Prescot | Merseyside | L34 9HY

Tel 0151 548 8840 | Fax 0151 548 6548

www.contract-chemicals.com



Partners in Chemical Processing for Crop Protection

Exwold Technology Limited, PO Box 270, Brenda Road, Hartlepool TS25 2BW UK

T: +44 (0) 1429 230340 F: +44 (0) 1429 232996 E: [email protected]

www.exwold.com

Exwold is a contract chemical processing company. We are based in the UK and have decades of experience formulating andprocessing crop chemicals for both independent generic companies and multi-national agrochemical companies.

In processing Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) weutilise a number of different technologies:

� low pressure extrusion (Fuji Paudal) of water dispersible/soluble granules (WDGs/SGs).

� impregnation or coating of granules for direct/broadcast application (GRs).

� twin roller compaction unit for a variety of formulation types (Alexanderwerk).

� aqueous liquids formulation plant for SL’s which is located in an isolated processing bay equipped with semi-automatic filling lines for 1L to 20L bottle filling/labelling/packing.

When processing Insecticides/Acaracides we use the followingequipment:

� specialised drum blender plants equipped to manufacture impregnated/coated granules (GRs) for direct application in crop protection markets such as root and tubor vegetables.

� facilities for washing and refilling returnable containers which are commonly used for the application of this group of crop formulations.

� a specialised plastic container shredding plant is also available for the “eco” disposal of used pesticide packaging. Shredded plasticsgoing for use as Refuse Derived Fuels (RDF’s).

In addition we have a fully equipped laboratory and pilot plant for small scale trial production. We also have COMAH (SevesoII) compliance andIPPC authorisation for formulation of herbicide acids into metal salts in-situ.


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


www.eurolabs.co.uk

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 yourfi ne chemical requirements

Hex Business Unit, a part of Springfi elds Fuels Limited, was delighted to win the category of ‘Sustainable Manufacturing’ in this year’s annual North West Chemicals Awards. The award category is for a company that has developed sustainable initiatives offering signifi cant benefi ts; sustaining both the company and the wider environment. Springfi elds Fuels Limited manufactures a range of nuclear fuel products at its site near Preston including Uranium Hexafl uoride, which it does under a toll conversion agreement with Cameco Mining Company.

Substantial improvements in manufacturing capability, quality and costs have contributed to more than 200 jobs and the associated supply chain for this product being sustained until 2016 with the possibility of an extension until 2026. With most of the raw material spend being sourced locally, this represents a valuable contribution to the NW economy. The improvements have been achieved by employing lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques in partnership with the workforce.

Springfi elds Fuels Limited North West Chemicals Awards 2010 Winner ‘Sustainable Manufacturing Award’

Springfi elds Fuels LimitedPreston, Lancashire PR4 0XJ



The Polymer Centre represents the University of

Sheffi eld’s 40+ research groups in polymer science and

engineering.

Our business team serves as the interface between

academic research and the commercial world.

Our services include research, consultancy, technical

training and sample testing.

For further information and enquiries, please contact

Joe Gaunt on +44 (0)114 2229440 or visit our website

www.polymercentre.org.uk

The University of Sheffi eld works to improve the world by seeking to understand it.

Search ConsultancyWe are one of the UK’s fastest growing total recruitment companies. With 11 sites based throughout the country, we offer candidates and clients the full range of specialist recruitment services across eighteen commercial/industry sectors.

Our approach is unique. Large offices, or ‘Supersites’, with a total of over 500 consultants across eighteen specialist Divisions, plus support teams, provide clients with the complete range of fully integrated recruitment solutions from each site. True client partnerships, an advanced internet development strategy and our focus on placing people are part of what makes us different.

Our aim is to ensure we match the ideal candidate to your vacancy every time. With an ethos that focuses on the needs and aspirations of each individual candidate, rather than simply ‘filling jobs’, we make sure we understand and match the needs of both parties to get the perfect fit. To find out more about Search Consultancy and how we can assist you with your recruitment challenges please visit our website at www.searchconsultancy.co.uk or contact either of our branches in the North West: Liverpool: 0151 229 5555Manchester: 0161 835 8600/8317

Search Consultancy Limited is a private limited company, registered in Scotland with registered number SC 105640 having its registered offi ce at 198 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2NR.



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



INVESTIGATING THE HIDDEN COSTS OF IN-HOUSE SAMPLING

PACKAGINGSampling is not a core function for most chemical manufacturers and distributors. Therefore sourcing a range of sample packaging in terms of size, materials etc can be problematic and expensive. SampleRite stocks a wide range of packaging options to meet every possible need and legislation.

LOST SALESGetting samples to customers quickly and before your competition is crucial in turning samples into orders. In-house sampling may not provide a fast enough service, resulting in the risk of your competition getting samples in first and ultimately winning the business.

REPORTINGMany companies do not have a reporting facility for sample activity. This makes it difficult to follow up on samples and runs the risk of missed opportunities. SampleRite provides a monthly report of sample activity.

STOCK MANAGEMENT & WASTEManaging sample stocks effectively is crucial in minimising waste. In-house sampling can often result in part containers which are redundant for sale, compromised product quality and stock which is out of shelf life. SampleRite works closely with clients to ensure stocks are managed efficiently, taking into consideration the needs of the business (e.g. product launch/withdrawal), and therefore keeping waste and disposal costs to a minimum.

INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIONProcessing a sample request, including order entry and arranging transport takes time. SampleRite offers an online ordering system, which can reduce time and therefore costs involved in administration. A confirmation email is sent when an order is both received and dispatched, eliminating the need for chasing colleagues internally. CSV uploads are also an option for those clients with CRM systems.

TRANSPORTFreight is not one of the typical ‘hidden’ costs and can generally be easily identified. However, many companies do not send samples out regularly and can be subject to excessive transport prices, particularly on hazardous. SampleRite sends out on average 25,000 sample bottles per year. Our clients benefit greatly from volume-driven transport discounts and the knowledge of the best companies to use for the destination in question.

LABOUROn average it takes approx 25 minutes to complete a non hazardous and 50 minutes for a hazardous sample, including decant, labeling and paperwork. Depending on the salary of the employee(s) involved and the number of samples dispatched, labour costs can quickly add up. It is also often the case where sampling is part of someone’s job (e.g. Chemists,warehouse staff) and as a result may detract from their core role within the organisation.

Effective sampling is essential to driving chemical sales. However the hidden costs and inefficiencies of in-house sampling could be having a negative effect on the growth and profitability of many businesses. The points outlined below are some of the key issues to consider when comparing in-house versus outsourcing:

Contact us now to discuss how outsourcing to Samplerite UK / China could benefit your business.

SampleRite Limited, Unit G11, Lowfields Business Park,Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9HDTelephone +44 (0) 1422 327369 Email [email protected]

www.samplerite.com


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

ABC Chemical Co Ltd Dean Field Way, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1QU T: 01200 420180

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, Huddersfi eld Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 5DF T: 01457 875798

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

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 Acornfi eld 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 Scientifi c Limited Whitefi eld 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 Macclesfi eld Works, Hurdsfi eld Industrial Estate, Macclesfi eld, 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

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

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

Blackburn Chemicals Ltd Whiteburk Industrial Estate, Cuncliffe Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5SX T: 01254 522222

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

CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WEST

■ CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESS COMPANIES



Breamhurst Ltd Gorsey Lane, Clock Face, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 4SE T: 01744 811208

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

Brunner Mond PO Box 4, Mond House, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4DT T: 01606 724000

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

Chemix plc Vauxhall Industrial Estate, Greg Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK5 7BR T: 0161 4803487

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

Chromatide Limited The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX T: 01928 511222

Citrikem Division of Klenzan Ltd 2 Cameron Court, Calver Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8RE T: 01925 234707

Clover Chemicals Ltd Clover House, Macclesfi eld 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

■CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESS COMPANIES



CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WESTCrownlake 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

Custom 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 462 Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH41 8EQ T: 0151 6524877

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 Refi nery Ltd North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AJ T: 0151 3272222

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

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 Scientifi c 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

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

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

Industrial Latex Compounds Ltd Burns Mill, Manchester Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester OL10 1DN T: 01616 887221

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

ITAC Ltd Bankfi eld Mills, Bankfi eld 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

Jarmac Ltd Stanton House, 6 Eastham Village Road, Eastham, Merseyside CH62 0BJ T: 0151 3277511

John 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




CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WEST

KKay`s (Ramsbottom) Ltd Britannia Works, Kenyon Street, Ramsbottom Barry, Greater Manchester BL0 0AE T: 01706 822216

Kerr Firefi ghting Chemicals Ashcroft Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, Merseyside L33 7TS T: 0151 5486424

Kingfi sher 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

Kodak Ltd Chemical Manufacturing Division, Acornfi eld Road, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7UF T: 0151 5462101

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

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

Lyondell Basell (formerly Basell Polyolefi ns) Carrington Site, Urmston, Greater Manchester M31 4AJ T: 0161 7763000

MMacclesfi eld 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

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

NNanoCo Technologies Ltd 46-48 Grafton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M13 9NT T: 0161 6037900

Norcott Technologies Ltd Brookfi eld 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

Nutrimate Ltd The Power House, Lancashire Enterprise Business Park, Preston, Lancashire PR26 6TZ T: 01772 641181

Nynas UK AB North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AJ T: 0151 3273171

OOlenol Ltd Plot 7, Greenfi eld Farm Industrial Estate, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4TR T: 01260 298276

Oleotec Ltd Rossfi eld 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

Phoenix Chemicals Ltd 34 Thursby Road, Croft Business Park, Bromborough, Merseyside CH62 3PW T: 0151 3349044

Plus Polymers Ltd Unit 5 Bradley Fold Industrial Estate, Radcliffe Moor Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL2 6RT T: 01204 388688

Polartech Ltd Ashburton Road West, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1SX T: 0161 8765673

Polya Unit 2, Harvey Court, Harvey Lane, Wigan, Lancashire WA3 3RX T: 01942 276633

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

QQuat Chem 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

QuatChem Ltd Victoria Trading Estate Drury Lane, Hollinwood, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL9 7PJ T: 0161 947 0177

RReagens 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 Moorfi eld 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

Salt Union Ltd - Salt Mine Winsford Rock Salt Mine, Bradford Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2PE T: 01606 861850

Shell UK Oil Products PO Box 3, Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4HB

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

Solvay 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

Springfi elds Fuels Limited Springfi elds 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




CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH WESTStirling 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

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

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

Texchem Dyestuffs Ltd Holmes Mill, Holmes St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL12 6AN T: 01706 711990

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c 112 Chadwick Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1PR T: 01928 581000

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 Fairfi eld, 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

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

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

Aker Solutions (NW) Rutherford House, Warrington Road, Birchwood Science Park, Cheshire WA3 6ZH T: 01925 666000

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

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

Autocol Ltd Unit 9, Freetown Business Park, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 6HD T: 0161 7611315

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

BASF PLC & IT Services Ltd Erl Road, PO Box 4, Cheadle hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire Sk8 6QG T: 0161 485622

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Baytouch Ltd Ribble Court, 1 Meadway, Padiham, Lancashire BB12 7NG T: 01282 687000

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, Wakefi eld, 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 Wellfi eld, 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, Proffi tts 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 Springfi eld 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

Cheshire West & Chester Council The Forum, 3rd Floor, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HST: 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

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CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTCobalt 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 Acornfi eld Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L33 7UF T: 0151 5475801

Easy C Ltd 4 Adlington road, Bollington, Macclesfi eld, Cheshire SK10 5JT T: 01625 571155

ECO Fillers Ltd The Barns, Welsh Row, Cheshire SK10 4TY T: 0845 0176718

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 Greenfi eld Farm Trading Estate, Greenfi eld Road, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4TR T: 01260 298018

ENWorks Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street, Mnachester, Greater Manchester M1 2EJ T: 0161 2366348




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

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

Farfi eld Scientifi c Ltd Farfi eld House, Southmere Court, Electra Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6GU T: 0161 7368660

Fenturn Ltd 17 Stoney lane, Wimsolow, Cheshire, Cheshire SK9 6LG T: 01625 536687

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

Flint Group Flexigraphic Products Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside L36 6BN T: 0151 4813202

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

Fujifi lm 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,, Macclesfi eld, 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

Halton Borough Council Municiple Buildings, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QF T: 0303 3334300 ● see page 040

Hammonds Trinity Court, 16 John Dalton Street, Greater Manchester, M60 8HS T: 0161 8305043 ● see page 031

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




CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTHat International Ltd The Innovation Centre, Pendle, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 0PQ T: 0845 4103208

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 ● see page126

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

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

Jessup-Bould Limited 17 Patterdale Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1BG T: 0161 4305693

John Davidson (Pipes) Ltd 23 Tonge Bridge Way, Tonge Bridge Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL2 6AD T: 01204 396052

John Davies 18 Greenbank, Eaton Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7EW T: 01244 676508

KKelly Scientifi c 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

LLancashire Economic Partnership Globe Centre, St James Square, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0RE T: 01254 300489

Lancaster Environment Centre Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YQ T: 0152 4510213

Liverpool Science Park 131 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 5TF T: 0151 7053404

Longfi eld Chemicals Ltd Weaver House, Ashville Point, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire WA7 3FW T: 01928 712900

Lord Corporation (Europe) Ltd Stretford Motorway Estate, Barton Dock Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester M32 0ZH T: 0161 8658048

Louverlight Ltd Sir Richard Farely Way, Off Crossley Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK4 5OY T: 0161 8825046

LPD Lab Services - Blackburn Microtech Solutions Ltd Philips Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5RZ T: 01254 507379

Lucite International PO Box 34 , Duckworth Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1QB T: 01254 874444

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 Offi ces, Risley Moss, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6QX T: 01925 816217

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

OOil 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

OSS Ltd Stockpit Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Merseyside L33 7TQ T: 0151 5491434

Otto Simon Ltd Churchfi eld 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

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

PICME 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

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

Protol Developments Ltd Vitesse Road, Triumph Trading Park, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 9BB T: 0151 4866677




CHEMICAL INDUSTRY RELATED SERVICES IN THE NORTH WESTPSL Europe Estuary Business Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 8RG T: 0151 4487700

Pulse Scientifi c 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

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 Units 1 & 2, Foxdenton Lane, Middleton, Greater Manchester M24 1RW T: 0161 6554298

Regional Language Network North West 6th Floor, 8 Exchange Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester M5 3EJ T: 0161 9321035

Remsol First Floor, 34 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire PR1 0DQ T: 0845 123 2544

Rich-mond Agencies 137 Bradley Hall Industrial Estate, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0XQ T: 01257 422733

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

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

SSalix Enterprises Willow Cottage, Oulton Mill Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9DT T: 01829 760395

SATRO Room 1.50 - 1.32 1st fl oor, 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

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

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

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

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

UUnilever 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

WWebaspx The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QF T: 01928 513336

Westlakes Scientifi c Consulting Princess Royal Building, Westlakes Scientifi c 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

WSP 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

ZZanos Limited Gilbert House, Haig Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8DX T: 01565 755899




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