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EPSRC Mobility DTP Lead recognised in New Year’s Honours
Professor Avtar Matharu, Principal Investigator of the EPSRC Mobility DTP Pilot, has been awarded an MBE by the King in recognition of his services to equality, diversity, and inclusion, interfaith and community cohesion across the University of York and...
Metrohm Launches 2060 TI Ex Proof Process Analyser for Hazardous Environments
Metrohm Process Analytics has announced the launch of the 2060 TI Ex Proof Process Analyser, a robust, explosion-proof solution designed for reliable wet chemistry measurements in hazardous industrial environments. Certified for ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas, the...
First Expired, First Out: What Is FEFO in Chemical Manufacturing?
Every year, manufacturers lose millions to expired inventory that could have been prevented with better rotation practices. When products have expiration dates, the traditional “first in, first out” approach isn’t enough. You need a FEFO system that prioritises shelf...
One month to go: UK’s Only Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar brings solutions to multiple sectors.
With just one month remaining, organisations across energy, agriculture, manufacturing, food and drink, logistics and green chemicals are being urged to secure their place at the 2026 Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar, taking place on 29 January 2026.
Hosted by...
New Xsample Series: Scalable Automation for Low-Viscosity Samples
Anton Paar has launched its new line of Xsample sample changers for handling low-viscosity samples. Designed to meet the needs of laboratories across all sizes and industries, the series offers scalable automation for every step of the workflow, from...
DrySyn MiniSpin: Pioneering precision overhead vial stirring for the modern lab
Asynt, a leading innovator in sustainable and efficient benchtop synthesis tools, is proud to announce the launch of the new DrySyn MiniSpin Precision Vial Stirring System. Engineered to work seamlessly with DrySyn Reaction Vial Inserts, the DrySyn MiniSpin heralds...
The risk of losing biphenyl-2-ol under GB BPR: a growing threat to the sealant sector
The UK sealant industry is facing a serious challenge as key biocides move through the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). One of the most critical substances at risk is Biphenyl-2-ol, a long-established workhorse preservative used to protect water-based sealants from...
Raytec Ltd acquires Atexor Oy, Strengthening its Position in Hazardous Area Lighting
Raytec Ltd, a global leader in LED lighting for security and safety critical applications, announces the acquisition of Atexor Oy, a Finnish specialist in portable ATEX and IECEx lighting.
This strategic acquisition broadens Raytec’s product portfolio and reinforces its commitment...
Packaging for adhesives & sealants under EPR – why current scoring risks unintended damage
Summary
The UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, particularly the household-focused recycling “traffic-light” system, does not reflect the realities of adhesives and sealants packaging. This sector relies on technical formats designed to contain reactive liquids, pastes and powders safely,...
Q&A with MRPeasy: The Ideal Solution for Managing Chemical Manufacturing
Sara Duff, Business Development Manager at MRPeasy and Director at Smart Manufacture and Smart Quality Services consultancies, talks about how MRPeasy could help chemical manufacturers get more control over their operations.
What are some of the biggest challenges chemical manufacturers...
BASA Showcase 2025: Celebrating This Year’s Winners and Industry Excellence
BASA, the adhesives and sealants association for the UK & Ireland, hosted its second annual Showcase on Thursday 6th November 2025 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s Showcase brought...
From Innovation to Inaction: The DUIN Drag on UK Business
The Downstream User Import Notification (DUIN) system, introduced under UK REACH after Brexit, was designed to ease the transition for UK chemical importers. It allowed companies that had already imported a substance, or were downstream users under EU REACH,...
Aquamonia 245 gains strong demand across UK industries
Blended Products, a leading UK supplier of specialty chemicals and gases, is pleased to announce the continued success of Aquamonia 245, its high-purity aqueous ammonia solution and the introduction of Aquamonia 330. Since its launch earlier this year, Aquamonia...
The Challenge of the Same Chemical Compliance Dates for All Actors in the Supply Chain
The chemicals sector is facing increasingly crowded compliance calendars. New harmonised classifications under the CLP Regulation and REACH restrictions such as the microplastics restriction are all landing on the same compliance date, creating a perfect storm of regulatory pressure.
While...
Is Your Biocides Dossier Ready for the 2026 IUCLID Deadline?
The European regulatory landscape is entering a period of significant transition. For companies in the biocides sector, the move to IUCLID-based submissions by mid-2026 represents a critical milestone. While IUCLID has long been required for REACH and plant protection...
Adler & Allan acquire Thomson Environmental Consultants and Atmos Consulting
Adler & Allan, the Goldman Sachs-backed environmental services provider, has acquired the specialist consultancies, Thomson Environmental Consultants and Atmos Consulting from Mornington Partners. With market-leading reputations for enabling sustainable development, protecting the environment, and helping clients achieve their business...
Klüber Energy Efficiency
How chemical companies can use specialty lubricants to increase system reliability and achieve their sustainability goals at the same time.
Brief summary
Chemical companies are increasingly looking for new ways to help them achieve their wide-ranging objectives: To minimise downtime; to...
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for Product Safety: Progress, Challenges, and Regulatory Shifts
By Dr Carol Treasure, Founder and CEO, XCellR8
How are NAMs being adopted by regulators?
Advances in animal-free science continue to outpace regulatory change, but the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) - in vitro methods (such as cell-based tests and...
New quality control for ‘wonder material’ graphene oxide is cheapest and fastest yet
Scientists have created new way to characterise graphene oxide (GO) cheaper and quicker than ever before, helping get the emerging technology out of the lab and into the market.
Researchers at King’s College London have designed an ‘interactional fingerprinting’ method...
Bioinsecticide start-up, bugbiome, focuses on lead product development after recent move
Investment boost puts company at heart of world-leading agri-tech community.
Agri-tech innovator BugBiome – which is developing new bioinsecticides from crop-associated microbes - has relocated to Norwich Research Park as it focuses on moving its lead aphicide into field trials...
Pharma veterans launch ‘Google for pharmaceutical data’
Four pharmaceutical manufacturing veterans with over 75 years’ combined experience have launched a new data connectivity company to address investigation delays that can set back regulatory filings by up to 12 months and trap millions of pounds worth of...
Enhancing caustic soda production with clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement
Simon Millington, Emerson, discusses the capabilities of clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement in the chemical industry.
Clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement is an advanced, non-intrusive method of monitoring fluid flow and concentration in industrial processes.
By using ultrasonic transducers attached to the exterior...
Closing the industry skills gap with automated microscopy
Advanced systems can simplify complex materials characterisation, says Dr. Anna Prokhodtseva, Product Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She explains how automated microscopy technology can help industrial teams keep pace.
Advanced materials, such as multiphase alloys and layered composites, are...
Unveiled: titanium-based catalyst solution for sustainable polyester production
Clariant is set to launch a new titanium-based catalyst solutions for polyester polymerisation in 2026.
A spokesman says the technology “offers a more sustainable and high-performance alternative to traditional antimony-based catalysts, addressing both environmental concerns and supply chain challenges, and...
Significant return on specialist chemical manufacturer sale
Redditch Medical, which specialises in cleanroom contamination control solutions, has been acquired by German healthcare company Schülke & Mayr.
The deal achieves a ‘significant return’ for Traditum Private Equity, which invested in the Sedgefield-based firm early last year.
Founded in 2012...
Study raises red flags about BPA replacements
McGill researchers studying printed stickers on packaged food find some chemicals now used instead of bisphenol A can disrupt human ovarian cell function - and warn that ‘BPA-free’ does not necessarily mean safe.
Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA)...
New test to validate plastic-free claims and tackle plastic pollution
Materials developed by Xampla are the first to be identified via spectroscopy and microscopy as plastic-free, laying the groundwork for internationally recognised future standards.
Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a pioneering test to validate the company’s...
Syensqo celebrates 2025 Nobel Prize laureates in Chemistry
Fourth and fifth Ernest Solvay Prize winners to receive the world’s highest scientific honour.
Syensqo has congratulated Professors Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi, who have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, together with Richard Robson, for their groundbreaking...
New technique replicates microplastics in the lab with greater precision
A new method for standardising samples will help toxicologists better understand the harmful effects of pollutants.
McGill University researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardised...
Turning waste into watts: E.ON and Imerys team up for a greener future
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — and we’re taking that literally by turning industrial waste into enough electricity to power thousands of homes.
Imagine turning something that would usually go up in smoke into enough electricity to power...
