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The challenge of attracting and retaining skilled individuals is at the forefront of minds across industries. Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), looks at what the chemical supply chain is doing...

Tailings, the waste left after extracting precious and critical minerals, often contain harmful chemicals and heavy metals that can pollute soil, water, and even crops. There are over 1800 tailings storage facilities around the...

Recently, the possibility of extending the deadline is at the top of everyone’s KKDIK agenda. Considering the challenges faced, the industry frequently expresses its concerns to the MoEUCC over different platforms and requests an...

The natural raw material lignin was once regarded as a by-product of the manufacture of pulp or bioethanol and has primarily been utilised thermally up to now. Today, it is also used as a...

BBSRC, EPSRC and IUK grant funding is secured to unlock sustainable biocatalytic hydrogenation. HydRegen - a biotech specialist in sustainable chemical manufacturing - and researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Faculty of Engineering are collaborating...

With its extreme flexibility and resistance to damage, the metal alloy, nitinol, has become an essential resource in medical devices manufacturing and other leading-edge industries. However, until recently, manufacturers of nitinol products have faced challenges...

Successful proof of concept at GSK employs data transfer via cloud to facilitate secure and efficient collaboration across companies, labs and time zones. The Pistoia Alliance has announced an industry first for its Methods Hub...

Cloud-based systems for plant process management (PPM) deliver significant benefits in terms of access, convenience, and handling. But are they safe to be used in sensitive industries like chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing? The answer...

With the uncertainty we are experiencing in relation to climate change and rising costs, professionals involved in process safety are confronted by a decision - keep project costs down or think about the bigger...

CIRS’ Global Chemical Regulation Conference, held on October 5, gathered delegates from 21 countries, representing a wide spectrum of the chemical industry. With support from five sponsors, nine industry associations, the Irish embassy in...