Turning microbes into ‘cell factories’
Dr Vinod Kumar, of Cranfield University, discusses his pioneering research into bio-renewables, engineering organisms to deliver high-quality chemical products from waste products such as bread.
Biorefineries are the obvious alternative to fossil-based chemicals, a sustainable...
Maersk champions a new technology era for predictive logistics
Technology is a powerful - yet surprisingly under-utilised - tool in chemical supply chains. Now is the time to harness its full potential, using collaboration and data as the catalysts, says Arvind Ambo, Global...
Maersk: accelerating the transition from fossil fuel follower to green industry leader
Sustainability underpins A.P. Møller-Maersk’s pledge to be the responsible logistics partner of choice for the chemical industry. Global Vertical Head of Chemicals, Patrick Hore, explains how the end-to-end international freight services partner is leading...
Oligonucleotides: the journey so far
For oligonucleotide api manufacturers, putting in place capacity and sustainability solutions will be essential to meet increased demand. The molecules will be needed in ever greater quantities to fulfil rising needs as new uses...
Building a winning pricing strategy in today’s highly volatile market
By Robert Smith, Customer Services Executive at Pricefx
Business plans and targets for 2022 need to be redrawn in the face of persistently volatile market conditions. Robert Smith, of Pricefx, explains how businesses can maintain focus...
Keeping Customer Experience at the top of the crisis agenda
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers across the broadest spectrum of industry. Our business units provide a full-line portfolio and tailor-made...
THE CHEMICAL TRADE SHOW BLAZING A TRAIL
Already recognised on the ground as a rising star in the world of trade shows, ChemUK has now been shortlisted for a stellar award by Exhibition News. HELEN COMPSON hears what else 2021 holds...
COVID-19 lockdowns lead to UK tech sales boom and adds to e-waste problem
By Lizzy Ratcliffe
Following our Precious Elements campaign last year – which raised awareness of the supply risks to elements in our personal devices such as mobile phones – we have conducted further research to...
VACUUM PLAYS ESSENTIAL ROLE IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSES
Vacuum is used to make the most of our surroundings and in many parts of our lives, from the packaging of our food to the treatment of our sewage, from the screens and batteries...
GLOBAL CHEMICAL AND INGREDIENT DISTRIBUTOR PRIDES ITSELF ON LOCAL SERVICE
Univar Solutions framed its ambitions in just one short sentence when it went on the acquisition trail last year.
It was and continues to be determined to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical...