Finding cause for optimism in an uncertain world
These are troubling times for the UK chemicals sector and the ramifications of Brexit is something that is taking up more and more of Richard John Carter’s time.
The Managing Director of BASF in the...
Brenntag goes from strength to strength with strategic acquisitions
Growth of Brenntag UK & Ireland reflects the underlying optimism of the chemical industry as reported in the previous edition of Chemical Industry Journal. Following the series of interviews last year we speak to...
CBA calls for new controls on escalating regulatory costs
As the costs and charges payable by the industry to regulators continue to rise, Peter Newport, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), is calling for a change in approach.
The organisation has written...
Brenntag blending solutions: New industrial facility at Lutterworth
Brand new blending facility at Brenntag Lutterworth
Brenntag Blending Solutions has expanded with a brand new state-of-the art facility at Brenntag Lutterworth, providing additional blending capabilities across the Middle and South of the UK.
The multi-purpose...
Industrial Photography – Glamorous?
The combination of photography and manufacturing may not sound like much of a marriage to most people, but to industrial photographer Adrian Waine, it’s a blend which continuously opens the door to new and...
Tradebe signs up
The Solvents Industry Association has announced Tradebe as the latest company to join its growing list of members.
An international leader in the management of waste and recycling services, Tradebe has joined the Association through its activities in solvent...
New film presses home the solvents safety message
All companies involved in the solvents industry know the importance of being vigilant when it comes to handling potentially dangerous materials.
Even in an industry as safety conscious as ours a gentle reminder from time...
The Right Chemistry
Rhenus expands service offering to chemicals industry with brand new facility.
Investing in tomorrow
A state-of-the-art logistics hub opened by Rhenus Logistics UK, a world-leading freight forwarding specialist, will significantly expand upon the organisation’s chemicals and...
There is no room for error in logistics for the chemistry sector
Chemistry is life: many industrial sectors depend on products made by the chemical industry. Whether they are liquid or solid, chemical substances act as the essential basis for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and all kinds of...
REACH 2018: Are you ready for the deadline?
Jenny Butcher
Chemicals Executive
REACHReady
The final REACH registration deadline on 31 May 2018 is fast approaching as there is less than 9 months left for companies across Europe to meet this major regulatory challenge. This final...