Plastics made to order – thanks to level and pressure measurement technology from VEGA

Optimisation of production processes is an ongoing task in plastics manufacturing, and this is also the case at RENOLIT. Traceability and reproducibility of processes...

New CDOIF Risk Assessment Guidance is coming – Are you ready?

This year, a keenly anticipated new guidance on risk assessment is due to be published by the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum (CDOIF) titled...

What You Should Know Before Shipping UN 3373 Specimens

When it comes to transporting UN 3373 Category B Biological Substances, choosing the right biohazard bag isn’t just about convenience, it’s about compliance and...

Vital Grangemouth investment ‘secures’ future of British industry

INEOS has invested £150m in the long-term future of its Grangemouth site, with support from the UK government. Viewed as a critical hub for national...

How simply turning up the heat could transform chemical manufacturing

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost method to drive key chemical reactions, which could make large-scale drug manufacturing, faster, more accessible and affordable. The new...

Europe’s first Commercial Direct Lithium Extraction Plant Switches On in the UK

The first commercially operating Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) plant has opened in Runcorn, Cheshire, marking the first commercial deployment of the technology in Europe. Watercycle...

Nature’s Palette Reimagined: A New Era of Circular Colour Chemistry

By Dr Benjamin Droguet, Founder and CEO of Sparxell. The vivid blue of a Morpho butterfly’s wing is more than a visual wonder. It...

Chemical supply chains hit by $12bn annual disruption as volatility surges

Report reveals 17,500 incidents a year and escalating operational risks for an industry underpinning 96% of global manufacturing. Global chemicals supply chains are facing unprecedented...

The use of AI in chemical R&D and the rise of GNNs

Investment in materials and chemicals AI has attracted major focus, but the real industry breakthrough is the shift away from large language models (LLMs)...

Safety federation urges extreme caution over online PPE stock and purchasing

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is appealing to chemical companies across the UK to urgently review their PPE stock and sourcing processes, as...