Toll processing considerations for chemical manufacturers

Toll processors play a crucial role in supporting chemical – as well as food and drink – manufacturers, by providing additional capacity, helping them overcome bottlenecks and ensuring that deadlines are met. When choosing...

Investors urged to advocate for standardisation of chemical industry regulations

New research highlights inconsistencies between U.S. and EU toxic release reporting requirements, exposing corporates and financiers to growing regulatory and litigation risks. Lack of harmonisation between U.S. and EU toxic release reporting regimes makes...

New recommendations to improve and accelerate testing of chemicals

New recommendations from DEFRA’s Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC) have set out steps that could make the UK a world leader in more ethical, safer, and cost-effective chemical testing, through early adoption of a...

Bioplastics and plastics recycling innovation hits new heights

Innovation in bioplastics and chemical plastic recycling respectively are at record highs, according to the latest patent data* reported by Appleyard Lees.  The fourth annual edition of the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from the...

Tackling disruption in the supply chain

Critical to the smooth operation of the chemical supply chain, distribution and logistics companies are hampered by challenges ranging from increased regulation and costs to delays and skills shortages. Tim Doggett, CEO, Chemical Business...

3 lessons from deploying digital twin technology in high-risk industries

‘Shared Reality’ can transform outdated, complex industrial sites into continuously updated, intelligent 3D models within days. Thomas Grand, Director of Operations (Chief Operating Officer) at Samp, explains all. As global industries strive for operational resilience,...

Digital transformation: A catalyst for innovation and sustainability in specialty chemicals

By Ana Khanlari, PhD, Solution Marketing Director, AspenTech The specialty chemicals sector is navigating a period of profound transformation. Fuelled by evolving market demands and increasing regulatory oversight, companies are under greater pressure to innovate...

Your Partner in Process Safety, Efficiency, and Measurement

VEGA are excited to exhibit at CHEMUK 2025 on 21st–22nd May at Stand G20. Discover VEGA cutting-edge process instrumentation for level, pressure, interface, and density measurement and control. Trusted across the chemical industry, our sensors ensure...

Flixborough 50 Years on – Process Safety Competence Challenges

Major incidents such as Flixborough have strengthened the subject of process safety and rereading the investigation report 50 years on, I can’t help but think how the learnings must still remain relevant today and...

ground-breaking solution for recessed lighting in hazardous areas

Raytec’s SPARTAN Recess is a ground-breaking solution for recessed lighting in hazardous areas. This one-of-a-kind range of luminaires offers a range of benefits, including multiple variant sizes to cater to various applications, easy installation...