Enzyme boost could hasten production of biofuels and other bioprocessed materials

Imperial scientists have enhanced the process of using biology to make products such as fuels, plastics, medicines, and cosmetics. This could lead to cheaper and more environmentally friendly biofuel production and more efficient plastic recycling. Bioprocessing,...

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre announces first partners

The University of Manchester’s recently completed £60m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) has agreed the first in a series of industrial partnerships to accelerate the commercialisation of graphene in Manchester. First Graphene Ltd, Haydale Graphene...

CBA industry award winners announced

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has awarded its annual Responsible Care awards that recognise excellence by its member companies in the operation of its industry-wide programme to promote year-on-year improvements in health, safety, security...

The merge to Dura-ID Solutions

Systems, Longcombe Labels and Leedmarque Concepts merged to become Dura-ID Solutions. The deal created a combined company with just over 100 members of staff, 5 sites and annual revenues of £14m+. As experts in the...

New projects to harness UK’s digital manufacturing potential

Digital, autonomous and intelligent technologies are transforming global manufacturing. The industry-led Made Smarter review, chaired by Siemens Chief Executive Juergen Maier, stated that industrial digitalisation could be worth as much as £455 billion to UK...

Turkish REACH(KKDIK) on the path of EU’s 10 years REACH experience

Companies are going through a critical period for compliance with EU REACH as the deadline of 1 June 2018 is getting closer and closer. Lead Registrants are rushing to submit registration dossiers on time,...

Challenges to comply with global chemical regulations

Dr. Michael Cleuvers, Dr. Knoell Consult GmbH, Germany The consumption of chemicals by many industries and modern society’s reliance on chemicals for countless manufacturing processes make chemicals production, formulation and trading one of the major...

Exwold Technology is celebrating 25 years of business

In 2018 Exwold Technology is celebrating 25 years of business. With record breaking sales in 2017, Exwold has continued to grow and develop while continuing to specialise in contract formulation and solids processing. Exwold is...

An Outline of the US Regulations for the Import of Chemical Substances

Introduction to US regulations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970, with the objective to protect human health and the environment. Regulation of both the safety of chemicals and the extent of chemical...

Two prestigious research grants awarded to University of St Andrews

More than half a million pounds for work in chemistry and Scottish history Two top research grants worth more than half a million pounds have been awarded to academics at the University of St Andrews...