On 19th March, Mexichem Fluor held a parliamentary reception to celebrate the success of the chemicals industry in the North West and highlight the important link between our industry and support for those with medical conditions.
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association gave a keynote speech highlighting the importance of the chemicals industry to the UK economy and to the health of millions.
Mexichem Fluor’s specialised medical plant in Runcorn has recently manufactured the 5,000th batch of ZEPHEX, the propellant that is used in over 75% of Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs) across the world, to over 60 customers in 23 countries. More than 100 million asthma sufferers have been helped to live normal lives as a result of ZEPHEX.
At the reception there was a demonstration of ZEPHEX’s journey from production to patient, and how manufacturing innovation plays an active and positive role in promoting public health.
The production of ZEPHEX plays a key role in the economy of the UK, in particular the North West, and in demonstrating the value of the UK chemicals industry in terms of providing jobs, boosting international trade and bolstering economic growth in the region.
Simon Gardner, General Manager at Mexichem Fluor said: “We are delighted to be celebrating this important milestone. Everyone at Mexichem Fluor is immensely proud to be a part of the thriving chemicals industry in the North West and that ZEPHEX has helped so many across the world to lead normal lives without being burdened by their condition.
“We look forward to continuing to support the economy of the North West, and to celebrating this milestone, and the many still to come.”
Derek Twigg MP, who is hosting the reception said: “I am delighted to be able to celebrate this important milestone with Mexichem Fluor. As their local MP I know first-hand the importance that the UK chemicals industry can have in supporting the economy in the North West, but this event demonstrates the wider benefits to society, and to the lives of millions, that the sector can have.”
The reception took place on Wednesday 19th March in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons.
