INDUSTRY SECTORS
Hygiene Showers vs Safety Showers: Protecting Workers from Chemical Exposure
By James Hamilton, Global Engineering Manager at Hughes Safety Showers
In industries where exposure to harmful chemicals and dust is a daily occurrence, the importance of workplace safety cannot be overstated. Every year in the UK, approximately 13,000 deaths are...
Chemical Industry at a Crossroads: How Tariffs Could Reshape 2025
By: Olaf Gierlichs-Steffens
Senior Underwriter at Atradius
The chemical industry is poised for growth over the next two years, despite being amongst the worst impacted by the 2022-2023 energy crisis. The sector heavily relies on energy, and as natural gas and...
DACHSER Chem Logistics: Chemicals in safe hands
The chemical industry is one of the most successful and competitive industries there is, supplying virtually all other sectors with crucial intermediate and end products as well as solutions. This is made possible by high production standards, comprehensive infrastructure,...
Strong Partnerships – the Key to Success in a Changing World
Today’s business environment requires agility and adaptation to keep up with technological, economic and political challenges, just to remain competitive. In addition, woven into how we all conduct our businesses and deliver on targets, is the need to ensure...
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Transporting chemicals requires stringent safety protocols, expert handling, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance.
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Turning PFAS risk into an opportunity for the chemical industry
From ski wax to food wrappers, and nonstick cookware to semiconductors, the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” has spread widely thanks to their unique properties, such as the ability to repel water...
Measurement is key to achieving sustainability goals at chemical plants
Improving energy efficiency is fundamental to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving sustainability goals. Michael Machuca and Jimmie Soderstrom from Emerson provide practical and actionable ways to make improvements without the need for major capital investments.
Energy efficiency measures are...
Self-driving lab transforms materials discovery
Argonne researchers have used Polybot, an AI-driven automated material laboratory, to produce high-conductivity, low-defect electronic polymer thin films, writes Amber Rose.
Plastic that conducts electricity might sound impossible. But there is a special class of materials known as “electronic polymers”...
Chemical engineers create new nanofiltration membrane
A new sustainable plant-based membrane that works without fossil-fuel materials and toxic solvents has been created by a team at University of Bath.
Membranes are a crucial part of everyday life, used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, and...
How electron microscopy accelerates the development of low-carbon technologies
Kate Vanderburgh, Sr. Product Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains how electron microscopy (EM) drives material innovation to support sustainable, low-carbon technologies and combat climate change.
With critical deadlines approaching for the 2026–2031 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), countries are under increasing...
Unveiling the structure of a photosynthetic catalyst that turns light into hydrogen fuel
13 years of research come to life with a high-resolution view of a hybrid catalyst that combines platinum nanoparticles and protein complexes.
Argonne and Yale researchers shed light on the structure of a photosynthetic hybrid for the first time, enabling...
MegaChem (UK) Ltd: your trusted partner for all chemical and ingredient needs
Yes, we know the global chemical industry continues to face unprecedented challenges.
But where there is risk and uncertainty, there is also opportunity for growth and positive change.
This is why MegaChem (UK) Ltd remains the trusted, reliable partner of choice...
Chemical Business Association at CHEMUK 2025
Following the resounding success of last year’s event which has gone from strength since its launch, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) will again be a leading headline partner at this year’s CHEMUK Expo. During the 2025 event, the Association...
Transporting carbon: steering a course to a sustainable future
The United States has taken a lead in the international race to capture carbon dioxide (CO2). According to reports1, the U.S. will have the capacity to capture 164 million tons of carbon by 2035, which is almost the equivalent...
Flow photochemistry supports peptide breakthrough
A flow chemistry system equipped with a UV-150 photochemical reactor has been used by scientists at Novo Nordisk for the functionalisation of peptides and proteins.
The R-Series flow chemistry system from Vapourtec, equipped with a UV-150 photochemical reactor, has been...
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 a partner, manufacturers have to...
AI in 2025: a focus on accuracy, agility and adaptation
Digital solutions remain a primary trend for chemical management in 2025. Two industry experts share their thoughts on the evolving benefits and risks.
“As awareness around the impacts of hazardous substances in working environments have grown in business and wider...
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 it difficult to assess or...
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 risk-based approach to regulation (also...
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 intellectual property firm reveals that...
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 Association (CBA) explores the current...
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, safety, and sustainability, high-risk sectors...
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 and meet sustainability goals.
BCC Research...
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 precision, efficiency, and safety in...
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 whether the challenges raised with...
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 and maintenance for reduced downtime,...
The Benefits of Automation Lines in Labelling Chemical Products
In today’s fast-paced industrial world, the chemical industry faces unique challenges in maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency. One of the pivotal elements in addressing these challenges is the labelling of chemical products. Traditional manual labelling methods, although still in...
The Path to Net Zero: is innovation on the right track?
The UK has set its sights on an ambitious target: reaching net zero by 2050. This goal demands an overhaul of how we produce, consume, and innovate, and green technologies will play a pivotal role in this transformation. The...
Chemical logistics is on the move – scenarios and outlook for Germany
The chemical industry is a key industry in Germany. It’s one of the largest sectors of the country’s economy and accounts for a major proportion of its exports. However, it’s also one of the sectors with very high energy...
Changes to Limited Quantity Dangerous Goods
As the new regulations for ADR 2025 come into force, optional in January but mandatory from end of June, one of the ‘less obvious’ changes is in relation to the carriage of dangerous goods in Limited Quantity with regards...
