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BASA Showcase® 2026: Shortlist Revealed for Industry’s Premier Celebration
BASA, the adhesives and sealants association for the UK & Ireland, is delighted to announce the shortlist for the BASA Showcase® 2026, with finalists now confirmed across eight categories celebrating excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact throughout the industry.
Taking...
UK REACH ATRm: The Question Defra Still Hasn’t Answered
As debate continues around the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm), industry engagement with Government and Parliament is intensifying. The Alliance of Chemical Associations has again taken the sector’s concerns to Westminster, while wider political engagement continues through...
Metrohm launches OMNIS IC
The new benchmark in ion chromatography
Metrohm introduces OMNIS IC, the next-generation ion chromatography system designed to combine maximum flexibility, automation, and reliability on a single analytical platform. Built on a modular hardware concept and powered by intuitive software, OMNIS...
MIRA and IBEX: Out of the lab and into the unknown
Metrohm is taking Raman spectroscopy beyond the lab with an innovative solution designed to improve safety during hazardous site investigations. The IBEX system pairs a quadrupedal robot with Metrohm’s MIRA XTR, enabling military personnel, first responders and Hazmat specialists...
Anton Paar and Specac Ltd to Host Free FTIR Spectroscopy Workshop
Anton Paar and Specac Ltd are joining forces to give laboratory professionals a practical introduction to FTIR spectroscopy and its applications.
Anton Paar is collaborating with Specac Ltd, a leading manufacturer of FTIR spectroscopy sampling accessories, to host a free...
Protecting water-based adhesives and sealants: why BIT still matters
Water-based adhesives and sealants are an important part of the industry’s continuing move away from higher-solvent technologies. They support lower volatile organic compound emissions and safer product use across construction, flooring, packaging, woodworking, transport and many other applications. However,...
Basics of Rheology Workshop Coming in September
Looking to strengthen your understanding of rheology or develop your practical measurement skills? Join Anton Paar for our Basics of Rheology Workshop, taking place on 16–17 September 2026 in Luton.
Across two days, you will explore the fundamentals of rheology...
Free Workshop – Measuring and Characterising Personal Care Products Workshop
Overcome formulation challenges and accelerate product development with practical measurement insights
Anton Paar UK is inviting professionals from across the personal care industry to attend its free one-day "Measuring and Characterising Personal Care Products" Workshop on Wednesday 21 October 2026...
Transforming Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment with Electrochemical Oxidation
As sustainability targets become more ambitious across the pharmaceutical sector, innovative wastewater treatment technologies are helping manufacturers reduce waste, improve compliance and minimise environmental impact.
Background
As pharmaceutical manufacturers work towards ambitious science-based sustainability targets, wastewater management is becoming an increasingly...
Chemistry’s £60bn contribution to UK economy
The Royal Society of Chemistry calls for stronger local skills and innovation ecosystems to unlock more regional prosperity.
Chemistry contributed a record £60.5bn to the UK economy in 2023.
A new RSC report reveals its central role in driving growth, jobs...
The link between E&L and stability studies
Integrating testing increases efficiency while speeding up regulatory approval, says Paul Barr, senior chemistry consultant at testing and regulatory specialist Broughton. He explains why a unified approach is essential and increasingly expected.
Despite it introducing inefficiencies, increasing risks and delaying...
PHAs and PEF expected to disrupt the bioplastics industry
Emerging bioplastics drive industry growth, says independent report from IDTechEx.
Bioplastics (plastic materials derived from renewable biomass sources) have been commercialised for over two decades, with polylactic acid (PLA) and partially bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET, or “polyester”) now well-established.
However, the...
New Workplace Health and Wellbeing Principles for chemical and hazards industries
A new framework has been launched to further raise standards of physical and mental health for the chemicals and major hazards industries.
The Principles of Workplace Health and Wellbeing Leadership were developed by the Chemical Business Association (CBA), alongside industry,...
Cognesense Expands with New Acquisitions
Cognesense, a worldwide technology company specialising in environmental measurement, monitoring and protection, has completed the acquisition of Pyroban, Pyropress, Ex-tech Solution & Ex-tech Signalling, Petrel and Ex Solutions (formerly operating as Pioneer Safety Group), leading UK-based providers of ATEX...
UK biotech aims for commercial-scale polymer production
The acquisition of the long-established production site in Blanes, Spain, makes Epoch the world’s first enzymatic recycler with commercial-scale polymerisation capacity.
Epoch Biodesign, an AI-biotechnology company specialising in technology for materials circularity has acquired the nylon 6,6 production facility in...
Why supporting working parents is now a resilience issue for chemical sector employers
Support for working parents has often been seen as a “nice to have”. For chemical employers, that view no longer fits the world they are operating in. Many businesses are dealing with high energy costs, changing regulations, supply chain...
CHEMUK 2026: Collaboration, Conversation and Looking Ahead
CHEMUK 2026 once again provided an excellent opportunity to reconnect with the industry, exchange ideas and discuss the regulatory developments shaping the future of chemicals management. For the Lisam UK team, it was two busy and rewarding days at...
New president for IChemE
The Institution of Chemical Engineers ( IChemE ) has welcomed Dr Ollie Folayan MBE as its 85th president, succeeding Professor Raffaella Ocone.
Currently Head of Process Engineering at Costain, Dr Folayan has more than two decades of experience spanning traditional energy industries...
Be extra careful with hazardous storage in high temperatures
As heatwaves become more frequent across the UK, Mike Brodie, managing director of Chemstore UK, explains why extra precautions must be taken during periods of extreme heat.
High ambient temperatures can significantly increase the likelihood of industrial fires, thermal runaway...
BASA welcomes delayed REACH deadlines, but warns ATRm model still isn’t working for industry
BASA, the Adhesives & Sealants Association for the UK and Ireland, has welcomed the government's decision to push back key UK REACH registration deadlines by roughly three years, giving member companies much-needed breathing room, while renewing its warning that...
BASA CEO Lorna Williams Awarded British Empire Medal in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
BASA, the Adhesives & Sealants association for the UK and Ireland, is thrilled to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Lorna Williams, has been named in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List, receiving the British Empire Medal (BEM) -...
Process analytical technology for biopharmaceuticals
Time and resources are extremely valuable in biopharma manufacturing. Slow and inefficient manual workflows often lead to increased process variability, higher costs, and even product loss. To overcome these challenges, manufacturers are turning to directly integrated Process Analytical Technologies...
New Chemisorption Analyser Redefines Catalyst Characterisation
Anton Paar introduces the Autosorb 3300: Advanced flow chemisorption analysis with unprecedented ease of use and automation.
Anton Paar is proud to announce the launch of the Autosorb 3300, a next-generation flow chemisorption analyser designed to redefine usability, automation, and...
Digital Product Passports: BASA calls for a practical, harmonised approach
BASA, the Adhesives & Sealants Association for the UK and Ireland, supports the ambition behind Digital Product Passports (DPPs) as a way to improve transparency, sustainability and communication across supply chains. However, BASA is increasingly concerned that current policy...
BASA Showcase 2026: Celebrating Excellence Across the Adhesives and Sealants Industry
The British Adhesives & Sealants Association (BASA) is pleased to invite entries for the BASA Showcase 2026, with winners to be announced at the BASA Showcase Gala Evening on Friday 20 November 2026.
The Showcase celebrates excellence, innovation and...
BASA warns DEFRA chemicals proposals could drive UK manufacturing to the EU
BASA has warned that proposed changes to the UK’s chemicals registration regime risk imposing burdens on business, undermining competitiveness and prompting manufacturers to relocate production to the European Union.
In its response to DEFRA’s consultation on the Alternative Transitional Registration...
COMAH Enforcement Data Points to a Growing Focus on Pollution Prevention
For many people, COMAH compliance is synonymous with preventing major accidents.
Explosions, fires and large-scale releases of hazardous substances are often the incidents that attract headlines and shape perceptions of risk. However, analysis of Environment Agency enforcement data suggests that...
Brabender TwinLab B-TSE-S 30/40: Pilot-Scale Extrusion with Lab-Level Insight
Anton Paar has expanded its extrusion portfolio beyond the laboratory scale with the launch of the Brabender TwinLab B-TSE-S 30/40 for pilot-scale extrusion.
With throughput up to 100 kg/h, the new twin-screw extruder brings lab-grade process understanding into pilot-scale production,...
Strengthening safety compliance in chemical and process industry workplaces
Chemical and process industry workplaces depend on people understanding risk before work begins. A small error in handling, communication, isolation, or emergency response can affect workers, equipment, production, and the surrounding environment. An OSHA compliance course gives operational teams...
Inventory Software vs. ERP: Which Is Better for Manufacturers?
Many growing manufacturers turn to inventory management software to cure their stock-related ailments. But simple inventory software might not be enough for serious manufacturers if it lacks manufacturing-centric features.
Why inventory cannot be separated from production
The biggest reason manufacturers outgrow...
