Chemicals Northwest 2014-15 Directory

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TT E T R A I N I N G APPRENTICESHIPS WHY CHOOSE TTE? TTE was established in 1990 and has since grown to become one of the North West’s leading providers of Specialised and Broad-Based Apprenticeships; focused on whole person development.

With a 5 Star Health and Safety record from the British Safety Council; TTE pride themselves on delivering first class training to help bridge the skill gap within the Petroleum and Chemical industries.

TTE strives “to be best in class in all areas of endeavour” and aims to provide an outstanding environment for learning. The learning environment will be one which is welcoming, safe and inspiring. It will be appropriate to the subjects and responsive to the needs of the learner. Suitably equipped, resourced and well managed, it will visibly promote equality and diversity, widen accessibility to learning and the learner environment and celebrate learner success.

HOW DO WE COMPARE? TTE also provide an up to date and comprehensive information, advice and guidance on a wealth of education and employment opportunities for school leavers and adult learners. Staff are dedicated to providing a first-rate and confidential facility to all clients and learners offering impartial information, advice and guidance. We work in close partnership with a number of key feeder schools and local industry, not only to produce tomorrow’s engineers but also to develop, guide and map out the pathway of the region’s learners and thus aid in their future success and development.

TTE actively work to ensure that all clients and learners are given equal access to our service. We approach individuals, schools, businesses etc, without prejudice or agenda. TTE recruitment closely monitor their activity to ensure ethnicity, gender, age and disability are managed in an equal and fair manner.

TTE’s success rates are well above the national average both in sector and for apprenticeships too.

TTE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TTE is highly focused on a person centred development programme for its Learners. As part of their training at TTE, learners will be engaged in many team building activities at Brathay in the Lake District. Here they will take part in a series of challenging indoor and outdoor activities designed to give them the chance to learn more about themselves and how they work - on their own and in a team. The objectives of the course are primarily to explore areas of communication and recognise what is useful. Learners will also practice step-by-step approaches to problem solving and develop teamwork skills. It is also important that they learn to understand how what they do and say impacts on those around them and appreciate that others work in different ways and need different things to help them work and learn. This will help them to grow in self-confidence, build interpersonal relationships and take responsibility for their own learning. In addition to this they will learn how to take responsibility for working safely in a high-risk environment and how to understand the link between ‘doing’ and ‘learning.’ The skills learnt through TTE’s Personal Development Programme are invaluable and will equip them to deal with a variety of situations and challenges, both at home and in the workplace.

COMMERCIAL TRAINING TTE is not only committed and dedicated to training tomorrow’s engineers but also boasts an outstanding commercial delivery team. Whether you are looking to up skill or cross skill, TTE offer more than 150 different training programmes specialising in Health & Safety, NVQ Programmes, Engineering Skills and Management & Leadership which can be tailored to your specific requirements

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Boasting a 5 Star Record With a 5 Star Health and Safety record from the British Safety Council; TTE Pride themselves on delivering first class training to help bridge the skill gap within the Petroleum and Chemical industries.

One of our areas of specialism is CompEx Training (Competency in Explosive atmospheres). CompEx is the global solution for Competency Validation and Certification for both electro technical and mechanical craftsperson’s working in explosive atmospheres. EU Legislation ATEX & DSEAR now makes it mandatory for all personnel working in potentially explosive atmospheres to be adequately trained and deemed competent. DSEAR and ATEX are abbreviations for The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and Explosive Atmospheres Directives 99/92/EC (ATEX 137) and 94/9/EC (ATEX 100) which are enforced by the HSE and Local Authorities, Fire brigades and Petroleum Licensing Authorities. Potentially explosive atmospheres occur in onshore and offshore petrochemical plants and refining plants.

They are also found in distilleries, paint spraying plants, flourmills, woodworking machine plants, the water industry and petrol and fuel forecourt environments.

Failure to ensure safe working practices in these circumstances could result in the ignition of explosive gases or even dust clouds leading to injury or even fatalities.

Since its inception CompEx has certificated over 30,000 candidates. The IEC Standards are at the heart of all CompEx delivery to ensure international conformity and harmonisation of safe working practices.

TTE provide specialist training and assessment services for engineers working in hazardous and industrial environments.

We advise, assess and provide training

for organisations to meet with National, International and European Standards and Directives.

We are UKAS accredited and an approved JTL CompEx Assessment Centre. We offer nationally recognised courses as directed by EEMUA to electrical and instrumentation technicians and mechanical craftspersons.

The following Hazardous Area Courses are available at our purpose built training facility:

Ex F Foundation Training CompEx Training CompEx Refresher Training CompEx Mechanical Training TTE also offer specialist accredited training or bespoke courses to meet your needs: Here are some of what we offer:

Instrumentation Changing Instrument Devices Control Valves Dissolved Oxygen Measurement Instrument Appreciation Instrument Fault Investigation Instrument Identification Instrument Pipework Loop PreCommissioning Pneumatic Actuators Pressure Gauges & Switches Process Alarms Process Transmitters Removal & Replacement Lifting and Access MEWPS Safe Use of Ladders Lifting & Rigging Slinger/Signaller Mobile Scaffolding Safe Work at Height

Mechanical Abrasive Wheel Regulations Basic Drawing Techniques Basic Workshop Bearings Belts & Drives Condition Monitoring Couplings and Bearings Making & Breaking of Flanges Guards and Guarding Joints & Jointing Laser Alignment Lubrication Mechanical Seals Pipework Pressure Testing Pumps & Pumping Safe Use of Hand Tools Safety Relief Devices Shaft Alignment Temporary Repairs Vessel Isolation Process Chemical Reaction Distillation Engineering Process Costing Evaporation Filtration Gas Absorption Heat Transfer Welding Advanced Mig Advanced Tig Basic MMA Welding Burning Introduction to MIG Introduction to TIG Oxy-Acetylene Health Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Plasma Cutting Practical Maintenance Welding Supervisors Welding Tig Welding Refresher

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CONTENTS

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Contents 9 Foreword 11 Welcome and Team Contacts 13 Who we are...

14 Events and Networks 20 Membership 23 Member Benefits – When it comes to purchasing...size matters 24 Member Benefits – Kelly Scientific Resources 26 UK Trade & Investment 32 Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Chemicals Northwest The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX Tel: 01928 515678 www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk The North West region includes Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Please note some companies outside the region have been included in this directory as they form part of a wider geographic cluster.

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36 Legislation Updates 42 Sector Skills 54 Buyers Guide 56 Chemicals Northwest Members’ Listings

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technologies, and provides lifecycle services throughout the service life of your plant. As a one-stop supplier for the chemical industry, we help to optimize processes and to increase the efficiency of resources and energy. In this way, we also increase the safety, reliability and availability of your plant which, in the long term, will enable you to achieve a reduction in your total cost of ownership.

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Investing in UK Chemical manufacturing With increasing confidence in the UK manufacturing sector and improving signs of positive growth, will legacy technology and resource limitations be able to cope with the demands?

Sean McDonagh (Business Manager Chemical) and Steve Leech (Business Lead – Process Automation) discuss the issues facing the UK Chemical manufacturing sector.

The North West chemical sector is dominated by older brown field production sites. Many plants were designed and constructed more than 20 years ago and problems associated with legacy infrastructure and obsolete technology, are barriers to improving operational efficiency.

Two key challenges facing the Chemical industry centre around the need to invest in people and future skills, along with long term platform investment based around a lifecycle planning strategy.

Alongside the need for companies to review a plant’s current performance from a technology standpoint, the ticking time bomb of an ageing workforce is approaching. A third of the current engineering and maintenance workforce across the chemicals sector are due for retirement within the next decade. Are chemical companies planning for a near future when experienced engineers are no longer available to develop sites and maintain production?

Investment decisions need addressing, to plan to replace skilled staff or to consider alternative resourcing strategies. External organisations can help assess skills and training requirements to maintain skilled resource in your facilities. Increasingly life cycle management decisions to outsource maintenance, engineering design, spares & stock management are being seen.

Planning for the future is about attracting the engineers of tomorrow. Siemens are actively working with UK Government & the wider educational establishment to encourage young people into Engineering & Science, a career path offering motivating and rewarding options for the graduates and apprentices of today and the future.

Companies need to be analysing their graduate and apprentice intake - realising the importance of investment in schemes that will deliver the skilled workforce of tomorrow. It is certainly a priority for Siemens - taking 22 new apprentices in 2013/14 through its Industry division, headquartered in Manchester. Though the education system has a pivotal part to play, nonetheless it is incumbent on manufacturing sectors such as chemicals to seize this issue and help protect themselves from a future resourcing issue that will not disappear.

Furthermore, working in partnership with the University of Manchester, Siemens Process Industries and Drives is helping

to address the skills issue. This has many facets to it, including research placements for graduate engineers within Siemens and more significantly for the Chemical sector, a key partnership with the School of Chemical Engineering. This partnership ensures that students are working on the latest Process Automation platforms and forms part of being ready for working life after completion of academic studies.

Lifecycle Planning Strategies There are large amounts of legacy control systems currently within the UK plant infrastructure. The operation phase of a process plant constitutes a significant share of the overall life cycle cost over a typical 15-20 year asset of a plant control system. As such the requirement for modernisation services provides investment protection and has a significant impact on the operations of an organisation. By adopting a plant modernisation strategy such investment can be protected and the inherent risks around obsolescence, IT infrastructure and security negated.

Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 platform offers a future proofing approach to legacy issues and operational risks. Lifecycle guarantees are built in, so that manufacturers can follow a managed approach to plant modernisation aims and objectives. Lifecycle services provide a guaranteed method of ensuring that all significant software updates and phased IT infrastructure refreshes can take place as part of the operational costs of the manufacturing plant and this approach will ensure a secure and updated system can be maintained throughout the asset lifecycle.

The approach of ‘making do and mend’ needs to be a thing of the past if the sector is to survive and remain competitive in an ever changing global landscape. Lifecycle planning strategies provide a significant opportunity to deliver the modernisation required to ensure maximum plant efficiency.

State of the art Technology platforms are essential to ensure a long term competitive business. Managing legacy platforms away from high risk reliance on obsolete equipment, bespoke applications and often skilled individuals, is increasingly at the top of plant operations roadmap.

To learn more about where Siemens Process Industries and Drives could support your journey, please contact: www.siemens.co.uk Sean McDonagh 07808 825873 Sean.mcdonagh@siemens.com Steve Leech 07808 822664 Steve.leech@siemens.com

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Foreword Steve Elliott: Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association and Chair of Chemicals Northwest.

Chemicals Northwest is now in the fourth year of CIA ownership and we are delighted with the progress made in terms of the scope of benefits now provided and the quality of events and other interactions with members.

This latest edition of the Chemicals Northwest sector directory again reflects a robust network with growing aspirations and makes available company information and help in the sourcing of services and expertise.

The continued support and direction provided by CIA has enabled a strengthening of the value proposition offered by CNW. The chemical and pharmaceutical industries provide a £5bn annual contribution to the regional economy and the region’s 25% share of UK chemicals related exports means that it is easily the UKs largest chemical exporting region. With an estimated 600 businesses and around 30 000 people working within the chemicals sector, the northwest is certainly playing its part in supporting the UK economy’s return to sustained growth.

The CNW team has been successful in establishing a friendly network encouraging plenty of informal gettogethers. Feedback from our members confirms this as all continue to get involved. More formally the board has been impressed with a progressive events structure that is now established.

You will be familiar with breakfast network meetings and the awards dinner, now supplemented by an enhanced programme of “Elements” seminars and workshops, plus an annual CNW conference.

The 2014 conference, “REACH, a time to plan” was very well received with an excellent agenda supported by the regulators, our chemical businesses and service providers. Our thanks also go to our event partners, the Royal Society of Chemistry. Our REACH users group has really established itself as a very popular

group, with many high quality discussions taking place around the recent registration phase. The group played a key role in the preparation of the 2014 conference.

The team is already in the midst of planning the next awards dinner for March 2015, providing the platform to yet again celebrate the successful endeavours made by our companies and individuals across many elements of our sector.

Membership of CNW is varied and covers many facets of business. Through understanding this range more closely it is clear that the network provides a fascinating window on the wider chemicals supply chain, from base chemicals manufacture through logistics and many other vital services and product supplies.

A new supply chain project in partnership with CNW members, Brabners Stuart LLP, was launched this year, following a well-supported workshop and a follow-up event in June which was listed in the International Festival for Business programme in Liverpool. CNW continues to host the very popular chemical industry Responsible Care cell meetings in the northwest region as well as the chemical industry employer’s network.

The chemical industry is a key supplier to many other industries such as pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, cleaning and personal care. We are regionally and nationally, an industry that matters! As CIA and CNW we must therefore seize the opportunity in the current challenging economic climate to present our compelling message to the politicians, the regulators, the media and the general public that the UK’s economic recovery needs a vibrant and innovative chemistry- using industry. CNW will continue to strive for a prosperous and sustainable chemical industry. Many thanks for your contribution and support.

Steve Elliott CEO of The Chemical Industries Association

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Welcome and Contacts The Chemicals Northwest Team Chemicals Northwest supports and promotes the chemistry-using industries in England’s North West through collaborative projects and engagement with individual companies and organisations.

Chemicals Northwest is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chemical Industries Association. www.cia.org.uk For further information about us and the programmes and activities that we are involved in, please contact the relevant member of the team.

John Roche Operations Manager The team at Chemicals Northwest are pleased to welcome you to the 2014/15 annual directory, which is the industry’s most comprehensive resource of information relating to the largest and most profitable regional cluster of chemical manufacturers and supporting industry in the UK. The directory is utilised by companies and individuals within the region, throughout the UK and overseas, it is an invaluable guide to the North West’s chemistry-based businesses and related service industries.

As well as highlighting the region’s manufacturing and supply capabilities, it also demonstrates the region’s world-class research and development facilities, higher education institutions and public sector stakeholders; all of which play a vital role in ensuring the continued competitiveness of the North West as a global centre for the chemicalrelated industries.

RocheJ@CIA.org.uk Tel: 07885 831615 For projects and general enquiries

Alex Heys Member Services & Event Manager alexandra.heys@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk 01928 515 678 For membership, events and marketing enquiries

The array of companies and organisations listed in this edition illustrates the diversity of the sector in the North West and provides a priceless source of contacts for both Chemicals Northwest members and other organisations that are looking to actively engage with the sector.

An online version of the directory is available as a web book or to download at: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/north-west-industry-links/ John Roche Operations Manager Chemicals Northwest

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Chemicals Northwest is an industry-led, cluster organisation that works with the chemistry-using industries of the North West.

Until March 2010 we were jointly funded by industry, through our membership, and the Northwest Development Agency.

We are now in our fourth year as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chemical Industries Association, reliant on our membership and the private sector for funding. We have over 150 members and are actively promoting this important regional sector and helping membership to grow.

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facilitating of networking events, common interest groups, interactive workshops and now an annual conference, all aimed at covering topical industry issues.

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supporting projects and programmes that identify and enhance business performance and generally support continuous improvement across the sector.

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improving the image of the industry overall, including generating a positive reputation through communicating achievements and success

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contributing to the industry’s voice through input to the national agenda aligned to the work of the Chemical Industries Association

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connecting the community of chemistry-using businesses and the vital supply chains here in the North West

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EVENTS AND NETWORKS

Events and Networks Chemicals Northwest continues to host, sponsor and participate in a number of industry-related seminars, workshops and networking events throughout the year, for the benefit of the cluster and the region. We actively encourage all those connected with the chemistry-using industry to come along to these events for an opportunity to hear about key issues relating to the sector and network with others.

Last years Chemicals Northwest Awards Dinner was – A “SELL OUT SUCCESS!” – Book now for 2015!

The Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester is the venue of the next awards ceremony to be held on 19 March 2015. Preparations are already underway with the list of award categories announced during September on the Chemicals Northwest website:

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The Innovation category also had a highly commended entry from the judges; this went to Bouygues Energies and Services.

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International Trade award which was supported by UKTI was won by Ames Goldsmith.

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Below is a short recap of the dinner held on the 10th October 2013 at the Imperial War Museum, Manchester. This event showcased the talent within the thriving North West Chemicals sector and its supporting industry.

The winner of the Manufacturing Business of the Year which was sponsored by Wickland Westcott was awarded to Lucite International.

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Operational Excellence sponsored by Siemens was the next award of the evening and was won by FMC Chemicals.

The nine Awards up for grabs and the winners of these awards were:

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The Young Achiever Award sponsored by HTS Engineering Group Ltd went to Mark Sullivan from Solvay.

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Business Improvement Partner award sponsored by Chemical Industries Association was awarded to PICME.

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The Chemical Services Provider award sponsored

by Kelly Services was awarded to STFC – Innovations Technology Access Centre.

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The winner of the Engineering Business of the Year award sponsored by William Blythe went to Hertel UK.

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The Health, Safety & Environment award sponsored

by Link Associates International was awarded to FMC Chemicals.

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The winner of the Innovation – Innovative Product or Process award sponsored by ABB Consulting went to Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd.

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The event was a sellout with a waiting list for places. We also had massive support from member companies who kindly helped to sponsor the event including those above and below.

ITAL Logistics for sponsoring the drinks reception Solvay Interox Limited who sponsored the Awards trophies Warrant Group who sponsored the Awards Dinner brochures To see the winners of the previous awards and view the photo gallery, follow this link www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/chemicals_ northwest_awards_2013

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Breakfast Networking Through 2014 Chemicals Northwest has continued to host our breakfast networking events. These meetings have no specific theme although delegates are encouraged to make short pitches about their company, its products and services and any other news they may wish to announce! The breakfast meetings have proved to be very popular and currently run on a two monthly basis attracting around 40-60 people to these events time. Over the last 12 months, BakerRisk Europe, Perry Process Equipment, Siemens, Crane ChemPharma, Energy Flow Solutions and the Manufacturing Advisory Service have all topped the bill!

Common Interest Groups Chemical Elements is our popular programme of seminars and networking events centering around CNW’s key themes: sustainable development, innovation, skills and image.

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Emergency Preparedness in conjunction with OAMPS and Bureau Veritas

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Showcasing Success in the North West – featuring our Award winners and sponsored by FMC Chemicals

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New & Emerging Legislative Impacts on Business sponsored by Harrison, Goddard, Foote LLP

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Presentations and one-to-one meetings with Sadara Chemical Company in conjunction with UKTI

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Bridging the Science & Engineering Skills Gap hosted by the University of Chester

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Behavioral Safety – a practical workshop facilitated by SOG Ltd

An exciting programme for the rest of the year and going into 2015 is already underway, so please go to our website for more information: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events

Feedback from some of our more recent events: There were some very interesting presentations, covering different aspects of REACH. It was very useful to hear real life examples of REACH compliance/issues – REACH, a time to plan – 4th June 2014 Really enjoyed different industry perspectives – REACH, a time to plan – 4th June 2014 Really enjoyable. A privilege to see Liverpool 2 Port – Chemicals Supply Chain Forum 2 – 11th June 2014 Very interesting day, I have taken a lot of ideas away that I hope to introduce at my site. I look forward to attending more Chemicals Northwest events of this format – Behavioural Safety, a practical approach

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Chemicals Northwest’s REACH user group is currently restricted to members only with over 50 businesses signing up to the initiative. This figure is rising as we take on more members during the 2014 membership year. The initiative allows the sharing of experience, best practice and knowledge between manufacturing, supply chain and support service providers, all with a keen interest in REACH. The group meets three times each year.

Chemicals Northwest is also making plans for a new common interest group that will focus on practical supply chain issues within the industry. This follows two successful workshops: one in Runcorn and a second in Liverpool during the International Festival of Business celebrations during the summer. The future agenda is still in development and interest levels are growing.

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The team at Chemicals Northwest staged its second annual conference in June with this year’s topic: “REACH – a time to plan”. Partnered by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the full day event featured a jam-packed agenda with speakers from our member companies, ECHA and the Health & Safety Executive to name a few. The event was fully subscribed with 60 delegates in attendance and feedback was extremely positive.

Partner events and exhibitions Chemicals Northwest itself is part of wider hub of organisations (public and private) that help each other through co-hosting events, joint representation and promotions.

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In addition to this annual sector directory, a quarterly magazine – Elements! is also published. Elements contains the latest round up of member news, specialist features on topical chemical industry issues and ‘spotlights’ on new company members.

Due to popular demand we are also continuing to feature the interview sections, charity features from our member companies and the opportunity for companies in the sector to advertise.

The Chemicals Northwest LinkedIn group was created in the latter half of 2010 and has an ever increasing membership, with over 900 members in the group. The group gives the opportunity for chemical industry professionals to share ideas and knowledge. The group was created by Chemicals Northwest to encourage collaboration within the industry and provide even more opportunities for individuals to network.

Why not join the group and see how it can benefit you and your business.

There have been over 125,000 page views of the Chemicals Northwest website between June 2013 and July 2014. We are also very pleased to announce that the jobs page which is supported by Kelly Services is also a highly used attraction of the website. If you have a vacancy or are looking for a student placement then please advertise the information on the jobs page free of charge. If you need any further help after this initial contact then Kelly Services can help with the rest of the recruitment process.

Hosting and Supporting Chemical Industry Employer Network (CIEN) The North West Chemical Industry Employer Network (formerly the Chemskills Group, led by Cogent) comprises a network of over 40 companies represented by Human Resources or Training Managers, who come together to share knowledge, experience and expertise.

Responsible Care Cells Responsible Care is the international chemical industry’s commitment to continual improvement in all aspects of health, safety and environmental (HS&E) performance. Responsible Care Cells bring local companies together regularly to discuss environmental, process safety, occupational health & hygiene, product stewardship, emergency response, community liaison and industry reputation issues. The cells meet quarterly and mix round-table discussion with presentations from guest speakers.

Chemicals Northwest hosts the cell meetings for businesses based in the Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire areas. Further details on Responsible Care Cell can be found here www.cia.org.uk/ResponsibleCareRoot/Networks.aspx

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The aim of Ital Logistics is to provide a quality, reliable and personalised service, with openness, honesty and integrity

Ital Logistics was founded in August 2000 initially offering road freight transport services to and from Italy. Since then, our service portfolio has increased beyond Italy to include similar road freight services to and from Spain, Portugal, and Greece, as well as offering freight forwarding services throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe. And more recently, following customer demand, we also provide maritime and air freight services worldwide.

The aim of Ital Logistics is to provide a quality, reliable and personalised service, with openness, honesty and integrity.

From the beginning this has always been our guiding philosophy, irrespective of client size or status. Not every client is the same and each has particular needs. We pride ourselves on being able to listen and understand these needs, and work our model around our clients.

We specialise in the carriage of dangerous goods in scope of ADR and IMDG, and this specialisation is spread through all services. Ensuring compliance, we have two on-site DGSAs, the first being myself, and the second is my colleague Derek Heap. Our warehouse facility just off the M60 ring road is compliant in this regard, meeting regulatory inspection. Additional third party receiving facilities in the South and the Midlands, also compliant, complement our UK wide coverage.

We must be doing something right. Year on year we see increases in client base, turnover and profitability. In a fragile economic climate this has to be testament to the service levels provided, our vision, and how Ital Logistics is perceived to the outside world.

On three occasions we have entered the British International Freight Association Awards; firstly in 2002 when we were winners of the ‘European Services Award’; next in 2007 picking up the same winner’s trophy for a second time; and more recently in 2012 when we reached the finals. This, from the industry’s governing body, is praise indeed and vindication of our business ethic.

There is nothing pretentious about Ital Logistics. We have built our reputation by providing a reliable and competitive service to the very best of our abilities, and we will continually endeavour to do just that. The only way to evaluate if we do what we say is to try our service. As one of our clients who did sample our service quoted – “Your reputation as a ‘doer’ is refreshing by contrast to the plethora of suppliers I am burdened with who ‘can’t do’.”

Phil Denton Managing Director

Dangerous Goods Experts Around 25% of our total business is made up of the transport of Dangerous Goods. Many companies shy away from this niche market due to its complexity, so we find that many of our competitors make use of our specialism in this sector and utilise our services.

I decided that as Managing Director of Ital Logistics it was my duty to take on the role of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) in April 2004. Since then I have continued to renew my qualification, and have been joined by Derek Heap as secondary DGSA to the Company. In addition to this, all members of our team involved in this area of our job are awareness trained and refreshed as regulations change.

There are many differences between the road, rail, sea and air regulations, even though with each revision the regulations come closer to alignment. In house we utilise a bespoke program designed by myself, which we call the HAZculator.

This program collates all IMDG and ADR data, plus Eurotunnel and various other tunnel & port data, and returns correct Dangerous Goods Descriptions, including all associated regulations specific to the UN number or chemical name being searched. Additionally, it makes compatibility checks for up to 7 different UN numbers, as well as checking against other non-compatible items such as foodstuffs, for example.

The UK is an island. Therefore, even just to get into the closest European country, we must use a combination of modes, and as the regulations are not completely aligned, there are often conflictions.

If you require any specific information or advice on the movement of Dangerous Goods, please feel free to contact us, either by telephone, or email dgsa@Ital-logistics.com and we will be pleased to assist.

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At Ital Logistics we take the matter of transporting goods which are hazardous very seriously indeed, and do our utmost to ensure that they are carried in compliance with the rules of ADR & IMDG.

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chemicals and pharmaceuticals companies contributing around £5 billion annually to the regional economy

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the UK’s largest chemical exporting region at 25% of UK chemical related exports

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We have organised or collaborated in, over 32 events attracting attendances of over 1500

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Our website attracts over 36,000 visitors a year with an audience incorporating the UK and worldwide, totaling over 125,000 page views of the website (data taken from June 2013-July 2014).

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Our growing LinkedIn group has over 900 members and is active on an almost daily basis.

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Our regional awards dinner attracts well over 250 guests

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We facilitate an on-line situations vacant service as well as support for students looking for work placements.

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Common interest or ‘user’ groups are administered covering areas such as REACH regulations, employment, supply chain, health, safety and environment.

Your company will benefit from joining an organisation that supports and promotes the chemistry-using sector in the Northwest.

If you are a chemical manufacturer, a supply chain user or offer a service to the sector, why not join us today? To find out more, contact: alexandra.heys@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk or call us on 01928 515678

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This is what other companies say about Chemicals Northwest: Siemens Industry is an active member of Chemicals North West. We have seen great benefits resulting from our links with the Association & its Membership base. Together we are passionate about the chemical sector & safeguarding its future position in Great Britain & Ireland. Thank you to all your team for your support and dedication to the Chemical community, we very much look forward to continuing our engagement with you.

Sean McDonagh, Business Manager Chemical, Sales Manager Chem Pharm - Siemens Industry GB&I I’ve been attending CNW events for many years and have been part of the REACH group since its inception.

Chris Howick, REACH Manager - INEOS Chlorvinyls Chemicals NW is a valuable regional cluster for the chemical and related industries; it provides relevant information, arranges useful networking events and as part of the Chemical Industries Association up to date news on regulations for the sector.

Bryan Davies, Managing Director, Ashton Chemicals Ltd

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Free or reduced entry to the annual conference, Chemical Elements and breakfast networking events plus the opportunity to sponsor, exhibit and present.

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25% discount off the REACHReady Gold Subscription

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Free and Discounted Recruitment Services

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Free access to the Chemicals Northwest REACH user group and the newly launched Supply Chain forum.

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Discounted rates to attend the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Essential Skills Management courses.

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Free website profile to promote your business.

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Feature opportunities in the quarterly Chemical Northwest magazine and discounted advertising rates.

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Speaking and sponsorship opportunities at Chemicals Northwest and other industry events.

Micro Corporate Membership (Businesses with up to 10 employees)

£373 + VAT

Free entry into the annual Chemicals Northwest Sector Directory and buyers guide

Standard Corporate Membership (Businesses with 11 – 100 employees)

£649 + VAT

Discounted advertising rates for Chemicals Northwest Sector Directory and Website.

Large Corporate Membership (Businesses with 100+ employees)

£825 + VAT

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Discounted tickets for the prestigious Chemicals Northwest Awards Dinner.

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Membership year runs from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015 and initial ‘part year’ terms apply.

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Why join Chemicals Northwest – by ReAgent ReAgent is part of the largest industry in the UK; the chemical sector. To stand out in this sector, we have to constantly look for ways to improve and be ahead of the competition.

That’s why we appreciate support from organisations such as Chemicals Northwest, which sets up networking events and projects, as well as provides information about key issues in the industry, giving us confidence that ReAgent will never be left behind.

Here we’ve compiled our reasons – which are by no means definitive – for being a proud member of Chemicals Northwest.

1. Chemical Industries Association Chemicals Northwest is now owned and supported by Chemical Industries Association, the “most powerful collective voice in the industry”, which represents chemicals and pharmaceutical businesses in the UK.

2. Access to fresh industry information Chemicals Northwest ensures its members understand emerging issues in the UK chemical industry, so we’re always prepared for any changes or advancements and we remain current.

Chemicals Northwest distributes a magazine, Elements, where members can read about all they need to know.

This reliable source of information helps us to continue to improve our services, as we get to hear about the best materials for safety and the environment, changes in the market and any alternative methods that would be useful to us and our customers.

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the chance to meet other businesses in the industry and set up new contacts; our address book is growing substantially as there are over 150 members and that number increases each year.

Chemicals Northwest conducted a survey and found that 85% of members stated that their main reason for joining the organisation were the chances to network and share information. This is a statistic that reflects our own stance on the organisation, as we’ve gained valuable customers from previous events run by Chemicals Northwest.

4. Advertising and exposure Members can receive exposure in both the organisation’s magazine and directory.

The magazine places a strong focus on the members and includes any news of note, as well as features members, which is priceless publicity for us. Additionally, members have the opportunity to advertise, which is useful for when we want to share information about our services.

The members directory gives ReAgent exposure to a group of people that may require our services and get in touch with us. Being a member of Chemicals Northwest automatically gives us a profile on their website and entry into the directory

5. Support with regulation issues

3. Networking and learning events

Regulation is rigid in the chemical industry and there are countless rules to follow to ensure products are suitable for use in the UK.

As a member, ReAgent receives free or reduced entry to networking and learning events run by Chemicals Northwest. These events provide us with

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customers can be assured that their products adhere to regulations and we take full responsibility for that, so our products will always be safe and legal.

6. Opportunity to present ReAgent We are given the chance to speak at networking events and widen our visibility, so we can spread the word about the services we offer.

We exhibited at a Chemicals Northwest Breakfast Event earlier this year, where our Sales Director, Darren Wilson, spoke about life at ReAgent and our goals for the future.

After the talk, we had the opportunity to chat to new people in the chemical sector who we hope to be working with long into the future. The Breakfast Events are held regularly and around 40-60 people attend each time, so it’s a great opportunity to exhibit to a wide audience.

7. Support for the chemical industry Chemicals Northwest supports the growth of the chemical industry and aims to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the industry by proving information and support for those in the industry Key areas of focus include creating opportunities for people to grow and promote their business, and contributing to the industry’s voice as well as improving the image of the sector, at a regional and national level.

If your business is part of the chemistryusing industries in the Northwest, then you may want to consider joining this community, where you can get the assistance, publicity and contacts needed to grow.

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When it comes to purchasing... size matters.

Buying groups use economies of scale to save their members money on their overheads.

Your buying group, Chemicals North West Members’ Buying Club, is run by Chemicals North West in conjunction with Independent Buyers Ltd, a purchasing consortium which has negotiated competitive discount schemes for you.

By becoming a member you could save up to 50% on some of your company’s non-core spends.

The average level of potential savings identified among Chemicals North West members who have opted in to the buying group is £20,000£40,000.

Members contract directly with market-leading suppliers and remain in control of purchasing decisions at all times.

If you are a large or multi-site company you can use our group deal programme to supplement any buying infrastructure you may already have in place. We can also negotiate your energy deal for you and review your business or water rates.

MATTERS Members of the Chemicals North West Members’ Buying Club receive the following: • Licence to use 100+ discounts • Access to an online purchasing portal, the buyers’ gateway • Energy negotiation service • On-site savings analysis • Implementation support programme • Telephone and email help desk • Regular local customer support All services are covered by an annual membership fee that is fully backed by a no-win/no-fee guarantee.

We can visit your site to give you a detailed estimate of the impact of joining the buying group. To book a visit, please call 0870 755 2579 or email cnw@independentbuyers.com. To find out more, visit www.independentbuyers.com/cnmbc

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CNW Jobs in partnership with Kelly Services Driving skills within the workforce is one of the key strategic activities of Chemicals NorthWest. Continual engagement with its expanding membership frequently leads to discussions related to staffing challenges.

Kelly Services is deeply connected to the chemicals industry and is an expert at fulfilling its unique staffing needs. We are a leading provider of scientific and engineering staff, as well as specialising in sales and marketing, office professionals and HR. As a CNW member and partner organisation, we are pleased to offer members 15% reduction from our standard terms, with no compromise on service delivery.

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services - one-off transfers and referrals through to company-wide rollouts, weekly and monthly options, PAYE and independent contractors, including IR35 exempt workers

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For further details please contact us Science 0161 839 2800 ksr_manchester@ kellyservices.co.uk Engineering 0161 429 9853 ker_manchester@ kellyservices.co.uk Office (including HR, Sales and Marketing) 0161 832 1960 manchester@kellyservices.co.uk 3rd Floor, St John’s House, 2-10 Queen Street, Manchester, M2 5JB

ABB Consulting.

Safe, reliable, efficient operations.

Operators aiming to achieve operational excellence in the face of increasing competitive, legislative and economic pressures, often require expert assistance. ABB Consulting assists customers in the global process industries. We offer expertise in: inspection, integrity management, operations improvement, process safety, project services, site and asset regeneration, technical engineering, technical software, technical training and competency. We benefit customers by reducing risk, optimising cost and improving manufacturing efficiency. www.abb.com/consulting

ABB Consulting Tel: +44 (0)1925 741111 email: contact@gb.abb.com

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Talent Spotters, Head Hunters, Specialist Consultants, Executive Researchers........

CY Partners The company who delivers!

Operating for over 25 years, our dynamic and experienced recruitment team provides dedicated, focused and quality staffing solutions to the scientific, engineering & technology community throughout the UK.

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Your UKTI Chemical Sector Trade & Investment Team UK Trade & Investment works with UK based businesses to ensure their success in international markets through exports. We also encourage and support overseas companies to look at the UK as the best place to set up or expand their business.

On 1 April 2014 UKTI merged their national HQ trade and investment teams for those industry sectors having the strongest strategic and operational synergies.

Research shows that, for certain industry sectors, including chemicals, trade and investment issues overlap significantly, with many companies not distinguishing between trade and investment in a global market place. Certainly, from an investment point of view, 66% of investors said that serving Europe was one of the principal drivers for investing in the UK. Here’s an up-to-date “Who’s Who” for your UKTI Chemical Sector Trade & Investment team. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Ivan Lima

Richard Higgins

Joint T&I Sector Head - Chemicals, Materials & Process Engineering

Senior Sector Lead - Automotive, Chemicals and Engineering | Investment Services Team

Coverage: National Base: London Tel: +44 (0) 20 7215 8633 Email: ivan.lima@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

Parminder Sunda Joint T&I Sector Account Manger - Chemicals, Materials & Process Engineering

Coverage: National Base: London Mobile +44 (0) 7557 139934 Email: richard.higgins@ukti-invest.com Richard is responsible for managing the delivery of foreign direct investment projects, either from first time investors to the UK or those businesses already here but looking to expand.

Coverage: National Base: London Tel: +44 (0)207 215 4869 Email:parminder.sunda@ukti.gsi.gov.uk Ivan and Parminder will oversee how UKTI’s national trade and investment policies and schemes can serve chemical sector needs and listen to industry to determine any bespoke requirements.

Tricia Francis International Trade Associate | NW International Trade Team Coverage: North West Base: Manchester Mobile: +44 (0)7966 560644 Email: tricia.francis@uktinorthwest.co.uk

Alexandra Allan Account Manager - Chemicals | Investment Services Team Coverage: National Base: Gateshead Mobile: +44 (0)7826 533012 Email: alexandra.allan@ukti-invest.com Alexandra helps foreign-owned businesses already in the UK to grow and succeed. With a portfolio of investor development services Alexandra endeavours to help businesses get the best out of their UK investments - both current and future.

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Tricia provides expert trade advice and practical support to North West based chemical and related companies wishing to grow their business overseas. Companies can be UK or foreignowned, SME or large corporate, new or existing exporters.

Tricia works closely with all of the contacts mentioned here plus our teams overseas to ensure North West companies are connected into the relevant trade and investment support.

Providing cost effective solutions to industrial problems

>> Consultancy

>> Research

>> Short Courses

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology can offer clients the benefit of over 40 years of experience relating to conveying, storage and discharge of powdered and granular materials.

The fact we operate independently of equipment suppliers means that advice offered is based purely on a technical basis. wolfson-enquiries@gre.ac.uk +44 20 8331 8646

bulksolids.com

Case Study 1 – RBI+© FoCul was formed in 2000 by an Engineering Manager. We develop better ways of managing the information and processes needed to operate plants safely, efficiently and reliably.

We have built up a team of Engineers and IT Developers with real life experience of Asset Management, Contract Management, Operations and Safety.

Our extensive industry and IT knowledge enables us to work with you to refine your requirements and identify the most practical and affordable solutions.

We offer packaged and bespoke applications designed to help you run your business more effectively. We can also take on the role of trusted advisor where another 3rd party solution is the best option.

Typical projects include Management of Change, SOP and Training Management, Shift Logs, Asset Management, Action Tracking, Workflow and Modernisation of Lotus Notes Applications.

Tel: 0161 660 8226 option 3 Email: sean.cull@focul.net

www.focul.net

FoCul worked with ABB to specify, develop and deploy a modem browser application to deliver the proprietary ABB RBI+ Risk Based Inspection. The application can be used both on and off line by ABB and their customers. www.prime-toolkit.com

Customer Feedback “Working with FoCul has provided a great partnership, improving the ABB processes and services whilst retaining the ability to customise our products at short notice to meet specific customer needs. The benefit has been a 30% efficiency saving, allowing ABB to deliver over £15m of studies more competitively.” Kevin Walls, ABB

Case Study 2 – MOC FoCul worked with PX at the Fellside CHP plant on Sellafield to implement the FoCul Management of Change for Process Safety application. www.focul.net/moc

Customer Feedback “The MOC application has significantly improved the efficiency of our risk assessment processes. The system is robust, easy to use and the configurability has allowed us to adapt it to our particular business processes for best effect.”

Colin Elliott, Business Support Manager, PX

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Smooth & Clean: ELAPHARM®

United Phosphorus Ltd ELAPHARM hose assemblies for the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry: • ultra smooth lining of DuPont Teflon® PTFE • homogeneous elastomer hose construction to DIN 26055-3.

• Flexible and kink resistant, pressure and vacuum resistant.

United Phosphorus are a leading producer of crop protection products, speciality chemicals and other industrial chemicals. With offices in 23 countries, we are one of the leading producers of post-patent products in the World.

• Nominal bores DN 13 to 50 mm • as ELAPHARM (non el. conductive) or ELAPHARM OHM (fully el. conductive) • FDA / USP Class VI • up to +150° C, vacuum 0,8 bar, PN 10 In-house hose assembling by Elaflex, straight from the reel for fast delivery of your assemblies.

Choice of fittings, eg. PTFE lining flared over ends, no entrapment, for highest media purity requirements.

ELAFLEX LTD. Phone +44(0)1992 452950 · Fax +44(0)1992 452911 sales@elaflex.co.uk · www.elaflex.co.uk

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The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington WA3 6YN Telephone +44 (0) 1925 819999

www.upleurope.com

PROVIDING LIQUID AND POWDER BLENDING SERVICES TO THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Borregaard is an international chemicals company with extensive experience in liquid and powder chemical processing, supply and distribution.

The company can now offer its well-proven capabilities to the wider chemical industry, offering savings in production costs, and simplifying logistics.

What we offer:

How we can help:

• Blending, filling and packing services

• An in-house quality control laboratory

• Small to medium batch capacities, with the facility to do both liquid - and powder-toliquid blending

• Production facility with experienced personnel

• Bulk powder handling, mixing and repacking, into bags and tankers

• Excellent relationships with groupage and bulk haulage companies, achieving very competitive rates

• Bulk storage of blended products with the option of IBC and drum filling

• State of the art systems including SAP

• Non-Disclosure Agreements can be prepared quickly if required

Borregaard UK Ltd Clayton Road, Birchwood Warrington, WA3 6QQ Tel: 01925 285406 Fax: 01925 285434

Providing solutions.........it’s in our nature

Email: jim.buchanan@borregaard.com www.borregaard.com

CHILWORTH TECHNOLOGY YOUR PARTNER IN PROCESS SAFETY EXCELLENCE We are all dependent on industrial processes to produce chemicals, create medicines, prepare our food and construct our physical environment. These industrial processes involve risk to people, the environment and the economic viability of our enterprises. Our task is to help you control these risks.

At the heart of our work is the belief that the operation of safe plants requires proficiency among the staff (competency, know-how, experience), solid programs (safety management systems) and a culture that encourages excellence in process safety practice.

Of course, the skills developed and the systems created need to be suitable and correctly applied; they also need to

be monitored and must be embedded and sustainable in the long term.

We know that doing these things well is not easy, but when successful will create PROCESS SAFETY EXCELLENCE and generate wealth for all stakeholders involved.

This is exactly what we do.

We bring to you our skills, experience and insight, gained through our operations on

Consulting - Process Safety Performance - Process Safety Management & Engineering - Total Process Safety Diagnostic Assessment – Programs, Proficiency, Culture - Process Hazard Analysis - Incident Investigations - Functional Safety & Safety Integrity Level (SIL) - Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) - Emergency Relief Systems - Compliance with Major Regulations (SEVESO/ ATEX/DSEAR/OSHA)

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Electrostatic Hazards Charge Decay Analysis Field Meters Lightning Warning Systems Thermal Stability Gas and Vapour Chemical Reaction & Dust Explosion Hazards Explosives Testing

every continent in the world; we advise and inform through our consulting and training activities and we provide you access to our world renowned laboratory test facilities.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of Process Safety services to our clients, and look forward to partnering with you in delivering Process Safety Excellence.

Testing -

Dust, Gas & Vapour Flammability Chemical Reaction Hazards Isothermal & Adiabatic Calorimetry Thermal Stability – Liquids and Powders Electrostatic Testing Explosives Testing Including Large Scale Facilities Regulatory Testing (REACH, etc) Transport Classification Testing (UN, DOT, ADR, CLP, etc) - Bespoke and Large Scale Safety Testing

Training - Competence Development Programs - Courses Covering All Key Aspects of Process Safety - Training Package Development - Multiple Languages - Multimedia - Instructor-Led Content

The Global Experts in Process Safety Excellence >> Your Safety - Our Insight

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Sustainable over time

Applied leadership, motivation, attitudes Right (will do) culture Self sustaining over time

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Making science exciting and accessible to all ages Catalyst is an interactive science centre and museum devoted to chemistry and how the products of chemistry are used in every day life.

We play a pivotal role in promoting science, technology and engineering across the North West and we strive to promote these subjects within a fun and engaging environment to school children and family groups.

When Catalyst lost its core funding from the local council a couple of years ago, the future looked bleak and there were times when we feared that Catalyst would close for good. This would have had a devastating effect, not only on

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the provision of science education in the North West but also on the heritage of the chemical industry as a whole.

However, over the last two years Catalyst has worked hard to survive; we enhanced our reputation for engaging children and adults alike, we forged new relationships with organisations such as the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Industries Association and the STFC. We streamlined our overheads and strengthened our Education Team.

Our Education Manager’s role is now supported by the RSC and he currently holds the title of RSC Teacher Fellow.

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have risen from 27,000 to 31,500, the highest since 2002! We have a growing audience which presents a fantastic opportunity for us to enhance the reputation of the Chemical Industry.

With an innovative approach we created a number of opportunities for local, national and international businesses to work with us to excite and enthuse the scientific workforce of the future.

By joining our Corporate Partnership scheme companies and their employees receive a range of benefits while helping to support Catalyst. Becoming a Corporate Partner is much more than

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a company having its name on our website. Our packages give businesses the opportunity to deliver their CSR strategy whilst supporting the local community and the education of young people. Supporting Catalyst in this way has been beneficial for companies such as BASF, Contract Chemicals, Croda, Eastman, Essar, RS Clare, Solvay, Syntor, Veolia, Viridor and Victrex.

We teamed up with Essar Oil UK to deliver a project supporting a number of schools in their local community.

Classes from a number of schools in the Ellesmere Port area visited Catalyst for a day to take part in a science investigation workshop and press and magazine articles helped them interact with their local community.

Victrex celebrated their 20th Anniversary in October 2013 and as part of their celebrations have funded the installation of a new learning zone within Catalyst, to explore the science behind their high performance polymer (PEEK). With 31,500 visitors a year passing through our galleries, this is a great way for Victrex to enhance its reputation throughout the North West.

The role that the chemical industry plays in our everyday lives, is highlighted in many of our hands-on workshops and gives industries an opportunity showcase their products by providing resources for us to use.

Catalyst not only helps to enhance the reputation of the Chemical Industry through its exhibits, displays and workshops but we act as a conduit for science based industries to promote themselves and disseminate information to a wide range of audiences.

Looking forwards we have more sponsored exhibits in the pipeline and we have been chosen to host the Visitor Centre for the second Mersey crossing as the bridge is constructed. It’s all happening at Catalyst and if you’d like to be involved please contact Meryl Jameson, on 0151 420 1121 or email meryl@catalyst.org.uk

IChemE Safety Publications We are a market leader in safety publications for the process industries, providing everything from a lessons-learned database through to animated training resources, and more.

Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB) The leading source of case studies in process safety in the process industries with a 40 -year archive of lessons learnt.

Subscriptions and company-wide licenses available.

www.icheme.org/lpb

BP Process Safety Series The books in this series are intended to help the reader understand safe operating practices and procedures within processing plants. Available digitally and in hard copy format.

We also offer a range of animations illustrating common hazards and accidents. www.icheme.org/shop

www.icheme.org/resources/publications

Process Safety and Environmental Protection Journal (PSEP) A must-read journal for academic research focusing on the safety of industrial processes and the environmental protection. Recently awarded its highest-ever impact factor at 1.829 www.icheme.org/resources/journals ENGI

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It is a busy time for companies in preparing for and ensuring compliance with several chemical regulations and their updates with respect to health, safety and the environment. Chemicals Northwest member companies have written some summary paragraphs relating to some of the key developments expected during the coming year.

Seveso III Directive Update The new European Directive on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances, known widely as “Seveso III”, was published on 24 July 2012. This supersedes the Seveso II Directive and the subsequent changes to our domestic legislation will come into force on 1 June 2015. The primary impact is on the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations for which important changes include how dangerous substances are classified, (due to the transition from the old CHIP Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations to the new CLP Regs) and on the information that has to be made available to the public.

The draft COMAH Regulations are available on the HSE website (www.hse.gov.uk/seveso) along with lots of helpful guidance. A formal consultation on the draft Regulations was held earlier 2014. Even if your facility and inventories have not changed, you should consult the new schedule of dangerous substances in the draft Regulations as your COMAH status may change, particularly if you are close to a current COMAH threshold value. If you are already an upper tier site and are currently reviewing your COMAH Safety Report then benchmarking against the new requirements now may save you significant re-work later.

Industrial Emissions Directive The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is the EU’s main regulatory instrument to tackle environmentally harmful emissions. The IED came into force in January 2011, replacing the Industrial Pollution Prevention and Control Directive (IPPCD) (Directive 2010/75/EU).

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Whilst described as a recast there are changes which have significant implications for Environmental Permit holders, notably for operators of complex plant and large combustion plant.

The IED has been brought into effect by the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, from 27 February 2013, and the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012, from 7 January 2013.

Any new installation seeking a permit will need to comply with IED. Existing installations were subjected to IED from January 2014. IED Article 82, and UK legislation, detail the transitional periods for various existing activities.

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Whilst the requirement to classify substances to CLP has been force for substances since December 2010, the June 2015 deadline will extend these requirements to mixtures. Prior to this date, all manufacturers, importers and downstream users of mixtures are required to (re)classify and (re)label their products to comply with CLP and use the new safety data sheet (SDS) format before placing them on the market.

While one year may appear to be an extended period to ensure compliance, experience shows that the transition to CLP is not always straightforward. Not only does the SDS and labelling information require updating, so does physical equipment such as printers and labelling machinery, and software systems for labelling and SDS retrieval.

REACH Registration The next registration deadline is on 31 May 2018 for substances manufactured or imported between 1 and 100 tonnes per annum. However companies should be aware of changes that may trigger an immediate registration for example an increase in tonnage or a re-classification under CLP of a substance to CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction) Category 1A or 1B. Late pre-registration for newly imported or manufactured substances < 100 tpa is allowed up to 12 months before the applicable registration deadline, i.e. 31 May 2017.

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Environmental Regulation Thanks to landfill tax the case for recycling waste has been reinforced.

From the 1st of April 2014 Landfill tax for active waste has risen from £72 to £80 per tonne with confirmation from HM Treasury that any future rise will be related to the Retail Price Index, rounded to the nearest 5 pence from April 1 2015.

The average small business will spend £384 this year through landfill tax costs, contributing more than £1bn a year to the Treasury. Moreover, this cost will rise again next year. Costs for large businesses and local authorities are inevitably much higher and can run to millions of pounds.

Businesses can avoid environmental levies and boost profits in doing so, there has never been a better time to recycle.

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A scientific approach to new talent The SIP is heavily geared towards equipping young people with the knowledge and skills employers have identified as critical for the future sustainability and growth of their business. SMART Apprenticeships are based on tailored Apprenticeship Training Plans, developed by an Apprenticeship Adviser, to give you

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an apprentice with the skills you need, not what the provider wants to deliver. SMART Apprenticeships are more flexible, cost effective and can incorporate your own in-house training.

New Traineeships will also provide young people with a pathway to an Apprenticeship, for you, your company gets to trial a young person through a work placement before making a longer-term commitment to develop the individual. These two services are complemented by higher-level skills solutions through Industry Degrees and a Modular Masters programme which provides flexible access to modules in formulation, science and technology.

Funding for training The SIP is not just about bringing new talent into the Sector, it has a strong focus on supporting the existing workforce. The SIP has developed two programmes which are underpinned by the Cogent Gold Standard, a competency framework based on key job roles right across the science-based industries.

Skills for Growth is a programme specifically developed for ambitious small and medium sized businesses wanting to grow. Through the SIP companies can access funding for training from a network of quality assured training providers. The second workforce development programme supports chemical companies to invest in training your technical workforce. This programme allows companies to benchmark themselves using the industry Gold Standard to identify skills gaps, access quality assured training programmes and government co-investment.

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Providing Solutions to Manage Catastrophic Risks BakerRisk Europe Limited is the European arm of Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. which has over 160 employees in 6 locations and is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Our key services are:

We are focused on providing integrated engineering, research, testing and consulting services to assist our clients in identifying , quantifying and managing hazards and risks.

n Process Safety (QRA and PHA)

What makes us unique in our industry is the diverse expertise and experience of our staff in all facets of hazard risk management combined with the knowledge acquired from our lab and testing services, R&D programmes and investigations.

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Or Bill Glass on 01244 405965 (O) or 07725 828928 (M)

BakerRiskEurope, Ltd. Mere House, Dee Hills Park Chester, Cheshire CH3 5AR United Kingdom

Or visit www.BakerRisk.com to see our online brochures

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First Impressions & Candidate Experience Really do Count!

From issues of industry perception that create difficulties in attracting talented young people into the industry through to loss of experienced talent at the other end of the age spectrum, the chemicals sector has a number of hurdles that it needs to overcome in order to be competitive in the long-term.

Of course these challenges cannot be solved overnight, yet there are some short-term solutions that may help the industry address some of these issues.

A candidate’s opinion about a potential role may have been formed before they even start job hunting through knowledge and perceptions about the organisation.

Given that 91% of people applying for a job now do so on-line, there is a clear need for businesses to ensure they portray their employer brand in the best possible light. While this could mean optimising brand presence on popular candidate sites such as LinkedIn or Glassdoor, it also means ensuring your website has a dedicated careers and “work for us” section, coupled with an easy on-line application process – whether or not there are active open roles.

For chemicals businesses, this is important for two key reasons. Firstly, on-line is where a candidate is likely to form their initial thoughts on whether a business is right for them, so it is important

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to stand out from competitors. Secondly, by promoting yourself as an attractive employer, will only help your cause in competing against other industries, such as pharma, that have recently attracted a greater share of young graduates due to its more ‘glamorous’ reputation.

Candidate experience throughout the recruitment process has been proved to be increasingly important, particularly in the strong candidate-led market the chemicals industry is currently facing. The way a candidate is handled will have a huge impact on whether they proceed further in the application or look to go elsewhere.

The key findings from The Candidate Experience Report 2014 from the Talent Board and sponsored by Kelly Services highlights that best-in-class candidate experience: n Improves candidate pipe-line applicants who were unsuccessful are more likely to re-apply to an organisation in the future if their candidate experience was positive

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n Increases referrals – 97% of candidates satisfied with their experience would refer others to the organisation n Spreads the word – 50% would tell their social networks about a positive experience All particularly valid points for an industry such as chemicals, where skills shortages are rife and good talent can be hard to find.

While candidate experience may not be a solution to all the challenges that the chemicals industry is facing, focusing on the candidate journey does provide a way for individual businesses to make a real difference to their talent attraction.

For more information about the findings, key recommendations and to discover how to benchmark your organisation’s own candidate experience go to bit.ly/ CandEs2014

Your partner for recruitment and workforce solutions Kelly Services is deeply connected to the chemicals industry and is an expert at fulfilling its unique staffing needs.

As an active participant in the local scientific and engineering communities, we are able to source the best available talent. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, as a preferred partner of Chemicals Northwest we are able to offer you 15% reduction from our standard terms, with no compromise on service delivery.

Kelly is a leading provider of scientific and engineering staff, as well as specialising in sales and marketing, office professionals HR and accountancy and finance.

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Putting process safety at the heart of your business Balancing the demands of the business can be a difficult task, requiring those in control to understand and assess the wider needs of the stakeholder group, take appropriate action, and allocate resources in a way that will best serve the interests of everyone involved.. At HFL Risk Services we understand how difficult this can be. That’s why we provide a unique blend of leadership, management, engineering and training services - to help implement strategies for effective corporate governance in process safety to support sustainably safe and profitable operation.

Effective PSM systems aligned to business needs Using our well established tools and techniques we can work with you to objectively assess your policies, management systems and deployment processes against industry recognised best practice. We can then help you to build on what you have already, by helping to develop programmes for Continuous Improvement in Process Safety.

CIProS™ qualifications: Developed with industry, for industry Our qualifications for Continuous Improvement in Process Safety have been developed to give managers and supervisors the knowledge skills and confidence to establish their own Continuous Improvement programmes.

Vocational in nature, they are the only nationally-recognised qualifications of their kind. Awarded by PAA\VQ-SET and regulated by Ofqual, they have been designed in direct response to industry research into policy setting and deployment, and will be of value to anyone with a part to play in managing process safety. They require participants to tackle real-life issues to deliver tangible safety solutions with direct relevance to their business and in doing so help demonstrate both individual and organisational competence.

An expert team for PSM excellence HFL Risk Services is a National Skills Academy Process Industries (NSAPI) Centre of Excellence for Process Safety Management. We developed and delivered the UK chemical industries’ first ever PSM benchmarking programme, in conjunction with the CIA and NSAPI, and with the support of the HSE. Our time served industry experts have the knowledge, skills and experience to understand how to manage complex technical issues on high hazard sites and, with the help of our team of business improvement specialists, we are perfectly placed to help deliver sustainable safety solutions aligned to your company needs and goals.

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Business Improvement Services Ashton Chemicals

Environment, Health & Safety Risk Management

Logistics & Distribution Banner Chemicals Group UK Brenntag UK

Axion Consulting

ABB Ltd

HW Coates

Blue Pea POD

BakerRisk Europe Ltd

Ital Logistics

FoCul Ltd

Baytouch Ltd

M&S Logistics

KPMG

CRA Europe

Trade Europe

Photography for Industry

Emansys

Warrant Group

PICME

FoCul Ltd

Siam

Haztech Consultants

Terrington Data Services

HFL Risk Services

UK Trade & Investment

Human Reliability

REACH/SDS Services Baytouch Ltd Dr Knoell Consult Ltd

RAS Ltd

Engineering & Process Consultants ABB Ltd

Global MSDS Ltd

Witt O’Brien’s

Intertek UK & Ireland Stewardship Solutions

Higher Education

The REACH Centre

Aveva Solutions

Manchester Metropolitan University

Elmet Process Ltd

University of Chester

Engenda Group

University of Manchester

Haden Freeman Limited

Wirral Metropolitan College

Recruitment Antal International Kelly Scientific

Haztech Consultants K Home International RSS Structural Inspections

Engineering Products & Services

Landlords, Facilities and other Business Services M. Wyborn Consultants OAMPS

Aquilant Scientific

Crane ChemPharma

SOG Ltd

CRR Ltd Elaflex

STFC Innovations Technology Acces Centre

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LIS NW Lokring

Transitionplus Ltd

Sampling/Testing/ Analysis

Chemquest Ltd

HTS Engineering Group Ltd

RMG Recruitment

CEHTRA UK Ltd Chilworth Technology Ltd Explosion Hazard Testing Ltd Intertek UK & Ireland LP Chemicals

Legal & Patents

SampleRite Ltd SGS

Mann-tek

Appleyard Lees

Oranmore Environmental Services Ltd

Bawden & Associates

Oschatz

Brabners LLP

Perry Process Equipment

E3 Employment Law

CK Science

Siemens

Eversheds

Cogent

Simonswood Automations

Harrison Goddard Foote

TTE Training Ltd

RW Legal

Witt O’Brien’s

Engineering Project Management

Bond Dickinson

Fichtner Engineering

Skills & Training

Squire Sanders Hammonds Symmetry Law WP Thompson

ABB Ltd Bouygues

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Waste Management Services Avanti Environmental PJ Environmental

Stopford Projects

Cheshire West & Chester

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URS Corporation

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ABB Consulting

AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd

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Mark Austin Business Development Manager Daresbury Park Business Centre, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire Postcode: WA4 4BT Tel: 07715 161245 Fax: 01925 741212 Email: mark.austin@gb.abb.com Web: www.abb.com/consulting Specialism: Services Consultancy

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ABB Consulting provides technical services to improve performance in the areas of compliance, operations and engineering to customers in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, power, pharmaceuticals, metals and consumer industries worldwide.

AGC is a world-leading supplier of glass and fluorochemicals.

We offer expertise in the following areas: environmental services, industrial energy efficiency, inspection, specialist functional engineering, integrity management, operations improvement, project services, process safety, technical software and technical training.

These products offer exceptionally high resistance to heat, chemicals and extreme weather. The fluoropolymers are marketed under the Fluon® brand, whilst Aflas® is the brand name of the fluoroelastomers. Typical applications include non-stick coatings, oil seals, fuel lines and wiring in automotive, aerospace and computer applications.

Afton Chemical Limited

Akcros Chemicals Ltd

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Contact: Richard Catchpole Position: CEO Address: Lankro Way, Eccles, Manchester Postcode: M30 0LX Tel: 01617 851111 Fax: 01617 070539 Email: richard.catchpole@akcros.com Web: www.akcros.com Specialism: Downstream Performance & Speciality Chemicals

Susie Claridge Marketing Manager Hillhouse International, PO Box 4, York House, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire Postcode: FY5 4QD Tel: 01253 861957 (DD) / 01253 861800 Fax: 01253 861950 Email: marketingrequest@agcce.com Web: www.agcce.com Specialism: Fluoropolymer,fluoroelastomer & fluorochemical manufacturer AGC Chemicals Europe employs 140 people at its plant in Thornton Cleveleys where the focus is on the manufacture and marketing of fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers.

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David Woodland Business Manager, Metalworking, EMEAI Ashburton Road West, Trafford Park, Manchester Postcode: M17 1SX Tel: 0161 8765673 Fax: 0161 8721922 Email: polartech@aftonchemical.com Web: www.aftonchemical.com Specialism: Downstream Performance & Speciality Chemicals Afton Chemical is a global manufacturer and supplier of additives for fuels and industrial lubricants. A Passion for Solutions is built upon combining innovative chemistry with enthusiastic people to work in partnership with customers to deliver success.

Polartech is Afton’s brand for metalworking fluid technology, offering choice alongside specialist knowledge and a commitment to service. The Polartech range includes corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers and EP / lubricity additives for water soluble fluids used in metal removal and deformation processes.

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Akcros Chemicals has for many years been one of the leading chemical additive suppliers to the PVC and polymers industries. Now under new ownership Akcros is expanding its range to cover a wider variety of additives in the coatings, rubber, silicones and sealants markets.

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Alfa Aesar

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Donna Dent Customer Service Manager Shore Road, Port of Heysham Industrial Park, Heysham, Lancashire Postcode: LA3 2XY Tel: 01524 850506 Fax: 01524 850608 Email: uksales@alfa.com Web: www.alfa.com Specialism: Research Chemicals, Metals & Materials Alfa Aesar, a Johnson Matthey Company is an ISO9001 leading manufacturer and distributor of research chemicals, metals & materials. Our product line consists of a comprehensive range of inorganic, organic and organometallic compounds; pure metals and elements; precious metal compounds and catalysts; fuel cell products; nanomaterials; rare earths; analytical products and a new range of Bio products.

We are committed to providing excellent customer service and quality products, quickly, at competitive prices.

Antal International Warrington Contact: Position: Address:

Guy Cohen Senior Search Consultant The White House, Wilderspool, Warrington, Cheshire Postcode: WA4 6HL Tel: 01925 747 712 Email: gcohen@antal.com Web: www.uk.antal.com Specialism: Engineering and Manufacturing Antal International is the leader in International Search & Selection with over 132 fully-staffed offices in 32 countries, recruiting talent in a range of industry sectors & skill functions.

Antal has placed executives in over 75 countries. Our unique four way methodology enables us to recruit the very best candidates in the sector. The crème of talent is rarely actively looking for a job. The depth of our experience and processes ensure we offer our clients and candidates the best possible outcome, to meet their needs and aspirations.

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Appleyard Lees

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Contact: Jennifer Delaney Position: Partner - Patent Attorney Address: The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester Postcode: M2 5NT Tel: 0161 835 9655 Fax: 0161 835 9654 Email: jennifer.delaney@appleyardlees.com Web: www.appleyardlees.com Specialism: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Rob Garrett Plant Manager Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside Postcode: L33 7UF Tel: 01512 031742 Fax: 01515 486814 Email: rob.garrett@amesgoldsmith.co.uk Web: www.amesgoldsmith.co.uk Specialism: Basic Inorganics, Chemical Processors, Water Treatment Ames goldsmith are a major supplier of silver based products and refining services to the electronics, medical, photographic, mirror, water treatment and catalyst industries.

We are a leading supplier of silver nitrate to the photographic, mirror, electronics and biocide industries and of silver oxide to the battery and EO catalyst industries.

Appleyard Lees is a leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys with offices throughout the North West, including our new office in the Biohub at Alderley Park.

We have a large team of attorneys with expertise in the chemical sector, most of whom have first hand experience of carrying out research in academia or industry.

Appleyard is committed to supporting local SMEs in the chemical and life sciences sector and have recently extended our growth fund which provides grants to those who are new to IP or developing a new business.

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Avanti Environmental

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Amiirah Joommun Marketing Support Aquilant Scientific, Units B1-B2 Bond Close, Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire Postcode: RG24 8PZ Tel: 01256 365492 Fax: 01256 365 486 Email: contactus@aquilantscientific.com Web: www.aquilantscientific.com Specialism: Flash Chromotography, Automation, Precision Fluid delivery, Separations, Flow Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Tablet Testing, Liquid Chromotography, Proteomics and General Laboratory.

Aquilant Scientific/Presearch is a leading supplier of scientific instrumentation, consumables, and services since 1991.

Working in partnership with globally respected manufacturers, we supply a wide range of innovative products and services to the Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Academia, Contract Laboratories, Environmental and Healthcare Industries.

Our team are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers and partners providing the best possible solutions to your analytical challenges. A nationwide team of highly qualified sales and service personnel deliver the best possible service throughout the lifetime of your instrumentation.

Steve South General Manager Avanti Treatment and Transfer Station, Charley Wood Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Merseyside Postcode: L33 7SG Tel: 0151 5492227 (mob: 07867 456054) Fax: 0151 549 2225 Email: jhanson@avantienvironmental.co.uk Web: www.avantienvironmental.co.uk Specialism: Recyling, Waste-management, Re-processing & Treatment, Industrial Services Under the Total Environmental Management concept we work directly with our customers in order to examine and map all waste types in order to promote recycling, re-use and reprocessing opportunities.

From this base point, using our extensive technical knowledge and experience, we can then develop targeted solutions to suit our customer’s requirements including; recycling, reprocessing and treatment. This is typically supported by locating a skilled member of our environmental management team directly to our customer’s facility.

Under these agreements, our customers see significant savings on waste management charges without incurring material overhead increases. We provide an innovative balance to the demands of sustainability coupled with cost effective environmental management solutions Industrial Site Cleaning.

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Ashton Chemicals Ltd

AVEVA Solutions Ltd

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Bryan Davies Lilac Cottage, Duck Lane, Ashton, Chester Postcode: CH3 8BN Tel: 01829 752982 Fax: 07770 596717 Email: ashtonchemicals@aol.com Specialism: Consultancy Ashton Chemicals is a newly formed company set up

by Bryan Davies offering specialist advice for all aspects of performance and speciality chemical business and manufacturing. Activities include strategic planning, marketing, purchasing and recruitment.

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Vicky Ison Marketing Specialist Suite 7 Venture House, Venture Way, Dunston Technology Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Postcode: S41 8NR Tel: 01246 572300 Fax: 01246 572301 Email: vicky.ison@aveva.com Web: www.aveva.com Specialism: Engineering Software, Plant Lifecycle Management AVEVA provides the world’s plant industry with the most productive engineering design, construction and asset management solutions for all process plant requirements.

For the most complex new project or the smallest upgrade, from pharmaceuticals to minerals processing plants, AVEVA’s solutions maximise productivity, extend capability and optimise performance throughout asset life.

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Axion Consulting

BakerRisk Europe Ltd

Contact: Matthew Charlton Position: Marketing Co-ordinator Address: Unit 2, Tudor House, Meadway, Bramhall Postcode: SK7 2DG Tel: 0161 426 7731 Fax: 0161 426 7732 Email: info@axionconsulting.co.uk Web: www.axionconsulting.co.uk Specialism: Consultancy

Contact: Robert McGraw Position: Operations Manager Address: Mere House, Dee Hills Park, Chester Postcode: CH3 5AR Tel: +44 (0) 1244 405960 Email: rmagraw@bakerrisk.com Web: www.bakerrisk.com Specialism: Providing Solutions To Manage Catastrophic Risks

Axion Consulting specialises in resource recovery. Our engineers and scientists take waste streams that are not currently recyclable or where limited value is recovered and find solutions for them. We don’t just talk about it, we also operate plants ourselves. We have developed, built and now manage our own recycling and plastics processing facilities at Salford and Trafford Park.

For nearly thirty years, Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) has provided quality engineering, R&D, investigation, and field testing services to industries and government agencies handling explosive, flammable and toxic materials.

Areas of expertise: n Processing trials and optimising resource recovery processes

BakerRisk’s clients benefit from our knowledge and vast experience, our innovative research, and unique engineering capabilities. We help clients understand and prioritize their risks, and offer cost-effective solutions to manage them.

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Contact: Paul Harding Position: Director of Manufacturing Tel: 01515 462855 Email: paul.harding@bakerhughes.com Web: www.bakerhughes.com Specialism: Upstream and Downstream Specialty Performance Chemicals

Contact: Dr M Kessler Position: Director Address: Banner Chemicals, Hampton Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 1TU Tel: 01928 597000 Email: info@bannerchemicals.com Web: www.bannerchemicals.com Specialism: Hydrocarbon & Oxygenated Solvents Speciality Chemicals, Precision Cleaning

Baker Hughes is a global oilfield service company, providing advanced products and services to help customers drill, evaluate, complete and produce oil and gas wells. Our Chemicals and Industrial Services product line provides chemical technology solutions for hydrocarbon production, transportation and processing, and also delivers pipeline integrity services. From our manufacturing bases in the UK and USA, we export to over 90 countries across the world.

Our Business focus: AdBlue (low emission), Aerospace Approvals, Hydrocarbon Solvents, Oil Field Applications, Oxygenated Solvents & Intermediates, Packed Chlorine (chlorine – Industrial gas) , PCE, Perchloroethylene, Perklone, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical Products, Pigment Dispersion, Development & Formulation, Precision Cleaning Solutions, Solve-Care, Specialty Chemicals, Surface Coatings, TCE, Trichloroethylene, Triklone, Water Treatment, Producer of: n n n n n

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Bawden & Associates Contact: Stephen Geary Address: Noneley Hall, Noneley, Wem, Shropshire Postcode: SY4 5SL Tel: 01582 466704 Fax: 01582 466709 Email: stepheng@bawden.co.uk Web: www.bawden.co.uk Specialism: Professional Services & Consultancy Bawden and Associates provide professional legal services and strategic consultancy to identify, develop, value, defend and enforce Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. Our clients are household name multinationals, SMEs, universities, public bodies in the chemical, life science and engineering fields.

With our attorneys having high level in-house experience, we understand how to integrate IP law and science with business objectives. By aligning patent activities with business priorities, we improve effectiveness, manage costs and ensure generation of valuable, commercially relevant IP.

Biodeg Chemical Company Limited Contact: David Anderson Position: Site Manager Address: Edwards Lane, Speke, Merseyside Postcode: L24 9HW Tel: 0151 486 1873 Fax: 0151 486 1863 Email: dave@biodeg.co.uk Web: www.biodeg.co.uk Specialism: Manufacture, Materials Handled Storage, Re-Packaging Biodeg’s name is synonymous within the chemical industry as a contract chemical manufacture, and is committed to this sector of the industry. Our continued commitment has lead to a client list that boasts some of the industries biggest names.

We have a long, and well-established reputation for being able to handle difficult materials.

Biodeg is also known within other industries for producing high quality own label products. These products cover a wide range of industries including inks, adhesives, and cover coats (See Product Division for full list). Our product range is tried and tested having in most part been developed in partnership with our customer.

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Ruth Sanderson Managing Director Cholmondeley House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, Cheshire Postcode: CH3 5AR Tel: 0845 123 1280 Email: ruth.sanderson@bluepeapod.com Web: www.bluepeapod.com Specialism: Leadership Development People & Organisational Dynamics Culture Change blue pea POD works with leaders so they have the confidence and clarity to lead authentically through increasingly complex situations. We can also help you measure and manage your corporate culture so it’s no longer consuming valuable resources. On a people level your staff genuinely feel part of an ultimately high performing team.

On a finance and performance level many of our clients have brought stability to their manufacturing site as well as significant investment in to it.

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Bond Dickinson LLP

Brabners LLP

Contact: Peter Snaith Position: Partner Address: 1 Whitehall Riverside,, Leeds Postcode: LS1 4BN Tel: 0844 984 1500 Fax: 0844 984 1501 Email: peter.snaith@bonddickinson.com Web: www.bonddickinson.com Specialism: National commercial law firm with a focus on the Chemical sector

Contact: Matt Brown Position: Partner Address: Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool Postcode: L2 3YL Tel: 01516 003059 Fax: 01516 003009 Email: matt.brown@brabners.com Web: www.brabners.com Specialism: Law Firm

Bond Dickinson is a leading law firm with a strategy firmly based on deep sector expertise and a clear understanding of our clients’ needs.

The firm has one of the few teams of lawyers in the UK with a focus on providing a comprehensive service to the chemicals sector. The chemicals group delivers practical advice from lawyers with a genuine understanding of the commercial, operational and regulatory challenges affecting the sector.

We aim to be an extension of your in-house legal team or, for businesses that do not have the benefit of their own in-house counsel, we provide a combination of legal and commercial support that other law firms cannot match.

Bond Dickinson services clients in the North West from offices in Leeds, Newcastle, Tees Valley, London, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth and Aberdeen. With over 700 lawyers the firm supports a national and international client base in relation to their global operations.

We are a North West based law firm. We use our experience to provide creative solutions to clients’ problems with the emphasis on results, service delivery and value for money. We regularly advise clients in the chemical industry and related sectors upon commercial, corporate and environmental matters. We have one of the largest and most reputable Commercial / IP teams in the region with expertise in the preparation and negotiation of commercial trading arrangements such as IP licences and supply and distribution agreements, the team also advises clients in relation to their IP strategies, data protection issues and ecommerce matters.

Our Environment H&S team has a great deal of experience advising clients in relation to a broad range of environmental and regulatory matters.

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Doug Howard Market Development Manager One Didsbury Point, 2 The Avenue, Manchester Postcode: M20 2EY Tel: +44 (0) 161 249 1000 Fax: +44(0) 161 249 1001 Email: doug.howard@bouygues-es.co.uk Web: www.bouygues-es.co.uk Specialism: Consulting & contracting engineering solutions partner Bouygues Energies & Services is a design & build specialist partner offering consultancy, construction, engineering and facility services within high availability and high critical markets. Our highly integrated services span throughout the entire project lifecycle; from preliminary concept studies, through to design, construction, delivery and facility management. This approach – encompassing technical & engineering acumen and a unique self delivery model – creates added value to your investments from day one.

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Mr Chris Brady Managing Director Unit C4, Moss Industrial Estate, Leigh, Lancashire Postcode: WN7 3PT Tel: 01942 261024 Fax: 01942 260036 Email: chris@brad-chem.co.uk Web: www.brad-chem.co.uk Specialism: Core Manufacturing, Performance & Speciality Chemicals Brad-Chem Ltd is one of the largest independent lubricant additive companies in the UK. We manufacture speciality additives and corrosion inhibitors for the lubricants and associated industries.

Brad-Chem Ltd is the appointed distributor for BRB International B.V (solid and liquid VI Improvers and speciality additives including gear oil, hydraulic and compressor oil packages) Climax Molybdenum UK Ltd (molybdenum disulphide and molybdates) and Nyco S.A. (synthetic esters) in the UK. Brad-Chem Ltd specialises in the development of multi-metal water soluble corrosions inhibitor to prevent various metals from corroding including, aluminium, copper, iron, magnesium etc. The company also has approved packages for the manufacture of antifreeze to meet the requirements of BS 6580.

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Brenntag UK & Ireland

Byotrol Technology Limited

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Karl Shone Technical Development Manager Cinnabar Court, 5100 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington Postcode: WA4 4GE Tel: 01928 717071 Fax: 08450 946687 Email: karl.shone@brenntag.co.uk Web: www.brenntag.co.uk Specialism: Chemical Distribution, Toll Manufacturing, Contract Packing Part of the Brenntag Group, the global market leader in fullline chemical distribution, we are the foremost chemicals sales and marketing organisation in the UK and Ireland through our distinctive resources, expertise and commitment to both our customers and suppliers alike.

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Trevor Francis Director of Technology Vanguard House, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury Postcode: WA4 4AB Tel: 01925 742000 Fax: 01925 742029 Email: tfrancis@byotrol.com Web: www.byotrol.co.uk Specialism: Hygiene Specialists Byotrol is a revolution in hygiene: it delivers a powerful level of germ protection that not only outlasts all the leading competitors, it does so gently.

What makes Byotrol different from the rest is the combination of its three main attributes: n Powerful n Gentle n Long lasting Byotrolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revolutionary action outperforms the competition by combining a physical action that pulls germs apart and then utterly destroys them with a chemical attack. Once dry it creates an invisible long-lasting barrier that continues to protect hands and surfaces against germs, long after traditional products have stopped working. Revolutionary long-lasting antimicrobial performance and broad spectrum kill means that Byotrol can be incorporated into a vast number of products and industries all over the world.

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BYK Additives Limited

CEHTRA UK Ltd

Contact: Andy Smallwood Address: Moorfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire Postcode: WA8 3AA Tel: 0151 495 9988 Fax: 0151 420 4401 Email: andy.smallwood@altana.com Web: www.byk.com Specialism: Manufacture of synthetic clays, Chemical modification of natural clays

Contact: Dr Peter Jenkinson Position: Manager Address: 6th Floor, City Gate East, Toll House Hill, Nottingham Postcode: NG1 5FS Tel: 0115 935 2040 Fax: 0115 935 2001 Email: peter.jenkinson@cehtra.co.uk Web: www.cehtra.co.uk Specialism: Consultancy, REACH Biocides, Toxicology

BYK Additives Limited manufactures a range of synthetic clays and chemically modified natural clays, which form part of the wider portfolio of speciality additives offered by BYK-Chemie GmbH. In turn BYK Additives and Instruments is a division of ALTANA AG.

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CEHTRA offers innovative scientific solutions that help you achieve compliance with international chemical regulatory requirements; including a strategy for the chemical registration dossier, risk assessment of worker exposures and site audits. CEHTRA brings to companies, serious about the safety of their products, high quality regulatory services at an optimized cost. We have experts in toxicology, genetic toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental science, analytical and physico chemistry, as well as specialists in human and environmental exposure, regulatory affairs and consortia management. We have wide experience in Chemicals, Biocides, and Agrochemical risk assessments, and in the compilation of dossiers for the registration of substances.

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ChemQuest Ltd Contact: Address:

Yvonne Hayes Dean Row Court, Summerfields Village Centre, Wilmslow, Cheshire Postcode: SK9 2TA Tel: 01625 528808 Fax: 01625 527557 Email: yvonne@chemquest.co.uk Web: www.chemquest.co.uk Specialism: Procurement ChemQuest Limited specialises in third party sourcing and procurement for the unique needs of R&D. Because we are solely focussed on TPP we are able to offer a bespoke, flexible, high quality service to scientists and purchasing departments, and ensure that all orders, whether from domestic or international suppliers, arrive on time every time.

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ Contact: Mr. Francis Lee Position: EU Programmes & Partnerships Manager Address: 2nd Floor, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester Postcode: CH1 2NP Tel: 01244 972263 Email: francis.lee@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Web: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Specialism: Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EU Programmes and Business Development Cheshire West and Chester Council provides companies with inward investment, business support, skills training and grant funding advice.

Cheshire West is home to world class companies and has a history of chemical production for over 300 years, Cheshire West has an excellent transport and skills infrastructure for sustained success in the chemical sector.

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Chemtura Manufacturing UK Ltd Contact: Eddie Palmer Position: Site Manager Address: Tenax Road, Manchester Postcode: M17 1WT Tel: 01618 722323 Fax: 01618 737271 Email: eddie.palmer@chemtura.com Web: www.chemtura.com Specialism: Chemicals Processing Chemtura Corporation, with 2010 revenues of $2.7 billion, has research, manufacturing, sales and administrative facilities in every major market of the world. We are a leading global supplier of plastic additives, including flame retardants; a leading manufacturer of pool and spa products; a global leader in seed treatment and miticides in the agricultural market; the largest component supplier to the lubricants industry; and a top global producer of urethane polymers.

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For more than a quarter of a century, Chilworth has pioneered process safety in the UK while sharing our testing, consulting, instrumentation and training expertise internationally.

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CK Group

Colour Synthesis Solutions Ltd

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The CK Group is a family of recruitment companies that cover science, engineering and IT sectors within the chemical and life science industries. We work with organisations of all sizes, from global companies to incubator start-ups, from analytical labs to contract manufacturing plants.

CSS is based, alongside a cluster of several other chemical companies, at Blackley, North Manchester. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainstream interests are contract research and contract synthesis, often (though not exclusively) with a special emphasis on coloured molecules. Additionally we undertake process development, as well as provide a range of speciality test fabrics.

Victoria Walker Senior Recruitment Consultant Brunswick House, The Bridge Business Centre, Beresford Way, Chesterfield, North Derbyshire Postcode: S41 9FG Tel: 0114 283 9956 Fax: 0114 283 9957 Email: vwalker@ckscience.co.uk Web: www.ckscience.co.uk www.ckengineers.co.uk www.ck-it.co.uk Specialism: Chemical and life science recruitment

John Taylor Technical Director Hexagon Tower, Delaunays Road, Blackley, Manchester Postcode: M9 8ZS Tel: 01617 211403 Fax: 01204 888164 Email: john.taylor@coloursynthesissolutions.co.uk Web: www.coloursynthesissolutions.co.uk Specialism: Organic synthesis, especially of coloured molecules for all outlets

Through our divisions CK Science, CK IT and CK Engineering we strive to provide the highest standard of work ethics, quality and customer service. Our transparent approach and our ISO9001 and IiP accreditations give our clients confidence that we have the skills, processes and people to deliver a high quality service every time.

Typically for contract research, the background information is outlined by the customer and an agreed programme is then compiled and undertaken by Colour Synthesis Solutions Ltd. However this format may be varied. The company has invented several products which have been successfully commercialised by our clients, and other materials are presently being scaled up and will shortly reach the market.

Cogent SSC Ltd

Contract Chemicals Ltd

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Jenny Clucas Strategy Director Chemicals & Petrochemicals Address: Unit 5, Mandarin Court, Centre Park, Warrington Postcode: WA1 1GG Tel: 01925 515201 Fax: 01925 515240 Email: jenny.clucas@cogent-ssc.com Web: www.cogent-ssc.com Specialism: Services, Training & Education The Cogent Group comprises Cogent SSC, The Cogent Technical Apprenticeship Service and The National Skills Academy for the Process Industries. Cogent Group Companies work in an alliance with employers to develop, design and deploy skills and education solutions for the science industries.

The approach is evidence-based and employer-led, with the ambition to boost sector innovation, growth, and competitiveness through skills. Cogent Group solutions are adopted by every size of organisation, from SMEs through to global companies.

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Vera Ivkovic Business Manager Penrhyn Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside Postcode: L34 9HY Tel: 0151 632 8715 Fax: 0151 548 6548 Email: vera.ivkovic@contract-chemicals.com Web: www.contract-chemicals.com Specialism: Core Manufacturing, Toll Manufacturers Contract Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of fine chemicals. Specialising in amination, bromination, cyanation, epichlorohydrin and thionyl chloride chemistries, Contract Chemicals produce a range of own products as well as offering 25 years experience in contract manufacture. Vessel capacities range from 3,000 litres in glass to 30,000 litres in stainless steel enabling production on a hundred of kilos to multiple tonnes scale. A modern powder handling suite of equipment includes rotary vacuum drum and pressure Nutsche filters; centrifuges and Rosemund filter/dryer plus five vacuum paddle dryers from 2,500 litres to 10,000 litres capacity. International standards include ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 OHSAS 18001:2006. Key markets include the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, personal care, flavours and fragrances.

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CRA Europe

Croda Europe Ltd

Contact: Bryan Hughes Position: Director Address: 16 Connect Business Village, 24 Derby Road, Sandhills, Liverpool, UK Postcode: L5 9PR Tel: 0151 207 7848 Email: bhughes@cra.co.uk Web: www.cra.co.uk Specialism: Environmental Consultancy

Contact: Pat Quinn Address: Foundry Lane, Ditton, Widnes Postcode: WA8 8UB Tel: 01514 233441 Email: pat.quinn@croda.com Web: www.croda.com Specialism: Biopolymers, Sun Protection Actives & Biotransformation

CRA Europe is a multidisciplinary environmental, health and safety consultancy specialising in Operational Compliance; Asset and Liability Management; Management Systems; and Corporate Responsibility.

We serve an extensive multinational client base, providing support to a wide range of sectors. We work closely with our clients to tailor our solutions to their needs. We are proud of the relationships we build and the level of trust our clients place in us.

Croda is a world leader in natural based speciality chemicals which are sold into a wide number of industries. The company has approximately 3500 employees, working in 35 countries.

Our site in Widnes is the headquarters of the division specialising in Sun Care, Biopolymers and Biotransformation whose activity reaches across Consumer Care and Industrial Speciality applications. We are proud of our strong links to the local community as we are of the global reach and impact of our innovative technologies.

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The result is a company with a worldwide workforce more than 8500 strong.

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CRANE ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions Contact: Position: Address:

David Lindsay Nordic Region Sales Manager c/o Tomlinson Hall & Co Ltd, Lagonda Road, Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate, Billingham Postcode: TS23 4JA Tel: 07703 131274 Email: david.lindsay@craneflow.com Web: www.elropumps.co.uk www.depapumps.co.uk Specialism: Air operated double diaphragm and peristaltic pumps

CRANE ChemPharma & Energy Flow Solutions based in Düsseldorf, and a part of Crane Co., is a leading provider of highly engineered products for fluid handling applications worldwide. The division designs and manufactures DEPA® Air Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps and ELRO® peristaltic pumps. Distributed in the UK by Teesside-based Tomlinson Hall Ltd, most models and spares are available for next day delivery, including the ELRO Series M mobile peristaltic pumps which have become the leading choice for spill clean up operations within the industry, and the revolutionary DEPA® E4 Compound Diaphragm for Air Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps.

CRR Ltd Contact: Colin Rawles Address: Woodberry House, Ranton, Stafford Postcode: ST18 9JA Tel: 01785 282402 Fax: 01785 281180 Email: info@crrlimited.co.uk Web: www.crrlimited.co.uk Specialism: Special Gases, High precision regulators and control equipment CRR provides Sales and Marketing services in the specialist gas and gas handling sector.

CRR is the UK & Ireland agent for Gerling Holz (GHC) the specialist for special gases, offering an extensive range of products, including: Boron Trichloride / Boron Trifluoride / Carbonyl dichloride / Chlorine / Various Amines/ Hydrocarbons / Dinitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) / Ethyl Chloride / Ethylene Oxide / Hydrogen Chloride / Hydrogen Sulphide / Methyl Chloride / Sulphur Dioxide, & Vinyl Chloride Oxalyl Chloride& Antifrogen CRR recently became the UK distributor for Hornung, offering an extensive range of German engineered, high precision regulators and control equipment.

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Doosan Babcock

DTEC Site Services Ltd

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Contact: Steve Colclough Position: Director Address: Innovation House. Units 1 – 6, Saturn Business Park, Hixon Airfield Estate, Staffordshire Postcode: ST18 0PF Tel: 01889 270706 Fax: 01889 279879 Email: sales@dteccts.com Web: www.dteccts.com Specialism: Oil Refinery Column Contractor

Scott Anderson Regional Manager Unit 1, Oakney Wood Road, Selby, North Yorkshire Postcode: YO8 8LZ Tel: 01757 705464 Fax: 01757 700238 Email: scott.anderson@doosan.com Web: www.doosanpowersystems.com Specialism: Construction, Engineering & Technology Doosan Babcock provides a fully integrated service offering designed to ensure your plant’s ongoing performance, reliability and efficiency. Combining global strength and local knowledge - and the expertise of skilled engineers we manage and enhance your vital assets. From plant life extension and refurbishment, to maintenance, certification, servicing, repair and more, you have the reassurance of full life-cycle care from a trusted partner.

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The Engenda Group was formed with the aim of providing a fresh and innovative approach in the delivery of essential outsourced engineering services to the Power, Refining, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and Infrastructures Sectors both in the UK and Overseas.

The Group is being progressively formed through a careful and selective acquisition strategy. The acquired businesses are integrated and supported by a cross business Professional Services Organisation with Manufacturing, Asset Care, Maintenance, Outage Management and Project Management expertise. The team is complemented by a network of highly skilled and experienced Associates and Strategic Partners, which enhance and broaden our capabilities.

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e3 Employment Law LLP

Contact: Dr Iain MacKinnon Position: Managing Director Address: 22 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LJ Tel: 029 2034 9880 Fax: 029 2034 9889 Email: knoell-uk@knoell.com Web: www.knoellconsult.co.uk Specialism: REACH and Agrochemical Registration and Consultancy

Contact: Dan Bickerstaffe Position: Partner Address: Barnett House, 53 Fountain Street, Manchester Postcode: M2 2AN Tel: 0330 088 2070 Fax: 0330 088 2080 Email: partners@e3employmentlaw.co.uk Web: www.e3employmentlaw.co.uk Specialism: Employment law advice

Dr Knoell Consult Ltd (a knoell company) is an independent service provider for the chemical and related industries. Our team of expert scientists provide services for the worldwide registration of industrial chemicals, agricultural chemicals and biocides. Globally the knoell group of companies has over 400 employees worldwide, covering all aspects of regulatory compliance, from strategic planning to complete dossier preparation, including higher tier exposure and risk assessment. Our extensive experience in global regulatory compliance makes Dr Knoell Consult Ltd your ideal partner.

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Each one of e3’s partners has decades of practical employment law experience and has been independently recognised as a leading expert in employment law for many years.

The core purpose of e3 is to deliver employment law advice which provides outstanding commercial value.

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Edelchemie (UK) Limited

Elmet Process Limited

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Leo P J Nevels Managing Director ECO-Option House, Lostock Works, off Griffiths Road, Northwich, Cheshire Postcode: CW9 7XU Tel: 01606 359700 Email: leo.pj.nevels@edelchemie.com Web: www.edelchemie.com Specialism: Recycling of Acids, Ammonia and Non-Ferro Metals

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Edelchemie is a resource recycling company offering bespoke solutions for the recovery of acids, ammonia’s and non-ferro metals from industrial residues.

EPL is an innovative professional consultancy specialising in process development. We are focused on developing practical and inventive solutions for modern process technologies, providing engineering and technical support services to the UK and global process industries covering the full project lifecycle.

We specialise in the recovery of concentrated sulphuric, nitric and phosphoric acids as well as copper, nickel, tin and other non-ferro metals, precious metals and ammonia’s from a wide range of industrial and commercial residues thus providing cost effective, long term sustainable and green recycling options.

Neil Harvey Engineering Director Prospect House, Hut Green, Selby Road, Eggborough, North Yorkshire Postcode: DN14 0LX Tel: 01977 662429 Fax: n/a Email: enquiries@elmetprocess.co.uk Web: www. elmetprocess.co.uk Specialism: Process Development Engineering

Our services include: n Process Safety assessments e.g. (PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, etc.) n Process improvements design n Process due diligence n Legislation compliance n Training

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Geoff Clements Riverside House, Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon Postcode: EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452950 Fax: 01992 452911 Email: sales@elaflex.co.uk Web: www.elaflex.co.uk Specialism: Smooth bore high quality linings ideally suited for Chemical/Pharmaceutical requirements Elaflex Speciality hoses, couplings, rubber bellows, liquid dispensing nozzles Mann Tek dry disconnect couplings for the Petro-chemical industries to PED /EN/ISO standards, ATEX and environmental requirements.

Our rubber hoses are of an extruded construction. Smooth “true-bore” high flow lightweight, technically advanced with anti-static properties.Colour coding for media compatibility.

Special hose liners, ensure that the Elaflex name is synonymous with “Safety First”. Our FEP and UPE liners are FDA acceptable and extensively used within the chemical.pharmaceutical industries.Hose inspection and testing on request

Emansys (Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality Management Consultancy) Contact: Position: Address:

Stephen Sykes Principal Consultant Signature House, 232A Rainhill Road, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside Postcode: L35 4LD Tel: 01514 302923 Fax: 01514 300515 Email: stephen@emansysuk.com Web: www.emansysuk.com Specialism: Environmental Management Systems, Carbon Footprinting/Reporting Established in 2008 eMANSYS is a consortium of specialist consultants with over 30 years of practical experience in the fields of environmental, health, safety and quality assurance management systems, Corporate Social Responsibility, policy research, project evaluation, event management and training.

We meet the new “t” rating for electrostatic control (EN 12115). www.elaflex.co.uk for further information or contact us.

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Engenda Group Limited

Eversheds

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Graham Wood Dee House, Hampton Court, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 1TT Tel: 01928 594900 Fax: 01928 594999 Email: graham.wood@engenda-group.com Web: www.engenda-group.com Specialism: Outsourced engineering services

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The Engenda Group was formed with the aim of providing a fresh and innovative approach in the delivery of essential outsourced engineering services to the Power, Refining, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and Infrastructures Sectors both in the UK and Overseas.

Eversheds is a full service law firm with over 3,500 legal and business advisers with 47 offices in major cities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The Group is being progressively formed through a careful and selective acquisition strategy. The acquired businesses are integrated and supported by a cross business Professional Services Organisation with Manufacturing, Asset Care, Maintenance, Outage Management and Project Management expertise. The team is complemented by a network of highly skilled and experienced Associates and Strategic Partners, which enhance and broaden our capabilities.

Phillip Tunney Head of Chemicals Sector Group Eversheds House, 70 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester Postcode: M1 5ES Tel: 08454 978239 Email: philliptunney@eversheds.com Web: www.eversheds.com Specialism: Legal Advisors

We advise clients in the chemical sector on the full spectrum of legal and business issues ranging from regulation (including REACH), environmental, product liability, commercial/ corporate, IP, competition, employment and litigation.

Our sector knowledge coupled with our legal expertise enables us to have a complete understanding of your operational needs and provide commercially focused and relevant advice.

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Essar Oil UK

Explosion Hazard Testing Ltd

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Ian Cotton Head of Communications & Community Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, PO Box 3, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Postcode: CH65 4HB Tel: 0151 350 4000 Email: ian.cotton@essar.com Web: www.essarenergy.com Specialism: Oil Refining, Chemicals Manufacturing Essar Oil UK is a subsidiary of Essar Energy. Essar Oil UK owns and operates the Stanlow refinery, which is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest refinery with a nameplate throughput capacity of 296,000 barrels of oil per day, or 14.6 million metric tonnes per annum. The Stanlow refinery, located on the south side of the Mersey Estuary near Liverpool, produces approximately 15% of UK transport fuels, including approximately three billion litres of petrol, 3.5 billion litres of diesel and two billion litres of jet fuel per year, together with petrochemicals.

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Russ Littlejohn 16 Dalton Court, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 1PU Tel: 01928 576722 Email: russ.littlejohn@ explosionhazardtesting.co.uk The Explosion Hazards Testing Laboratory was set up to provide reliable up to date data to enable risk assessments to be carried out with confidence and to provide an acceptable basis of safety for the operation of plant and protection of equipment and personal.

After many years experience in the area of explosion hazards with expertise and experience that encompasses testing in solid phase and gas/liquid phase The Explosion Hazard Testing Laboratory was set up to offer a wide variety of testing in these areas.

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Exwold Technology Ltd

FMC Chemicals Limited

Contact: Sam Price Position: Commercial Manager Address: PO Box 270, Brenda Road, Hartlepool Postcode: TS25 2BW Tel: 01429 239947 Fax: 01429 232996 Email: sam@exwold.com Web: www.exwold.com Specialism: Agrochemicals, Chemicals Manufacturing, Chemicals Processing, Toll Manufacturers

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Exwold Technology Ltd are a contract chemical processing company providing trusted services to a wide range of customers in both the Speciality Chemical & Crop Protection markets throughout the world. We provide a wide range of powder and granule processing technologies including compaction granulation, granule impregnation, blending, classifying and milling. We are also specialists in the formulation and supply of low pressure extrusion granulation products primarily for the agrochemical industry. We are a progressive growing company who pride ourselves on forming strong & long term partnerships with our clients. The company operates from four sites in Tees Valley, two of which have COMAH authorisation and one is IPPC approved. We are ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited.

Andy Thomas HSEA Manager Wirral International Business Park, Commercial Road, Bromborough, Wirral Postcode: CH62 3NL Tel: 0151 482 7395 Email: andy.thomas@fmc.com Web: www.fmclithium.com Specialism: Manufacturer lithium chemicals FMC Chemicals is part of US based FMC Corporation Lithium Division, a leading producer of organic and inorganic lithium compounds with manufacturing facilities in UK, USA, Argentina, China and India and 600 employees globally.

The Bromborough manufacturing facility manufactures organolithium reagents, principally Butyllithium, for supply to customers in the polymer and fine chemical sectors across Europe. Inorganic lithium compounds are used in many industrial applications including batteries, lubricants, glass, ceramics and air-treatment.

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FoCul Ltd

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Julia Powell Marketing Manager Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd, Kingsgate (Floor 3), Wellington Road North, Stockport, Cheshire Postcode: SK4 1LW Tel: 0161 476 0032 Fax: 0161 474 0618 Email: juliapowell@fichtner.co.uk Web: www.fichtner.co.uk Specialism: Engineering & Consulting

Contact: Sean Cull Position: Managing Director Address: PO Box 275, Leyland, Lancashire Postcode: PR25 5WQ Tel: 01642 919 749 Email: sean.cull@focul.net Web: http://www.focul.net Specialism: IT Solutions, Professional Services

Fichtner is an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy employing 2000 people worldwide in offices in over 40 countries. Fichtner is known for its intellectual independence and the unusual depth of technical knowledge that it applies on behalf of its clients. The Fichtner office in Stockport, Cheshire, was founded in 1991 and employs more than 75 engineering and project management staff who provide civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, process and chemical engineering services. The UK company is able to undertake numerical modelling and simulation of complex engineering and production systems, using in-house software for process simulation and electrical systems analysis. Fichtner provides engineering design and project management services to process industries, public utility companies, waste management companies, developers of renewable energy schemes and financiers. The UK company is currently project manager for the RDF fired combined heat and power plant under construction at the works of Ineos Chlor in Runcorn.

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FoCul was founded in 2000 and has a strong track record in developing pragmatic software solutions for chemical companies and engineering consultancies. n Engineering / Asset / Risk Management - Management of Change, HSE Reporting, Risk Assessments, Procedure Management, Shift Logs, Knowledge Based Asset Management

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n Lotus Notes - Modernisation and support of existing applications, migration of Notes applications to other platforms.

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GlobalMSDS Ltd

Halton Borough Council

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Dave Speight Commercial and Sales Manager Rotterdam House, 116 Quayside, Newcastle Postcode: NE1 3DY Tel: 0845 6801180 / 01535 637802 Email: sales@globalmsds.co.uk Web: www.globalmsds.co.uk Specialism: SDS Software, Services, Consultancy Do you have your CLP (REACH) or GHS compliant Safety Data Sheets and labels in place or are you troubled by the technical complexity, or limitations with your existing software?

The 2015 deadline for mixtures under CLP is approaching fast so you will need a low cost flexible solution, whether it involves investing in new software or outsourcing.

GlobalMSDS Solutions: With our in-house expertise in toxicology and global supply and transport regulations we can assist you with every aspect of your GHS/SDS/Annex authoring at very competitive prices. We can also arrange translations into any language through our network of inhouse and local-based technical translators.

Martin Gratton Halton Borough Council, Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire Postcode: WA8 7QF Tel: 0151 5118134 Email: martin.gratton@halton.gov.uk Web: www.wheresciencesucceeds.co.uk Specialism: Business Support World-renowned research facilities such as Sci-Tech Daresbury and the Heath Business & Technical Park, alongside many companies at the cutting edge of science, technology and advanced manufacturing have established the borough of Halton as an internationally recognised critical mass within the sector. Â Halton also has the capacity, in terms of land, buildings, people and business support, to build upon that critical mass to create a world-class location for science and technology of global significance.

GlobalMSDS Software: We sell low cost software that links our extensive database of almost 7000 phrases (translated into 33 languages) to Microsoft Word, enabling you to quickly and easily generate your own CLP/GHS SDS including the CLP Annex.

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Harman Technology Ltd

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Duncan Cammack Alliance Program Manager Haden Freeman Limited, Freeman House, Oldham Street, Denton, Manchester Postcode: M34 3SU Tel: 07825 653657 Fax: 0161 3045901 Email: dcammack@hadenfreeman.com Web: www.hadenfreeman.com

n Energy including energy from waste

n Control systems/software design

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Dr Andrew Cross Manufacturing Manager Ilford Way, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire Postcode: WA16 7JL Tel: 01565 650000 ext 3332 Fax: 01565 872734 Email: andrew.cross@harmantechnology.com Web: www.harmantechnology.com Specialism: Silver Halide, Nanoparticles, Antimicrobials

Following decades creating ever smaller particles of Silver Halide with maximised photo-reactivity, Harman is now seeing a demand for its capabilities from sectors as diverse as bio-medical research and nanotechnology, and expanding activities into Holographic and Antimicrobial applications.

Capacity exists to produce nano-particulate, light-sensitive silver particles, and to lay down thin, highly accurate, multi-layers of various substances onto flexible media, using cascade coating with controlled multi-zoned low temperature drying.

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Haztech Consultants Limited

HFL Risk Services Ltd

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Steve Kershaw Managing Director Meridian House, Road One, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire Postcode: CW7 3QG Tel: 01606 553 840 Fax: 01606 594 144 Email: info@haztechconsultants.com Web: www.haztechconsultants.com Specialism: Process Safety Management, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Risk Management solutions, Regulatory compliance support, Training Haztech specialises in providing integrated solutions for the Management of Risks associated with potentially hazardous processes & materials. This includes providing in-depth analysis and training for Regulatory Compliance with COMAH, ATEX & DSEAR, EPR & SED. We use a 6-stage Hazard Study process for HAZOPs, which includes Hazard Identification, from project conception to operation. This ensures that capital investment is safe and cost effective. We undertake Safety Cases, Human Factors studies, development of Basis of Safety criteria, SIL assessment to IEC 61508 & 61511 and Occupied Buildings studies. Our clients include SMEs, Power Generation, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas companies.

Martin Grindrod Freeman House, Orbital 24, Oldham Street, Denton, Manchester Postcode: M34 3SU Tel: 0161 3045902 Fax: 0161 3045903 Email: info@hflrisk.com Web: www.hflrisk.com Specialism: Health & Safety, Environmental HFL Risk Services is renowned within the chemical and process industries for being a leader in Process Safety Management and Loss Prevention. Our established team of industry experts has helped hundreds of companies to achieve and maintain safe, reliable and efficient operation.

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Hertel UK Limited

HGF Limited

Contact: Lynn Whittingham Position: Marketing Co-ordinator Address: 3 Abbots Park, Preston Brook, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 3GH Tel: 01928 704009 Email: lynnwhittingham@hertel.co.uk Web: www.hertel.com Specialism: Petrochemicals, Power, Nuclear Decommissioning, Chemicals, Process

Contact: Dr. Chris Moore Position: Partner Address: 4th Floor, Merchant Exchange, 17-19 Whitworth Street West, Manchester Postcode: M1 5WG Tel: 0161 247 4900 Fax: 0161 247 4901 Email: cmoore@hgf.com; Manchester@hgf.com Web: www.hgf.com Specialism: Intellectual Property

Hertel is a leading, international industrial services company supporting customers in the Oil & Gas, Process and Energy industries, with a coordinated range of customized solutions centered around access, insulation, corrosion protection, mechanical and pipework fabrication.

We support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their industrial assets: from new-build projects to maintenance, shutdowns, modifications and decommissioning. Additional services include :- asbestos removal, trace heating, fireproofing and industrial cleaning.

Our strength lies in extensive experience in our fields of business, combined with excellence in continuously improving safety, reliability and operational performance.

HGF Limited, together with sister firm HGF Law LLP, is one of the pre-eminent firms of intellectual property specialists in the UK. The integrated approach of bringing patent and trade mark attorneys together with IP lawyers makes the firm distinctive in the market and provides clients with a complete and seamless service.

Our attorneys work hard to ensure that they truly understand our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology and their technical and business objectives, ensuring that their IP portfolios best meet their commercial aims.

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Hockley International Limited

HTS Engineering Group

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Stephanie Girard Hockley International Limited, Hockley House, 3 Longstone Road, Ashbrook Office Park, Manchester Postcode: M22 5LB Tel: 01612 097400 Fax: 01612 097401 Email: mail@hockley.co.uk Web: www.hockley.co.uk Specialism: Agrochemical Manufacturers & Exporters Hockley International limited is a privately owned, UK-based company with over 30 years’ experience in the manufacture, formulation, packaging and exporting of Agricultural, Environmental Health, and Industrial Chemicals. We supply our products to over 90 countries worldwide and take pride in our reputation for delivering competitively-priced products of superior quality to the market.

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Martin Hold Managing Director 17 Beeston Court, Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn Postcode: WA7 1SS Tel: 01928 238360 Email: m.hold@htsgrp.com Web: www.htsgrp.com Specialism: Engineering & Construction HTS GROUP specialise in delivering Process, Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems. Our services are focused on Instrumented Control and Instrumented Safety systems. The group’s core skills are rooted within the engineering services sector from conception through to hand-over. HTS GROUP is a dynamic company delivering a high level of engineering and expertise combined with cost efficiency.

HTS GROUP operates four key services that can be tailored individually or as one complete solution to suit our clients’ requirements. These services cover the key specialist areas of Process Safety Engineering, Process Control & Software Engineering, Engineering & Design and site Installation / Inspection services.

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Hosokawa Micron Ltd

Human Reliability Associates

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Stewart Bryan Business Team Manager Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn Postcode: WA7 3DS Tel: 01928 755100 Fax: 01928 714325 Email: sbryan@hmluk.hosokawa.com Web: www.hosokawa.co.uk Specialism: Chemicals Processing

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Hosokawa Micron Ltd is your single source for integrated powder processing technologies including:

Human Reliability Associates specialise in the Human Factors aspects of Process Safety

n Size Reduction and Air Classification

The HSE now requires COMAH safety reports to consider how people can initiate, prevent and mitigate major accident scenarios.

n Mixing and Drying n Containment technology including Gloveboxes and Downflow Booths

We can help with:

Hosokawa Micron offers Contract Processing services for kilogram to multi-tonne lots.

n Practical assistance - Over the past 30 years we’ve worked with the major oil and gas producers to address human factors issues.

Hosokawa Micron can offer intelligent software and on-line Performance Improvement measuring solutions for better plant operation.

n Software tools - We developed the Human Factors Workbench software tool to address COMAH issues, and develop improved procedures and training.

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Dr David Embrey Managing Director 1 School House, Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire Postcode: WN8 7RP Tel: 01257 463121 Fax: 01257 463810 Email: dembrey@humanreliability.com Web: www.humanreliability.com Specialism: Consultancy

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HW Coates Ltd

INEOS ChlorVinyls

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Matthew Coates Executive Director Middlewich Road Ind Est, Byley, Middlewich, Cheshire Postcode: CW10 9NT Tel: 01606 833314 Email: matthew@hwcoates.co.uk Web: www.hwcoates.co.uk Specialism: Logistics, Supply Chain

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HW Coates’ core market is the warehousing and distribution of packaged chemicals. We serve many of the major names in global chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

The chances are you benefit from our products without even realising it. Your house, your car, your health and your lifestyle - all of these involve chlorine chemistry. For example, PVC is at the heart of every day living from maintenance free windows to the latest in consumer electronics.

Our strength is our commitment to quality, backed up by constant reinvestment and innovation; witness our leading role in the Hazchem Network.

We operate from 14 locations within the UK; these include several Top-Tier and Lower-Tier COMAH sites. Key sites include: n Middlewich

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Craig Welsh Runcorn Site HQ, South Parade, Po Box 9, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 4JE Tel: 01928 561111 Email: craig.welsh@ineos.com Web: www.ineos.com Specialism: Chemicals Manufacturing Basic Inorganics

As Europe’s largest producer our extensive manufacturing base gives us a global presence. Our well-invested world scale assets are complemented by an extensive supply chain. Our PVC grades for example are the go-to choice for industry sectors such as construction, technology and telecommunications.

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Incorez Ltd Contact: Ian Williams Address: Miller Street, Preston Postcode: PR1 1EA Tel: 01772 255091 Fax: 01772 255194 Email: iaw@incorez.com Web: www.incorez.com Specialism: Performance & Speciality Incorez Ltd is a leading manufacturer of specialist resins and polymers - excelling in the development of high performance, low hazard materials, particularly waterborne and high solids systems.

Incorez is also a global leader in oxazolidine chemistry, manufacturing a diverse range of products marketed under the Incozol® umbrella. The Incozol® range has been widely adopted in 1K and 2K polyurethane coatings, as well as 1K pu sealants, where they operate as moisture scavengers, reactive diluents and curing agents.

In addition, the company is a global partner in waterborne, low hazard technology, manufacturing a wide range of waterborne aliphatic polyurethane dispersions and an extensive range of waterborne epoxy curing agents. These materials, marketed under the Incorez® brand, are used extensively in high performance coatings across a broad spectrum of applications.

Innospec Specialty Chemicals Contact: Position: Address:

Mairead Dyke Tenant Manager Innospec Manufacturing Park, Oil Sites Road, Elesmere Port, Cheshire Postcode: CH65 4EY Tel: 0151 3506995 Fax: 0151 3562349 Email: mairead.dyke@innospecinc.com Web: www.innospecinc.com Specialism: Manufacturing Performance & Speciality Chemicals Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company, with approximately 1100 employees in 20 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Innospec’s Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying the fuel additives that help improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Innospec’s Performance Chemicals business provides effective technology-based solutions for our customers’ processes or products focused in the Personal Care; Polymers; and Fragrance Ingredients markets. Innospec’s Octane Additives business is the world’s only producer of tetra ethyl lead.

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Innovia Films Ltd

Ital Logistics Limited

Contact: David Oldham Position: Site Human Resources Manager Address: Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria Postcode: CA7 1LG Tel: 01697 342281 (DDI 01697 341425) Fax: 01697 343878 Email: david.oldham@innoviafilms.com Web: www.innoviafilms.com Specialism: BOPP & Cellulose film producer

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Innovia Films is a major producer of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and cellulose (Cellophane(tm)) films with production sites in the UK, USA, Belgium and Australia.

We hold a leading global position in the markets for labels and security films, coated packaging, overwrap and biodegradable and compostable films.

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Phil Denton Managing Director/DGSA Unit 1, Birch Business Park, Whittle Lane, Heywood (as of November 2014) Postcode: OL10 2SX Tel: 01706 248 001 Fax: 01706 248 002 Email: phil.denton@ital-logistics.com Web: www.ital-logistics.com Specialism: European Road Freight Transport and Consolidation including Dangerous Goods Founded in August 2000, Ital Logistics Ltd specialise in the movement of DANGEROUS GOODS to and from ITALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL and GREECE, as well as providing freight forwarding services between most other Western, Central and Eastern European countries. In addition, they can provide services worldwide by Sea and Air. With two on-site DGSAs, they are on hand to answer and resolve many issues associated with the movement of chemicals and other dangerous goods in scope of ADR/ IMDG. Almost one-third of their movements to their core markets are in scope of ADR/IMDG.

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Jeremy J. Ramsden Head Regulatory Services UK Bainbridge House, 86-90 London Road, Manchester Postcode: M1 2PW Tel: +44(0)161 245 8071 Fax: +44 (0)161 933 4001 Email: jeremy.ramsden@intertek.com Web: www.intertek.com/regulatory/ Specialism: Chemicals Regulation - REACH, CLP, Global Notification, Food Contact, Biocides, SDS Authoring and more.

Intertek Regulatory Services provides comprehensive product safety and chemicals management support; assisting with implementation strategies and compliance for world-wide chemicals regulation of substances, polymers, formulations & end-use articles.

We support, “new” product introductions, scientific data generation & assessment, as well as ongoing conformance for existing products.

Outsourcing to Regulatory Services offers a “one stop solution” drawing on the strength of Intertek’s expert knowledge, analytical capabilities and global footprint; to facilitate cost effective regulatory compliance; brand protection and speed to market.

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Morgan Riley Marketing Manager Mellors Road, Newbridge, Trafford Park, Manchester Postcode: M17 1PB Tel: 01618 725611 Fax: 01618 488206 Email: info@johnhogg.co.uk Web: www.johnhogg.co.uk Specialism: Manufacturing Dyes & Marker Chemicals John Hogg manufactures and supplies liquid and powder dyes, and marker chemicals mainly for the International Petroleum Industry. Our products also satisfy many other applications across a variety of different industries.

We are specialists in our area and offer the following leading brands: n DYEGUARD® n SUDAN® n COVERTRACE® n KEROTECT® dye and marker products.

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K Home International

KPMG LLP

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David Boxall Business Development Manager Ingram House, Allensway, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees Postcode: TS17 9HA Tel: 01642 765421 Fax: 01642 760721 Email: david.boxall@khomeint.com Web: www.khomeint.com Specialism: Multi-discipline design, PDMS 3D modelling, Project Management and Construction Management services.

K Home International Ltd supplies engineering solutions from concept through to beneficial operation for operators and developers of process plant and infrastructure projects.

For over 40 years the company, which is privately owned, has delivered professional, comprehensive and integrated services to the chemical, petrochemical, energy & nuclear, metals & minerals and oil & gas sectors.

John Hughes KPMG LLP, St. James Square, Manchester Postcode: M2 6DS Tel: 07801 768 269 Fax: 0161 838 4040 Email: john.hughes.tsg@kpmg.co.uk Web: www.kpmg.co.uk Specialism: Transaction Services Our global network’s involvement with some of the largest chemical companies in the world enables us to develop deep knowledge of the business of our firms’ clients and provide them with an informed perspective on the issues they face. It is a strategy thats runs across our audit, tax and advisory services and is underpinned by our global network’s geographic strength.

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Capabilities n A proven innovator with experienced capable resource. n Multi-disciplined detail designer with ability to provide the EPCM role. n Concept design including P&ID development, FEED studies, HAZOP facilitation and SIL assessment. n Focused on current health, safety & environmental legislation. n ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 certified.

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Kelly Services

LIS Group

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3rd Floor, St Johns House, 2-10 Queen St., Manchester Postcode: M2 5JB Tel: 0161 832 1960 Email: manchester@kellyservices.co.uk Web: www.kellyservices.co.uk Specialism: Workforce Solutions and Staffing Kelly Services is deeply connected to the chemicals industry and is an expert at fulfilling its unique staffing needs.

Colin Sampson Senior Project Manager Unit 11 Haydock Lane, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside Postcode: WA11 9UE Tel: 01942 722244 Fax: 01942 722266 Email: info@lisgroup.co.uk Web: lisgroup.co.uk

As an active participant in the local scientific and engineering communities, we are able to source the best available talent.

What’s more, as a preferred partner of Chemicals Northwest we are able to offer you 15% reduction from our standard terms, with no compromise on service delivery.

L.I.S Group offers a nationwide range of services, including Oil Recycling and Waste Disposal (at our own Treatment Plant), Tank Installation, Pipefitting, Fuel Transfers, Tank Cleaning, Fuel Polishing, Interceptor Cleaning, Sludge Removal, Tank Inertion by waterfilling and Tank Decommissioning.

Kelly is a leading provider of scientific and engineering staff, as well as specialising in sales and marketing, office professionals HR and accountancy and finance.

L.I.S are the sole distributors & applicators of BritFoam (TM), a resin based hardfoam alternative to concrete slurry filling, for decommissioning tanks, pipelines and a variety of other voids and spaces.

Please ring our team on 01942 722244 and we will gladly help you with your enquiry.

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Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd

LP Chemicals Limited

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Contact: Richard Robbins Position: Director Address: Road 5 Winsford Ind. Estate, Winsford, Cheshire Postcode: CW7 3RB Tel: 01606 592987 Fax: 01606 594603 Email: Richard@lpchemicals.co.uk Web: www.lpchemicals.co.uk Specialism: Laboratory Chemicals

Frank O’Neill Commercial Director Brinell Drive, Northbank Industrial Park, Irlam, Manchester Postcode: M44 5LF Tel: 01617 751888 Fax: 01617 779109 Email: frank.oneill@librachem.co.uk Web: www.librachem.co.uk Specialism: Performance and Speciality Chemicals Manufacturing Contract & Toll manufacturing Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd manufactures and distributes a wide range of speciality products to service the industrial, personal care and household care markets.

Products include Amphoteric, Nonionic and Anionic surfactants together with a whole array of performance chemicals in liquid, emulsion and powder form. The company also provides an exceptional bespoke contract manufacturing capability.

Our facility located in Manchester, operating to ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and IPPC authorisations is well placed for international transportation links to our customers.

LP Chemicals manufacture and distribute laboratory chemicals and veterinary chemicals from modern facilities, which are ISO9002 registered, and include full product traceability The core business of the section is general veterinary chemicals and laboratory chemicals. We have expertise in the educational market, supplying laboratory chemicals and standard volumetric solutions for GCSE and higher educational requirements.

The industrial sector has not been neglected, we have in conjunction with our own chemists and our customers developed non-standard products and their custom manufacture, to meet the requirements of this growing market. We are eager to assist and quote for your specific requirements.

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Lucite International Ltd

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Ross Millar Managing Director 7 Vantage Point, Howley Park Road, Morley, Leeds Postcode: LS27 0SU Tel: 0113 253 7366 Email: rmillar@lokring.com Web: www.lokring.com Specialism: Weld Equivalent Pipework Connections Lokring is the mechanically attached weld equivalent pipework connection. It is designed to help companies reduce hot work on-site by removing the need to weld small bore pipe and the associated health & safety, time and cost issues. Lokring produces permanent weld equivalent pipe connections which qualify to ASME B31 codes.

Lokring products bring significant benefits in both new installations and maintenance applications, enabling pipework installations up to 70% faster and cost saving of up to 80% compared to welding.

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Simon Davies EAME Sheet and Composites Technology Manager Address: PO Box 34, Darwen, Lancashire Postcode: BB3 1QB Tel: 01254 874348 Fax: 01254 874098 Email: simon.davies@lucite.com Web: www.luciteinternational.com Specialism: Acrylic Sheet & Composites Manufacture Lucite International is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of acrylic based products - the driving force behind two of the world’s best-known material brands Lucite® and Perspex® from Lucite®.

The Darwen, Lancashire, site is the European centre for the manufacture of sheet and composite products.

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M. Wyborn Consultancy Ltd Contact: Dr. Maria JosĂŠ Wyborn Position: Director Address: 7 Camden Court, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 6RL Tel: 01928 718551 / 07779 011289 Email: maria.wyborn@mwyborn.co.uk Specialism: Technical and scientific translation and interpreting services (English/Portuguese, including Brazilian Portuguese Environmental consultancy M Wyborn Consultancy provides translation, interpreting and localization services to a variety of industries and institutions for the language pair English/Portuguese. We draw on a strong technical and project management background and experience of working throughout the world. We will help you communicate successfully in the major emerging Portuguese speaking countries of Angola, Mozambique and Brazil.

MacDermid Offshore Solutions Contact: Simon McManus Position: Technical Director Address: Cale Lane, New Springs, Wigan Postcode: WN2 1JR Tel: 01942 501038 Email: smcmanus@macdermid.com Web: www.macdermid.com Specialism: Manufacturing, Services, Support The MacDermid facility in Wigan manufactures environmentally acceptable hydraulic and preservation fluids for use in the offshore oil and gas sector and photosensitive printing plates and associated equipment for the newspaper industry.

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Joanne Gill Sales Executive Hope Street Chapel, Hope Street, Sandbach Postcode: CW11 1BA Tel: 01270 757 926 Fax: 01270 759 321 Email: joanneg@mslogisticsltd.com Web: www.mslogisticsltd.com Specialism: ISO tank container operator We are a global tank container operator founded in 1996, with regional offices in the UK, USA, South Africa, Asia and the Netherlands, and a worldwide network of agents.

With our global coverage and fleet of over 4000 ISO Tank Containers we provide the highest standards of service, quality and safety, for transporting your bulk liquids Our local knowledge of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s we operate in allows us to provide all of our customers with an efficient personalised service.

Manchester Metropolitan University Contact:

Dr Adrian Watson Head of Division of Chemistry & Environmental Science Address: School of Science & the Environment, Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, John Dalton East, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK Postcode: M1 5GD Tel: 0161 2476196 Fax: 0161 2476357 Email: a.watson@mmu.ac.uk Web: www.mmu.ac.uk Specialism: Education and Research Position:

The Division of Chemistry and Environmental Science at MMU trains undergraduate and postgraduate students in various aspects of chemical, environmental, pharmaceutical and polymer sciences and technologies. MMU also supplies consultation services and contract research facilities in all these disciplines to relevant businesses across the Northwest region.

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Mann Tek AB

Mexichem Fluor

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Chris Franks Business Development Manager UK and Ireland Tel: 07985 202886 Email: chris.franks@mann-tek.com Web: www.mann-tek.com Specialism: Dry Disconnect (Dry Breaking) Couplings and Safety Breakaway Couplings for chemicals

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Mann-Tek AB of Sweden are the World’s leading producers of Dry Disconnect and Safety Breakaway couplings. We manufacture in a wide range of special materials to suit almost any chemical transferred by Sea, Road or Rail today.

Our couplings are made to the highest possible standard and are recognised around the globe as ‘Best in Class’.

Dry Disconnect couplings from Manntek not only prevent spillage they also save money and the environment. Manntek protects human life and the environment.

Mexichem Fluor, as part of the Mexichem Group, is a global chemical business supplying fluorine-based products, technologies and services to a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, speciality polymers, refrigeration and air-conditioning. Mexichem’s products include fluorspar from the world’s largest fluorspar mine, hydrofluoric acid, aluminium trifluoride, HFC refrigerants and medical HFC propellants.

MEL Chemicals

Nanoco Technologies Ltd

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Contact: Norikazu Hiramatsu Position: Sales and Marketing Manager Address: 46 Grafton Street, Manchester Postcode: M13 9NT Tel: 0161 6037900 Email: info@nanocotechnologies.com Web: www.nanocotechnologies.com Specialism: Manufacture of Nanomaterials

Alida Lloyd Communications Officer Mexichem Fluor Tel: 01928 518805 Fax: 01928 518818 Email: alida.lloyd@mexichem.com Web: www.mexichemfluor.com Specialism: Manufacture Performance & Speciality

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Deb Harris PO Box 6, Lumn’s Lane, Swinton, Manchester Postcode: M27 8LS Tel: 0161 9111175 Fax: 0161 9111090 Email: melchemsales@melchemicals.com Web: www.zrchem.com Specialism: Core Manufacturing Basic Inorganics MEL Chemicals is a producer and supplier of inorganic chemicals, specialising in zirconium based materials. We are headquartered in the UK, with R&D and manufacturing on three continents. We manufacture zirconium oxides, hydroxides and solutions for a variety of applications and our 75 years’ experience and multi-scaled production facilities, allow us to tailor material properties to customer requirements.

MEL is part of the Luxfer group, a UK based company owned by private equity investors. It is an international group of businesses that specialise in the design and manufacture of materials for environmental, health and security applications.

For further information about MEL and the Luxfer group visit our website at www.zrchem.com.

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Nanoco is a world leader in the development and manufacture of commercial quantities of quantum dots and other nanomaterials for use in multiple applications including lighting, solar cells and biological imaging. Nanoco’s quantum dots, which are free of heavy metals and comply with RoHS legislation, can be combined into a wide range of materials including liquids, polymers and glass. Nanoco forms strategic partnerships with major end users across a range of applications.

Nanoco was founded in 2001 and is based in Manchester, UK. Nanoco began trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in May 2009 under the ticker symbol NANO.

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OAMPS Petrochemical Insurance & Risk Management Contact: Position: Address:

Andrew Dix Partnerships & Development Manager Kings Court, 41-51 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey Postcode: KT22 7SL Tel: 01372 869700 Email: andrew.dix@oamps.co.uk Web: www.oamps.co.uk Specialism: Insurance OAMPS Petrochemical is the leading provider of specialist insurance to the fuel, chemical and environmental industries in the UK and Ireland. In addition to the widest possible cover given as standard, we can extend the policy cover to cater for all companies and include extra services such as: n 24 Hour Disaster Response n 24 Hour Environmental Support n Risk Management n Health & Safety and Driver Training

Oschatz UK Ltd Contact: Wolfgang Dieter Position: Director Address: Innovation Centre, Warwick Technology Park, Warwick Postcode: CV34 6UW Tel: 01926 623120 Email: info@oschatz.co.uk Web: www.oschatz.co.uk Specialism: Waste Heat Recovery Systems Thermal Disposal Plants Design, Manufacturing & Assembly Oschatz is an innovative company which operates globally in the fields of plant construction, energy recovery and environmental technology. With more than 160 years of experience, about 1,400 employees and branches all over the world, Oschatz is market leader for waste heat systems in the product areas of iron and steel metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy, environmental and chemical technologies.

For the chemical industry, Oschatz designs and produces turnkey residue combustion systems for liquid and gaseous residues as well as core components for sulphuric acid, nitric acid, caprolactam and hydroxylamine plants.

OAMPS Petrochemical is a trading name of OAMPS (UK) Ltd, Registered in England No 1969267. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority; Reg No 302649

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Tom McGarth Operations Manager Rawfolds way, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton Postcode: BD19 5LH Tel: 0330 111 0007 Email: info@oranmore-esl.co.uk Web: www.oranmore-esl.co.uk Specialism: Specialist Contracting

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Oranmore Environmental Services Ltd are a specialist contracting company based in West Yorkshire.

Pentagon is a leading UK based chemical manufacturer of Fine and Speciality organic intermediates for use in the life science, petrochemical,and speciality chemicals markets.

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We service the process and petrochemical industries throughout the UK and Europe.

Our specialist areas are, but not limited to, Structural Rehabilitation, Ground Stabilisation, Infiltration Engineering, Concrete Repairs, Specialist Coatings, High & Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting, Tank & Vessel Cleaning, Drain Repairs & Lining and Effluent Tankering.

Alastair Lloyd Dock Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria Postcode: CA14 1JJ Tel: 01900 604371 Email: alloyd@pentagonchemicals.co.uk Web: www.pentagonchemicals.co.uk Specialism: Fine and Speciality Chemical Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers

Pentagon is a privately owned company has sales of over ÂŁ50m per annum and employs around 170 people at our ISO 9001 and 14001 accredited sites in Halebank and Workington.

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Perry Process Equipment Ltd Contact: Position: Address:

Darren Bentham Managing Director Station Road, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Postcode: DL5 6EQ Tel: 01325 315111 Fax: 01325 301496 Email: dbentham@perryprocess.co.uk Web: www.perryprocess.co.uk Specialism: Machinery Dealer Perry Process Equipment Ltd has the largest inventory in the world of used process equipment with over 25,000 items in stock. Perry is dedicated to providing customers with quality used equipment, available immediately at competitive prices.

Additionally, Perry offers a complete array of investment recovery and asset disposal services.

Perry has been buying and selling used process plant and equipment since 1932, which enables Perry to offer you equipment that is up to 70% cheaper than new equipment.

Perry can also offer many in-house services with a team of qualified, time-served engineers working on site. They stock equipment relevant to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, brewing and power generation industries.

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Photography for Industry Promoting British Industry Contact: Adrian Waine Position: Owner Address: 16 Humber Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Postcode: CH66 2SH Tel: 01513 563855 Email: adrianwaine@btopenworld.com Web: www.photographyforindustry.com Specialism: Industrial Photography Supplying high quality photography to business and industry from commissioned only assignments.

Visually striking images are a massive aid to marketing and business generation by demonstrating capability, infrastructure and expertise to the potential customer.

With great expertise in the manufacturing sector and a with combination of people and plant, these photographs adorn the pages of brochures, exhibition displays, board rooms and web presentations to highlight the attributes of any company.

Process industries, metal treatments and fabrication, coatings and technology are typical subjects transformed into imagery.

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Perstorp UK Ltd

PICME

Contact: Ian Macintyre Position: Regulatory Manager Address: Baronet Road, Warrington, Cheshire Postcode: WA4 6HA Tel: 01925 643229 Fax: 01925 232207 Email: ian.macintyre@perstorp.com Web: www.perstorp.com Specialism: Speciality chemicals

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Perstorp UK produces Capa®, which is our range of caprolactones, comprising monomer and polycaprolactones of varying molecular weight and functionality. Our main applications & markets are: PU manufacture, coatings and paints, adhesives, thermoplastic polyurethanes, cast elastomers, toe and heel counter reinforcement, orthopaedic systems, hot melt adhesives, resin modification, pigment and many more.

Since 2000 our experienced practitioners have delivered in excess of £150 million in bottom-line improvements to companies across all sectors - from the chemical and process industries to both the wider manufacturing and public sectors.

We believe that the only way to implement successful business improvement is through the active engagement of people at all levels of the organisation.

Our unique service offering ‘Clear Advantage’, offers a blend of consultancy, facilitation, training and development that enables us to support our clients to gain sustainable business improvement both now and in the future.

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Martin Grindrod Business Development Manager Freeman House, Orbital 24, Oldham Street, Denton, Manchester Postcode: M34 3SU Tel: 0161 304 5909 Fax: 0161 304 5901 Email: enquiries@picme.org Web: www.picme.org Specialism: Consultancy

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PJ Environmental Ltd

QuatChem Ltd

Contact: Peter A Jones Position: Operations Manager Address: 17 Sherwood Grove, Meols, Wirral Postcode: CH47 9SL Tel: 0777 5746606 Fax: 0151 6326933 Email: peterjones@pjenvironmental.co.uk Web: www.pjenvironmental.co.uk Specialism: Waste Management Consultants

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We are an independent family business established in 1999, to offer a bespoke total waste management service.

Through our 40 years experience gained within the waste sector we look to source the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable disposal route.

Our customer base is varied, dealing with all waste categories from non hazardous organic waste through to hazardous chemical waste. We cover the whole of the UK and we are responsive to the needs of our customers.

Rubinah Chowdhary Director, Technical QuatChem Ltd, 1 Dodgson Street, Rochdale, Lancashire Postcode: OL16 5SJ Tel: 01706 344797 Fax: 01706 681561 Email: mail@quatchem.co.uk Web: www.quatchem.co.uk Specialism: Quaternary Ammonium Chemistry Biocidal Product Formulations Industrial Biocides, Contract Manufacture QuatChem Ltd was established in 1996, specialising in Quaternary Ammonium chemistry. Benzalkonium Chloride is manufactured in the UK and supplied internationally into various industrial applications ranging from oilfield corrosion inhibition to disinfectant manufacture.

QuatChem holds comprehensive ranges of Formulated Hygiene products falling into 4 main sectors: n Poultry & Livestock Agriculture

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RAS Ltd

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Contact: Jo Condon Address: PO Box 3315, Chester, Cheshire Postcode: CH4 8YR Tel: 01244 674612 Email: jo.condon@ras.ltd.uk Web: www.ras.ltd.uk Specialism: Safety & Environmental

Steve Conley Managing Director Teal Business Park, Dennis Road, Widnes, Cheshire Postcode: WA8 0YQ Tel: 0151 4239390 Fax: 01514 204222 Email: protolcomar@btconnect.com Web: www.protol.co.uk Specialism: Contract Chemical Processors Protol offers a range of contract manufacturing services for both liquids and solids. These include blending, drying, milling, flaking and pelletizing.

Blending can be carried out at high or low shear. Drying can be done at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum at temperatures up to 300 degrees C. Air classified milling allows particle sizes of around 30 microns to be achieved.

Most materials can be pelletized with pellet size ranging from 3mm to 10mm. All processes can be done on a pilot scale for feasibility assessment or product development.

RAS Ltd is an independent firm of risk specialists established in 1993.

Founded on a set of simple principles: we recruit the best people in the industry, only work in our areas of expertise, and work with our clients, not for them.

Everything we do is about managing risk in three areas: safety, business and environment.

We have particular capabilities in accident risk in the oil & gas, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors and work with the key industry players.

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ReAgent

RMG

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Darren Wilson Sales Director 18 Aston Fields Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 3DL Tel: 01928 716903 Fax: 01928 716425 Email: darrenwilson@reagent.co.uk Web: www.reagent.co.uk Specialism: Toll blending and packing.

ReAgent manufacture and package specialist chemical blends. We hold accreditations to ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 as well as Investors in People. We will blend batches from 50ml up to 1000L and have the equipment and experience to pack into most packaging types / sizes from glass ampoules, glass / HDPE bottles, Jerricans, drums and IBC’s. We even fill road tankers. We are also specialists in the supply of Distilled and Deionised water.

Anita Caldwell Senior Search Consultant Eleven Abbots Park, Preston Brook, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 3GH Tel: 01928 711800 Fax: 01928 711884 Email: anita.caldwell@rmg-uk.com Web: www.rmg-uk.com Specialism: Specialist Recruitment Services Headhunters Consultancy ‘The search for outstandingly talented people, who deliver lasting, positive impact, starts and ends with RMG’.

RMG has a proven track record of proactively headhunting Managers and Executives in the Chemical and Chemical using sector, and in related process manufacturing areas.

We recruit specialists and leaders in all disciplines who are capable of shaping the future. Let’s talk now, so that we’re ready to help you when needed.

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Redx Pharma Ltd

RS Clare and Co. Ltd

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Julie Murray PA to CEO, Dr Neil Murray Redx Pharma Ltd, Floor 3, The Duncan Building, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Daulby Street, Liverpool Postcode: L69 3GA Tel: 01356 648941 Fax: 01356 648813 Email: j.murray@redxpharma.com Web: www.redxpharma.com Specialism: Pharmaceutical Development Redx Pharma develops therapeutic remedies based on existing classes of drugs, structurally modifying them to create new proprietary medicines. Benefits for patients include fewer side effects, greater efficacy and ease of use.

Redx Pharma’s novel Redox Switch™ platform technology allows rapid assessment of new drug candidates which can progress through development with lower risk and greater speed into clinical trials. To date, the company has achieved proof of concept across eleven different therapeutic areas.

Headquartered in Liverpool, Redx Pharma’s priorities are currently in oncology and anti-infectives – both antibacterials and antivirals – with programmes being progressed through preclinical development.

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Jackie Witkiss Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager Address: 8-14 Stanhope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Postcode: L8 5RQ Tel: +44 (0)151 702 5280 Fax: +44 (0)151 709 0518 Email: jwitkiss@rsclare.co.uk Web: www.rsclare.com Specialism: Manufacturer of specialist lubricants & surface coatings RS Clare & Co Ltd was founded in Liverpool in 1748 by Richard S Clare at the start of the industrial revolution. We are the longest established company manufacturing lubricants in the United Kingdom. We recently achieved the Queens Awards for Enterprise: International Trade.

RS Clare operate a Surface Coatings Division, making and applying antiskid surfaces and markings. Our Industrial Lubricants Division has built on our long experience in grease making by carving out niche markets for speciality products in Rail, Oil & Gas, Steel, Marine and Automotive industries throughout the world. Our Private Label Lubricants Division continues to manufacture conventional and non-conventional lubricants under customers’ own brands.

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RSS Structure Inspections

SampleRite Ltd

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Grant Roxburgh BEng (Hons), IOSH TechSP, AIIRSM Lead Consultant Unit C10, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port Postcode: CH65 9BF Tel: 0845 6123 293 Fax: 0845 6123 294 Email: grant@comah.org Web: www.comah.org Specialism: Competent Person Inspections of Buildings and Structures RSS Structure Inspections is the trusted partner of the Chemical Sector for compliance and condition assessments of Structures, Buildings and Civil Assets.

We assess all aspects of site built infrastructures (including Top and Lower Tier COMAH sites) and provide competent, specialist advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, structural rehabilitation and achieving optimal whole-life built asset costs.

We also have a focus on checking secondary and tertiary containment measures for compliance with the Competent Authority Containment Policy.

Bruce Percy Commercial Director Unit G11, Lock View, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, Yorkshire Postcode: HX5 9HD Tel: 01422 327369 Email: bpercy@samplerite.cop Web: www.samplerite.com Specialism: Services Effective sampling is essential to driving chemical sales.

SampleRite provides an outsource service and complete solution to sample management. Our focus is to work closely with clients, delivering sampling campaigns that meet specific business demands, whilst providing maximum commercial benefit and impact on the bottom line. We can handle a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals including dyes, corrosive, toxic and flammable products, alongside the capacity to manage specialist food and pharmaceutical grade products in a controlled clean room environment.

With specialist facilities in the UK and China, SampleRite can meet the sample management requirements of businesses operating on a global scale.

With “competence management” being the current strategic inspection topic of the Competent Authority, we provide a cost-effective solution as an outsourced “Competent Person” for the highly specialised area of built asset inspections.

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RW Legal Limited

SGS UK Ltd

Contact: Rachel Wilkinson Position: Director and Solicitor Address: PO Box 282, Manchester Postcode: M21 3BB Tel: 0161 8606446 rachel@rwlegal.co.uk Email: Web: www.rwlegal.co.uk Specialism: Legal advisers

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RW Legal Limited provides pragmatic legal advice to companies in the chemicals sector. Rachel Wilkinson was employed as senior in-house legal counsel in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sector dealing with a wide range of legal issues, with particular expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. We believe in proactively assessing legal risk to help avoid legal problems and early decisive involvement if legal issues do arise to minimise expenditure of time and money in “fire-fighting”. With low overheads, we can offer competitive rates and flexible fee arrangements without sacrificing quality.

Paul Parkinson Rossmore Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Postcode: CH65 3EN Tel: 01513 506613 Fax: 01513 506620 Email: paul.parkinson@sgs.com Web: www.uk.sgs.com Specialism: Analytical, Services, Engineering, Downstream Professional Services, Training & Education Environmental SGS United Kingdom Ltd is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services.

Founded in 1878, we are recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Through a global network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories we offer UK and global coverage relating to Quantity and Quality services (www.sgs.com). With our largest laboratories located in Ellesmere Port we are in a unique position to provide services to Oil Gas and Chemicals sector in the North West.

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Shell Chemicals UK Ltd Contact: Address:

Dave Topliffe Brabazon House, Concord Business Park, Manchester Postcode: M22 0RR Tel: 020 7934 1234 Email: dave.topliffe@shell.com Web: www.shellchemicals.com Specialism: Core Manufacturing Petrochemicals With a collective multi-billion dollar turnover and major manufacturing facilities around the world, the companies that make up Shell Chemicals number among the world’s largest petrochemical operations. We focus on the production of bulk petrochemicals and their delivery to large industrial customers who, in turn, use them to make many of the essential materials of our modern world.

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Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies Contact: Position: Address:

Sean McDonagh FinstSMM Business Manager Chemical Sir William Siemens House, Princess Road, Manchester Postcode: M20 2UR Tel: 08458 507600 Email: sean.mcdonagh@siemens.com Web: www.siemens.co.uk/automation Specialism: Expertise in manufacturing and processing across all sectors with a extensive range of service, support and training activities Productivity and efficiency requirements continuously increase in the field of process automation. This creates a demand for products, systems, solutions and services that allow the full potential for optimisation to be consistently exploited. As a leading technology partner for the process industry, Siemens offers a comprehensive range of process automation products covering all types of tasks, as well as a complete range of training and support services.

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Simonswood Automation

Contact: Santiago Garcia Position: Manager Tel: +34 941 286749 Email: comunicacion@siam-it.net Web: www.siam-it.net Specialism: SDS Software and consultant services related

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The management and prevention of chemical hazards are accompanied by a reduction of costs related to labor and environmental health. Siam is committed with this fact and even though REACH and CLP, GHS legislation are changing everyday, Siam has developed an integral solution to be constantly according to them.

The new generation of software called CHEMETER will help chemical sectors to go in the same direction. n Chemeter generates Safety documents: n Generation of Safety Data Sheets and multilingual labeling. n Generation of List of Ingredients and Ingredients Data Sheet for cleansing sector n Selection of the style of the Safety Data Sheet and label design.

Software adapted to all European Community languages and many others as well (Russia, China, Korea, Turkey, etc…).

There is also a web application system for the automatic distribution of safety documentation within clients called: SDSarea. (www.sdsarea.com).

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Andy Tate – Managing Director Simon Sack – Technical Director Address: Simonswood Automation Limited, Unit 32, Hewitt Business Park, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan Postcode: WN5 7XB Tel: 01695 682084 Fax: 01695 682085 Email: info@simonswood.co.uk Web: www.simonswood.co.uk Specialism: Process Control, S88 Batching Systems, Recipe Handling, PLC Software, HMI Software, SCADA Software, Electrical & Instrumentation Designs, Control Panel manufacture/assembly Simonswood Automation is a well-established company, specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical and electronic control systems for the industrial market.

Our design services include: Conceptual Design, Detail Design and Construction drawings (AutoCAD based), Feasibility Studies and Specification developments.

Our engineering services include: Planning and Project Control, PLC software, associated peripheral device (inc Vision and Barcode integration). Operator interface, SCADA software, S88 compliant Batching Systems, OEE, software simulation, testing and training.

Our manufacturing services include: Custom designed enclosures in mild and stainless steel, standard type wall or floor mounted enclosures, desks and consoles, multi-compartmental motor control centres.

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SOG Ltd

Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP

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Lesley A Lunt Sales & Marketing Manager The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 4QX Tel: 01928 515988 Email: lesley.lunt@sog.ltd.uk Web: www.theheath.com, www.sog.ltd.uk www.fusionregeneration.com www.dealwithittraining.co.uk Specialism: Serviced Laboratory, Serviced Office Space, Conference Centre, Events, Science Support, Regeneration Consultancy, Cultural & Behavioural Safety Training SOG Ltd is the owner and operator of The Heath Business and Technical Park and offers serviced office and laboratory accommodation to all business sizes and a variety of business sectors. A wealth of business support services including a dedicated conference centre with 120 seat lecture theatre, restaurant, business lounge, print shop and on-site gym are available on site, plus specialist scientific services, eg. Scientific glass blowing and precision engineering services are available to support scientific companies both on site and externally.

Darren Warburton Trinity Court, 16 John Dalton Street, Manchester Postcode: M60 8HS Tel: 0161 830 5069 Email: Darren.warburton@squirepb.com Web: www.squirepattonboggs.com Specialism: Professional Services Squire Patton Boggs is a global commercial law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia providing a full range of business law services giving our clients unrivalled access to global legal expertise.

Our chemicals group is a key industry sector and advises a wide range of companies from leading multi-nationals to UK operators in chemicals manufacturing, marketing and distribution. We provide seamless comprehensive counsel on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions; joint ventures; competition and trade; environmental, health and safety; banking and refinancing, business contracts and commercialization of IP, patent and IP litigation; construction and real estate and commercial litigation.

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Solvay Interox Limited

Stepan Europe

Contact: Len Sharpe Position: Managing Director Address: Baronet Road, Warrington Postcode: WA4 6HA Tel: 01925 643218 Fax: 01925 655856 Email: len.sharpe@solvay.com Web: www.solvay.com Specialism: Core Manufacturing, Basic Inorganics

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Solvay is an international chemical Group employing about 30,000 people in 55 countries. We are inventing a new model of sustainable chemistry in order to answer the questions raised by an evolving world: climate change, resource scarcity, health and well-being of more than one billion new consumers.

We prove this by imagining and producing increasingly innovative solutions that meet the sustainable development challenges facing our customers, shareholders and our employees. We are proud to be chemists and, experts in our field, blaze a creative path of shared values.

With a turnover of 9.9 billion euros in 2013, our Group realises over 90% of its sales in markets where it is among the top 3 global leaders. Building on 150 years of scientific, technical and commercial expertise, we are a committed and strong leader, ready to play our part in reshaping the global chemical industry. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we, at Solvay, are asking more from chemistry.

Gareth Howgill Stepan UK Ltd, Bridge Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 1PH 0161 338 5511 0161 303 2991

Postcode: Tel: Fax: Email: gareth.howgill@stepaneurope.com Web: www.stepan.com Specialism: Surfactants Polymers Speciality Products

Stepan is a major global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries.

Although Stepan is classified with other specialty chemical companies, it is unique in the industry and does not have a competitor or competitors to precisely match its businesses because its products have a specific focus.

Stepan produces surfactants, which are the key ingredient in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds. Manufacturers of detergents, fabric softeners, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes and cosmetics depend on surfactants to achieve the cleaning, foaming and emulsifying qualities required of their products.

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Stewardship Solutions

Stopford Projects Ltd

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Chris Eacott Managing Director Green Lowe Farm, Shawclough Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire Postcode: BB4 9SA Tel: 01706 220901 Email: chriseacott@stewardshipsolutions.co.uk Web: www.stewardshipsolutions.co.uk Specialism: REACH & CLP consultants Product Stewardship Management Systems Stewardship Solutions Ltd is a REACHReady-approved chemicals management consultancy run by a chemical industry professional with over 30 years’ experience (including ICI/Zeneca/Avecia).

A focus of the company is EU chemicals regulatory compliance, with a special emphasis on REACH and CLP. We are also leaders in the implementation of chemical industry Product Stewardship programmes and Quality Management Systems. Our strength is our ability to translate often complex regulatory and industry obligations into readily achievable compliance strategies and business processes.We thrive on providing solutions to compliance challenges.

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Angela Yin Custom House, Merseyton Road, Ellesmere Port Postcode: CH65 3AD Tel: 0151 3577740 Fax: 0151 3458087 Email: sales@stopford.co.uk Web: www.stopford.co.uk Specialism: Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Design, Research & Development, Safety, Health, & Environment, Consultancy & Training, Principal Contractor and CDM, Full Life Cycle, Project Management Stopford Projects Ltd is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering design, project management consultancy with environmental expertise. We offer a full range of comprehensive services to the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Renewable Energy and Environmental sectors, from concept and process design through to construction management and commissioning. At Stopford, we understand the demands and dynamics of modern engineering and have gained a reputation for the professionalism and quality of our work. We are devoted to providing innovative solutions to the industries we serve and through the development of long-term relationships we strive to ensure the success of our clients.

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Martin Morlidge I-TAC Manager STFC Innovations Ltd, Science & Technology, Facilities Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus, Warrington, Cheshire Postcode: WA4 4AD Tel: 01925 603614 Fax: 01925 603196 Email: martin.morlidge@stfc.ac.uk Web: www.itac.stfc.ac.uk Specialism: Flexible Access, Laboratories, Equipment, Expertise The Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) is a unique, fully equipped space for innovation, research and development providing flexible access to offices, laboratory space, clean rooms, workshops, “hot-labs” and high specification scientific equipment.

Supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), I-TAC Facilities are ideally suited to start up companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and research & development teams from established companies in the Nanotechnology, Space, Biomedical, Chemical, Energy, Environment, Security, Materials and other scientific and technological sectors.

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Symmetry Law Contact: Paul Bratt Position: Director Address: PO Box 865, Lancaster Postcode: LA1 9HB Tel: 01524 251613 0161 883 1000 Email: contact@symmetry-law.co.uk Web: www.symmetry-law.co.uk Symmetry Law provides “partner” level legal experts at “junior” lawyer prices. We deliver the quality and service typical of large law firms, but without the commensurate cost. Our people have strong pedigrees from a range of international law firms and businesses. We have advised “ blue chip“ clients in the chemicals sector for 20 years and continue to do so.

Clients By configuring Symmetry Law differently we are able to offer significant savings to our clients without compromising service levels.

We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you.

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Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd

Terrington Data Management

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Andrew Freer 11 Boleyn Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 1SR Tel: 01928 579865 Fax: 01928 579734 Email: enquiries@syntor.co.uk Web: www.syntor.co.uk Specialism: Fine Chemicals Pharmaceutical Intermediates Speciality Monomers, Contract Manufacture Process Development

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Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd specialises in the development and supply of Fine Chemicals, Intermediates and Speciality Chemicals to a range of sectors including the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Aroma, Polymer, and Electronic industries.

Terrington provides mobile computing and software systems that enable users to implement effective maintenance and Ex inspection strategies. Proven to reduce inspection and repair hours by up to 85%, resulting in savings of £300,000/year, our software also helps users to demonstrate compliance with increasing legislation such as DSEAR/ATEX 137.

Utilising facilities in the UK, China and India enables us to provide cost effective outsourcing solutions. We maintain inventories of our products in the UK enabling us to offer short lead times for delivery.

With an expanding product range and production capability, we can supply a wide range of industry sectors and develop processes for novel and specialist applications.

Syntor has a flexible approach, with the ability to respond quickly both in relation to process development and commercial manufacture.

Syntor are investing in our UK facilities, with the construction of a new development and production centre.

Tracey Marshall Business Development Manager IT Centre, York Science Park, Heslington, York Postcode: YO10 5NP Tel: 01904 567674 Fax: 01904 567719 Email: tracey.marshall@terringtondm.com Web: www.atex-inspection.com Specialism: Software Development Inspection software Pharmaceutical laboratory software

n Enables efficient collection & management of safety critical data n Provides comprehensive, auditable asset history n Secure, instant reporting & fault trending n Secure document storage functionality n Utilises rugged PDA’s/RFID/Barcodes n Significantly reduces administration

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Tata Chemicals Europe

The Manufacturing Institute

Contact: Stephen Bray Position: Communications Manager Address: Natrium House, Northwich, Cheshire Postcode: CW8 4AW Tel: 01606 724000 Fax: 01606 784764 Email: sbray@tatachemicals.com Web: www.tatachemicals.com Specialism: Core Manufacturing Basic Inorganics

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Tata Chemicals Europe manufactures sodium carbonate (soda ash), sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride and associated alkaline chemicals and salt. These are key raw materials for our customers who use them to produce many essential everyday items. From the manufacture of glass, detergents and biscuits to the production of life-saving dialysis treatments and the purification of drinking water, a huge range of household and personal care preparations depend upon our products and service. The Company is wholly owned

by Tata Chemicals Limited, part of the Tata Group of India.

The Manufacturing Institute is an independent charity founded to educate, inspire and improve manufacturing companies and their employees. We deliver a wide range of high quality education, training and consultative services. During the last decade we have helped over 9,000 manufacturers to improve their productivity and delivered improvements in performance in excess of £1.1bn

Emma Midgley Business Development Team Leader Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester Postcode: M17 1LB Tel: 0161 875 2525 Email: emma.midgley@ manufacturinginstitute.co.uk Web: www.manufacturinginstitute.co.uk Specialism: Business Support

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The REACH Centre Ltd

Trade Europe

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Jonathan Lutwyche Chief Executive Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster Postcode: LA1 4YQ Tel: 01524 510278 Fax: 01524 510588 Email: enquiries@thereachcentre.com Web: www.thereachcentre.com Specialism: Regulatory & Scientific Services and Training in Chemicals Management The REACH Centre is a leading international provider of technical and analytical services, regulatory advice and training in the field of chemicals management and risk assessment. Our clients include chemical producers, manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and retailers worldwide, providing services to both industry and government bodies in over 30 countries. ‘chemtrac®’ by The REACH Centre is an online tool to manage product stewardship activities and compliance with chemicals regulations in the supply chain.

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Richard Walton 1 Pennyblack Court, 21a Barton Road, Worsley, Manchester M28 2PD 01613 000723 01617 286986 richardwalton@tradeeuropeltd.co.uk www.tradeeurope.co.uk

Founded in 1999, Trade Europe is a technical specialist distributor, supplying a range of raw materials to the coatings, inks, construction and plastics markets.

We also have a large trading division dealing in surplus stocks, off spec and expired materials for various industries.

We give you the opportunity to turn unwanted stocks into cash, release warehouse space, reduce expensive disposal.

Please contact us to discuss in more detail.

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Tracerco

Tradebe

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Colin Smalley Technology Consultant Process Diagnostics Centre, Pavilion 11, Coxwold Way, Billingham Postcode: TS23 4EA Tel: 01642 375604 Fax: 01642 370704 Email: colin.smalley@tracerco.com Web: www.tracerco.com Specialism: Process Diagnostic and Specialist Measurement Solutions Tracerco is a world leading industrial technology company and are part of the Process Technologies Division of Johnson Matthey We provide a wide range of unique Process Diagnostic Services that aid production, shutdown planning and commissioning.

Our Specialist Measurement group design and supply bespoke non-invasive level, density and phase control instrumentation The business is backed up by increasing investment in R&D to continue to provide innovated technology in the future Our goal is to drive technical advancement to bring significant benefits to our customers in the petroleum and chemical industries.

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Gillian Wilkinson Tradebe UK, Whittle Close, Engineer Park, Sandycroft Postcode: 1CH5 2QE Tel: 0845 603 2893 Fax: 01244 520 283 Email: gillian.wilkinson@tradebe.com Web: www.tradebe.co.uk Specialism: Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Tradebe is the UK’s largest hazardous waste management company with 25 operational sites. All sites are licensed to meet European and UK Legislation and have certification to ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001:2007.

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TransitionPlus Ltd

TW Languages Ltd

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Contact: Position: Address:

Steve Bennett Managing Director 38 Cherry lane, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent Postcode: ST7 3QF Tel: 07946 650120 Fax: 01270 875710 Email: steve@transitionplus.co.uk Web: www.transitionplus.co.uk Specialism: Headhunters, Specialist Recruitment Services & Consultancy, Talent Management, Outplacement & Career Management With a 10 year ‘track record’ of providing exemplary service in the handling of senior level recruitment, TPL has continually demonstrated that the recruitment process is more than the simple “Transition” of an individual from an existing position into a new role in a different company. The “Plus” is to ensure that considerable attention and investment is given both before and after the actual recruitment, to ensure that company culture and “fit” are clearly understood and to offer the successful applicant the greatest possible chance of growing and developing into the new role. Working in conjunction with “Wickland Westcott”; Steve has repeatedly demonstrated his deep understanding of both the industry and it’s financial and operational constraints and his many successfully placed candidates bear testament to that broad experience.

Janet Perkins Managing Director The Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire Postcode: WA7 4QX Tel: 0161 826 8777 Email: info@twlanguages.com Web: www.twlanguages.com Specialism: multi-lingual translation service provider specialising in technical translations TW Languages - a multi-lingual translation and transcription service provider specialising in technical translations. We project manage complex translation assignments working in all world languages. We have a database of >3,000 ‘selected’ professional translators and proofreaders who are located throughout the world.

The nature of our work demands quality to the highest standard; we provide certified translations for legal purposes; we use human translations only and translation memory software tools.

We are active members of the Association of Translation Companies.

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TTE Training Ltd Contact: Address:

Nick Smith New Horizons House, New Bridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Postcode: CH65 4LT Tel: 01513 576100 Fax: 01513 576111 Email: nicksmith@ttetraining.ltd.uk Web: www.tteltd.co.uk Specialism: Services, Consultancy Set up by industry, for industry, TTE was established in 1990 and has grown to become one of the North West’s leading providers of Engineering Training and Apprenticeships; focused on whole person development. Awarded a 5 Star Health and Safety record from the British Safety Council and countless RoSpa top sector awards; TTE pride themselves on delivering first class training to help bridge the skill gap within the Petroleum and Chemical Industries.

TTE is not only committed and dedicated to training tomorrow’s engineers but also boasts an outstanding commercial delivery team. Whether you are looking to up skill or cross skill, TTE offer more than 150 different training programmes specialising in Health & Safety, NVQ Programmes, Engineering Skills, CompEx Electrical, Mechanical, Management and Leadership skills, which can be tailored to your specific requirements.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) - North West Contact: Position: Address:

Tricia Francis International Trade Associate North West International Trade Centre, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester Postcode: M60 7HJ Tel: 07966 560644 (mob) 0845 603 7053 / +44 (0)161 875 2341 Email: tricia.francis@uktinorthwest.co.uk Web: www.ukti.gov.uk Specialism: International Trade Support Services UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is a government organisation designed to help you unlock your international business potential and thrive in an international market place.

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United Phosphorus Ltd

University of Manchester

Contact: Vivek Vaidya Position: Manufacturing Manager Address: Hall Lane, Elton, Sandbach, Cheshire Postcode: CW11 3QQ Tel: 01270 766666 Fax: 01270 766788 Email: vaidyavs@uniphos.com Web: www.uplonline.com Specialism: Crop Protection Chemicals Speciality Chemicals

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United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) incorporated in1969 is a leading global producer of crop protection products, intermediates, specialty chemicals and other industrial chemicals. UPL has its presence across value added Agri inputs ranging from seeds to crop protection and post harvest activity.

Being the largest manufacturer of agrochemicals in India, we offer a wide range of products that includes insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Fumigants, PGR and Rodenticides.

We operate on every continent and have customer bases in 86 countries, making us a global player of crop protection products in the world. The company ranks amongst the top 5 post-patent agrochemical manufacturers in the world.

Richard Winpenny Head of School of Chemistry School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester Postcode: M13 9PL Tel: 0161 2755773 Email: hos.chem@manchester.ac.uk Web: www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk Specialism: Research Analytical Services Services Training & Education The School of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has a long history of innovation and excellence in teaching and research going back to its foundation in 1824. Since then it has grown in size and extended its activities into a wide range of interdisciplinary research with chemistry remaining at its heart.

We have strong collaborations with industry in the NW through the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC) and the Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture (CoEBio3). Our Knowledge Transfer Team will be happy to discuss possibilities in research, analytical services and continuing education with you.

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University of Chester â&#x20AC;&#x201C; High Growth Centre Contact: Position: Address:

Louise Dolan Commercial Contact Manager Thornton Science Park, University of Chester, Pool Lane, Ince, Cheshire, CH2 4NU Tel: 01244 512347 Email: highgrowth@chester.ac.uk Web: www.thorntonsciencepark.co.uk/hgc Located at Thornton Science Park (the former Shell Technology Centre), the High Growth Centre is co-funded by the University of Chester and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Designed specifically for companies operating in the Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Engineering and Environmental sectors it offers SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) and new start-up businesses valuable advice and access to a wide range of specialist equipment for free. Alongside this flexible workspaces are available including hot desks, office space, laboratory and industrial workspace as well as access to high-end analytical equipment and services.

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Rick Parkman Head of Environmental Liability Management (Northern England) Address: 4th Floor, Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester Postcode: M1 6LT Tel: 0161 2376078 Fax: 0161 9073501 Email: rick.parkman@urs.com Web: www.ursglobal.com Specialism: Engineering & Environmental Consultancy URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services, with a network of offices across the UK and Ireland, including major office hubs in Manchester, Warrington and Westlakes in Cumbria.

With an established reputation for serving the industrial, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, URS actively supports this client base in the northwest, with a range of engineering and environmental services that cover the full project lifecycle.

These include project and facilities management, engineering design, construction, maintenance and decommissioning, transactions support, permitting and compliance, emissions modelling and monitoring, water and waste management, corporate social responsibility, and closure support.

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Victrex PLC

William Blythe Ltd

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Contact: Brendan Catlow Position: General Manager Address: Church, Accrington, Lancashire Postcode: BB5 4PD Tel: 01254 320104 Email: Brendan.catlow@williamblythe.com Web: www.williamblythe.com Specialism: Inorganic Speciality Chemicals

David Yaxley Manufacturing Director Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys Postcode: FY5 4QD Tel: 01253 897700 Fax: 01253 897701 Email: dyaxley@victrex.com Web: www.victrex.com Specialism: Manufacturing High Performance Polymers Victrex is the world’s leading manufacturer of VICTREX® PEEK polymer.

The Company is headquartered in the UK with dedicated sales, market development and technical specialists located around the world. These teams work hand-in-hand with processors and end users to provide assistance in new application development and prototyping together with product performance data and processing support.

William Blythe is an advanced manufacturer of inorganic speciality chemicals and an innovator in technology led solutions for functional derivatives of Copper, Tin, Zinc and Iodine. With significant investment in skills, laboratory, quality control and development infrastructure our business is progressive and committed to working in partnership with our global clients. Our expert teams work closely with our clients to ensure that products and processes are developed under strict confidentiality.

Founded in 1845 and based in Accrington, England, our capabilities extend from 5kg laboratory scale to multi thousand tonne manufacturing plants, allowing our approach to be both dynamic and agile.

William Blythe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Synthomer PLC, who are a FTSE 250 London listed company, with turnover in excess of £1 billion, focussed on water based polymer chemistry.

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Warrant Group Limited

Wirral Metropolitan College

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Contact: Address:

Jarrad Bycroft Warrant House, 157 Regent Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside Postcode: L5 9TF Tel: 0151 955 0600 Email: jarrad.bycroft@warrant-group.com Web: www.warrant-group.com/cnw Warrant Group is a founder member of EURTEAM, a European Chemical Alliance, and with our collaborative partners we have created a dynamic network specialising in European and global supply chain solutions solely for the chemical sector.

We have AEO status, are CDI and ISO certified, and our customer service team individually hold hazardous familiarisation certificates. In this demanding arena we take a stringent approach to KPI where transparent results are recorded. Warrant Group has built up a loyal and diverse chemical sector client portfolio, each having different complexities and a bespoke solutions requirement.

Employer Services Team Tower House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral Postcode: CH41 1FH Tel: 0151 551 7610 Email: employer.services@wmc.ac.uk Web: www.wmc.ac.uk Specialism: FE College covering a wide range of sector specialism’s including HE programmes.

Wirral Metropolitan College is the largest college in Wirral with student success rates in the top ten percent nationally.

In addition to being Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths [STEM] lead organisation for the North West Region, we hold a number of national quality standards for excellence.

We are also the largest provider of apprenticeships in Wirral, graded outstanding by Ofsted for employer responsive training.

We also won the prestigious Cogent UK Life Science Skills provider of the Year Award in May 2014.

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Witt O’Brien’s Ltd Contact: Position: Address:

Richard Howes General Manager Trent House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby Postcode: DE24 8UP Tel: +44 (0) 1332 222299 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 222298 Email: info@wittobriens.com Web: www.wittobriens.co.uk Specialism: Witt O’Brien’s is a global leader in risk management with the depth of experience and capability to provide services through the disaster and crisis life cycle.

Witt O’Brien’s Ltd. (formerly LINK Associates International), (www.wittobriens.co.uk) is a world-wide consultancy specialising in high risk industries. Founded in 1986 and rebranded in 2014, we are a global leader in helping organisations become Crisis Confident through realistic simulations, expert consultancy and software products. We commit to delivering services which result in continuous improvement of an organisation’s preparedness to unplanned incidents. With tailored services in safety management, emergency management, crisis management, business continuity and crisis communications, we can help you to control the outcome.

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WP Thompson Contact: Dr. Robert Gregory Position: Partner Address: 1 Mann Island, Liverpool Postcode: L3 1BP Tel: 0151 236 6688 Fax: 0151 236 8155 Email: rjg@wpt.co.uk Web: www.wpt.co.uk Specialism: Patent Attorneys Professional Services WP Thompson represents and advises clients in relation to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. They are the largest firm of patent and trade mark attorneys in Merseyside, and cover all scientific and legal areas of intellectual property. Their services include obtaining patent protection, defending patents, attacking others’ patents, and generally advising on patent matters. Trade mark specialists also form an integral part of the firm’s professional base, and not only obtain trade mark protection but also advise on related issues such as brand protection and business reputation. The firm additionally has offices in London and Munich, near the European Patent Office.

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Xenon Technical Services Limited Contact: Position: Address:

Dr Louise Womack Director /Company DGSA Unit 26 Red Hill House, Hope Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire Postcode: CH4 8BU Tel: 07713 563650 Fax: 01244 661750 Email: info@xenon.org.uk Web: www.xenon.org.uk Specialism: Environmental & Waste Management Xenon Technical Services is a family owned business based in the North West with over 30 years wealth of experience in the Waste Management Sector. Services include collections of all types of waste from 1Kg to 25Tonnes, Contaminated Land/Project Management, Industrial Cleaning, Secure/ Confidential Destruction, General Waste & Recycling. Xenon Technical Services Limited is a truly 100% Independent Waste Management Company as we have no affiliation to any particular company or disposal site, so you can be rest assured that we offer you only the most competitive and legally compliant recovery, recycling and disposal options.

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RAS RISK & HAZARD MANAGEMENT

Understanding and facilitating the effective management of risk is our core business.

Only when the risk facing an organisation is well understood can it be effectively managed.

Key to the successful identification, assessment and management of risk is engagement with the right people, using the right processes at the right time. We believe we are different to many of our competitors and our approach is distinctive, we don’t always walk the well-trodden path but look at each client’s particular risk context and develop a tailored solution, working in partnership with our client.

Safety Risk Our safety risk assessment and management expertise covers risk identification techniques such as HAZIDs and HAZOP, predictive modelling advice and the facilitation of risk management techniques, particularly in the demonstration of ‘ALARP’. The area of Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) is a particular specialism within the company.

Business Risk It could be argued that all risk – whatever its label – can be defined as ‘Business Risk’.

Ultimately, whatever risk is being considered, whether safety, environmental, commercial, financial, if it’s not understood and managed effectively, it becomes a risk that affects the whole organisation.

Environmental Risk Our services in the Environmental Risk area range from the assessment of the risks related to the environment in relation to Major Hazards, based on our Source, Pathway, Receptor risk assessment model, through to the preparation of Environmental Permits (PPC in Scotland) – full applications or variations of existing permits – particularly in relation to planning for new developments.

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