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HFLC Ad copy.indd 2 23/05/2016 16:18 Contents Spring 2019 4 Welcome and About us elements is published by 7 From our members Chemicals Northwest The Innovation Centre • Libra’s new betaines manufacturing plant Sci-Tech Daresbury • RAS - Making a difference with process safety Keckwick Lane leadership Daresbury • XCellR8 partners with The Body Shop on Warrington non-animal testing WA4 4FS • The ACTA Group - Impact of EPA amendments on The Chemicals Northwest Team is: TSCA inventory for chemical importers John Roche • New best practice whitepapers issued by BPE Operations manager • Smithers Viscient appoints new MD Email: [email protected] • STFC supports Chemical Intelligence in waging war Mobile: 07885 831615 on superbugs • Symmetry Law - Delayed changes to OPRA Alex Abraitis Member service & events manager replacement, CCS Tel: 01925 607050 Email: [email protected] 11 CNW 2019 Awards Advertising sales: John Roche 17 Events Email: [email protected] • Brexit – guidance for “no deal” • REACH – testing the new UK REACH IT system Designed and Printed by: • CNW returns to Catalyst to hear about new projects 27 Spotlight • Envigo • Derwent James 2co Limited • AB Risk www.2-co.com • Vynova Email: [email protected] • RMG • Studley Engineering

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Membership Chemicals Northwest is part of the Would your company benefit from joining an organisation Chemical Industries Association that supports and promotes the chemistry-using sector in the Northwest? Do you want to understand more, and contribute to, the industry issues within the region? Disclaimer If you are a manufacturer, chemical user or offer products and Chemicals Northwest or 2co Limited cannot services to the sector, why not join us today? See over for details be held responsible for any inaccuracies or or please contact: errors that may occur, individual products or Alex Abraitis - Member services and events manager services advertised or late entries. No part [email protected] or visit: of this publication may be reproduced or www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/membership/membership_benefits/ scanned without prior written permission of 2019 - 2020 rates the publishers. Micro corporate membership (1 - 10 employees) £434+VAT Standard corporate membership (11-100 employees) £755+VAT Large corporate membership (100+ employees) £961+VAT Sponsor Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. A pro-rata basis usually applies This edition is sponsored by to joining at other times in the year and we’d be happy to discuss on application.

Elements Spring 2019 3 Welcome About us... It’s that time of year again! What a night on Chemicals Northwest is an established business network wholly owned by the 28 March when 11 accolades were issued Chemical Industries Association. to great success stories from the chemicals sector in the northwest. A closer look at With around 160 members we actively promote the winners is included in this issue and we this important regional sector and our objective is to help membership to grow through; thank our sponsors for helping us stage the 2019 dinner at the Imperial War Museum • facilitating networking events, common interest groups and interactive workshops, all aimed at North. We sincerely hope all guests enjoyed covering topical industry issues. the evening. • supporting projects and programmes that The dinner of course occurred 24 hours before identify and enhance business performance the original date of the UK leaving the EU. After and generally support continuous improvement many months and years of uncertainty the across the sector. deadline has been deferred and ‘no deal’ is still a • promoting science and engineering based possibility. The Government has already produced skills, helping to address the region’s future some ‘no deal’ guidance for the public and needs. businesses and in future editions of elements, we • improving the image of the industry overall, will highlight developments and experiences of including generating a positive reputation, members. through communicating achievements and success. Over recent months Government departments • contributing to the industry’s strategic voice and have held a series of stakeholder events around the national growth agenda aligned to the work the country, very popular as they were, we will of the Chemical Industries Association. continue to help the key departments share their • connecting the community of chemistry-using feedback with member companies. REACH and businesses and the vital supply chains here in Brexit overlap closely and both CNW discussion the Northwest. groups met earlier in the year to hear updates on political and economic developments, as well as Chemicals Northwest really does bring feedback on the UK REACH IT system. people together! It is an essential feature of The new UK Chemistry Council was launched successful networking strategies used by in London last November. Formerly known as many organisations. We coordinate a range of Chemistry Growth Partnership, innovation, energy meetings and events to enable ‘face to face’ and supply chains, remain top priorities and the networking for the benefit of all members. Every Council’s plan is to submit a new sector deal to successful business networking organisation government later in the year. also needs effective communications channels.

Some good news also for CNW members as As a result of gradual development over recent NCEC announces a discount on its telephone- years, getting messages across, promoting based emergency response services, see page member companies and reporting news, 24. Chemicals Northwest has reached new levels of topicality and quality. Here are the the main As we continue into the 21st year of CNW, we features and benefits of membership... thank all for your support and look forward to working and engaging with all our members. As always we welcome any feedback you wish to give and any ideas you may have for improvements. Visit Chemicals Northwest at UK Chemical Industries Expo & Conference “CHEMUK 2019” 1 and 2 May 2019 at Harrogate. Why not join us and find out more about our network and how your business can benefit. See page 19.

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4 Elements Spring 2019 Annual Awards Dinner - During the annual CNW awards programme we are privileged to witness the many achievements made in our local sector. Culminating in a great night of celebration each year’s awards are a fantastic way your company can support the region’s CNW started the Brexit user group straight after chemicals sector and help raise your own the referendum in 2016 and it is gaining more and profile. Up to 300 guests from across the more support from membership. Whilst there is industry gather on the night and everyone can still uncertainty, many businesses will be looking see for themselves the amazing achievements to the future impacts, so we are enabling all made by our people and organisations. interested parties to meet and discuss in more detail their common issues and concerns. Up to “Focus 50” - This recently named series of date information, expert insights and reports form seminars and networking events is becoming the basis of each agenda, which will run parallel to ever more popular. the national work carried out by CIA.

Over the years CNW has focused on a range elements magazine - CNW produces an of highly topical and relevant business issues. informative quarterly magazine called elements Technical, regulatory and operational insights which contains the latest round up of member have been delivered by experts in their fields. news, specialist features and ‘spotlights’ on new These events ensure good practices are shared member companies. This is a great opportunity and all gain new knowledge. As businesses get to establish an association between your to grips with the changing landscape there will organisation and important sector issues, by always be new issues for members to analyse. contributing free editorial and press releases. Companies who do business in the chemicals sector may also wish to look at advertising options. The CNW sector directory is now integrated into elements.

Website - Visits to the CNW website have almost doubled in the past 12 months. The website is regularly updated with industry news and the events programme. Companies are increasingly using it for enquiries and advertising. There is an efficient “e-shot” function which allows direct messaging to our contacts list. Viewers of the directory pages can search the whole of our Breakfast Networking - Chemicals Northwest supply chain providers to find where to buy is gaining a growing reputation for high quality products and services. breakfast networking events. With no specific theme, delegates are encouraged to make new LinkedIn - The Chemicals Northwest LinkedIn contacts and some will make short pitches about group was created in the latter half of 2010 and their company, its products and services plus has an ever increasing membership, with over news announcements! The breakfast meetings 1300 members now connected. The group have proved to be very popular and currently provides the opportunity for chemical industry run on a 2 monthly basis attracting an average professionals to share ideas and knowledge. of 40 people each time. New contacts can lead to new opportunities and new business. All are Twitter - The welcome. CNW Twitter account is Common Interest Groups - Chemicals growing, so to Northwest’s REACH group has followed closely hear about the the developments within this complex and long latest news term piece of legislation. The initiative allows from CNW the sharing of experience, best practice and and the wider knowledge between manufacturing, supply sector, why chain and support service providers, all with a not follow us. keen interest in REACH. The group meets three In addition we’d be happy to re-tweet any news times a year and now has a membership of over or updates that members themselves tweet. 50 companies.

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 5 SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION FOR A BETTER WORLD

Our Strategy for delivering chemistry-fuelled growth of the UK economy was launched on 15 November

KEY MESSAGES Our revised strategy – Sustainable Innovation for a better world – shows how the UK can accelerate a ‘Create and Make’ culture. Creating world class innovation and Making the next generation of products and solutions. • In the not too distant future, products that respond to the sustainability challenge will be the preferred solutions for all, representing a golden opportunity for our sector. • We will commercialise our sector’s innovation, reinforce our supply chains and develop our regional presence and infrastructure to strengthen the UK economy and deliver benefits for society. • Working with Government and others, we will develop solutions to the grand challenges of: Future of mobility | Clean growth | Ageing society | Artificial Intelligence and Data

Contact Simon at [email protected] for more details 6 Elements Spring 2019 SUSTAINABLE ...from our members INNOVATION FOR A BETTER WORLD First shipment of betaines leaves Libra’s new, state-of-the-art, multifunctional manufacturing plant he first shipment of Cocamidopropyl first shipment from betaines (Librateric CAB 30) has now left our new plant is a T landmark moment Libra Speciality Chemicals’ new state-of-the- for Libra, and for art, multifunctional manufacturing plant, bound the UK chemical for export markets in Africa. manufacturing industry as a whole. I Having recently opened in Manchester, UK, Libra’s am extremely proud dedicated plant is now manufacturing a new series of that we continue 30% and high active betaines, serving its global customer to drive innovation base with a broader offering of top-quality amphoteric and investment in surfactants. Over just 18 months, the multi-million-pound the local chemical plant has been designed and built to include a distillation industry, while column and two custom-made alkylation reactors – one maintaining our of 35,000 litres and another (which is unique to Libra) of reputation for 60,000 litres. This set-up equips Libra with an impressive combining market- production capacity of over 32,000 t/pa of amphoteric leading quality with surfactants, supplied in either 200 kg drums, 1,000 kg the world-class service that our global customers have intermediate bulk containers, or full-bulk tankers, in line come to know and expect.” with customer requirements. Find out more… The new range of Librateric products offers everything that might Explore the benefits of be expected from a top-quality Libra products or request betaine – stability over a wide pH a technical data sheet by range; compatibility with anionic, contacting the Libra team: non-ionic and cationic surfactants; o Enquire online and high-foaming capabilities (even o Tel: +44 161 775 1888 in high-electrolyte solutions) – all o Email: at a competitive price, and with [email protected] market-leading manufacturing and Visit Libra Speciality sustainability standards. Chemicals Ltd online at Libra CEO Graham Royle said: “This www.librachem.co.uk Chemistry Council launches strategy Our Strategy for delivering chemistry-fuelled growth of the UK economy was launched on 15 November elivering innovation-based growth is at The strategy targets a 50% increase in the heart of the Chemistry Council’s new production, increases in turnover, in exports and annual KEY MESSAGES D investment climbing by 68%. On top of this, the industry strategy for the chemicals sector, which was sees a 35% climb in jobs, ensuring a great future for this Our revised strategy – Sustainable Innovation for a better world – shows how the UK can accelerate a ‘Create and launched on 15 November 2018. vital sector. Make’ culture. Creating world class innovation and Making the next generation of products and solutions. Business & Industry Minister Richard Harrington said • In the not too distant future, products that respond to the sustainability challenge will be the preferred solutions for The UK Chemistry Council, jointly chaired by Steve “This is a great example of our modern Industrial Strategy Foots, the Chief Executive of Croda International plc and all, representing a golden opportunity for our sector. in action. Chemicals is one of the largest manufacturing Business & Industry Minister, Richard Harrington, has sectors in the UK, generating billions for our economy • We will commercialise our sector’s innovation, reinforce our supply chains and develop our regional presence and published a new strategy “Sustainable Innovation for a and we are determined to put the sector on course for infrastructure to strengthen the UK economy and deliver benefits for society. better world”. growth”. • Working with Government and others, we will develop solutions to the grand challenges of: Drawing on unique UK strengths in the field of innovation Croda International plc Chief Executive, Steve Foots said and linking it to the Industrial Strategy, the chemical “I passionately believe in the UK’s innovation strength. As Future of mobility | Clean growth | Ageing society | Artificial Intelligence and Data industry sets out a series of proposals to form the basis of we look to capitalise on our knowledge based economy, an agreement with Government on the way forward. we will deliver a world class ‘create and make’ culture”. Contact Simon at [email protected] for more details Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 7 RAS

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8 Elements+44 (0) Spring 1244 2019 674 612 • [email protected] • www.ras.ltd.uk Making a difference with process safety leadership e wrote last year that 2019 was to be the A Board member will need to know where the big year of leadership and shared a handful investments should be made, but an engineering W manager can make an immediate difference with of key messages that organisations should inspection results from their plant area. bear in mind as the topic is brought into focus. Now, as the regulatory year is edging closer, Publishing performance details we explore how the principles of process safety leadership can be used to improve The paragraph above illustrates that what is being safety not just within an organisation, but measured is being managed, but this doesn’t just apply internally. Sharing and collaboration is a key principle throughout industry as a whole. of leadership, and publishing details on performance creates a benchmark; something that will drive November last year saw the launch of ‘Solutions for Our improvement forward by sharing ideas and lessons Future’, a programme about the UK’s chemical industry learnt. Associations like the CIA and TSA enable us to produced by the Chemical Industries Association in talk more openly with government, the regulator and our partnership with ITN Productions. RAS Ltd were lucky peers. It doesn’t have to be a mechanism for naming and enough to be involved and used the opportunity to shaming; good results boost the confidence of the public, deliver our message on leadership, focussing on four the regulator and stakeholders, encourage engagement key themes that should help organisations embed and increase morale. the principles of leadership into their operations. The principles start within the organisation, but it is important to appreciate how our combined efforts will create a safer Sharing best practice industry. When people work together, they can draw attention to issues and be the starting point for change. Sharing Managing process safety hazards best practice through trade associations like those named above can result in the regulation, standards and The decisions of leaders have a direct impact on the guidance that facilitate a consistent approach across safety of their establishment. Without an understanding industry; one that works practically for operators. Beyond their major accident hazards, leaders cannot allocate the this, what can we learn from other sectors? The principles right resources or instil a culture that prioritises safety. of risk are the same no matter what the industry is, and it is worthwhile considering how lessons from others With this in mind, organisations should ask themselves should be implemented. how many people on their board know about process safety management, and how confident they are that the Furthermore, industry and academia have much to gain depth of their knowledge allows safety to be at the root from one another. The latest knowledge from academia of all decisions. A competent leader who understands the can be applied in practice by the operator. For example, hazards at their establishment and how the PSM system what insight can psychologists provide to safety culture links together will appreciate that productivity is a by- and behaviour, and how can software engineers help product of safety. When you invest in safety, you invest us to streamline operations and improve on safety? in equipment integrity, wellbeing and morale and high Embracing the work of others gives us the best chance to reliability processes; pillars of successful operations. drive the industry forward.

Monitoring performance The year of leadership is an opportunity not only to inspire even greater standards of process safety Making investments in safety is most effective when management, but to create a cross-sector culture focussed in the right places; places which will inevitably that incorporates safety into existing systems and to change over time. The key to prioritising is collecting demonstrate why the UK’s chemicals sector is something data on how existing people, plant and processes are to be proud of. performing. A tiered approach considering process areas at a high level right down to plant items that are individual barriers can provide a clear picture. Being transparent and reporting results to the right people will Authors: Carolyn Nicholls ([email protected]) secure the focus of those who can make a difference. & Jennifer Hill ([email protected])

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 9 XCellR8 welcomes partnership with global beauty brand he Body Shop has appointed XCellR8 to We’ve recently started working with XCellR8 because Tprovide the company with skin and eye it’s an innovative, women-founded, British, animal-free irritation tests for cosmetic ingredients and testing business. We both share a strong commitment to animal testing alternatives and we’re passionate about formulations across The Body Shop’s product the scientific and ethical advances in this field.” portfolio. Celebrating their shared visions to be a force for good, both companies firmly believe there is no scientific requirement for animal testing in the beauty industry. XCellR8 is the only lab globally to make its tests entirely animal-product free in a regulatory environment; eliminating all animal components from their tests.

Together with The Body Shop the companies are also working together to lobby for a worldwide ban on animal testing. Most recently, XCellR8’s founder, Dr Carol Treasure attended the UN’s 18th general assembly with The Body Shop, to speak at an event during the SDG Media Zone. The UN is working to achieve 17 Founders Dr. Carol Treasure and Bushra Sim Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the team spoke on the topic of #SDG12 – Responsible Production Dr Carol Treasure said of the partnership: “Our aim is to and Consumption. As one of The Body Shop’s testing become the global leader in animal free testing. Our in partners, XCellR8 was able to explain how animal-free depth, academic understanding of physiology and how safety tests have now become the default choice thanks chemicals react with the body, mean that more accurate to scientific innovations in human cell culture techniques. and reproducible results are achieved when tests are

conducted on human skin cells instead of animals. Jason Matthews, International Director of Regulatory Partnering with The Body Shop has been the icing on the at The Body Shop International commented on the cake of a fantastic year for XCellR8 and our continued appointment: “The Body Shop has been campaigning investment in innovation, research and development against animal testing in cosmetics for more than 30 keeps us at the forefront of cosmetic science.” years, and we are pleased that since the EU ban, there’s been great industry progress in animal-free alternatives. XCellR8 is an exclusively animal-free laboratory and provides entirely animal-free safety and efficacy tests to the cosmetics, personal care and chemical industries. Already trusted by leading cosmetic and chemical companies around the world, the company does not use serum, tissues or antibodies extracted from animals.

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10 Elements Spring 2019 Chemicals Northwest Awards 2019 celebrating success in the region!

he ninth Chemicals Northwest Awards “Now if there is dinner took place on the 28 March a bonus to all T that seemingly 2019 at the Imperial War Museum North in unproductive Manchester. The annual awards programme use of time and is open to all organisations and once again energy, it is that we had a fantastic response with some this industry excellent entries from around the region. Our is now firmly at the top of the Brexit agenda. We are entertaining host was broadcaster, actor and quoted at least weekly in Parliament, sometimes daily. We have a Chemicals Exiting the European Union Body that former Masterchef champion; Alexis Conran. has three Government Ministers and industry leaders, addressing our key priorities. Stephen Elliott CEO of Chemical Industries Association and The challenge ahead is, of course, to build on that chair of Chemicals profile - both for the future Brexit negotiations and for all Northwest welcomed our other issues that affect the competitiveness of our all guests to the event trade and investment. Especially a meaningful Industrial and in his speech he Strategy for our sector. And we will. But the hard work reminded everyone on Brexit has not even started. Wherever we end up - of the imminent hopefully in the next days - it is what follows that really challenging times for matters. This is where our three issues - tariffs, regulation our sector, this region and people - need to be part of the future relationship and for the country; with the European Union. This industry, everyone here tonight and beyond, needs to be ready - sometimes at “I am always proud to extremely short notice - to support the negotiators in visit this region and my getting this future relationship right. job brings me here most weeks. Proud of the contribution of our sector, of each business and each workforce. While it feels like Brexit is the only job each day, we Yes, these are challenging times for our sector but, as have actually done much more at regional and national evidenced by all of you here tonight… every year sees level, with Chemicals Northwest playing a key role in our industry respond to those challenges.” our work to grow the sector. These are exciting as well as challenging times and the newly formed national In relation to Brexit Steve added: Chemistry Council - under joint ministerial/business leadership - is now looking to build on its’ recently “Much of our focus over what has now in fact been the published growth strategy by placing innovation at past four years - before, during and after the referendum the heart of a transformational sector deal investment - has been about Brexit. Well I can tell you that our sector partnership between government and industry. and this region has from the day after the referendum Northwest chemical and chemistry-using businesses called for three things: tariff-free, frictionless trade; will rightly be at the heart of these projects, reflecting regulatory consistency and access to skilled people.” the region’s consistently strong performance, with an innovation spend of over £3 billion each year.”

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 11 The ceremony proceeded with the winners that has enabled the Ulverston site to take its announced as follows: performance to a new level. Examples include enhanced; root cause analysis courses, loss of containment indexing The ‘Manufacturing company of the year’ award, and change control processes. sponsored by Biochemica UK Ltd was won by Bitrez Ltd, Standish. Bitrez The ‘International trade’ award was presented to Libra has developed Speciality Chemicals, for a new strategic approach to ‘Curaphen’ as exporting as the company has fundamentally changed an alternative the way it works with existing customers. More face to to ‘Bisphenol face relationships and country-based regulatory and A’ based on trade support, cutting edge has led to new chemistry business and a that meets regulatory guidelines. From early process 25% increase development to full commercialisation, the new product in the number is providing safer specifications and sales in many of overseas packaging applications worldwide. The result has been markets. a doubling of UK manufacturing capacity and a move to 24/7 operation. SRG sponsored the Young talent in the chemical industry award, which because of the very high calibre of GSK, Ulverston was the nominations was re-shaped into two separate categories. winner of the ‘Health & safety’ award, sponsored by Livent. Chemical engineering graduate James Chatterton of A comprehensive collection of Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd, won the ‘Young Talent health & safety improvements in a Technical Operations role’ award. James took on

All our 2019 Chemicals Northwest Awards Winners!

12 Elements Spring 2019 a senior operations As EHS apprentice GSK’s role early in his career, Lois Viney, won the award overseeing the design, for ‘Young Talent in an construction and Operations Support role’ commissioning of a new playing a leading role in plant at the Irlam site. building a structured health, He has added business safety & environment value through effective performance monitoring system cost management and at Ulverston and supporting proactive contractor senior management in ensuring engagement. products are REACH compliant.

Mark Carter is a research Simon Hargraves, IT manager at Hibiscus plc & development chemist at received a ‘highly commended’ in this category for the William Blythe and he received development of novel Safety Data Sheet software. This a ‘highly commended’ in this makes document category. Mark also made production easier an immediate impact by and quicker for developing a production route manufacturers, for a new product requested by as well as the a customer. This new processing production of technology for which Mark has datasheets become a global expert, has for delivery to led to the company becoming international poison market leader. centres.

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Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 13 Marks & Clerk LLP sponsored this year’s ‘Innovation’ initial purpose of compliance with the Industrial Emissions award which was won by William Blythe Ltd, Accrington. Directive. Peak42’s innovative process control software The company carried out a strategic review of the enhanced the human/process interface resulting in way they approached innovation. A significant cultural safety risk reduction and the elimination of off-site waste change based on more customer-focussed innovation disposal. and assisted by additional investment in R&D resource, have helped the company achieve sustainable financial ‘Engineering firm of success. the year’, sponsored by REACHReady was won by Studley Engineering & Electrical Ltd, Liverpool. Building on last year’s win the company has broadened its engineering capabilities and range of services to the chemical industry. Combining the Mechanical and Electrical arms of the business it now delivers a more focused approach to the industry’s needs along with an The ‘Charity of the year 2019’, sponsored by Valtris integrated EHSQ management system. They now employ Specialty Chemicals went to Catalyst Discovery 80 apprentices. Centre, Widnes. This was for a major re-invigoration of an established The national trade body representing the UK chemical science education and pharmaceutical manufacturers, Chemical Industries and industry heritage Association, sponsored the final award;‘Supplier to the centre. The new vision chemical industry’. Recruitment company SRG was the uses informal science winner! Understanding the skills needs of the chemical learning to attract industry, establishing a strong network of potential underserved and candidates and building the links with universities is at ender-represented the heart of SRG’s audiences, from those business strategy. experiencing mental health difficulties and dementia to Having a scientific deprived school children who wouldn’t otherwise have degree, technical the opportunity. knowledge and experience are Veeva Systems pre-requisites UK sponsored of recruitment the ‘Operational managers. excellence’ award and in winning it Labelling and safety documentation provider Hibiscus for the third year plc was awarded a ‘highly commended’ in this category in a row, Vertellus based on a case study that related to an urgent Specialties, requirement of a NW chemical manufacturer. Its rapid Widnes has demonstrated the importance of continuous response made not only enabled a consignment to improvement in its business operations. Operational be completed in time, but also improved the quality of improvements over the past year included: optimisation labelling information. of a crystallisation system, more reliable safety critical equipment and cost savings through improved LEAN Thanks went to the producers of the evening’s award work flows. trophies who once again were the BA Fine Arts students at Wirral Metropolitan College and sponsored by Solvay The ‘Sustainability’ award sponsored by INOVYN went Interox Ltd. Special thanks went to Hosokawa Micron to Peak42 Ltd, Daresbury. Ltd for sponsorship of the drink’s reception and Manntek It was awarded for a case AB for once again sponsoring the Awards dinner study that involved a brochure for the evening. partnership approach to employing the concepts of Finally Chemicals Northwest wishes to thank all of the Industry 4.0 and Big Data award entrants, sponsors and guests who attended the analytics to an existing event for helping to make the 2019 awards dinner one chemical process for the of the best ever!

14 Elements Spring 2019 Designing the Trophies at Wirral Met College 2019 his is the seventh year that Chemicals are introduced and discussed. Much design work had Northwest have invited students from the already been undertaken when the decision to use T glass was introduced. Many modern artists such as Henri BA Fine Art course at Wirral Met College to Matisse (Chapel of the Rosary, Vence 1951), and more design the trophies for the awards. Each year recently David Hockney (Westminster Abbey, London the challenge adopts a different character for 2018) have been commissioned to make designs for stained glass windows. So with this great tradition in mind our students. the group decided to learn a whole set of new skills and techniques. The qualities and material characteristics of This year a group of five second year students have glass meant the designs had to be radically altered. The split the task between them. Laura Jones, Lauren Pugh, designs became more regular and abstract with strong Phoebe Weaver, Zoë Roberts and Helon Conning. colour and regular shapes. The forms evoke the image Working on a real project provides our students the of sailing boats on the Mersey. With this technique the professional experience that is a key element in their glass becomes fused together to form transparent blocks. training. However, the design and making process can be We think this use of high temperatures and material a challenge. Working in a group to produce a coherent transformation makes chemical processes the heart of design is often a very difficult task and the rejection and this year’s designs. modification of individual ideas requires maturity and diplomacy. The students involved in this year’s trophy designs for Chemicals Northwest are Level Five Sculpture Option We have always started from the assumption that by students: The group have been supported by tutor Karon commissioning student designs, Chemicals Northwest McGunigall with technical support from Tanya Dennis. are looking for innovation, creativity and a unique product rather than an ‘off the shelf design’. Vincent Lavell Course Leader At the very beginning of the design process many ideas BA (Hons) Fine Art

Seminar shines a light on hot process industry topics eople working in the worlds of process Pengineering and manufacturing had the chance to learn about some of the latest developments affecting the industries last week. BPE, one of the UK’s leaders in chemical and biochemical engineering, held a breakfast seminar to look at some of the key issues and trends affecting the industry. It also shared some of its latest findings from its series of free whitepapers, which aim to share Noel Quigley, BPE’s managing director, added: “We firmly best practice. believe that sharing best practice helps to move the whole industry forward and we’ll certainly be looking to Among the topics under the spotlight were: continuous run more of these events in 2019. It was fitting that last reactor modelling, filtration scale up and LOPA and high week’s event was held at our North West office, marking containment. Jon McGeehan, who heads up BPE’s almost exactly two years since we opened our second North West office where the event was held, said: “The location.” event provided a fantastic opportunity for us to share our current technical developments with our customers, All of BPE’s whitepapers are available to download for free at partners and the wider community. We were particularly https://www.bpe-ds.com/about-us/bpe-whitepapers/ pleased to share our recent whitepapers, which have To register your interest for future events email been proving popular since the series was launched.” [email protected]

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 15 EPA Updates the TSCA Inventory: Impact on chemical importers n February 19, 2019, the U.S. substance” until 90 days after EPA publishes the initial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) version of the Inventory with all listings identified as active O or inactive, or in this case by 20 May 2019. If a substance released a much anticipated “updated” Toxic is listed as “inactive” that is currently being manufactured Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. The or processed, entities have 90 days (or until May 20) updated TSCA Inventory now lists chemicals to file a Notice of Activity (NOA) Form B so that they that are “active” versus “inactive” in commerce can continue their current activity. Manufacturers and processors that intend to manufacture or process an in the U.S. This development has important “inactive” substance after May 20 must submit an NOA legal and transactional implications for foreign Form B before they start their commercial activity. companies importing chemicals into the U.S. This column explains why. So the take-home message is this: chemical stakeholders need to understand that after 20 May 2019, Background it will be impermissible to manufacture, import, or process a substance that is designated as “inactive” on the TSCA When Congress amended TSCA in 2016, a key goal Inventory without first submitting an NOA Form B to was to “update” the TSCA Inventory. Recall all industrial EPA. If entities are now engaged in commercial activities chemicals not otherwise exempt must be listed on the regarding chemicals designated as “inactive” on the TSCA Inventory as a predicate to commercial production, TSCA Inventory, now would be a good time to submit an distribution, and use. In other words, if a chemical is not NOA Form B to continue the commercial activity. listed on the TSCA Inventory and not otherwise exempt from TSCA notification, EPA would be of the view that Discussion this chemical substance cannot be made or distributed in commerce for a commercial purpose. The recent notice from EPA tells us several things. First, the updated TSCA Inventory confirms that less It was widely thought for years before 2016 that only a than half of the over 86,000 chemicals listed on the subsection of the 86,228 chemicals listed on the TSCA TSCA Inventory are currently active in commerce. This Inventory were in fact “in commerce.” Under new TSCA, represents a profound shift over the past 40 years, EPA was required to initiate a rulemaking to “reset” the as it is clear that many of the approximately 62,000 TSCA Inventory by requiring that listed chemicals be chemicals on the original TSCA Inventory and the over designated as “active” or “inactive.” After EPA completes 30,000 commenced new chemicals were commercially the TSCA Inventory reset process, companies that bypassed as technological, commercial, policy, and intend to manufacture or process chemicals identified regulatory drivers emerged and produced significant as inactive must notify EPA prior to their manufacture or changes in the global chemical economy. processing. Second, the notice adds a temporal element to the The February notice truth tested what was widely significance of a chemical being identified as “inactive” believed to be the case, namely that less than half of on the TSCA Inventory. In short, after May 20, entities the total number of chemicals listed on the current wishing to manufacture, including import, a chemical TSCA Inventory (47 percent or 40,655) are currently substance identified as “inactive” on the TSCA Inventory in commerce. More than 80 percent (32,898) of the must first submit an NOA Form B to EPA. European- chemicals in commerce have identities that are not based entities that import non-exempt chemicals should Confidential Business Information (CBI), increasing public be aware of the reset TSCA Inventory, be mindful of access to additional information about them. Readers the implications of any “inactive” designation, and take will appreciate that EPA is developing a rule outlining steps now to ensure commercial transactions remain how it will review and substantiate CBI claims seeking to uninterrupted. Failure to understand the consequences protect the chemical identities of substances listed on the of the reset TSCA Inventory could prove commercially confidential portion of the TSCA Inventory. disruptive.

Why is this important to European entities? The public version of the February 2019 update of the TSCA Inventory, which includes information on active and The reset TSCA Inventory has important implications inactive chemicals, is available on EPA’s TSCA Chemical for domestic and foreign chemical stakeholders. Most Substance Inventory web page, as well as general importantly for present purposes, the term “manufacture” information about the TSCA Inventory, tips on how to is defined under TSCA to include “import into” the access the Inventory, and policy and guidance materials. U.S. Under the final TSCA Inventory notification rule, a substance is not officially designated as an “inactive Author: Lynn L. Bergeson President, ACTA Group

16 Elements Spring 2019 events ‘No deal’ guidance and options leading up to deadline s people talk more about Brexit, the The Environment Agency, realising that sites may be possibility of a “no deal” has been prepared for Brexit by stockpiling raw materials, suggests A companies also consider key critical spares that may gaining traction. CIA’s recent engagement have delays reaching the UK? Equally, if stockpiling raw with government was highlighted at the materials, regulators have asked sites to please remain latest Brexit group meeting held at Sci-Tech mindful of the COMAH thresholds and the hazardous Daresbury on 13 February 2019. consent limits which apply. The HSE is running five roadshows around the country aimed at engaging with chemical companies on EU exit, they are proving to be This included reference to the HSE website guidance very popular! which has now been updated with the main actions that businesses need to take if they are manufacturing, The meeting welcomed importing or using chemicals under REACH; http://www. Dr Kathryn Simpson, hse.gov.uk/brexit/brexit-no-deal-guidance.htm associate professor in political economy at Recent Brexit guidance has jointly been issued by CIA the Future Economies and CEFIC, that outlines advice on: Research Centre, a) maintaining access to EU single market considerations Manchester Metropolitan for UK based businesses, University who gave a b) considerations for EU based companies with UK comprehensive analysis supply and trade relationships and of the recent political c) implications of a future UK REACH for UK and EU27/ developments on Brexit. EEA companies. This included the various This can be found at: Brexit: Preparing for a future UK parliamentary options out of REACH scenario There was also reference to the and the possible eventual updated guidance from ECHA; outcomes that the UK https://echa.europa.eu/-/act-now-to-stay-on-the-eu- faces, including “no deal”. market-after-the-uk-s-withdrawal In relation to the Irish backstop, the UK wants to keep all UK companies have invested possibly up to £600 million of UK not just Northern Ireland in a customs union and to comply with REACH, and the industry welcomed that single market for a limited time period, that is not to be regulation. Therefore, the concept of a UK REACH being indefinitely locked-in. However, the EU Wants a backstop introduced and asking UK companies to pay again for re- to be only applicable to Northern Ireland although the registration, did not make sense. The UK’s possible role EU recently agreed the backstop can apply to all of the in the ECHA also needed to be discussed. The European UK with additional assurances to prevent a hard border chemicals federation, CEFIC, said the British and EU in Northern Ireland. Any backstop must apply unless and chemical sectors were strongly interconnected, and from until it’s no longer needed and cannot have a time limit. the onset of Brexit negotiations it had stood united in Kathryn says Brexit is treated as mono-causal, it’s not: favour of an agreement for frictionless trade in chemicals, “politics trumps economics”. The Current UK Government calling for the UK should be included in the EU REACH strategy appears to be ‘running down the clock’, hoping regulation and in the ECHA. A ‘no deal’ needed to be for approval of Withdrawal Agreement in the house averted. of commons at the 11th hour, or until the EU budges. Over 40 EU FTA agreements were recently reviewed Progress has been made but the Withdrawal Agreement by DIT when considering the Department’s hopes to is only the first stage in a marathon of UK-EU relations. transition (deal or ‘no deal’), with progress being made in striking agreements with South Korea, Canada and Switzerland. The industry’s commercial interests in the most important markets with regard to chemical imports or exports are also to be shared with DIT.

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Hazards29 FP A4 Ad .indd 2 28/02/2019 15:53 Testing the UK REACH IT system he latest CNW REACH discussion group Economic Partnership reflect industry priorities and aim is took place at Sci-Tech Daresbury on 13 to minimise regulatory burdens: T • The UK would be an active participant in ECHA, albeit March 2019 and Jenny Butcher, chemicals without voting rights, which would involve making an policy executive at CIA provided an update appropriate financial contribution. on recent developments starting with the • UK businesses would continue to register chemical House of Commons debate on the UK REACH substances directly with ECHA, rather than working Statutory Instrument. through an EEA-based representative. • The proposal for a ‘common rule book’ would include all chemical regulations where ECHA has a role, There were two positives; an extension of the deadline to including REACH, CLP and Biocides. submit initial registration information from 60 to 120 days as well as the intent to grandfather UK registrations held With regards new REACH registrations for the EEA by UK Only Representatives. The final vote did result in market, UK companies must register with ECHA via an a majority approving the draft SI, but several MPs were EEA based customer or Only Representative. For the concerned over the failure to reassure the House on a UK market, UK companies set up an account on UK functioning REACH IT system by 29 March if needed. REACH IT and register the new chemical. Registration requirements will be as close to ECHA’s current system A two-week testing period ran from 25 February 2019 as possible to reduce burden on industry. For example, – 7 March 2019, concentrating on the key scenarios UK REACH will require exactly the same IUCLID dossier that need to be functioning on day 1 of Brexit. Basic as ECHA, so industry would send the same information functionality was found in grandfathering, downstream to both agencies. EEA companies rely on UK-based user notification, inquiry and new registration. Other customer or appoint a UK-based Only Representative. issues were fed back to DEFRA, such as; a query on Applications for authorisations would need to be better communication between registrants, the invoicing submitted to the UK Regulator as well as ECHA. feature being separate to the IT system itself and the downstream user notification not accepting PDF format. Existing EU authorisations held by UK manufacturers, The system needs to have a user-friendly interface – as importers and Only Representatives will be grandfathered in EU REACH and many people also felt it would be into the UK. Authorisation holders will need to provide good if DEFRA ran another IUCLID testing workshop. some data to the UK Agency. UK companies that have Alun Williams from the EU Exit Chemicals unit at DEFRA submitted authorisation applications to ECHA, and ECHA confirms the UK REACH IT system aims to replicate the have not yet submitted an opinion to the EU, would need ECHA IT and Government will continue to develop and to resubmit their dossier to the UK Agency. build on it after Brexit, focusing on the critical functionality. ECHA’s guidance on how to transfer your UK REACH For authorisation applications awaiting EU decision registrations prior to the UK withdrawal (February following ECHA, and ECHA’s (RAC/SEAC) opinion, 2019) can be found at: https://echa.europa.eu/ applicants will be required to notify the UK Agency of the documents/10162/13552/how_to_transfer_uk_reach_ application and provide copies of the application and registrations_en.pdf/1fb443ce-79de-6596-aae5- any other information that led to ECHA’s formation of its 3f1033f1a5fb opinion. ECHA’s strategic plan for 2019-2023 was adopted Further guidance is provided on: www.hse.gov.uk/ by the management board at the end of December EUExitREACH If you have any further queries or wish 2018. The priorities are defined as identification and to receive occasional updates related to EU Exit and risk management of substances of concern, safe and chemicals, contact: sustainable use of chemicals by industry and sustainable [email protected] management of chemicals through the implementation of EU legislation. ECHA’s compliance priority for 2019 is to ensure registration dossiers that they receive, include all of the required information and the Agency encourages companies to update their dossiers with better hazard information and safe use information.

Alun outlined the Government’s on-going programme of engagement with industry and stakeholders, involving; further guidance on UK REACH, the new UK REACH IT “model office” exercise and its business readiness campaign. The UK proposals of July 2018 for the Future

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Our mission... " T O B E T H E P R E F E R R E D S U P P L I E R O F P R O C E S S S A F E T Y T E S T I N G G L O B A L L Y . " 22 Elements Spring 2019 Contact us today w w w . k i n d l o w . c o . u k Returning to Catalyst for a tasty 0 8 0 0 1 1 8 2 0 8 1 i n f o @ k i n d l o w . c o . u k breakfast! atalyst Science Discovery Centre was that is any place where hazardous chemicals/substances the venue for Chemicals Northwest latest are processed. Representing Dutch manufacturers C Dopak, the company’s products make the ‘in-process’ breakfast networking meeting on 5 March sampling of hazardous liquids and gases, much safer, Process Safety 2019. Things really have moved on for the minimising the risks of loss of containment and spills. The educational charity in terms of new funding company also offers consultancy and advice in finding the right sampling solutions that benefit its customers and Process safety is a vital part of any operation but the knowledge and and ambitious projects. the environment. expertise to achieve it may not always be available in house. At Kindlow Safety Services your process safety is our number one priority. We Director, Jayne Edwards described the work that is now understand that it is necessary to control hazards and potential hazards being undertaken at the former soap-works building in Preparations are well underway for the international such as dust explosions, thermal decomposition and runaway chemical Widnes. A £1m match-funded grant from the Inspiring Chemspec 2019 exhibition which is being held in Basel, reactions in order to achieve safe operating conditions. Our dedicated Science Fund announced last year, will help deliver; Switzerland on 26–27 June 2019 and Department team have decades of experience originating from industry and can ‘Catalyst for a future generation’. The project will explore for International Trade is encouraging UK chemical provide expert knowledge and advice to support you in achieving your ground-breaking thinking about the relationship between companies to take part. Last year there were 380 safe working parameters; whilst our fully equipped laboratory can science and wellbeing. exhibitors from 22 countries. Bohdan Ratycz based in provide the test data required to meet legislation. the DIT NW office explained the Departments’ plan to In summary this money will be used to renovate the organise a trade mission under the Northern Powerhouse work studios, re-launch the “Scientrific” exhibition space banner. There will be a UK pavilion stand with room and the educational theatre. Improvements to the café, for 15 companies. This is a great opportunity for NW T E S T I N G shop and entrance also appear in the plans. The aim manufacturers to network and meet possible new is to be a community engagement hub, focusing on customers, representing agents and distributors. There Our fully equipped laboratory can perform a full will be a £200 grant available to help with travel. range of process safety testing including; community well-being, providing more opportunities for disadvantaged children to engage and support for adults Chemical reaction hazards who are isolated or have physical disabilities. Graham Reynolds representing new CNW member and Dust explosion testing global energy distribution and management company, Regulatory testing The group was also introduced to the new chair of COMECA Group, provided some background to Aerosol safety testing trustees at Catalyst: Dr Diana Leitch. Research chemist the historical changes in ownership over the years, including the past links with Alsthom and Westinghouse, CONSULTANCY Diana, has many years’ experience working in the chemical industry and has been involved with the centre COMECA’s diverse portfolio includes; low and medium Based on decades of science and experience our for many years, including recently as a trustee. voltage switchboards (OEM), electrical solutions for experts can offer specialist consultancy and advice HVAC, automation, monitoring and control command to assist with your process. Delyth Edwards represents STFC ITAC (Innovations and cabling solutions. The company’s dynamism and TRAINING Technology Access Centre) which is based at Daresbury adaptability have enabled it to become one of the and is part of the UK Research & Innovation group. In leaders in the electrical equipment industry. Located in Tailored training courses designed to increase your order to deliver a project, companies can either lease Stoke the company is keen to build its presence with new staff’s skill levels and breach any knowledge gaps. their own exclusive, self-contained laboratory or opt for installations in the northwest. access to a ‘hot lab’ with multi-user areas available on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. All self-contained labs are either class 1 or 2 with shared facilities, including Very quick to respond to queries we had and when we fume cupboards, de-ionised water, gases and analytical sent the sample the turn around time for the final results services. was very quick. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Advanced engineering services include new product developments such as 3D printing, SEM and electron H2 Compliance beam machines. Flexible occupation arrangements such Excellent report, fast results and a good price. as short-term project space and “pay as you go” are available, reducing up-front capital costs and allowing BASF clients the time to invest where it is more needed. Excellent communication, good price, no Derwent James Ltd was formed in 2009 and owner Neil complaints. Finney has over two decades of experience in providing PX Limited safe sampling equipment and expertise to a wide range L-R: Neil Finney, Graham Reynolds, Delyth of companies in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, Edwards, Bohdan Ratycz, Dr. Diana Leitch. nuclear, energy, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors, Our mission... " T O B E T H E P R E F E R R E D S U P P L I E R O F P R O C E S S S A F E T Y T E S T I N G G L O B A L L Y . " Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 23 Minimising the impact of incidents in the chemical industry or over 45 years, the National Chemical NCEC also work with companies who use chemicals in Emergency Centre (NCEC), part of Ricardo, the manufacturing process, where there may have been F a release within the company’s site. Typically, calls of this have been working with companies throughout nature are to provide additional detail and context from the chemical supply chain to protect people, SDS / risk assessments, and to sense check and validate the environment, assets and reputation (PEAR) the response plan. As well as risk to personnel during during chemical and non-chemical incidents. these incidents, a poor response can also result in lost production. This can be supported by NCEC’s training NCEC provide telephone-based emergency response and preparedness services, enabling first responders and advice to over 550 companies globally, receiving spill response teams to identify risk and develop robust more than 8,000 calls a year on their emergency lines. response plans. Their chemically qualified emergency responders (ERs) provide technical advice on the product, based on NCEC also manage the incident notification phase for all information from 2.6 million safety data sheets (SDS) types of chemical and non-chemical incidents globally, held in their bespoke databases and contextualising this on behalf of their customers, through to corporate crisis to the circumstances at the scene, the size and nature management and incident response teams. Once a of the incident, and the capability of the caller to safely corporate crisis management team has been notified of implement the advice. Their service is delivered in line an incident their ability to respond effectively depends on with the European Chemical Industry Council’s (CEFIC) how experienced they are in managing a critical business guidelines for telephone-based emergency response crisis. NCEC work with organisations at the strategic and providers (available from the NCEC website: the-ncec. operational crisis management levels to ensure that their com). policies and procedures are suitable for the organisation, and that their crisis and leadership teams are well trained The type and style of the advice given can vary and practiced responding to incidents. significantly depending on the caller and the incident. For instance, a road traffic incident resulting in a NCEC’s team of regulatory consultants also work with chemical release from a tanker on the motorway would companies across the world to comply with emergency involve NCEC’s ERs working with the UK Emergency response and chemical supply regulations including Services. NCEC are the front-line responders of the European REACH (and arrangements for the implications national Chemsafe scheme, which is funded by the of BREXIT), European Poison Centres, and the UK’s Department for Transport and Chemical Industries Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and Global Association. NCEC would provide risk assessment and Harmonised System (GHS) regulations. management advice to prevent the situation escalating, and evaluate the feasibility of immediate actions, like Chemicals Northwest (CNW) members can benefit from ‘snatch recues’ of passengers, etc., before considering a 25% discount on NCEC’s telephone-based emergency mitigation and resolution options. response services. To be eligible, members must make NCEC aware of their membership as part of any initial Contrasting this type of incident, NCEC also receive enquiry. Note that this is not available in conjunction with calls via their commercial emergency response service. any other offer / discount. They work with product manufacturers and distributors (with emergency numbers on SDS’, product labels, etc.), NCEC are also currently working with the Industrial and may be providing advice to a member of the public Managers Resilience Forum (IMRF) in the North West to reporting possible exposure to a recently fertilised field. put together a workshop on managing chemical incidents The advice and approach under these circumstances is which is planned for the morning of the 20th June, with focused on reassurance and whether immediate medical the kind support of ESSAR, at Stanlow Oil Refinery. If you attention is required, with advice typically posed as direct are interested in attending, or finding out more, please instruction. contact Dave Dowling [email protected].

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24 Elements Spring 2019 Year-long celebrations for award-winning In partnership with Cheshire headhunting company kick-off with Northern Powerhouse partnership s RMG (Recruitment Management Group) Giles Hampson, Managing Director said celebrates its’ silver anniversary this year of the partnership, “We are delighted to A have our work in the region recognised it remains focussed on its ambitious growth through our partnership with Northern plans for 2019 and beyond. Powerhouse. This comes at a key stage of RMG’s 5-year growth plan, RMG are sector specialists and headhunters who where we are yet again looking to find exceptional people for our healthcare, chemicals achieve double-digit growth in both and wider science, technologies, engineering & revenue and headcount, allowing us manufacturing clients and they are delighted to have to positively impact the region from an been announced as a Northern Powerhouse partner. economic and employment perspective, thus delivering This partnership underlines the company’s commitment on our obligations as a high-growth northern-based to deliver the shared objectives and to continue to business.” support the innovation and growth of healthcare and life sciences businesses, whilst advocating the continuous Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, Jake Berry, MP need for STEM development for succession planning, said “It’s clear Recruitment Management Group (RMG) through the attraction and retention of exceptional talent. has a strong track record of building the pool of talent for key high-value industries in the North, so I’m delighted RMG joins an ever-growing network of almost 200 to welcome them to the Northern Powerhouse Partner Northern Powerhouse businesses in the region. These Programme. businesses are committed to working collaboratively with local leaders and central Government to boost the “This network of businesses has a pivotal role in realising local economy by investing in skills, innovation, transport the Government’s vision for the Northern Powerhouse and culture to help the region reach its full economic and I believe RMG’s membership will make a great potential. Effective use of devolved powers by locally contribution to our shared ambition to boost jobs and elected mayors will ensure decisions for the North are economic growth across the North, to rebalance the made by the people and leaders of the North. economy and build a Britain fit for the future.”

“21 Stories 21 Chromosomes”: Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Positive You

17th – 24th March 2019 was World Down Syndrome have asked 21 local people who have Down Syndrome Awareness Week. Every year for a week during to share their success stories. When you look out from March across the globe communities celebrate the Catalyst’s beautiful observatory with panoramic views achievements of people with Down syndrome, telling over Halton, be inspired by their stories and remember - their stories and platforming their voices. It is also the it’s only an extra chromosome!” opportunity to challenge misconceptions about Down Syndrome and to call for society to be more inclusive. About Positive You

During the 18 - 24 March 2019, Catalyst Science Founded in 2013, Positive You is an organisation which Discovery Centre hosted a pop-up display “21 Stories, aims to support people with learning disabilities to 21 Chromosomes” curated by Leah Jones. Leah, born have good confidence and self-esteem. Positive You on Mersey Road where Catalyst is located, is a self- works with people using arts and crafts, supporting advocate, running her own company ‘Positive You’. them to express themselves in their own special ways, She says: transforming attitudes and promoting positivity along the way. It offers a fun and creative four-week training “As a person with Down Syndrome, throughout my programme, as well as public workshops, arts exhibitions life I have become a part of a wonderful community and awareness campaigns. of people with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition from birth where there is a third copy Funded by Wellbeing Enterprises. of chromosome 21 in a person’s DNA. With this in mind, I http://www.positiveyouwithleah.com/

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 25 Smithers Viscient Europe appoints Ian Siragher Managing Director mithers Viscient, a global contract research running a range of businesses.” organization (CRO), today announced Shepherd continues, “He S brings an exceptionally strong on 24 January 2019 the appointment of Ian global positioning and planning Siragher to the position of Managing Director. background, which is vital as we continue to grow our portfolio. His Siragher will assume operational responsibility for the proven experience, vision and his Smithers Viscient European site in Harrogate, UK. His ability to think strategically makes experience includes high technology start-ups, running him an excellent choice in support SME business, sales, marketing and regulated industry of our clients around the globe.” programs within the analytical, pharmaceutical and drug delivery industries. He brings a wealth of entrepreneurial Siragher joins Smithers after 12 experience with proven strengths in scientific knowledge, years as Managing Director and founder with Concept operational and strategic planning, coupled with a strong Life Sciences, formerly Agenda 1 Analytical Services Ltd. client focus. He holds an MBA, a Bsc (Hons) in Psychology and is an Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB). He “We are delighted to welcome Ian to our business,” has relocated to Harrogate to take up the position. said Susan Shepherd, President, Smithers Viscient. “Ian is an excellent appointment for us; he is a proven For more information please contact: Fiona Brook- operational leader having spent much of his career Rogers, Marketing Manager Europe: 01423 532710 Chemical Intelligence – waging war on superbugs with game changing anti-microbial technology very year, more than 300,000 patients acquire Founder and CEO, Rob Gros said: “With the emergence infections in hospitals and GP surgeries of new resistant bacteria and superbugs, the need for E innovation to help prevent the spread of infections is only in England, many of which are resistant to going to grow. Our mission is to make our anti-microbial antibiotics and extremely difficult to treat. At medical examination gloves an industry standard in STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory, start-up company hospitals across the world, whilst we continue to develop Chemical Intelligence is developing revolutionary this technology for other medical products. For Chemical technology that is set to play a key role in Intelligence, carrying out our essential R&D at Daresbury Laboratory provides us with valuable access to a preventing the thousands of potentially life technologically sophisticated research environment within threatening antibiotic-resistant infections each which we can innovate as quickly and cost-effectively year. as possible as we work towards achieving our business goals.” The company’s internationally patented technology, which was developed in association with the University Delyth Edwards, business incubation programmes of Nottingham, involves a unique anti-microbial molecule manager, at STFC, said: “Chemical Intelligence is that is activated when it comes into contact with light and developing technology that has the ability to both oxygen. The technique prevents the spread of bacteria save lives and relieve the financial burden on health to and from surfaces and people, killing deadly microbes care authorities. However, developing innovative including E.coli and the MRSA superbug. Last year the new products for company launched the world’s first medical examination healthcare applications gloves to have built-in anti-microbial technology that can can be a long and kill up to 99.9 per cent of bacteria in less than five minutes challenging process, of contact. and I’m thrilled that Chemical Intelligence is the latest company to take Daresbury Laboratory advantage of the world-class R&D facilities for start-ups at is providing the right R&D environment and support Daresbury Laboratory, where it is now looking to further for Chemical Intelligence as it takes its exciting new the development of this completely unique anti-microbial technology to the next level.” technology for use in other high volume, disposable, For more information, contact Delyth Edwards consumable medical devices. [email protected]

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Envigo Envigo provides essential research appreciating their perspectives and services, models and products for helping them achieve their goals. biopharmaceutical, crop protection, and chemical companies as well Envigo is a privately held global as universities, governments, and company with corporate headquarters in other research organizations. Our the United Kingdom and headquarters business is founded on a dedication to for its research models and services Contact: customer service and the expertise and business in the United States. Mark Terry experience of our 3,800 people. With Regional Director of Sales EMEA over 50 locations worldwide we are CPC committed to helping customers realize the full potential of their research and products as we work together to build a Woolley Road healthier and safer world. Alconbury Huntingdon Specific services include: consultancy, Cambridgeshire in vitro safety assessment, ecotoxicity, PE28 4HS environmental metabolism, genetic toxicology, endocrine disruptor screening, product chemistry, REACH T: 07802 854245 and regulatory affairs. Our customers can E: [email protected] be confident that Envigo is dedicated to W: envigo.com understanding their challenges;

Derwent James Ltd Derwent James Ltd was formed in the staff and the environment. 2009. Owner and founder Neil Finney has over two decades of experience We feel that it’s good for you to know in providing safety equipment that at Derwent James Ltd we can and expertise for a wide range of call on not just our expertise, but also companies in a wide range of sectors the vast knowledge and experience and industries, including chemical and of our partner companies ensuring petrochemical; oil and gas; nuclear; that the products you select are the energy; pharmaceutical and general right ones for your application. We engineering. can work on-site or remotely, regular communication is key to a successful Contact: We provide outstanding safety project so there are many ways to Neil Finney equipment, consultancy and expertise. keep in touch with us through the Owner We are the exclusive UK agents for usual channels and via social media or Dopak sampling systems with over direct message. 13 Littledale Close two decades experience in the Derby design and supply of safe manual Derwent James Ltd is based right in DE21 2TS sampling systems for chemical liquids the heart of the country, in Derby – and gases. Our consultancy and close to the M1 and the river Derwent 01332 673700 expertise extends also to the supply (hence the company name), with an T: of mechanical trapped key interlocks, excellent rail network and international M: 07968 512311 lockout tagout and portable valve airport on our doorstep Derwent W: www.derwentjames.co.uk drives. Giving hazardous industries James Ltd are perfectly placed to offer peace of mind by offering outstanding, the safety solutions that your company WhatsApp: 07968 512311 cost-effective safety solutions, needs, wants, and deserves. Facebook Messenger: consultancy and equipment which not http://m.me/derwentjamesltd only benefits the company but also

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Studley Engineering and Electrical Ltd Supporting customers with their daily (SEL) has become one of the most requirements, working alongside reputable and reliable safe contractors client’s maintenance teams during daily in the North West. Our reputation is activities such as, repairs to running built on close client relationships based equipment, small to large projects and Contact: on understanding the customer’s safety upgrades on various facilities. Paul Brierton needs, retaining site knowledge and With a direct workforce of circa 400 Marketing Manager providing personal attention that employees, we serve a range of ensure every project, large or small industrial market sectors across the UK, 3 Hornhouse Lane is completed on time, safely and to including chemical, food and beverage, Knowsley Industrial Park the highest possible standard. Our energy, petrochem, nuclear and Liverpool comprehensive, skilled workforce can pharmaceutical. L33 7YQ be tailored to suit each and every one Our highly skilled and trained of your needs. operatives provide effective support Our success to date has resulted at various stages throughout the asset from our business philosophy of life cycle, from construction, projects, T: 0151 236 7825 always seeking to work in partnership turnarounds and maintenance. Should D: 0151 363 1195 with our customers, coupled with you have any opportunities you would E: paul.brierton@studleyengineering. our commitment to continually drive like us to look at please do not hesitate co.uk improvements in health, safety, to contact me. W: www.studleyengineering.co.uk environmental and quality standards. [email protected]

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 29 Delayed changes to OPRA replacement, the Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS) wo years ago we reported on the period for suspending the counting of breaches Environment Agency’s (EA) plans to should be more than six months where complex non T compliances legitimately needed to be addressed. replace Operator Risk Appraisal (OPRA), which purportedly rates sites operating under For reasons which are somewhat opaque, EA has an environmental permit according to their decided not to proceed with these proposed changes at present, with no fixed start date. This leaves some permit environmental risk. holders in a frustrating position where they are paying OPRA has been widely criticised, and EA has recently over the odds for EA regulation and are being unfairly acknowledged certain shortcomings which have left branded as presenting a higher environmental risk than some operators paying much higher subsistence fees is actually the case, a situation that EA recognises but has than were justified where the level of regulatory effort yet to deal with. to regulate the site was low; while others had been Following the outcome of the 2018 consultation exercise presented as higher risks to the environment than was a new policy paper has appeared, Assessing and scoring actually the case because of the way minor emission limit environmental permit compliance, which replaces earlier value (ELV) exceedances could be double counted. CCS guidance, the OPRA scheme and elements of Since then, the EA has consulted on the associated the EA’s charging scheme. It applies from this calendar Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS) that is used year and explains how non-compliances are now being to produce an annual compliance score for each scored, how the overall annual score determines a site, something that has a significant influence on the site’s A-F compliance band and how that in turn affects subsistence charge payable. The consultation paper the subsistence fee payable for the financial year appeared last autumn, and responses confirmed that commencing in the April of the following year. there was strong agreement for a number of changes For further information please contact: to be made. To avoid unfairness, for example, some ELV [email protected] breaches should be consolidated, and the maximum [email protected]

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30 Elements Spring 2019 Supplying to the Chemical Industry

Knowing your local supply chains is important, and suppliers of expertise, solutions and great products are right here in the northwest. CNW members have a strong association with and many years of experience supplying to the chemical industry. The companies listed in this directory cover a wide range of products and services. They have established customers in the sector, with proven track records. Many will be well known, long-standing firms and there will also be new and innovative businesses that you may not have heard about. Effective supply partnerships, delivering success for all! For more details, the websites for the listed companies and organisations can be found at: https://www.cia.org.uk/chemicalsnorthwest/Membership/Our-Members/

equipment. Distributor for Mann-Tek couplings, tinuous professional development, consultation Distribution, logistics with repair facility and a ‘return to base’ services and contract research facilities. & chemical handling option. SEERIH Warrant Group Ltd The Science & Engineering Education Research 2M Holdings Ltd Freight and logistics services and a founder and Innovation Hub positively influences the Chemical distribution and related services of member of EURTEAM, a dynamic, chemicals experience of young people in science and sample management, storage and blending. network specialising in international supply chain engineering. Expertise in curriculum and teacher Provision of AdBlue, Samsol products, packed solutions for the chemical sector. CDI accredited development, applied research and creation of chlorine and TRIKLONE & PERKLONE chlorinated and hold AEO status. Customer service staff innovative projects related to primary science solvents. Markets served include: automotive, hold hazard familiarisation certificates. Diverse and associated STEM disciplines. Inspiring precision cleaning, coating, oilfield & refineries, chemical sector client portfolio, each with excellence in teaching and learning in science flavours, fragrances, surfactants for personal different complexities and a bespoke solutions education. care, household and industrial cleaning and requirement. pharmaceuticals. The Outward Bound Trust An educational charity that uses the outdoors to Actikem Ltd help develop young people. Experts in the An ISO9001 certified business, specialising in a Education, development of early talent and specialising in range of chemical processes and manufacturing providing experiential learning and development services, including mixing, storage and training & skills programmes for apprentices and graduates. re-packaging. We provide toll and custom Identification, development and change of people behaviours in line with organisational manufacturing services for SMEs as well as All About STEM blue-chip organisations, and supply customers needs. Lots of different projects to bring exciting with on-tap production facilities, offering them Science, Technology, Engineering and potential cost-savings and greater flexibility. TTE Training Ltd Mathematics to schools across the region, linking Engineering training and apprenticeships them with business and industry expert volun- focused on whole person development and BakerCorp UK Ltd teers inspiring the next generation of STEM spe- Provision of rental products for transfer, storage bridging the sector’s skills gap. The learning en- cialists. Building and maintaining relationships and treatment of liquids. Specialising in liquid vironment will be one which is welcoming, safe with our schools, businesses, industry, colleges management solutions for demanding and inspiring, appropriate to the subjects and and universities so that we can strategically operations, with focus on the tank, pump and responsive to the needs of the learner. match-make opportunities with need. filtration product lines. From a single-product storage project to setting up an integrated University of Chester multi-product solution. Initial chemical compat- Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Faculty of Science & Engineering offers new An independent charitable trust playing a pivotal ibility checks, ‘job walks’, CAD drawings and degrees in chemical engineering, electronic & role in promoting science across the Northwest. rigorous equipment maintenance schedules. electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, Catalyst works in conjunction with industry natural sciences alongside established degrees partners to excite young people about all STEM in mathematics and computer science. Close Brenntag UK & Ireland subjects and careers available within the science Connects chemical manufacturers and chemical links to local chemical companies with student sector. Companies can also sponsor a local users in a value-adding partnership through placements and collaborative research projects. tailor-made distribution solutions. Offers specific school to visit and attend industry days. application technology, extensive technical Wirral Met College support and value-added services (i.e. just- Centre for Industry Education Provision of education and training, supporting in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, Collaboration innovation and development. The College is repackaging, inventory management and drum CIEC supports companies in making credible and pioneering SIP traineeship programmes with return handling). High safety standards and sustainable links with primary schools, in order to local employers, preparing young people for strives to make served industries sustainable. inspire the next generation of scientists and science apprenticeships. New STEM Centre engineers. We train STEM professionals to opened in 2016. Hosokawa Micron Ltd improve their communication skills, and develop Integrated powder processing technologies industry-focused activities for use directly by including: size reduction, air classification, teachers or by ambassadors visiting schools. mixing, drying, containment equipment such Engineering as glove boxes and downflow booths. Contract Chemistry with Cabbage processing services for 1kg to multi-tonne lots. We work with students of all ages, demonstrating products & services Remote monitoring solutions that include: condi- through practical experiments, the relevance of tion monitoring, analytics for improving product chemistry in solving problems. Research shows Altrad Services that children make career choices very early on, quality and energy efficiency and on-line diag- An international leader in the provision of critical so capturing their imagination early is important. nostics for predictive maintenance and improved industrial services principally to the energy, plant availability. Chemical companies are welcome to support our hands on work in primary schools. infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Innovative Packaging Solutions Ltd The multi-disciplinary service includes access A top tier COMAH operation offering many EngineeringUK systems, insulation, specialist coatings, passive handling services: re-packaging of any class Not-for-profit organisation promoting the fire protection, engineering services, refractory liquid chemicals from bulk isotankers, road contribution made by engineers to society. We linings, environmental services, oil and gas stor- tankers, IBCs and drums. Decanting, dosing partner business and industry, government and age tanks and heat exchanger replacement and and sampling. Packaging: HT pallets, strapping the wider science & engineering community, refurbishment. and shrink wrapping. Labelling of receipts and producing evidence of the state of engineering. despatches. Storage services including: inside, Sharing of knowledge and inspiring young peo- Chem Resist Group Ltd outside or temperature controlled. ple to choose a career in engineering. Design, manufacture and installation of corrosion resistant process plant. A wide portfolio of Kanon Liquid Handling Ltd Manchester Metropolitan University thermoplastic process plant, an extensive range Design and manufacture of drum, IBC and Vocational training and applied research. The of pumps and ancillaries and complete pipework container filling systems ranging from fully Division of Chemistry and Environmental installations, upgrades and repairs. Aggressive automated robotic systems to simple manual Sciences trains undergraduate and postgraduate and corrosive applications for pumps (1m3/hr machines. Full range of marine, road and rail students in chemical, environmental, pharmaceu- to 1000m3/hr, heads to 100m) valves and level tanker loading/unloading and safe access tical and polymer science and technologies. Con- controls.

Elements Spring 2019 Sponsored by RAS 31 Know your supply chains Oranmore Environmental Services Ltd Otto Simon Ltd Full turnkey solution for above and below ground Diverse engineering consultancy and project infrastructure, ranging from structural surveys to delivery organisation. Initial consultations, techni- full repair and maintenance of drainage systems, cal and commercial due diligence and front end chambers, sumps, pipes, tanks and associated design and definition. Feasibility studies through Derwent James Ltd. assets. Minimum downtime and disruption for our design, supply, erection, and commissioning Providing outstanding safety equipment, consul- clients. services using in-house and licensed technol- tancy and expertise for your company. Exclusive ogy. Services for complete plants or upgrades. UK agents for Dopak chemical sampling systems. Perry Process Equipment Ltd Procurement, construction management, start-up Over two decades experience in the design and operation & maintenance expertise. and supply of safe manual sampling systems for Buying and selling of high quality used process- chemical liquids and gases. Consultancy and ing plant and equipment. Savings of up to 70% on the cost of process equipment, full mechani- PM PROjEN supply of mechanical interlocks, lockout tagout A multi-disciplined engineering, design and and portable valve drives. cal and electrical refurbishment and equipment immediately available form stock. Centrifuges, project management business working across dryers, evaporators, filters, heat exchangers, mills, a range of market sectors for a diverse mix of DHD Cooling Limited mixers, reactors, separators, tanks. clients from SMEs to multinational blue-chip Design, installation and maintenance solutions for companies. Part of PM Group, a 2,200 strong, industrial cooling. Our service extends to cooling Studley Engineering Ltd employee owned company operating across system inspection, testing, service, maintenance A multi-disciplined mechanical and electrical en- Europe, Asia and the USA. and new equipment capability. Regulatory and gineering contractor, Providing a comprehensive reliability assessments, thermal performance service to the process industries in disciplines WorleyParsons Resources & Energy improvements, turnkey projects and carbon including: steelwork, welding, maintenance, site A professional services company delivering, footprint reduction. services, pipework, tanks and vessels. Over concept, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, time we have gained an enviable reputation as FEED and Detail Engineering, Procurement and a reliable, responsive, motivated contractor that Construction. We also offer a wide range of Dron & Dickson Ltd delivers safe, high quality, cost effective work. advisory services. We support the chemicals, hy- The supply and maintenance of hazardous area drocarbons, infrastructure and minerals & metals electrical equipment. Working together with sectors over their full lifecycle, providing end to Swagelok Manchester end services. our clients, our Engineering Services Manage- Fluid system solutions, products, training and ment and Wholesale divisions are able to offer services. Supply of over 7000 fluid system bespoke solutions incorporating the very latest components including; fittings, hoses, tubing, industry standard and safety legislation. From regulators, equipment servicing and custom initial concept, incorporating the latest products fabricated solutions. Provision of practical infor- Engineering, IT & from the leading manufacturers with tailored mation, know-how, tools and speciality services maintenance solutions. needed to purchase, manage and apply them process consultants successfully. Glacier Energy Services Onsite Machining; design and manufacture of ABB Ltd equipment for precision pipe cutting and onsite ABB delivers high value consulting and lifecycle machining. Heat Exchanger design, manufacture, services to help companies in the global high repair and refurbishment. Welding. NDT services Engineering project hazard industries achieve operational performed by highly qualified technicians. Provi- management & energy excellence. Offering expertise in: inspection, sion of turnkey solutions in respect of surface and integrity management, maintenance and subsea production equipment. reliability, obsolescence management, process Great customer value, highest standard of service safety, project services, late life and demolition, and best-in-class HSEQ performance. Clarke Energy technical engineering, software and technical Specialists in the engineering, installation and training. Benefitting customers by reducing risk, maintenance of reciprocating engine-based optimising cost and improving efficiency. HTS Engineering Group Ltd Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plants. Offering Process safety and safety instrumented systems, ranges from supply of an engine through to turn- delivered with a high level of engineering and key installation of a multi-engine power plant. Our BPE Design and Support Ltd expertise with cost efficiency. Four key engi- facilities deliver fuel efficiency, dramatically lower Progressive and innovative process engineering neering services that can be tailored individually energy costs and help reduce carbon emissions. consultancy. Extensive process development and or as one complete solution: process control & Carbon dioxide can also be recovered. scale-up experience and process modelling and software engineering, engineering & design, site simulation is a core expertise. Early stage installation and inspection services. Comeca concept and feasibility studies as well as Energy distribution and management and subsequent design, commissioning and Laker Vent Engineering Ltd associated services. Automation & control com- qualification stages. Independent HAZOP Supply, fabrication and installation of process mands, cabling solutions, low & medium voltage chairing, ATEX/DSEAR assessments and SIL/ and utility piping systems. Project management, switchboards, HVAC solutions, electronics and LOPA studies. detailing, procurement, on and off-site fabrication power electronics. We are a solid and innovative and installation of pipework and coded welding. business partner, with strong knowledge of the Gexcon UK Ltd Associated steelwork supporting and mechanical major trends in the energy market such as energy Safety and risk management and advanced installation of plant and equipment. Testing and efficiency, renewable energy sources and infra- dispersion, explosion and fire modelling. Unique handover. Pipework and steelwork is fabricated structures for electric vehicles. expertise and shared knowledge on how to to specific customer-needs and conforms to all prevent explosion accidents. Carrying out appropriate ISO, BS EN and ASME standards and E.ON Energy Solutions accident investigations and dedicated facilities specifications. As experts in Combined Heat & Power (CHP) we for physical testing. Ventilation and dispersion take the time to understand your core business modelling also available. Hazardous area Lokring Northern (UK) drivers to shape an economically optimised ener- classification and quantitative and qualitative risk Special mechanical fitting system that produces gy solution that supports your long-term strategy. analysis and assessment. a permanent weld equivalent pipe connection, We’re at the forefront of energy markets, driving eliminating the need for hot work, NDT and change in response to global mega-trends, HFL Consulting Ltd associated health and safety issues. Lokring including digitalisation, decentralisation of gen- A unique blend of leadership, management, fittings are code qualified to ASME B31.1, B31.3 eration, the de-carbonisation of heat and power, consulting, engineering and training services is and other industry standards. A proven cost saver and Industry 4.0 offered to the chemicals industry. A forerunner in compared to traditional welding and fabrication sustainable process safety management methods. Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd combined with proven business improvement International engineering and project capabilities enables delivery of practical Manntek AB management. Provision of mechanical, solutions to promote safety and efficiency in Supply of safety dry disconnect and safety electrical, process and chemical engineering design, operation and maintenance of complex breakaway couplings. Comprehensive range design services. Strong focus on thermal hazardous facilities. of specialist dry quick release couplings to suit combustion and full range of processes 99% of known chemical applications. Bespoke associated with power applications. Recent Peak42 Ltd solutions with a size range of ¾” to 8” nb. Dry growth in renewable energy sources such as: Process control, industrial automation systems disconnect couplings are made to NATO standard solar, anaerobic digestion and onshore wind and manufacturing analytics. A unique Stanag 3756. projects. combination of automation projects,

32 Elements Spring 2019 consultancy, and performance improvement RPS Group help clients minimise risk through proactive risk services delivered by experienced teams. Provision of specialist consultancy to help management and a range of training and FEED, process control projects, legacy asset those with responsibility for health and safety response services to assist companies in replacements, control room and operational achieve compliance. With particular expertise in planning for and dealing with incidents and technology, modern manufacturing analytics the chemicals sector, we provide support from emergencies. solutions. plant development through to operation. Core services include: ATEX/DSEAR, asbestos, BowTie Sci-Tech Daresbury Reliable Manufacturing analysis, CDM, COMAH support, fire safety We are a national science and innovation Reliability-based change management engineering, functional safety, hazard campus, and enterprise zone providing a range consultancy. A pragmatic approach delivers identification, Legionella, occupation health of office, laboratory and workshop accommo- improved asset availability, reduced operating and risk assessment/analysis. dation for technology companies (from a desk costs, improved HSE performance and increased to large laboratory and office units). Companies employee motivation and satisfaction. have access to a range of facilities covering Support with implementation of operations and material analysis, virtual design & simulation, and maintenance best practices which facilitate rapid prototyping. organisational cultural change. A unique range of effective workshops, tools and masterclasses, STFC Innovations Technology Access help get the messages over. Facilities, finance and Centre other business services A unique, fully equipped space for innovation, Siemens Digital Factory & Process research and development. Providing flexible Industries and Drives access to laboratory space, “hot labs” and Productivity and efficiency requirements ChemQuest Ltd scientific equipment. Ideally suited to start-up continuously increase in the field of process Sourcing and procurement solutions for research companies, smaller and medium size enterprises automation. A comprehensive range of process and development. Expertise in biochemical, and R&D team from established companies. automation and Drives products as well as an chemical, nanotechnology, cell cultures, award-wining range of training and support equipment, consumables and sundries. TW Languages Ltd services. Streamlining and simplification of importing and Provision of a professional and reliable multi- purchasing processes. lingual translation service delivering high quality translations. We specialise in business, technical Deloitte UK and scientific translations into 250+ language Provision of the full range of financial and combinations. We provide certified translations Environment, health & business services including: auditing & for legal purposes. We are full members of the assurance, mergers & acquisitions, global ATC & EUATC and ISO 17100 Translation Services safety risk management business tax and strategic capital and human certified. consulting. Expert risk advice is available in the areas of finance, operations, cyber security, regulatory and reputation. AB Risk Human factors and process safety risk consul- Department for International Trade – tancy for process industries. Expertise includes safety critical task analysis, staffing assessments, Northwest Operational support for British exports as well as Laboratory products, alarm management, control room design, human facilitating inward and outward investment factors engineering in capital projects, safety testing and services activity. Support is given to first-time exporters or reports. Engineer with extensive human factors established exporters requiring more help with experience taking a systems view, assessing accessing more difficult markets or putting complex situations and developing practical and strategic alliances in place. Access to expert effective solutions. Chilworth Technology Ltd advice, trade services, training and events. Process safety testing services aimed at helping companies avoid major incidents such as fire, BakerRisk Europe Ltd explosion or loss of containment. Combining Dedicated to help predict, prevent and mitigate Falck Fire Services UK A leading, global and dedicated emergency process safety engineering and management hazards and explosions, fires and toxic releases. services provider and fire-fighting specialist to expertise with the use of test data allows us Specialising in process safety and risk manage- high risk industries. Tailored outsourcing to help clients achieve the most effective and ment, we help clients understand their risks and contracts and a high quality integrated fire practical approaches to safe and efficient offer cost-effective risk management solutions. protection system. Incident fire training courses processes. Success is delivered through proven knowledge for emergency response teams, including and experience, innovative research and unique practical scenarios. Consulting services engineering capabilities. Envigo specialising in fire and explosion hazard Envigo provides essential research services, management. models and products for biopharmaceutical, crop Chemical and Industrial Consultants protection, and chemical companies as well as Association universities, governments, and other research An association of independent consultants with Grant Thornton UK LLP One of the world’s leading organisations of organizations. Our business is founded on a extensive experience, many having worked independent advisory, tax and audit firms. We dedication to customer service and the expertise in the chemical industry, across various fields. help dynamic organisations unlock their potential and experience of our 3,800 people. Provision of technical and business advice on for growth by providing meaningful, forward almost every aspect of chemical manufacture, looking advice. Provision of assurance, tax and development, marketing and management. Kindlow Safety Services advisory services. A dedicated Innovation Provision of process safety testing and practice that has an enviable track record of consultancy. Understanding of needs to control HSD Safety Ltd working with successful and dynamic companies hazards such as dust explosions, thermal Valued experience in providing accurate analysis to realise their ambitions for growth. decomposition and runaway chemical reactions. of hazards, identification and assessment of Fully equipped laboratory and experienced team controls and pragmatic advice for further im- help achieve your safe operating conditions. provements. Services include: hazard identifica- Halton Borough Council World renowned research facilities such as Other services include: HAZOP, aerosol safety, tion (PHA, FTA, FEMA, HAZOP, LOPA/SIL, QRA), Sci-Tech Daresbury and The Heath alongside REACH testing and process safety training. fire risk assessments, COMAH/Seveso support, many companies at the cutting edge of science, bespoke training and legal representation. technology and advanced manufacturing. We Labtex Ltd oversee capacity in terms of land, buildings, Suppliers of leading laboratory products and RAS Ltd people and business support creating a world process scale-up equipment. The list includes: Expertise that covers the full range of risk class location. HUBER liquid temperature control systems, assessment and management services across; DIEHM glass reactors to 100 l, PREMEX and safety risk, business risk and environmental risk. Pen Underwriting incorporating AMAR high pressure autoclaves, POPE wiped Carry out Quantitative risk Assessments and film or short path evaporation and distillation, Predictive & consequence modelling, through OAMPS Nutsche filter dryers and many more. ‘softer‘ risks affecting an organisation’s Specialist Insurance services to high hazard reputation. manufacturing and haulage industries. Motor fleets, property, liability and transit policies. We

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Know your supply chains Symmetry Law labels and transport documents in relation to Specialist law practice structured to provide European legislation. Assisting companies in “partner” level experts at “junior” level prices, compliance with regards REACH, CLP, GHS, etc. Smithers Viscient with a focus on the ‘high consequence’ end of Environmental testing and regulatory services, the spectrum. Legal services include: environ- Stewardship Solutions Ltd carrying out environmental, consumer safety mental, safety, regulatory, contracts, tax, Provision of chemicals regulatory services to contract research and regulatory services. Plant construction, green incentives, litigation. organisations across many industry sectors and metabolism, aquatic ecotoxicology, avian toxicol- Withers & Rogers LLP throughout the world. REACH and CLP com- ogy, environmental fate, honeybee and pollinator A leading UK and European intellectual property pliance is a primary focus, and REACH regis- testing, endochrine disruptor testing, residue, law firm with five offices including London and trations programmes are a core strength. The analytical and product chemistry. Munich. We offer a range of IP services including company has achieved significant savings in the obtaining UK, European and worldwide patent or costs of REACH compliance on behalf of many trade mark protection, the handling of of its SME clients. Stewardship Solutions is a XCellR8 Ltd contentious matters, advice surrounding licensing A world leader in animal-free testing. Our GLP REACHReady-approved service provider. arrangements and issues including validity of accredited laboratory provides ground-breaking in vitro safety tests for the chemical and personal patents and “freedom to operate”. The ACTA Group care industries. We are passionate about deliver- Assisting companies with complex compliance ing testing strategies that are both scientifically WP Thompson issues under multiple regulatory schemes, advanced and ethically sound. Our award-win- Intellectual property attorneys providing high including N American, EU, S American, Asian and ning work is recognised at a regulatory level by quality advice to start-ups, SMEs or FTSE 100 Pacific rim regulatory programmes. Expertise in the OECD and ECHA. companies. Team of experienced IP attorneys product approvals, product review and REACH specializing in chemistry and life sciences, with compliance. Provision of REACH registration first degrees and PhDs in these fields. Securing dossier submission, lead and joint registrations. the most appropriate, cost effective and commercially valuable protection for your Legal & intellectual investment and innovation. patents Recruitment Appleyard Lees LLP Patent and trademark attorneys. Aim to obtain REACH and the best possible patent protection for clients. chemicals services Experience of product clearance against Airswift competitor patents and in due diligence for merg- Provision of international workforce solutions to ers and acquisitions. Advice on licensing issues the energy, process and infrastructure industries. and collaboration agreements relating to IP. Baytouch Ltd Placing candidates into their ideal role; rehiring C Internet-accessed subscription based services a contractor from one project to the next; Bawden and Associates that support regulatory compliance in the global mobilising people around the world quicker; M A legal firm providing professional services chemical industry. Solutions include: ProductTraq searching and selecting a senior executive to fill a across all IP matters. Drafting and prosecution – substance volume tracking and supply chain key position; or implementing an agile Y of patent applications, handling opposition and management, PSMonitor – workplace safety workforce strategy. appeals in the EPO and in litigation in UK and management software for high hazard facili- CM

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operations, supply chain and procurement CMY E3 employment Law LLP Dr Knoell Consult Ltd disciplines. Consulting practice delivering: team Specialising in employment law. The resolution An independent service provider for the chemical assessments using competency based K of the full range of employment law and industrial and related industries. Globally the Knoell group assessment and psychometric testing, career relations issues to suit individual businesses. has over 450 employees covering all aspects of transition workshops that provide guidance and Delivering employment law advice which regulatory compliance for industrial chemicals, job market intelligence and talent mapping & provides outstanding commercial value. agrochemicals and biocides: e.g., strategic plan- pipelining for future talent planning. ning, dossier preparation, exposure assessment, Marks & Clerk LLP SDS preparation, and from REACH to K-REACH! RMG Intellectual property services, advising start-ups, RMG is an award-winning headhunting SMEs and multi-nationals with large global IP GlobalMSDS consultancy with a difference - we make it our portfolios. Comprehensive range of IP services A complete safety data sheet/literature and business to search and understand who’s who in covering patents, trade marks, designs and regulatory service for your entire product the Chemicals and STEM sectors and have the copyright. Obtaining protection worldwide, communications in any language, style and know-how to find talented people who will deliver portfolio management, strategic and commercial format required. HazMix® is a new ‘pay as you lasting impact and add financial value to your advice, licensing, enforcement, due diligence, go’ web-browser product that is setting a new organisation. valuations and litigation. standard in SDS authoring. A Solutions service that also provides technical advice. RW Legal Ltd Science Recruitment Group Experts in the recruitment of scientific, Provision of pragmatic legal advice to companies regulatory, quality, engineering and technical pro- in the chemical sector. Particular expertise in Intertek Regulatory Services Health, environmental and regulatory services for fessional across all areas of the industry. Support drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. implementation of chemicals management. in recruiting temporary, contract or permanent Managing legal risk through early involvement to Worldwide registration of chemicals, food contact staff for your team. save time and resources in the long run. compliance and notification, global chemicals Competitive rates and flexible fees without sacri- compliance, design/optimisation of toxicological ficing quality. TransitionPlus Ltd and eco-toxicological studies, hazardous sub- Executive search for science based stance management, EU cosmetic and biocidal organisations, talent development, outplacement Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP products compliance, classification & labelling, and career transition support. Experienced chair, Global legal company providing legal, regulatory SDS consulting. and advocacy assistance to the chemical and NED, coach and business development performance material industries. Expertise that consultancy. The “Plus” is to ensure that emphasises areas that mean the most to industry SIAM (Soluciones Informaticas considerable attention and investment is given such as environmental, mergers and acquisitions, Ambientales) both before and after the recruitment to ensure commercial finance, construction, litigation, IP, Information technology and software solutions. that company culture and “fit” are clearly public policy and international expansion. Includes the software for the generation of SDSs, understood.

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Elements Spring 2019 35 Helping members to manage their Climate Change Agreements

Key elements of CIABATA’s role include: • Helping new entrants to join the chemical sector CCA • Working with participants to support their compliance with CCA obligations including collecting and reporting data on performance against targets to EA • Negotiating with Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to agree CCA targets for the sector and its participants www.cia.org.uk • Helping members to manage their Climate Change Agreements and save on energy tax

CIABATA is the subsidiary company of the Chemical Industries Association, which manages and administers the chemical sector climate change agreement (CCA) with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Environment Agency (EA) on behalf of participating members.

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