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It can feel like there’s a fight on all fronts at the moment or, at the very least, a challenge that we have no choice but to overcome.

To begin with, the Rules of Origin have added an additional level of complexity to UK/EU trade, says Tim Doggett, new chief executive of the Chemical Business Association.

Their apparent simplicity is misleading and such is the patchiness and inconsistency of the data available that it is too early to assess the extent to which it truly reflects short-term trade disruption or longer-term supply chain adjustments.

Tim said. “(At this stage), it is impossible to judge what role Rules of Origin and the new customs processes have played in the UK’s currently erratic trade performance.

“But at an anecdotal level, we have experienced unprecedented levels of demand from member companies for places at our import and export workshops covering Rules of Origin, and international trade represents one of the top post-Brexit topics for queries to CBA’s help desk.”

Ian Elsby, Siemens’ digital industries head of chemical industry, warns that the effects of the pandemic and Brexit are driving digitalisation onwards, often without the accompanying protection against sophisticated cyber-attack.

“It is easy to obtain intelligence on any plant and identify weaknesses in any system, and if

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you have a legacy plant with older Windows operating systems that are not patched or updated, the hackers find routes to break into the network,” he writes.

“Most chemical companies continue to resort to air gap, which effectively means they remove the ability of a process system to connect to the internet, which solves part of the problem.

However, this is not a long-term solution and may only work to keep the problem away temporarily.”

As always, though, the chemical industry continues to meet – head on - whatever challenge comes its way.

This issue, we also hear about the work of a research partnership between the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham and speciality chemicals manufacturer Lubrizol. The team aims to design smarter molecules, using better chemistries and energy resilient processes, to ultimately reduce the amount of chemicals, solvents and processing steps needed to manufacture complex molecules and polymers.

And we hear from Sarah Hickingbottom, general manager for new product development at Circa Group. It requires bold action if the European Union is going to meet the climate and biodiversity targets set out in the European Green Deal, she says - sustainable, renewable and circular innovations need to be brought to market quickly.

And guess what … the chemical industry has a huge role to play in that.

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Cyber Security should not be ignored in the Chemical Industry

How public support today can accelerate the sustainable, bio-based supply chains of tomorrow

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Effects of the pandemic and Brexit are further driving digitalisation often without the much-needed protection against cyber attacks. Ian Elsby, Siemens Digital Industries Head of Chemical Industry explains.

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sustainable economy Dr Sarah Hickingbottom explains how if the European Union are to meet the climate and biodiversity targets set out in the European Green Deal, it needs bold action.

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The Rules of Origin have added a new level of complexity to UK/ EU trade. Tim Doggett, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association reviews their implications for the chemical industry.

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green chemicals Researchers have been awarded funding to work with a global leader in the speciality chemicals industry to create cleaner and greener chemical processing methods for everyday products in a bid to help the government meet its carbon neutral targets..

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Tim Doggett

Carolyn Nicholls

Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association (CBA)

Operations Director of RAS Ltd

Tim took the reins of the Chemical Business Association (CBA) on 1 May 2021 on the retirement of the previous CEO, Peter Newport.

A director of RAS Limited, Carolyn leads a team of risk and hazard management consultants and has been instrumental in creating the company’s assessment methodologies. Carolyn has experience of working with a large number of UK COMAH sites to develop safety reports and provide support in all aspects of risk management.

He has had a thirty-year career in logistics and distribution and held a number of senior positions in national and international companies. He was latterly Managing Director of Clugston Distribution Services Limited, a road tanker and logistics company with annual sales of £17 million. The company has a fleet of more than 100 HGVs operating throughout the UK and Europe, annual sales of £17 million, and 150 employees.

Ian Elsby Head of Chemicals, Siemens UK & Ireland

Dr Sarah Hickingbottom

With almost 20 years’ experience gained within the process sector & automation business, Ian holds a wealth of chemical industry-specific knowledge. As Head of Chemical Industry, Siemens UK & Ireland, Ian’s current role sees him responsible for liaising directly with the Global Chemical Sector HQ advising on the industry challenges faced by UK manufacturers, OEMs and engineering businesses to ensure Siemens develops value-based solutions and technologies for its clients.

Circa Group is scaling up its cellulosics-to-chemicals technology with Dr Sarah Hickingbottom as General Manager for New Product Development and Stakeholder Relations. Previously CEO for the cluster BioVale, she has extensive global consultancy experience advising brand owners, chemical manufacturers, start-ups and agricultural producers on bio-based value chains.

General Manager, Circa Group

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A NEW UK CHEMICALS REGIME HAS BEEN LAUNCHED. IS YOUR BUSINESS READY? NOW THAT THE BREXIT TRANSITION PERIOD IS OVER, NEW RULES APPLY FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE UK’S CHEMICALS INDUSTRY. THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOU TO ADAPT TO THESE NEW RULES. On 24 December 2020, an agreement was reached between the UK and the EU setting out the UK’s future relationship with the EU. As part of this, if your business makes, sells or distributes chemicals in Great Britain, you now need to follow the UK’s new domestic chemicals regulations, including UK REACH. UK REACH is the new independent chemicals regulatory framework, which enables the UK to make its own decisions and respond to emerging risks, while maintaining some of the highest chemicals standards in the world.

THE NEW ‘COMPLY WITH UK REACH’ SERVICE HAS LAUNCHED The UK’s chemicals industry is world-leading, employing over 100,000 people across the UK, accounting for over £30 billion of yearly exports and contributing around £11.2 billion GVA (gross value added) to the UK economy per year.

To support chemicals businesses as they adapt, the government has worked closely with partners, industry and stakeholders to develop a new ‘Comply with UK REACH’ online service.

The new service went live on 1 January and can be used by businesses to fulfil their transitional provisions and create new registrations. The new system enables the UK to make decisions on the regulation of chemicals that are based on the best available scientific evidence, ensuring that chemicals remain safely used and managed.

You will be able to use the Comply with UK REACH service to: • Validate existing GB-held EU registrations (‘Grandfathering’).

• Submit downstream user import notifications (DUIN).

• Submit new substance registrations.

• Submit new product and process orientated research and development (PPORD) notifications.

You will need to contact the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure that you: • Validate existing GB-held product and process orientated research and development (PPORDs).

• Provide information on any authorisation matter, including new authorisation application, grandfathering of existing authorisations and downstream user notifications of authorised uses.

You can access the new service at www.gov.uk/reach-chemicals Detailed UK REACH guidance is also available on the HSE website at www.hse.gov.uk/reach

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Impacts of landfill chemical waste on UK seabirds investigated

A £2.3million study is investigating the effects that chemical pollutants from coastal landfill waste may be having on UK seabirds’ health, reproduction and survival.

While the varied negative impacts of climate change on the health and mortality of species are well established, the effects of chemicals on UK seabird populations are less well known.

Image removed by sender.The three-year project, led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the University of York, and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), will inform waste and chemical management policies in coastal regions across the UK. The waste that humans produce and send to landfill sites contains a cocktail of chemicals, including unused medicines, pesticides, flame retardants, metals and plastics, many of which are toxic to organisms in the environment.

There are more than 2,000 known former and operational coastal landfill sites in the UK. There is a particular problem with so-called ‘legacy waste’ from older sites that were poorly constructed and managed, with no strategies in place to prevent pollutants entering the environment.

The deterioration of these former landfill sites, exacerbated by coastal erosion, could result in a mixture of toxic pollutants entering ecosystems. Such sites may act as a hotspot source, adding to other pollutants from mining, coal gasification and fly-ash spoil sites, as well as wastewater.

Dr Francis Daunt of UKCEH, who is leading the project, says: “Populations of many species of UK seabirds such as shags, kittiwakes and guillemots are struggling due to climate change, including reduced prey availability due to warming sea temperatures and fatalities caused by more severe storms. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand the impacts of the additional threat posed by contaminants from waste.

“Persistent toxic chemicals can transfer and accumulate through the aquatic food web, and there is particular concern for the wellbeing of seabirds as top predators. They can also ingest pollutants in water or sediment directly while foraging for prey.”

The Firth of Forth has been chosen for the focus of the study because the area has many major sources of pollutants while being home to important populations of protected seabirds. There are more than 100 operational and disused waste sites, as well as significant industrial and domestic wastewater discharges.

The researchers will look at the impact on European shags specifically because they may have a high exposure to pollutants from disused waste sites. They feed in coastal areas and eat fish that live at the bottom of the sea, where many of these pollutants accumulate.

The researchers will compare the health and survival rates of shags on both the Isle of May and Inchkeith island. The Isle of May is farther from the main sources of pollutants than Inchkeith, so its seabird populations are expected to be less exposed to chemicals from waste.

They will also compare results between birds that spend the whole year in the Firth of Forth with those that migrate to other locations in winter and may experience different levels of exposure to contaminants.

Professor Alistair Boxall of the University of York, part of the project team, explains: “Wildlife and ecosystems in the Firth of Forth are exposed to a complex mixture of chemicals originating from waste, produced by the large number of people living close to the coast. We will develop a risk assessment framework to inform future policies on managing waste in coastal regions.”

The researchers will test their framework by studying the effects of chemicals on seabirds. This will be done by comparing the concentrations of different pollutants in each bird with its condition and survival, as well as that of its offspring.

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UK RECOVERY ACCELERATES AS NUMBER OF SECTORS IN GROWTH MODE HITS SIX-MONTH HIGH 11 out of 14 UK sectors reported output growth in March, the highest since September 2020 and up from six in February and three in January 10 out of 14 sectors were ahead of the global benchmark in March, up from two in February, as 12 sectors reported an increase in job creation, the highest since July 2018 Transport output rose at fastest rate since January 2017, as operators experienced a surge in bookings. Meanwhile, UK automotive sector output contacted sharply The number of UK sectors reporting output growth rose to a six-month high in March, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker, as businesses prepared for the end of the third lockdown.

The last time this many UK manufacturers and services firms were in growth mode was September 2020, two months before the start of the second national lockdown in November.

SERVICES SECTOR’S IMPROVED PERFORMANCE BOLSTERS ECONOMIC RECOVERY The output of 11 of the 14 UK sectors monitored by the Recovery Tracker increased in March, up from six in February. Manufacturers of technology equipment (69.7), metals and mining products (64.3) and transport operators (62.8) recorded the strongest growth. A reading above 50 signals output is rising, while a reading below 50 indicates output is contracting.

Technology equipment manufacturing – which includes producers of specialist parts in smart devices, motor vehicles, computers and industrial machinery – recorded the strongest output growth for the second month in a row as international demand for components increased at the fastest pace for more than seven years.

Global demand for British technology helped UK manufacturing firms outperform services businesses for a thirteenth consecutive month. However, the gap between them narrowed as more UK services sectors recorded growth in March.

Transport was the best-performing services sector in March, with output rising at its fastest rate since January 2017

after contracting sharply in January (31.5) and February (43.5) this year. Firms, including airlines and rail and bus operators, said the rebound was driven by a surge in bookings for domestic travel ahead of restrictions easing, as well as increased demand for overseas travel as consumers anticipate the UK’s vaccine rollout will make international holidays possible during 2021.

The output of the UK software (56.6) and industrial services (60.5) sectors rose for the second consecutive month, with providers citing a rise in corporate spending on solutions that support both continued remote working and the reopening of offices in markets where restrictions are eased.

UK MOVES AHEAD OF THE GLOBAL BENCHMARK OF RECOVERY, AS JOB CREATION RISES The rise in sectors registering output growth pushed the pace of the UK’s economic recovery ahead of the global benchmark for the first time in six months during March.

10 of the 14 sectors monitored by the tracker were ahead of their global peers, up from just two in February.

12 of the 14 sectors monitored by the Tracker also reported an increase in job creation during March as lockdown restrictions eased – the highest number since July 2018.

Tourism and recreation and food and drink were the only sectors to report a fall in employment during March, with many firms yet to boost staff numbers ahead of the full reopening of UK hospitality in May.

UK MANUFACTURERS LOSE BUSINESS TO EUROPE Six of the seven manufacturing sectors monitored by the Tracker still recorded output growth, with the output

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of three sectors returning to growth after contracting in February – metals and mining (64.3 in March vs 45.5 in February), chemicals (58.5 in March vs 45.4 in February) and household products (62.1 in March vs 46.8 in February).

Accounting for their rebound in performance, producers of chemicals and metals and mining products cited strong demand for manufacturing inputs, while producers of household products benefitted from resilient UK consumer spending and demand due to the reopening of nonessential retailers in England.

Automotive (46.4) was the only UK manufacturing category to register a contraction in output during March, with firms experiencing parts shortages and some overseas customers choosing to buy from EU suppliers. The export orders index for the UK automotive sector was 50.9 during March, which compared with the European benchmark of 66.5.

“The recovery in hiring across the majority of UK sectors represents a key signal of returning business confidence, which I would expect to continue to strengthen and broaden as restrictions are lifted and the pace of growth really takes off.”

Jeavon Lolay, Head of Economics and Market Insight, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking

While overall UK manufacturing exports rose monthon-month, only technology equipment manufacturers outperformed their European peers on new export orders during March. At the other end of the scale, food and drink producers saw a decline in new business from abroad for the third month running in March (47.4) and the downturn contrasted with a strong recovery elsewhere in Europe (56.0).

Jeavon Lolay, Head of Economics and Market Insight, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “The UK’s recovery is clearly accelerating, as the economy continues to open up after a tough lockdown and optimism builds.

“It is particularly promising that so many UK sectors reported output growth in March, ahead of the re-opening of non-essential shops and client-facing services in England last week. It suggests that GDP growth picked up further in March and bodes well for the coming quarter as restrictions are hopefully further eased.

“The recovery in hiring across the majority of UK sectors represents a key signal of returning business confidence, which I would expect to continue to strengthen and broaden as restrictions are lifted and the pace of growth really takes off.”

Scott Barton, Managing Director, Corporate and Institutional Coverage, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, added: “Business activity is clearly more upbeat than expected and offers confidence for a sharp upturn ahead.

The situation will be a considerable relief, especially for the hardest hit sectors of the economy which hopefully stand to play a leading role in the recovery. The fact that the majority of sectors reported increased hiring is another very promising sign for the outlook.”

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Cyber Security should not be ignored in the Chemical Industry Effects of the pandemic and Brexit are further driving digitalisation often without the much-needed protection against cyber attacks. Ian Elsby, Siemens Digital Industries Head of Chemical Industry explains.

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t’s been over 18 months since I wrote on the topic ‘Why Cyber Attack Threats should not hinder digitalisation in the Chemical Industry’ in the Chemical Industry Journal.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since. We as a nation are separated from the EU – Brexit is the new reality; and the world is still reeling and combating one of the biggest pandemics of our technologically advanced world. Covid-19 has triggered collaboration from not just the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors but from the entire manufacturing industry to keep those necessities produced, be it PPE or sanitisers.

As we progress into making our factories smart, digitalised, and most importantly sustainable to meet our net zero goals for a better future, one of the over looming topics is cyber security.

Having to face unknown viruses in real life we also have to be prepared to face those viruses and cyber attacks that can bring our factories and plants to a halt.

According to figures highlighted in the Chemistry Council’s website, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry adds £18 billion of value to the UK economy every year from total annual turnover of £50 billion.1 It also states that ‘the products and technologies of the Chemical industry are essential parts of medicines,

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food & drink, telecommunications, energy-saving, I.T, clothing and much more’.

These constitute our basic essentials in the time of crises and need top notch protection both to the physical as well as technology assets that run our plants.

Cyber threats make us vulnerable, increasing our risks to failure of plants and even shutdowns.

These vulnerabilities are termed as viruses, malware, ransomware and hackings. Rogue organisations can go as far as employing hackers to infect the assets and software with either a worm or ransomware. It is easy to obtain intelligence on any plant and identify weaknesses in any system, and if you have a legacy plant with older Windows operating systems that are not patched or updated, the hackers find routes to break into the network.

Most chemical companies continue to resort to air gap, which effectively means they remove the ability of a process system to connect to the internet, which solves part of the problem. However, this is not a long-term solution and may only work to keep the problem away temporarily.

The new problems that have further impacted the chemicals industry and sectors attached to it is Covid-19, where on one side there has been an impetus

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to digitalise to meet the heightened demand for certain products. Economic and budget restrictions may have resulted in less resilient options ignoring cyber security completely.

So, plant owners need to go beyond this stop-gap measure by adopting an advanced in-depth approach by conducting a cyber security gap analysis survey that would involve a thorough infrastructure assessment of the different technology layers and identification of vulnerabilities.

This would result in nullifying risks by installing latest technologies, firewalls and managed cyber security services.

The UK chemical industry’s digitalisation progress has been quite good, with varying levels of success in linking physical infrastructures to digital networks, but advances like adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Edge have brought in new challenges, including vulnerability to attacks and hackings.

Several chemical plants and their process machines or their processes are not interconnected. They still work in a ‘business silo’, with each department working independently, without sharing information. Fortunately, digitalisation offers unparalleled solutions in this scenario, helping bridge those business silos and link them to the outside world, enabling remote access and visualisation for users at multiple sites domestically and globally.

Combating cyber-attacks is an ongoing process. Sometimes, it could involve plant-by-plant and machine-by-machine discussions pertaining to the interlinking of the assets.

The success of any cyber security measures lies in proper assessment of the specific requirements of each chemical plant embracing digitalisation. This so-called defence-in-depth approach to cyber security will ensure comprehensive solutions, rather than an ad hoc solution.

Cyber security is all the more important to a chemical plant as there is a chemical or biological transformation and/or separation of hazardous materials.

Digitalisation and IoT have been identified by the UK’s Chemistry Council as two of the key strategy levers to accelerate innovation-led growth in the chemical industry.

Global industry standards, such as the IEC 62443, are very important. These should be implemented both at hardware and software levels, or else the adoption of digitalisation could be left open to cyber threats. Additionally, complying with the UK’s ISO standard 27001 is equally important.

The UK Government’s initiative of Cyber Essentials (CE), a cyber security standard that provides organisations with effective protection against the most common cyber security threats further underpins the importance of cyber security.

The CE+ is an ideal standard for chemical plants, as it ensures that organisations undertake a series of onsite technical assessments that include internal vulnerability tests against servers and sample workstations.

In our industry we continue to have healthy debates on the challenges and opportunities that digitalisation brings to the sector and adopt robust cybersecurity systems.

Siemens as the founder of the Charter of Trust which was set up in 2018 at the Munich Security Conference continues the good work to raise global awareness of cyber security and will further increase its members.

With Industrial Edge and IoT controls systems becoming more common, the industry has to take the one additional step to ensure cyber security. The advanced cloud-based solutions used in IoT technologies are excellent for analytical investigation and monitoring.

Prevention is the best form of defence, installing the best technology to monitor and assess any external inference is the most critical step.

Ian Elsby Siemens Digital Industries Head of Chemical Industry

“Combating cyber-attacks is an ongoing process. Sometimes, it could involve plant-by-plant and machine-by-machine discussions pertaining to the interlinking of the assets. The success of any cyber security measures lies in proper assessment of the specific requirements of each chemical plant embracing digitalisation.

This so-called defence-in-depth approach to cyber security will ensure comprehensive solutions, rather than an ad hoc solution.“ Cybersecurity is a key element of digitalisation. It is a comprehensive process that affects all parts of the plant and requires continuous auditing and monitoring. So, I reiterate my thoughts to industry peers on taking cyber security seriously. Integration of these measures for your plant are even more vital post COVID-19. Organisational working practices have changed, the workforce is now a mix of remote, hybrid & site-based staff - and digital technologies provide an advantage to this. But it’s key to have adequate levels of cybersecurity in place to remain safe.

1) https://ukchemistrygrowth.com/chemistry/#:~:text=The%20chemical%20 and%20pharmaceutical%20industry,turnover%20of%20%C2%A350%20billion

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How public support today can accelerate the sustainable, bio-based supply chains of tomorrow For the European Union to meet the climate and biodiversity targets set out in the European Green Deal, it needs bold action. Sustainable, renewable and circular innovations need to be brought to market quickly. The EU is delivering this kind of boldness with its public private partnerships (PPPs), the Bio-based Industries and Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertakings (BBI JU and CBE JU), which are supporting, for example, the commercialisation of CyreneTM – Circa Group’s novel, non-toxic and high performing solvent derived in two steps from waste cellulosic biomass.

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of Horizon 2020 with the CBE JU playing a comparable role within the Horizon Europe framework (with the UK as an Associate country). Between 2014-2020, the BBI JU funded in excess of 120 projects and between 2021-2027 and the CBE JU intends to do the same.

s detailed in CIJ’s March issue1, the EU has a multilayered approach to building renewable, sustainable supply chains. The CBE JU is one critical component of this strategy which is to effectively ‘jump-start’ the commercialisation investment engine needed to build a new generation of ‘future-proofed’ chemical plants. The assumption is that once the engine is switched on and running, the public sector can retreat and let industry drive further investment.

It’s a major, long-term undertaking driven by a circular bioeconomy vision – first conceived a decade ago with the BBI JU – focused on 2050. A vision which the EU recognises we cannot shy away from if we are to address the resource, climate and sustainability overshoots we live with today.

The chemical industry plays a key role in investing in ‘green’ innovation and, whilst industry has been investing and creating change, the impact has not been large enough or fast enough.

The private arm of the CBE JU PPP, and its predecessor the BBI JU, is represented by the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) with members from industry, SMEs, clusters and universities. The €3.7 billion BBI JU was part

To catalyse bioeconomy innovation, in 2014 the BBI JU (and, in 2021, the CBE JU) set about mobilising a fragmented sector, using public money to attract private investment, cementing strong industry collaborations

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with science and generating an innovation pipeline which – where commercially viable – will be supported as Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) increase from lab to commercial scale.

The PPPs are de-risking investment for an emerging sector where traditional financing is failing to prove sufficient, particularly for capital-intensive demonstration-scale and commercial-scale flagship projects. The dozen flagship projects funded to date are each first-of-a-kind-inEurope biorefineries at commercial scale. Each has a high replicability potential for further, larger plants to be built across the continent leveraging regional feedstocks, supply chains, workforces and offtake markets. Additionally, many of these flagships have graduated from earlier research and/ or demonstration scale projects illustrating the BBI/CBE commitment to seeding industrial scale innovation.

ReSolute is one of these flagship projects. Led by Circa Sustainable Chemicals BV – part of Circa Group AS – the building of the ReSolute cellulosics-to-chemicals plant will realise over a decade of lab, pilot and demonstration scale R&D investment and ambition. The €11.6 million grant will fund an 11 partner consortium to manufacture the novel, non-toxic solvent CyreneTM from waste cellulosic feedstocks.

Circa has achieved this new, sustainable value chain by developing a proprietary 1-step catalytic process to produce the bio-based building block levoglucosenone (LGO) before a second step generates CyreneTM. The biorefinery will be built in France and Circa envisages it as the first of many plants with notably larger scales. Whilst the EU grant does not cover 100% of the capital expenditure required to construct the 1,000 mtpa CyreneTM plant, it has supported Circa in building the strong platform it needs from which to raise the remaining capital. Circa Group went to the financial markets in March 2021 and successfully raised the equivalent of €56 million and listed on the Euronext Growth stock exchange in Oslo.

Collaboratively with partners such as the University of York’s Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Circa has developed an industrial solvent not confined by yesterday’s

“And for us as chemical innovators? We’ve built an industry on carbon but today we can access the oxygen in biomass.

Combined with biotechnology and advanced manufacturing, we can imagine and create the ideal solvent, catalyst, reaction.

And for the next seven years we have access to an ambitious, open-minded, commerciallydriven funding framework which is building sustainable supply chains using biomass.”

thinking. CyreneTM has a unique property set, including viscosity, surface tension and polarities, and is a technical replacement for dipolar aprotic solvents that are under regulatory pressure for their toxicity, i.e. NMP, DMF, DCM. Yet despite these obvious drivers, the chemical industry barriers-to-entry remain significant and require collaboration, investment and patience to overcome. To date, Circa has worked with over 1,000 companies and researchers globally to develop application markets and the versatile technical properties of CyreneTM continue to be demonstrated.

CyreneTM is the first of many products Circa intends to develop from the previously inaccessible platform chemical LGO. It can be derivatised into a range of advanced materials with applications across solvents, specialty polymers, flavours & fragrances, pharmaceuticals, agrochemical actives and beyond. The LGO platform will either produce materials capable of out-performing traditional counterparts or ‘drop-ins’, prized for their chirality and complex structures, manufactured more economically in fewer, safer steps.

SMEs are at the heart of flagships, but to ensure value chains and downstream markets will be robust and economically viable, industry plays a fundamental role. For example, ReSolute partners include Huntsman, Talga and Merck.

The other flagships include in their consortia Lego, Cargill, Henkel, Tereos, Carlsberg, Sudzucker and Nestle. The projects are located across Europe and, along with Circa’s LGO/CyreneTM, chemicals produced (or soon to be) include carboxylic acids (from crop residues), lactic acid/PLA (from dairy waste streams), bioethanol (from cellulosics) and novel bio-based plastics (from crop residues).

But why is the CBE JU needed to continue the work of the BBI JU? Although progress has been made, there is much left to do to build an industrial ecosystem driven by circular and sustainability principles. The quality and quantity of new chemical innovation being spearheaded

by SMEs yet struggling to attract investment for first-of-akind biorefineries remains a challenge. Public support – in collaboration with private industry – is still needed to derisk large capital expenditure and support SMEs, like Circa, in attracting private investment.

And for us as chemical innovators? We’ve built an industry on carbon but today we can access the oxygen in biomass. Combined with biotechnology and advanced manufacturing, we can imagine and create the ideal solvent, catalyst, reaction. And for the next seven years we have access to an ambitious, open-minded, commercially-driven funding framework which is building sustainable supply chains using biomass. This funding framework works on collaboration, actively favours start-ups/SMEs and has the input of innovative multinationals, universities and R&D institutes. The CBE JU is for us all to engage with. It will support your sustainable and circular ambitions as we accelerate the commercialisation and adoption of the chemical supply chains we need tomorrow.

If you are looking to work with green solvents or LGO derivatives, please contact me: sarah.hickingbottom@circa-group.com

1. www.chemicalindustryjournal.co.uk/rising-to-the-challenge-of-creating-afuture-proofed-sustainable-toxic-free-chemicals-industry

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With its history dating back to its inception in 1983, BASA has excelled in its mission to become an umbrella organisation for UK adhesives and sealants manufacturers. We focus on technical and legislative aspects and on promoting awareness of the industry and technology by providing guidance on technical and compliance issues and creating a variety of networking opportunities for members, holding events using virtual platforms since March 2020.

BASA hopes to continue to reach more potential members, looking at ways to support its manufacturers post Brexit and help them to navigate potential new legislation and trade rules.

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Since opening its doors, CDR Pumps (UK) Ltd have gone from strength to strength bringing you a company which has the product, service and knowledge to support the chemical, nuclear and pharmaceutical industries on a global scale; small enough to give you the individual care and attention you need yet big enough to support multi-site, multi-national blue-chip chemical companies. Our global manufacturing facility in Milan is strategically located to support our customers across the world.

Visit us on stand G20 to find out more about our patented lining technology, our solids handling seal-less pump and the popular electric diaphragm pump. t: 01933 674777 | e: sales@cdrpumps.co.uk | www.cdrpumps.co.uk

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BPMA has been supporting the UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment since 1941.

Its mission • To be the effective voice of the pump industry • To satisfy the needs of the members • To encourage the active participation of the members • To maximise the membership of the Association Supporting the pump sector through the provision of technical support, knowledge and independent pump training that includes two world-class e-Learning courses, six lecture-based courses, on-site and bespoke pump training.

In 2019, BPMA launched Flow a unique quarterly magazine packed with news, innovations, insight and applied technology for users of pumps and pumping systems.

Come along to Chem UK, see what BPMA has to offer and pick up a copy of flow. www.bpma.org.uk

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See us at stand C20 Poor product flow, shifting solubility and variable reaction kinetics can cause significant performance issues for the chemicals industry.

This is where our world-class engineers excel, applying their hard-earned materials expertise to control consistent, repeatable particle size distribution to manage parameters such as melt rate, packing density and

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Our know-how in milling, micronising, classifying, blending and rotary vessel engineering can meet your unique processing needs or even help you bring the process in-house for the smallest lab systems to the largest rotary kilns.

British Rema know how.

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At ChemUK 2021, Chemstore, the hazardous materials experts, will be showcasing ‘Chempli’, a software tool for hazardous materials management that improves compliance, reduces risk and simplifies maintenance.

In particular Chemstore will be highlighting the tool’s remote monitoring system that enables full temperature control, fire alarm visibility and data logging from any location and at any time, which is critical for the safe storage of hazardous substances.

The Chempli online portal can be accessed via a QR code found on any of Chemstore’s range of hazardous materials storage solutions including: Firevault, Corvault, Electrovault, Thermovault, Hazvault and Gasvault.

Chempli can also be accessed via a web browser. www.chemstore.co.uk

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Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS) is a leading product safety and chemical management consulting firm, with branches in Ireland, UK, China, Korea and US. We provide one-stop compliance services on Chemicals, Cosmetics, Food, and Medical Device to support clients gain competitive advantage by reducing business risks associated with regulatory affairs and removing barriers to entry.

Web: www.cirs-reach.com

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Delta Containers is an IBC specialist with more than 30 years’ experience.

We have all type of IBC’s and any spare part you might need.

• UN approved stainless steel IBC’s and bespoke stainless tanks • New, Rebottled and Reconditioned 1000ltr IBC’s • We purchase your used Industrial Packaging and provide laundry services • IBC jackets (heated/insulated/UV filter) • Drum & IBC bunds, spill pallets and much more…

BUY ONLINE for next day delivery - www.deltacontainers.com For further information call us on 0161 231 2875

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With over 20 years’ experience in the chemical industry, Dura-ID can provide you with the tools to label your products in-house efficiently.

BS5609 approved solutions paired with our media, mean you can be sure that your products meet all the necessary regulations. We have access to exclusive materials and print solutions here at Dura-ID so; whether you are over-printing stocks with red diamonds, want to take complete control of your printing so you can improve efficiencies, or want to incorporate your branding, a colour coding system, or images for retail – we have a solution that will work for you. www.dura-id.com

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Fullbrook Systems Ltd specialise in the process measurement of Refractive index (Brix), viscosity, turbidity, chemical & solids concentration as well as colour. In the laboratory the Turbiscan is used to track particle size and concentration change in concentrated systems More than 30 years of experience in UK industry with applications in food, pharma, petrochemical and others.

Our comprehensive range of milling, mixing and dispersion equipment for paints, inks and coatings is also widely used for R&D and large scale production.

Brand names that we work with include Kemtrak, Dispermat, Schmidt & Haensch, Wilhelm Niemann, Kreis, Formulaction and Ametek Brookfield Contact us at www.fullbrooksystems.co.uk Email: sales@fullbrook.com Tel: 01442 876 777

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Gericke design and manufacture leading edge powder processing technology, we are your Global partner for the Chemical Industry.

We offer our customers individualised complete solutions and highquality components based on 125 years of experience in powder handling and materials processing. Our deep process understanding, and our local customer proximity enable us to jointly develop the ideal solution for the specific requirements of our customers.

We pride ourselves on saving our customers time and money with Engineering and Project Management tailored to meet their specific needs. www.gerickegroup.com/en

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Glassflake Ltd is a world leader in the manufacture of glassflake; an engineered, performance enhancing additive. Glassflake Ltd uses an innovative manufacturing process which has enabled accurate control of glass composition and the production of thinner flake (as low as 100nm), with uniform thickness and exceptional consistency. Glassflake is typically produced from 4 core glass formulations, though specific glass types can be formulated to accommodate customer requirements.

Glassflake is a platelet, high aspect ratio material which imparts unique properties in a wide range of products such as coatings, engineered polymers, and decorative effect pigments. www.glassflake.com

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Grundfos, the world’s largest dedicated pump company, is focussed on sustainably delivering pumps and pumping solutions with in-built reliability, energy efficiency and intelligence for process industry and chemical applications. Their in-depth knowledge means they can supply a bespoke range of pumps, drives, sensors and controls that deliver energy and process optimisation through system integration. With over 70 years of experience and expertise, the Grundfos Group employ 19,000 people in sales and production roles in 83 companies worldwide.

Founded in Denmark in 1945, the Group now has an annual turnover of £3 billion+ and produces 17 million pumps per year. www.grundfos.co.uk

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Hibiscus Plc has been the UK’s leading chemical label manufacturer for over 40 years.

As specialists in providing high-quality labelling solutions for the chemical industry, they manufacture a wide range of bespoke product labels and develop software specifically for the classification and labelling of chemicals and the production and management of Safety Data Sheets.

Hibiscus offer a thorough understanding of GHS/CLP requirements and unrivalled expertise of sourcing approved materials and adhesives to produce waterproof BS5609 compliant labels that can withstand the harshest environments.

Visit Hibiscus at Stand E39 to discuss your labelling requirements Tel: 0113 242 4272 Email: enquiries@hibiscus-plc.com

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Providing large-scale gas heat recovery for chemical processing At CHEMUK 2021, stand E31, HRS Heat Exchangers will showcase its range of tubular heat exchangers for the chemical industry.

HRS recently supplied a K Series large gas heat exchanger to a Belgian chemical plant to cool exhaust gases from a catalytic reactor (at 500°C).

A large tube area maintains a small pressure drop and unit contains 2,900 separate tubes (total length 21 km). Other features include expansion bellows to absorb thermal dilations and stresses, and reinforced impingement rods at the shell inlet to absorb the kinetic charge of the incoming flow; preventing tube vibrations. Inside segmental buffers support the large tube bundle and improve thermal efficiency. www.hrs-heatexchangers.com

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iCenta Controls is an independent company that specialises in the supply of flow meters, level sensors, instrumentation and control systems to engineering, manufacturing, chemical and process industries throughout the UK and overseas. Our flow meters include technologies such as Turbine, Paddlewheel, Ultrasonic, Electromagnetic, Vortex, Thermal Mass and Coriolis.

We are proud of our reputation for supplying high quality precision engineered instrumentation representing some of the leading names in flow and level measurement from around the world such as Metri Measurements, GF, Oval, Mecon, Fluidwell and Flowline.

We also offer a comprehensive set of complementary services such as consultation, surveys, installation, calibration and servicing. www.icenta.co.uk Contact: sales@icenta.co.uk

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IMCD is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of speciality chemicals and food ingredients. Representing major global producers, our salespeople are market focused technical experts who offer solutions for customers’ problems, utilising our comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. We provide partners with optimum tailored solutions for multi-distribution management.

Through our people, their expertise, our own laboratories, and the creation of open and lasting partnerships, IMCD can provide advice on formulation, production process and application, thus generating unrivalled growth for our partners. www.imcdgroup.com

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The Industry’s Leading Independent Systems Integrator Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS) works in partnership with industry leading system suppliers to design and implement effective solutions for chemical manufacturers, including: • Industry 4.0 Systems • Cyber Security Solutions • Management Information Systems • Process Control Systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC, Batch Control) • Safety Systems (F&G and ESD) ITS’ service portfolio includes everything from consultancy, engineering design and validation, through to project implementation, 24-7-365 support and training. t: +44 (0)1642 222232 | e: sales@its-ltd.co.uk | www.its-ltd.co.uk

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THE CHEMICAL TRADE SHOW BLAZING A TRAIL Already recognised on the ground as a rising star in the world of trade shows, ChemUK has now been shortlisted for a stellar award by Exhibition News.

HELEN COMPSON hears what else 2021 holds for this unique expo.

ChemUK is back and, as managing director Ian Stone has been delighted to discover, the appetite for it is huge.

Scheduled to take place at Birmingham NEC on September 15 and 16, this year’s expo-cum-conference will field nigh-on 300 stands and attract somewhere in the region of 3000 – 4000 chemical industry professionals.

Providing the ultimate promotional and networking platform for businesses working in the chemicals industry, confirmation it will go ahead this year has been greeted with tremendous enthusiasm, particularly because last year’s fell in the face of Covid.

Ian said: “We have seen what is almost an enforced national – and global – social experiment over the past 12 months, when industries have been forced to adapt their normal mechanisms of communication to ascertain critical information on new products and services instead of being able to attend a trade show where everything appears effortlessly in front of them.

“ChemUK is an up to the minute ‘freezeframe’ of where the industry is at…in its

challenges, its available solutions, its leading suppliers, its crucial trends and importantly its people!…moreover a physical ‘multisensory ’spontaneous experience…which any ‘virtual’ would-be alternative will always struggle to emulate…”

The live trade show sector had been hit hard during the pandemic, of course, but now it was back with a vengeance and the feedback he’d had from businesses booking stands had been unanimous.

“Organisations say they just cannot simulate the huge array of benefits they get from a live show through any other mechanism,” he said.

Founded by Ian and the highly experienced UK Industry Events team, in 2019, the first ChemUK took place in Harrogate. The move now to the Birmingham NEC has been driven by necessity. The event has already doubled in size and the rate of growth shows no sign of slowing, and with exhibitors and visitors set to travel from all points of the compass, Birmingham’s accessibility by road, rail and air is pivotal.

The expo is described by Ian as providing an intensive two-day supply chain sourcing, business networking, intelligence gathering, best-practice and strategy development experience, designed to introduce new relationships and strengthen existing ones throughout the intersecting layers of the UK’s chemical sector.

And for that – such is the uptake – he needs space. Lots of it! It had always been his plan, at some point in the medium term, to move to the NEC, which boasts 18 exhibition halls. It had just happened quicker than anticipated.

However, from the get-go, he’d known ChemUK had hit the mark. “Until then, the lack of a dedicated event that would unite all of the various interconnected and interdependent layers of one of the UK’s absolutely crucial industrial sectors was evident,” he said.

“The chemical industry contributes £18bn a year in added value to the UK economy at a time it is also going through profound change – two very good reasons for providing a national forum that brings

“ChemUK is an up to the minute ‘freeze-frame’ of where the industry is at… in its challenges, its available solutions, its leading suppliers, its crucial trends and importantly its people!…moreover a physical ‘multi-sensory ’spontaneous experience…which any ‘virtual’ would-be alternative will always struggle to emulate…”

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BIG INTERVIEW together all the different elements under one huge roof.”

The ChemUK team has been assiduous in achieving representation from a real cross section of the industry’s headline trade, technical and professional bodies, embracing the industrial chemicals, formulated products and wider process sectors.

Ian said: “From the beginning they all acknowledged the value of a forum that would allow for the interchange of ideas, technologies, best practice, supply chain options and crucial intelligence between all of these national and international groups.”

Equally important was expediting networking between the industrial chemicals and the downstream formulated chemical product companies. Thanks to ChemUK, people were suddenly in the position of being able to tell their upstream suppliers exactly what their needs were, with ease.

That first year, representatives from paints, coatings, fuels, lubricants, adhesives & sealants, cosmetics & personal care, household & industrial cleaning products, pharmaceuticals and agritech - just some of the formulated products that are tied to the upstream industrial chemicals providers – began talking face to face about their future supply chain requirements which would, in turn, support their product development, product performance and regulatory compliance needs.

“There just wasn’t anything like this before ChemUK,” said Ian. “It has created the opportunity for a truly unique dynamic.”

It also presents attendees with the ‘big picture’, bringing them up to date with regard to new technology and developments. More than 120 speakers and guest panellists, drawn from all areas of the industry, are scheduled to appear at ChemUK 21.

Between them they will cover the key themes of sustainability & green chemistry, process intensification , the digitalisation of process industries, chemistry materials & process innovation, trade controls, UKREACH and chemical regulation in a post-Brexit world, chemical exporting, chemical logistics, HSE, contract manufacturing, cyber security, asset optimisation and much, much more.

Plus, there are also planned sectorspecific presentations for the downstream manufacturers of adhesives & sealants, paper, paints & coatings, cosmetics, vaccines, pest control products …

“We’ve increased the number of conference stages from three to four to meet the demand for speaker slots and the sheer weight of topical issues they are keen to talk about,” said Ian.

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Over 20 year’s experience ISS Projects (UK) Ltd (Stand E33) provide specialist Liquid Level Management solutions to industry throughout the UK and Europe. We design, install and upgrade all types of tank gauging systems and provide planned preventative maintenance and annual calibration/validation services.

Our safety professionals can design and verify Safety Integrity Level (SIL) systems and have experience of working in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive on top tier COMAH sites.

For remote telemetry we use off the shelf units giving real time levels, alerts and trending using GSM technology to provide seamless integration with existing site infrastructure. www.issprojects.co.uk

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Kanon Loading Equipment B.V. are a worldwide supplier of Liquid Transfer Systems, particularly suited to the Chemical & Petrochemical market where safety is of paramount importance.

The range includes Marine, Rail & Road Loading Arms, along with Loading Platforms, Folding Stair/Safety Cages, and Swivel Joints capable of handling cryogenic and highly toxic products such as chlorine.

Kanon Liquid Handling Ltd, a sister company of Kanon B.V., provide sales support & servicing facilities for Kanon equipment in the UK. Kanon UK also manufacture a wide range of bespoke Drum and IBC Filling Systems, including fully automated robotic versions. e: info@kanon.uk.com www.kanon.uk.com

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Diaphragm pumps - outstanding performance for demanding applications.

Our pumps start with your specs and are designed to fulfil the demands and complex challenges of industrial process conditions.

• Uncontaminated transfer, compression and evacuation of valuable and hazardous processing media at temperatures up to 240oC • ATEX compliant design • Sample gas pumps for mobile/stationary process gas analysis KNF provides extensive advice, reliable service and customised flexible solutions. We work with you to design customised project pumps that give you a competitive edge. From configuration to testing conditions and packaging, your project pump is tailored to your needs.

Visit stand G29 during CHEM UK for more information or visit www.knf.com

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KOBOLD Instruments Ltd KOBOLD are a German based manufacture, producing an extensive range of flow instruments including variable area, rotating vane, turbine wheel, magnetic induction, ultrasonic, vortex, differential pressure, and coriolis. Complimented with a great range of pressure, temperature, level, and analytical instruments, KOBOLD are one of the world’s most comprehensive manufacturer’s of process instruments.

2021 promises to be a very exciting year for KOBOLD with further developments and product launches.

Kobold Instruments Ltd now have in house calibration and commissioning capabilities and, light bespoke panel builds.

Please visit us at CHEMUK 2021, STAND F9 www.kobold.com

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Kinetrol is an independent British manufacturer of quarter-turn pneumatic actuators and controls for the process and machinery industries.

Our vane actuators are available as double acting or spring return, with 17 sizes ranging from 1 to 41000Nm. With no linear to rotary conversion and one single moving part, the unit provides long maintenance free life with zero backlash for modulating service. The clock type spring has a low torque loss/stress range and is totally sealed from the environment providing total protection from corrosive atmospheres.

Ideal for actuation of ¼ turn valves and gas flow damper applications.

Accessories include positioners 4-20ma and 3-15psi, switchboxes,and gearboxes.

Labfacility are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Temperature Sensors, Thermocouple Connectors and associated Temperature Instrumentation and stockists of Thermocouple Cables.

The Company has been trading since 1971 and is ISO9001 accredited.

We are specialists in the design and manufacture of custom-built temperature sensors at our 18,000 square foot Yorkshire plant located in Dinnington.

• L60 Thermocouple & Fine Wire Welder • Thermocouple Connectors • Temperature & Humidity Transmitters • Thermocouple/PRT cable • Environmental Instrumentation & Sensors • Wide variety of Temperature sensors • Custom built sensors • Calibration

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www.labfacility.com | sales@labfacility.com | +44 (0) 1243 871280

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The UK’s Laboratory Equipment Experts

LABORATORY AND SCALE UP EQUIPMENT FOR TODAY’S INNOVATORS AND SCIENTISTS! We will be at the ChemUK 2021 Expo on stand J43.

INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION SYSTEMS STAND F11

CUSTOM-ENGINEERED LUBRICATION SYSTEMS FOR 24/7 PRODUCTION PLANTS Systems up to 2000 points

Location: Birmingham NEC Dates: 15th and 16th September

Systems up to 4000 bar

We look forward to seeing you!

Visit www.labtex.co.uk or call 01484 600200

Lankem

Lankem is a UK based company that has a strong emphasis on research and development of new and environmentally friendly surfactant technologies. Green chemistries are becoming increasingly more popular and are very much in demand within the modern Chemical Industry.

Lankem is introducing a new range of sustainable surfactants aimed at a wide range of market sectors. The new BioLoop surfactants are based on green technology with some being 100% bio-based, have excellent ecotoxicity and labelling profiles and offer comparable in some case superior performance against conventional nonionic surfactants.

If you want new ideas with a fresh greener approach, please visit our stand. www.lankemUK.com

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Experts In Thermal Control And Measurement Providing Innovative Solutions For Thermal Process Control, Chilled Water Applications, Water Baths, Freezers, Incubators, Shakers, Stills, Tensiometers, Viscometers And Contact Angle Measurement.

LAUDA, the world market leader in temperature control equipment and systems, is expanding its portfolio with the new LAUDA ‘Versafreeze’ ultra-freezers, (deep-freeze storage down to -85°), and higher power ‘Integral’ process circulators, (process control from -90 to 320°C with 25kW of cooling @20°C), with pressure overlay options to increase the working range of water / glycol up to 140°C. Add to this the capability to design and supply custom-built solutions for large scale industrial applications in the range -150 to 550°C, LAUDA provides a diverse portfolio, expertise, and skillset to suit all needs. www.lauda-technology.co.uk Email: info@lauda-technology.co.uk Tel: 01780 243118

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Chemical Dosing & Transfer Solutions from Lutz-Jesco Lutz-Jesco manufacture drum pumps, flowmeters, dosing pumps/ systems, chlorine dioxide & electrochlorination systems and process controllers for use within the Process, F&B, Pharma, Plating, Water, Wastewater & Leisure industries.

Drum pumps for safely transferring fluids are available from stock in PP, PVDF, Hastalloy C, Aluminium, 316SS, 316SS Sanitary with a variety of motors, 110v, 230v, air with manual speed control, ATEX and newly released the B1/B2 Battery versions with rechargeable batteries and chargers for total portability.

Chemical dosing pumps & Disinfection systems with multiple types of control options are available for client led specifications in today’s demanding applications including remote connectivity. www.lutz-jesco.com/en | www.lutzpump.co.uk

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Maelstrom is a leading supplier of high-performance fluid mixing, blending and dosing equipment for inline process intensification. Based in the UK’s North West region, we have been supplying advanced mixing solutions to a number of the world’s largest process companies for over 20 years. From simple, standalone laboratory mixers through to complex, integrated production system installations, Maelstrom offers proven performance using its patented technologies.

At CHEMUK 2021, Maelstrom will be showing a selection of its latest dispersion and emulsification equipment, highlighting system solutions to difficult mixing problems. Visit stand G11 to find out how Maelstrom can transform your mixing processes.

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Manrochem specialise in ENGINEERING DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT. Established in 1990, Manrochem Ltd has grown from strength to strength and completed thousands of projects across multiple industries including Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Nuclear, Coatings, Food and Allied industries.

With the strapline ‘Making It Possible’, we have expanded and cultivated our services while constantly moving forward with industry demands.

Manrochem can provide a wide range of discipline engineers, including Chemical, Mechanical, EC&I, Civil and CAD design engineers, to either service your project needs or provide specialised individual functions.

Due to the diverse pool of practical experience and backgrounds within our business, we are in the unique position to deliver innovative process solutions for all aspects of your project requirements. Manrochem actively engage in solving problems that our competitors shy away from, and we work with, and give advice to, a plethora of UK and international companies. www.manrochem.co.uk

Moeschle’s strong commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and innovation make us one of the leading manufacturers of stainless steel tanks and containers in Europe.

This makes us an ideal partner for the Chemicals Industry, where attention to detail, high quality manufacturing, materials and quality control are paramount.

We take pride in every project, large or small, and offer professional advice to ensure the correct design is achieved for each vessel or system.

• Storage tanks • PED compliant vessels • Agitation or mixer systems • Internal heat transfer coils • External heat transfer jackets • Insulated tanks • Vessel top access systems • On-site assembly of vessels up to 1 million litres www.moeschle.com

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Established over 50 years ago, Marshall Pump Systems are ‘pump engineers’ offering solutions, not just pumps. Based in the North West our engineering background and state of the art facilities give us a unique position in today’s marketplace. You may know us as the leading distributor for many of the best known pump manufacturers, but did you also know that we build, install, repair, and adapt pumps too?

Moreover, we specify, design, build and install pump sets and packages to meet our clients’ exacting requirements. Marshall Pump Systems were the first pump distributor to be fully accredited with BS5750 and are currently ISO 9001:2015 accredited, ATEX compliant, founder members of the Pump Distributors Association and are SafeContractor approved.

We offer a facility few, if indeed any, other pump distributors can offer.

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The Process Intensification Group (PIG) at Newcastle University is the largest “P.I.” research group in the World, with over 70 active researchers.

Process intensification means reducing the size of process technology by a factor of 10 - 100. This drastically reduces capital costs, running costs, safety hazards and improves process control.

The group develops technologies for reactions, separations, mass transfer and mixing for a range of partners in the chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals industries.

We also specialise in laboratory-scale process development using 3D-printed process units. pig.ncl.ac.uk | adam.harvey@ncl.ac.uk

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Metrohm is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis. We offer not only the most advanced instruments, but also complete solutions for analytical studies.

We are the global market leader in titration and offer a complete portfolio of NIR and Raman analysis, in addition to all of the methods of ion analysis – titration, ion chromatography and voltammetry.

The techniques and methods for laboratory analysis are also available for automated in-process analysis.

Competent advice, trustworthy service and the highest quality have made us the market leader. You can access hundreds of applications online and our technical team are always on hand to give you full application support. www.metrohm.co.uk

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The danger of static electricity in hazardous atmospheres is always present. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals and paints and coatings, where powders and solvents are used in key processes, are at risk due to the hazardous nature of the materials and the generation of static throughout the processing operation.

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Newson Gale’s range of certified Earth-Rite®, Bond-Rite® and Cen-StatTM static grounding systems offer the appropriate level of protection required to mitigate the accumulation of static electricity.

Don’t Risk it – Ground it!

Visit us on Stand H42 at ChemUK 2021.

Contact us on +44 115 940 7500 or visit our website www.newson-gale.co.uk

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Gas compressor, blower and vacuum pump manufacturer Air and gas handling specialists, Northey Technologies Ltd, manufacture blowers, gas compressors and vacuum pumps for the worldwide utility, process markets and Chemical Industry.

Northey recently completed a fully automated, three-stage skid package for transfer of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) gas. Other completed jobs include offshore vent gas recovery, waste Fluorine gas and Uranium Hexafluoride enrichment. We have supplied many machines to the producers of process gases such as Argon, Carbon Monoxide and Helium.

The company has a long history on a wide range of chemical gas skids for global companies such as Akzo Nobel, Inter Terminals, DuPont, BP Chemicals, NAM-Shell and many more. Northey produce totally engineered package designs for specific gas handling applications, bespoke service & maintenance support. www.northeytechnologies.com

Established in the UK in 1990, Perry Process Equipment Ltd buys & sells high quality used and refurbished process plant and equipment. With equipment immediately available from stock and competitively priced, we are one of the leading dealers of used machinery worldwide.

Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff are able to assist with equipment sourcing, mechanical refurbishment, worldwide export packing and logistics, equipment disposal, and support with the dismantling and removal of plants, lines and equipment.

Browse our entire inventory of process equipment online, which includes: centrifuges, dryers, filters, heat exchangers, mixers & blenders, reactors, tanks & vessels. www.perryprocess.co.uk

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Composite hose manufacturers (1" to 10") and stockholders based in Liverpool for the Chemical/Petro-Chemical industry in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Hoses designed for standard and special chemical, petroleum and liquid petroleum, biodiesel and ethanol, high temperature, and other applications.

Suppliers of industrial hoses, ducting, HVAC, and venting products from group plants in North America.

Significant investment and ISO 9001:2015 ensure products meet exacting standards, are suitable for purpose, and provide long service life in application. www.novaflex.com

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OMEX Environmental Ltd are based in the UK and operate worldwide, providing biological and nutrient additives for the energy, water and transport sectors. Products include bioavailable liquid trace element solutions, enzymes, micronutrient blends to boost the availability of essential trace elements and a range of iron powders all used in the anaerobic process to help improve bacterial performance in the digestate and increase the methane content of biogas production. The OMEX support service includes a nutrient profiling service in their fully-equipped laboratory with analysis of plant influent, effluent and biomass, through which a nutrient solution will be recommended. OMEX Environmental Ltd also manufacture and supply a complete range of wastewater treatment solutions for anaerobic and aerobic systems as well as de-icers and concrete ad-mixtures. www.omex.com | environmental@omex.com | +44 (0)1553 770092

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TALKING THE TALK The 2-day speaker programme hosted across four open stages will deliver some 40+ hours of free to attend expert intelligence, case studies, best practice and tech-insight ‘snapshots’, to inspire and assist next level investment and operational strategies for attending industry groups across the UK chemicals & chemical product sectors.

Centre stage will be critical themes such as process innovation, improvement & intensification, sustainability & responsible care, digitisation, new technology, plant & supply chain management, process safety & regulatory landscape, global trade, sector skills, Brexit and more.

FOCUS – Chemical Business & Operations management FOCUS – Raw Materials, Ingredients & Chemicals FOCUS – Laboratory/Research & Development FOCUS – Plant, Process, Flow & Control FOCUS – Health & Safety/Environmental, Regulatory & Compliance FOCUS – Logistics/Fulfilment FOCUS – Skills/Training/HR

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SPEAKER PROGRAMME NEC, BIRMINGHAM Hosted at the UK’s number one exhibition venue, the NEC in Birmingham, CHEMUK 2021 is accessible to all the UK’s key chemical communities.

With FREE ENTRY into all exhibits, features & presentations, as well as easy access by road, rail and air, the venue provides an easy experience for all visitor groups.

WHO SHOULD VISIT? CHEMUK 2021 reaches out to all key chemicals/ chemical product & chemical using industries, targeting Chemical Process Engineers, Operational, HS&E, Control & Instrumentation, Test & Inspection, Manufacturing, Formulation, Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain, R&D & Scientific professionals plus Chemical industry business teams.

Organisers are anticipating attendee groups from across the broad industrial chemicals manufacturing & distribution sectors, from petrochemicals & base chemicals, to fine & speciality, intermediates & additives, polymers, inorganics, dyes, pigments, green chemicals, process chemicals and more.

Equally, the event provides chemical-based formulated product industries, from the cosmetics & personal care industries to paints & coatings, household & industrial cleaning, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, plastics and others, with crucial access to supply chain raw materials, chemical product processing plant, technologies & support services.

HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID...

“Given the importance of the chemical sector to the UK economy, it is vital that the sector is represented by one integrated, supply chain event which is why CHEMUK is so key to the way in which we present our industry and engage with our regulators, suppliers and distributors.”

David Wright, Director General, UK Lubricants Association UKLA

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“Exciting new event that gives companies the tools to ensure they are complaint with the regulations. A fantastic line up of speakers who provide such valuable insight into the regulations.”

CHEMUK 2021 takes place on Wed 15th & Thu 16th September 2021

Caroline Raine, Consultancy, Chairman, British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals

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Opening Times: “A standout UK chemical event in particular for the quantity, quality and variety of the speaker program which resulted in an informative and inspiring two days.”

Paul Spencer, Product Development Manager, Gurit UK. “An excellent event to meet potential new suppliers & customers, and catch up with friends and contacts.”

Miles Smith, Contracts Manager, Counter Corrosion

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Day 1: 9.00am – 5.00pm Day 2: 9.00am – 4.00pm Discounted parking can be pre-booked through the NEC website, or you can pay at the venue

Register NOW for your FREE entry badge PLUS to receive latest CHEMUK exhibitor & programme news at www.chemicalukexpo.com

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C33 SPARTAN Intelligent Emergency products

Maker and Rakem are part of the Rakem Group, a group of companies specialising in chemical distribution and manufacturing. Rakem have distributed quality chemicals and pigments to the coatings, plastics and construction industry for over 20 years. Experts in white pigments, Rakem supply the coatings industry with Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate, Blanc Fixe and water-based polymers. Maker is Rakem’s complementary sister company. Maker are experts in blending white pigments and powders. Servicing the paint, paper and technical coatings sector their water-based blends are of the highest quality. Offering solutions to the coatings industry Maker are an established toll manufacturer. www.rakem.co.uk | www.maker.co.uk

Raytec are the global technology leader for Hazardous Area LED Lighting.

We manufacture a full range of globally certified SPARTAN Ex luminaires to provide a solution for any application where there is risk of an explosion due to gas or dust.

Raytec have two offices located in Northumberland, UK (HQ) and Ottawa, Canada, and all Raytec products are UK designed and manufactured.

All Raytec products are ISO9001 and IS014001 certified and are distributed to over 70 countries world-wide. We’re so confident in the quality and performance of our products that they all come with a 5-year warranty.

www.raytecled.com

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Since our foundation in 1982, Ram Universal Ltd has been the UK’s leading distributor for high quality fluoropolymer lined valves. Our Richter range of German engineered products are used to transport and manage highly corrosive, environment critical, high-purity and other difficult to manage fluids in the most challenging applications. Richter products are generally used in the base chemical industry which would typically include Chemical Waste, Bromine, Acid Production & Treatment, Chloralkali electrolysis, MDI-Production & TDI Production, Titanium Dioxide Production and Fertiliser Production. www.ramuniversal.co.uk

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RAS Ltd is an independent firm of risk experts specialising major accident hazards. RAS work with a number of the leading companies in the oil and gas and specialist chemical sectors to help them manage their safety, environment and business risks.

RAS has specialists from a variety of backgrounds, enabling us to develop bespoke solutions to any risk problem. Our services span the breadth of risk management, from helping our clients to understand their risks through hazard identification and risk assessment, to helping them prevent, control and mitigate these risks according to the principles of ALARP and emergency response planning. ras.ltd.uk

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Whether studying the chemistry of life, or developing the advanced science behind modern technology, chemical scientists use their expertise to improve our health, our environment and our daily lives.

Collaboration is essential. We connect scientists with each other and society as a whole, so they can do their best work and make discoveries and innovation happen.

We publish new research. We develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists. And we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.

We are a catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world. www.rsc.org

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Safapac is a leading, contract manufacturer and packer providing a range of services, including liquid blending, bead milling, filtration, handling of toxic & flammable materials.

Safapac’s packing services include liquid packing, repacking, labelling, batch coding (including serialisation and data matrix), nitrogen purging and induction sealing.

Established in 1996 and highly qualified, Safapac prides itself on the quality, integrity and traceability of all its products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards ensuring compliance with ECPA guidelines, ISO standards and other regulations.

Safapac also hold a manufacturing licence issued by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), for the manufacture veterinary medicines. www.safapac.co.uk

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Connecting the Chemical Industry Fully confidential outsourcing of your whole supply chain. From storage, packing, blending, QC testing, transportation to Samples Management: All provided by the 2M Services Company, all confidential. We provide customers with flexible solutions to their outsourcing needs. Outsource your entire supply chain to 2M Services and obtain more business with greater ease. 2M Services brings together SampleRite UK, SampleRite China and MP Storage and Blending together under the 2M Services umbrella. 2M Services Company understands that confidentiality of our clients is critical and enter into confidentiality agreements when negotiations with a prospective client begin.

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Swan Analytical UK – Your Dependable Partner Swan Analytical Instruments is a global pioneering technology provider of online water quality measuring analytical systems. Our instruments are manufactured in Switzerland and are distinguished by their reliability, quality and user-friendly operation. Swan’s comprehensive portfolio is entirely dedicated to water analysis providing accurate and cost efficient as well as low-maintenance instrument solutions.

We understand that every water cycle is unique and the combination of superior software design with proven measuring procedures, and Pharmaceutical validation packages, enables Swan to help improve the efficiency and productivity of your processes while ensuring confidence in the water quality. Swan provide instrumentation solutions for the measurement of Total Organic Carbon, Disinfectants, pH, Turbidity, Metals, Conductivity, Dissolved Gases, Organics and many other parameters. https://uk.swan.ch

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Suurmond designs, manufactures and delivers, with a dedicated team, sustainable solutions for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, polymer production and polymer processing industries, by an interactive approach with our customers. Suurmond wants to have long term relationships with its’ customers and supported by a network of highly qualified suppliers, Suurmond is in the position to serve customers at a continuous high level. Suurmond exhibited at ChemUK in 2019 and following a successful exhibition and outcome we have chosen to participate in ChemUK 2021. Come and say hi! suurmond.com

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Transvac Systems Limited is a privately owned Ejector Solutions provider formed in 1973.

With over 45 years of experience, backed by a comprehensive list of references, Transvac’s position as world leaders in bespoke Ejector technology is firmly established.

Transvac’s product range includes Ejectors for solids dosing (carbon, lime, salt etc), Jet Compressors for ozone/chlorine dosing, Tank Jet Mixers in-tank mixing and Jet Pumps for chemical dosing/dilution.

Transvac’s procedures are fully certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and we have full in-house control over process and mechanical design, manufacturing, scheduling and testing.

We look forward to welcoming you at our stand, H31.

Web: www.transvac.co.uk Tel: +(0)1773 831100

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Safety, value and reliability are being delivered to the chemical industry by VEGA through innovative, high quality level and pressure instrumentation. They manufacture different measurement technologies for level, pressure, interface, density and other specialist control applications. Their products are certified, tested and approved to meet safety (SIL ) and hazardous area (ATEX/IEC) standards for the demanding environments of chemical manufacturing. Backed by engineering experience and customer partnership, their transmitters and systems are proven in achieving both cost savings and process improvements. VEGA understand that modular, easy to use devices with a 5-day build time, 3-year warranty and optimum customer support, are services highly sought by end-users . vega.com

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Your Chemical. Our know-how

With almost 30 years of experience as specialists in chemical dosing systems, WES Ltd, designs, manufactures and installs innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing. The range of services WES offers extends from a simple component through to the complete design, build and installation of bulk chemical dosing systems. WES also operates a dedicated fleet of chemical dosing products to meet a wide range of temporary, emergency and long-term hire requirements.

With an innovative and flexible approach, WES is highly responsive and reactive to nation-wide customer requirements.

The world’s leading chemical companies partner with Yokogawa as a full scope automation partner to achieve operational excellence, reliability, and safe operations. Yokogawa is committed to delivering solutions across the entire plant life cycle that meet the market’s evolving needs.

Whether you produce petrochemicals, inorganics or intermediates, Yokogawa understands that chemical companies are under cost and margin pressures to deliver products in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining safe and compliant operations. With its extensive product and solutions portfolio, experienced systems engineers, and global sales and service network, Yokogawa provides solutions to support your operations. Meet the team on Stand C12. www.yokogawa.com/uk

For further information contact: WES Ltd., Precision House, Rankine Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8PP. Email: info@wes.ltd.uk Web: www.wes.ltd.uk Design – Build – Maintain – Hire

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WIKA Instruments Limited is the UK subsidiary of the world’s leading manufacturer of pressure, temperature, level, flow and related calibration instruments. With our expertise and reliability WIKA offers you a large selection of field instrumentation which specifically meets your requirements. Individually tailored advice and proposals, to match solutions to your needs.

Come along and see our new innovative exhibition vehicle, our experts look forward to meeting you and showing you our exhibition vehicle which is fitted throughout with working products that can be seen, touched and felt and essentially seen in working operation. www.wika.co.uk

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Zoedale is a specialist in solenoid valves and valve actuators. Amongst others, Zoedale represents ASCO, Valpes, Omal, Bernard Controls and Peter Paul, which manufacture valves and actuators for various process and industrial applications. Zoedale has a strong focus on service and technical support and carries extensive stock at the Bedford premises.

Zoedale Ltd is a trusted partner to companies in many industries including Facilities Management, Anaerobic Digestion and Energy from Waste, Oil and Gas, Chemical Production, Process Control, Beer, Food and Drink Production, Dairy, Rail and Construction. www.zoedale.co.uk

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exhibitors Kinetrol extends its product range with the addition of the Model 60 Kinetrol Limited, the UK manufacturer of quarter-turn pneumatic actuators, has further increased its product portfolio with the introduction of the Model 60.

The new unit, which joins the wide range of actuators already manufactured by Kinetrol, increases the company’s torque output coverage to over 40,000Nm (350,000 lbf.in.)This broadens applications to include 400mm (16") ball valves and 2000mm (80") butterfly valves.

Compared to traditional actuator types of this size, Kinetrol’s Model 60’s output torque, in double acting applications, is uniform across its operating cycle, facilitating more optimal sizing and providing a very compact solution. In addition, Kinetrol’s spring design, for single acting applications, results in much lower torque output losses - further enhancing compactness and eliminating spring fatigue failure.

The Model 60 is currently the largest actuator in the Kinetrol collection, adding to the sixteen units already available, starting at 0.1 Nm. The unit is a single vane actuator, giving ‘direct drive’ rotary control. The one moving part construction minimises side loading, eliminates axial loading and increases life expectancy. The Model 60 also utilises Kinetrol’s preloaded, doubleopposed, polyurethane lip seal and air consumption reducing/energy absorbent side plate technologies. This, coupled with a new end-stop design, extends the actuator’s life, reduces its energy consumption and maximises its operating speed.

A technical data sheet for the new Model 60 is available on the company website.

The unit will also feature in the company’s new look product catalogue, which gives complete technical details on the full range of Kinetrol products - to be published in January.

As with their existing actuator range, the new Model 60 benefits from Kinetrol’s popular modular concept of control accessories. This allows the customer to choose from a range of options such as the AP (pneumatic), EL (electropneumatic)

and DP3 positioners, safe and hazardous area limit switch boxes and the company’s distinctive clock-type spring fail-safe packs.

Geoff Burton, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kinetrol, said ‘This new addition to the Kinetrol range will allow us to expand into new markets, offering customers an alternative actuator solution for their larger valves with all of the proven benefits of Kinetrol’s quarter turn rotary design. The new unit is subjected to our rigorous quality and test procedures and carries a guarantee for up to 1 million cycles.’

Further information is available from Kinetrol and its extensive worldwide network of subsidiaries and distributors.

Kinetrol Limited Tel:+44 (0)1252 733838 sales@kinetrol.com www.kinetrol.com

Kemutec - a Schenck Process Brand for Chemical Processors Stand C15 » Sifters for de-risking & classification » Mills for de-lumping & milling » Mixing & Blending machines for consistent results » See Schenck Process ProFlex Feeders More Information www.kemutec.com | www.schenckprocess.com

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HOW CAN USED PROCESS EQUIPMENT BENEFIT YOUR PROCESSING SITE? As a Production Manager it’s vital you get the best performance and return on investment from your process machinery, without any compromise to production quality and efficiency.

Processing downtime and emergency repairs can be costly, but used process machinery can help you manage this. Many companies are not aware of the benefits that having access to used machinery can bring to their site.

Cost savings are typically the main driver when companies consider buying used equipment. Usually, used equipment can be purchased at prices that are up to 70% cheaper than new. However, there are many more reasons why companies should consider it. Delivery time is another major benefit, especially when it can minimize breakdown times or improve project deadlines. New manufactured process machines can have very long lead times, especially in the current circumstances. However, used equipment is usually always immediately available, and in the event of a break-down situation, finding a used machine can keep your production downtime to a minimum. A dealer who stocks a wide range of quality used equipment and has good connections in the industry, should be able to find something suitable for you quickly.

The quality of your machinery need not be compromised when buying used equipment. Good quality second hand machines from leading manufacturers are readily available, and most often sold with full service and maintenance histories, spare parts and technical documentation. This ensures you have everything you need to get it running and ready to work for you. Buying from a reputable re-seller, who can test and certify the machines, will make sure you’re buying a machine that is in good working condition and won’t let you down. Tests such as pressure & vacuum testing, spark tests, test running of the machine, should all be possible and you’ll often be able to witness some of the tests if the dealer has on-site facilities to do them.

Finding a machine to meet your process requirements and current legislation need not be a headache. Most equipment can be modified to meet your exact specification, and even with modifications, refurbishment and re-certification, significant savings can still be made compared to new.

Working with a used equipment dealer who can carry out this additional work themselves, will make it much more cost effective and an easier process for you.

Second hand process equipment can be particularly beneficial in the event of changing your process or testing a new product line. Picking up a used line or process equipment means less initial investment and risk. Some companies will offer the option to trade-in your older equipment too, allowing you to use the value of your surplus machinery towards the cost of something else. Used process equipment can have a good re-sale value, and if you look for a buyer who can buy the machine outright from you, the machinery can be taken off your hands quickly, freeing up cash and space.

When looking to purchase or sell used equipment, a reputable dealer who has machines in stock and can provide a complete range of additional services, will make the process simple and hassle free. Perry Process Equipment Ltd are a UK dealer of process machinery for the chemical & pharmaceutical industries. Established in the UK in 1990, they are the European Headquarters of the PERRY Group, a trusted name in the used process equipment market for almost 90 years. Perry’s UK site includes a 20,000 sq.ft warehouse and workshop where they store a wide range of

equipment such as reactors, mixers, blenders, centrifuges and heat exchangers. Their team of experienced and knowledgeable staff are able to assist with equipment sourcing, mechanical refurbishment, worldwide export including packing, logistics and equipment disposal for a wide range of equipment and industries. All service work, from testing to full mechanical refurbishment is done inhouse by time served process engineers Perry Process Equipment Ltd encourage anyone considering used process equipment to get in touch and arrange a visit to their impressive 6 acre site in the North East of England. Perry will also be exhibiting at the CHEMUK exhibition and will have sales managers available for an informal chat about your current or future needs.

You’ll find them on stand G30. www.perryprocess.co.uk

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Looking to the Future of DSEAR Compliance

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) have been around for some time, and those under the scope of them will be well aware of their requirements; demonstrating how the risks associated with flammable atmospheres are identified and managed. We mustn’t get complacent, though.

Industry is changing as we begin to move towards the Net Zero goal, regulation is being revisited as we find our feet with Brexit, and more generally, our knowledge and understanding of flammable atmospheres is increasing as more research is undertaken. It is important that operators keep up to date on what it means to be compliant in an ever-changing world.

Hazard Identification (HAZID) is the starting point of all risk management activity, and DSEAR compliance is no different. Thorough HAZID will make sure that a site’s Hazardous Area Classification is comprehensive and that it covers the less obvious risks, such as hydrogen leaks from faulty battery rechargers. It will also capture releases that fall outside of the guidance; those from larger hole sizes or gas generation by accidental material mixing. HAZID in DSEAR compliance is something to bear in mind as we set off on the path to Net Zero. There are significant changes on the horizon as hydrogen is to play a key role in meeting our energy targets, and with that comes new challenges in identifying and managing potential flammable and explosive atmospheres. Operators will have to consider hazards that they had not considered before, so identifying any knowledge gaps will be essential. Now is the time to be prepared, to look out for emerging research and guidance in this area from relevant industry bodies and to become familiar with the challenges these changes will bring to industry.

We know that DSEAR goes beyond Hazardous Area Classification and onto demonstrating that we have the measures in place to manage our risks. The terms DSEAR and ATEX have previously gone hand in hand as the legal frameworks that require us to make that demonstration.

Following Brexit, ATEX is no longer recognised in UK law, but it is important to remember that the requirements of the ATEX Workplace Directive (99/92/EC) continue to be implemented in the UK by the DSEAR Regulations. The obligations of the operator, to provide a demonstration that the risks associated with explosive atmospheres are managed, remain unaffected but the removal of ATEX from

UK law does present a good opportunity to clear up some confusion over Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs).

There has sometimes been a misconception that operators require an EPD, as they are a requirement of the ATEX Workplace Directive. However, the DSEAR Regulations do not specifically require an EPD. As long as the organisation can demonstrate that the requirements of the Regulations are met, then they are compliant. The EPD could be felt to be a ‘one size fits all’ approach, but UK law gives us more freedom. That does not mean that a standalone document is not a good idea; having all information in one place (for example in a ‘DSEAR Compliance Report’) is an easier way to demonstrate compliance, particularly on sites not under the scope of other associated regulations (i.e. COMAH).

Without the requirement for an EPD, however, COMAH Operators in particular are free from having separate documents with duplicated information; they have the opportunity to provide their demonstration for both DSEAR and COMAH within their Safety Report.

While the requirements of the ATEX Workplace Directive continue to be implemented in the UK by the DSEAR Regulations, equipment certification in line with the ATEX Equipment Directive (94/9/EC) is now no longer recognised. The requirements have been transposed to UK Regulation, meaning that for manufacturers, conformity assessments for equipment must now be carried out by a UK Approved Body. UK type certificates are to be used in place of ATEX Certification and CE labels are to be replaced

by UKCA labels (although in most cases, manufacturers are permitted to continue to use CE markings until a transition period ends on 1st January 2022). For the operator, this makes little difference in the short term, as the equipment requirements for the EU and UK equipment certification remain the same.

Operators will always have the responsibility to keep their employees safe by identifying and managing their risks.

Though the fundamentals of regulation will remain the same, changes in the industrial and political landscapes mean that operators need to adapt and identify how they can continue to fulfil their responsibilities, and DSEAR compliance is no different.

Jenny Hill & Carolyn Nicholls enquiries@ras.ltd.uk

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

We work across all aspects of risk, from Quantitative Risk Assessments and Predictive & Consequence modelling, through to the ‘softer’ risks which may affect an organisation’s reputation.

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FOLLOWING THE RULES The Rules of Origin have added a new level of complexity to UK/EU trade. Tim Doggett, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association reviews their implications for the chemical industry.

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he UK’s international trade figures over the last two years have been riding a roller-coaster as a result of Brexit, the end of the transition period, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures have shown what the Office of National Statistics (ONS) describe, in something of an understatement, as a ‘higher level of volatility.’

The latest trade data, released just a few days ago, revealed an increase in the UK’s total exports of goods following a decrease at the beginning of 2021. In March, trade increased with both the EU and non-EU countries.

The figures also show an increase in chemical exports in March 2021. They increased by £0.5 billion, with a £0.3 billion increase in exports to non-EU countries. This was driven by increasing exports of organic chemicals to the United States which included component parts for vaccine production.

But these figures are relative and only compare one month’s numbers with the previous month. Taken over a longer period, they present a different picture.

According to the ONS, the first quarter of 2021 is the first since records began (in January 1997) in which imports of goods from non-EU countries were higher than from EU countries. As the ONS remarks, ‘With only one quarter of data available, and the ongoing pandemic and recession, it is too early to assess the extent to which this reflects short-term trade disruption or longer-term supply chain adjustments.’

Against this background, it is impossible to judge what role Rules of Origin and the new customs processes have played in the UK’s currently erratic trade performance. At an anecdotal level, we have experienced unprecedented levels of demand from member companies for places at our Import and Export workshops covering Rules of Origin and International Trade represents one of the top post-Brexit topics for queries to CBA’s Help Desk.

Rules of Origin are the method by which the supply chain classifies where a product comes from for the purposes of international trade. The apparent simplicity of this principle is misleading – particularly where chemicals are concerned.

THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF ORIGIN: Preferential Origin: The UK and the EU have agreed a free trade agreement (FTA) and one of its main provisions is that goods satisfying the rules of preferential origin are entitled to beneficial duties on importation. Goods from the UK entering the EU have to demonstrate that they are of preferential origin for the EU importer to claim zero duty.

Non-preferential Origin: This confers an “economic” nationality and is used to determine the origin of goods subject to trade remedies, such as anti-dumping duty, and for statistical purposes.

These basic principles quickly achieve a level of significant complexity for an industry like chemicals. A House of Lords report (2017) recognised this as a key issue for the industry in complying with the Rules of Origin. It commented, ‘due to the several stages of (chemical) synthesis involved, the cost of providing technical proof would clearly outweigh the benefit of duty-free sales.’

Similarly, an official review of trade and investment agreed that ‘the complexity of supply chains can mean that proof of origin can be difficult for traders to supply and hard for authorities to assess.’

The sophistication of contemporary supply chains does not lend itself to the 2+2=4 approach required by the Rules of Origin. Many substances and chemicals, for example, can cross international borders several times before they become a finished product.

Tim Doggett

CBA’S NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE Tim Doggett took the reins of the Chemical Business Association (CBA) on 1 May 2021 on the retirement of the previous CEO, Peter Newport.

He has had a thirty-year career in logistics and distribution and held a number of senior positions in national and international companies. He was latterly Managing Director of Clugston Distribution Services Limited, a road tanker and logistics company with annual sales of £17 million. The company has a fleet of more than 100 HGVs operating throughout the UK and Europe, annual sales of £17 million, and 150 employees.

At each stage, the Rules of Origin apply.

Firstly, the substance has to be classified using the appropriate trade tariff. The next stage is to establish if the goods have been wholly obtained in the territory of one country, without using materials from any other country.

If not wholly obtained, then where a product has been ‘substantially transformed’, further criteria come into play.

A Change of tariff classification A maximum value or weight of non-originating materials; A production process on non-originating materials; Any specific requirement with the FTA. As a highly regulated business sector, the chemical industry is well-used to coming to terms with new rules and regulations. The industry’s pragmatism and resilience will be required to cope with the Rules of Origin which have added a new element of complexity to international trade.

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CBA ELECTS NEW CHAIR The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has elected a new Chair – Kate Mingay, Managing Director, Dakram Materials Limited. She was elected by the membership of the Association at its Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2021. Richard Gilkes, Managing Director, Stort Chemicals Limited, was elected Vice-Chair.

Kate Mingay said, “I am honoured to have been elected as Chair of CBA’s Council. The industry faces significant challenges as its adjusts to the post-Brexit business environment and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Kate Mingay

“The industry has a justified reputation for its resilience and CBA will support its member companies in managing these changes and maintaining profitable supplies of key chemical components to thousands of manufacturing and process companies,” she added.

Kate Mingay founded Dakram Materials in 2003 to import, export, and distribute metal-based chemicals. The company now sources and sells more than 1,500 tonnes of key chemical components every year and has annual sales of around £3 million.

She studied Materials Sciences with Management at Brunel University, London, graduating with a first-class honours degree.

A fluent French speaker, her 30-year career in the industry began as a Research then Marketing Assistant with ICI Films. She joined the Rare Earths Division of Meldform Metals Limited becoming the European Sales Manager and then Business Manager of its Germanium division with product, planning, and profit responsibility for this international business with sales in excess of £12 million.

Following three years consultancy work, during which she managed a multi-million-pound start-up in Finland, she founded Dakram Materials Limited.

The Rotronic Universal Monitoring System – RMS

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The modular Rotronic Monitoring System – RMS is the perfect solution. It provides installation flexibility and full data availability, anywhere, and on a variety of devices. Rotronic can meet all your requirements, incorporating multiple sensors for parameters on a secure network. We can service the entire system. www.rotronic.co.uk/rms ROTRONIC Instruments (UK) Ltd, Crompton Fields, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9EE T: 01293 571000, instruments@rotronic.co.uk

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CLOUD BASED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AT ITS BEST When it comes to the environmental monitoring of laboratories, cleanrooms, production lines and storage facilities, quick and easy access to crucial data is key.

Whether they are assets within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic, food industries or R&D facilities the basic prerequisites are the same – the need for a flexible and accessible system that can be completely trusted.

And reliability is the cornerstone of the Rotronic Monitoring System (RMS).

A modular system of hardware and web-based software, it affords tailor-made solutions - it can either be supplied as a complete package or selected elements integrated with clients’ existing hardware or software. RMS is FDA 21CFR part 11 compliant, GAMP 5 and the software is rated category 4.

RMS is arguably one of the most flexible monitoring systems available on the market today, its configuration possibilities range from a small application with a single measurement point to the most comprehensive of systems with hundreds of measurement points.

The latest RMS loggers are used to monitor temperature, humidity, CO2, a wide range of other gases and differential pressure. Any parameter devices with an analogue output can be integrated.

RMS is suited to many applications, including: Storage monitoring

As such, it provides the building blocks for a simple, unified system light years ahead of the fragmented monitoring approaches so often found in many companies.

In contrast to the latter, which can lead to piecemeal monitoring and gaps in data, the Rotronic Monitoring System is extremely reliable and provides alarms when users’ defined limits are breached.

Indoor air quality in buildings, hospitals and work places

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The system will also dispatch full reports autonomously to the appropriate personnel.

Calibration laboratory monitoring Data integrity is of paramount importance, of course, and loggers have a two to three-year battery life. On battery replacement, any offline data will be automatically backfilled as soon as a connection is re-established.

The data transmitted (either wirelessly or via LAN/local area network) is then held very securely, while at the same time being readily available to authorised users, regardless of whether they access it via a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone.

Manufactured by Rotronic AG in Switzerland, the cloud -based monitoring system has been designed, in the company’s own words, to be as “hassle-free” as possible.

At the heart of the system is a cloud-based software managed by Rotronic, thereby ensuring complete data integrity. End users access their particular system via a secure website.

The Rotronic Monitoring System is already used by some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, vouchsafing production lines and storage facilities in which clear and consistent data is critical.

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| green chemicals |

The Lubrizol labs in Derbyshire © Lubrizol

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Funding for new research to deliver cleaner and greener chemicals Researchers have been awarded funding to work with a global leader in the speciality chemicals industry to create cleaner and greener chemical processing methods for everyday products in a bid to help the government meet its carbon neutral targets.

Speciality chemicals are used in a range of products that impact on people’s everyday lives including fuel additives for the automotive industry, personal care products, clothing and gel hand sanitisers. If we continue to use these products and meet the goals set by the Government to be Net Zero by 2050, then the way speciality chemicals are manufactured must be made more environmentally sustainable.

Research teams at the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham have been awarded funding from the EPSRC to meet this challenge with a ground-breaking new programme of research for Lubrizol, a UK based global leader in the manufacture of speciality chemicals.

Lubrizol products provide speciality chemicals for transportation, industrial and consumer markets and the company is taking steps to improve the carbon footprint associated with the manufacture of them.

In order to do this, Lubrizol is partnering up with the University of Nottingham and the University of Warwick to tackle a distinct series of business-led research challenges including designing Smarter Molecules, using Better Chemistries and Energy Resilient Processes, that ultimately reduce the amount of chemicals, solvents and processing steps needed to manufacture complex molecules and polymers. This is all possible thanks to a £4.8M Prosperity Partnership funded jointly by EPSRC and Lubrizol.

Prosperity Partnership researchers will be using the latest sustainable chemistry techniques to create a toolkit with the power to transform all aspects of additive synthesis from initial discovery through to chemical manufacturing of high-value molecules.

Professor David Haddleton, from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick comments: “In order to make complex and essential molecules and polymers in a sustainable way we need to go back to basics to ensure we become carbon neutral by exploiting atom efficient catalysis and renewable resources.

“By moving towards photochemistry in environmentally acceptable processes, we will create a toolkit with the power to transform all aspects of additive synthesis from initial discovery through to chemical manufacturing of high-value molecules.”

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Professor Peter Licence from the University of Nottingham who will lead the programme said: “This project brings together world leading expertise at the Universities of Nottingham and Warwick in sustainable chemistry and polymer science to address key challenges identified by Lubrizol.

“This exciting 5-year programme recognises the long standing relationships between Lubrizol and our Universities and will help drive cleaner economic regrowth in the Midlands region. The new science that this partnership will create will enable smarter processes to reduce the carbon footprint of Lubrizol products in applications as diverse as electrified transportation, personal care products and performance sportswear.”

Mark Davies, Senior Director Research & Development from Lubrizol adds: “We supply additives for not only the automotive industry, but industrial and consumer market products. In fact, with chemistry at the heart of most products it is estimated that over 96% of all manufactured goods have chemical industry content, making the industry a major contributor to the UK economy and a key facilitator of change through innovation.

“We therefore look forward to working with the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham to develop new sustainable ways to make our additives, which will ultimately lead us to lowering our environmental footprint.

This will also help manufacturers we supply have some clarity in their supply chain of chemicals.”

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: “As we build back better through innovation, we are putting the funding and structures in place so those at the top of their field – in business, research and academia – can develop world class products and technologies that could change all our lives for the better. The partnerships we are throwing our weight behind today all have innovation at their core.

“The coronavirus pandemic has taught us how vital collaboration is between industry and science and I hope partnerships like this will help in our efforts to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.

“By bringing together business and research expertise in regions across the UK, we will help to drive local economic growth and create highly skilled jobs, all while cementing the UK’s status as a science superpower.”

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The calm after the storm It is now a legal requirement that every wooden pallet crossing a UK/EU border is ISPM15certified. Following the dash to source adequate supplies of compliant pallets towards the end of 2020, Felicity Smith, national secretary for EPAL UK & Ireland, discusses the impact the change has had on the market.

When the UK left the European Union at the beginning of the year, new legal requirements came into force governing the movement of pallets and other wooden packaging material (WPM). ISPM15 rules stipulate that all WPM must be heat-treated, and marked as such, before they can cross the border between the two now separate areas. The aim of the regulations is to prevent the possibility of harmful pests moving between countries – even though, after Brexit, the actual risk embodied by WPM remains unchanged.

The change in rules itself may sound straightforward; however, it has significant implications for the speed and efficiency of supply chains overall, as the vast majority of consumer goods are transported on pallets, from fmcg to pharmaceutical products. The new obligations may lead to inspections, which in turn may lead to unwelcome delays.

In the lead up to the completion of Brexit, there was significant concern about the ability of the pallet and packaging industry to supply enough compliant pallets to meet demand. Trade organisations, including TIMCON in the UK and FEFPEB in Europe, sought clarity on whether WPM movements would remain exempt from ISPM15, under the different ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’ scenarios being discussed. But, with both sides holding their cards close to their chests during the negotiations, this was a lengthy and initially unsatisfactory process.

Then, in the final few weeks before the December 31, 2020 deadline, it became clear that, whatever type of Brexit would happen, the ISPM15 regime would be changing.

This led to a scramble to build up stocks of compliant pallets to ensure continuity of supply from January 1, 2021.

Actions taken included increasing heat-treatment capacity – either through investment or running extra kiln shifts – and government intervention to allow heat-treated ISPM15 wooden parts to repair used pallets without the need to re-heat the entire pallet afterwards (called ‘exemption’ and ‘easement’ measures).

All EPAL pallets – new and reconditioned – are ISPM15 compliant as standard, and the UK & Ireland arm of the

business reported sales increases of 13 per cent in the third quarter of 2020. Businesses wishing to eliminate completely the risk to their supply chains of delays caused by Brexit looked to build up stores of treated pallets to ensure they were ready for the change.

The work that the pallet and packaging industry carried out alongside UK government to prepare for Brexit apparently paid off. While the changeover in January saw parts of the import and export business struggle with the significant increase in administration, time and cost of a host of new requirements, non-compliance to the ISPM15 rules reportedly caused only relatively minor disruption. Most of the industry now believes it can satisfy customers’ demands for compliant pallets.

As Defra representative Will Surman highlighted at a recent TIMCON meeting, ISPM15 is now the norm and, while enforcement will continue with limited resources being focused on higher risk origins, the new rules for UK/EU movements are unlikely to be wound back.

In addition, with global warming increasing the possibility that invasive species will thrive more easily in new locations, we may find that ISPM15 requirements are in fact rolled out to the borders of further destinations – including intra-EU movements - in the years ahead. So businesses who have ensured they are compliant now should have a substantial head a start for the future.

Heat-treated pallets bring additional benefit to businesses, too, as they are stronger, making them a better choice for high-value goods such as drinks or pharmaceutical products; less likely to fail; and are longer lasting, so they can be repaired and reused many times. This is better for the bottom line and the environment. EPAL pallets are heated further to ‘kiln-dried’ levels - so these benefits to the companies using them are enhanced further still. They are safe for loads of up to 1.25 tonnes, independently audited and specified ‘as new’ when repaired. www.epal.eu

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MAJOR INVESTMENTS AT TAN INTERNATIONAL Tan International, a longstanding supplier of chemicals in Scotland, is geared up for expansion to further support customers in key focus industries including Food & Nutrition, Oil & Gas and Agriculture.

Throughout the last year, the site has received a major multi-million pounds investment in its operational assets to further expand its capabilities to support the chemical manufacturing base in Scotland. For instance, as part of the planned capital investment programme, six new 120,000 litre tanks for bulk liquid storage were commissioned and installed in February 2021.

Tan International is a recognised name with over a 30year history in Scotland and further afield. Acquired by Brenntag, the global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, in December 2019, Tan International retains its recognised local identity and continues to strengthen working relationships with the strong manufacturing base in Scotland, whilst benefitting from the support of Brenntag in terms of investments and reach.

Tan International is a key toll manufacturer of bulk liquids, including fertilisers such as high quality nitrogen, sulphur and compound solutions. These are formulated to meet the significant portion of food requirements of the major crops grown in the UK. In total, the fertiliser blending operation encompasses an 80m3 blend tank, raw material storage for bulk powders, a 4,000 tonnes raw material lagoon and over twenty bulk storage tanks for finished grades.

Situated on an 11-acre site in Perth, Tan International boasts an impressive fleet of 7 HGV delivery vehicles, an extensive blending facilities for specialty and industrial chemicals, with a blending capacity of up to 300 tonnes per day and tank storage and 10 bulk tanker units holding Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Demineralised water, Citric Acid Solution, Ferric Chloride, Sodium Nitrate, Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Solution, ensuring our capabilities for just in time deliveries to all areas of Scotland.

As such, the largest fertiliser tank on site at 700m3 capacity underwent a major refurbishment project. The works included the replacement of two sections of the tank shell and the installation of a new roof is currently in the final stage. Once commissioned, the tank will continue to support the fertiliser business for the next ten years.

“The investment in Tan International has been phenomenal over the last year, all against a backdrop of Covid-19 and the restrictions that have been imposed on our on-site operations.”

Andy Caldwell, General Manager

As Tan International continues its integration into the Brenntag network, significant investments in site safety and emergency facilities upgrade continue to be undertaken.

The projects delivered over the last six months include the upgrade of drainage & pollution control systems, a new fire and toxic gas alarm system and the replacement of all site emergency showers to Brenntag standard.

General Manager, Andy Caldwell, states: “The investment in Tan International has been phenomenal over the last year, all against a backdrop of Covid-19 and the restrictions that have been imposed on our on-site operations. Through the hard work and dedication of the site operations team, working closely with the appointed contractors and the Brenntag teams, the works have progressed safely and on time, as significant investment in site’s plant and equipment is planned throughout 2021”.

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A Closer Look at Turkey’s Chemical Registration System Requirements Registration phase of Turkish REACH Regulation, KKDIK is continuing as planned with gradual increase in SIEF communications. Meanwhile, updates and upgrades of the MoEU online Chemicals Registration System, KKS are under progress in preparation for registration submissions.

KKDIK Substance registration dossiers will be prepared and submitted online via KKS. Manufacturers and importers in Turkey must fill in their own company information under KKS Substance Management Module Section 1.7 “Suppliers”. Similarly, a non-Turkish manufacturer who appointed an Only Representative must provide information on the suppliers (Turkish importers) of the substance under Section 1.7 in order to fullfill its obligations for KKDIK. This information must be provided to the Only Representative appointed for that substance by the non-Turkish manufacturer and defined in Suppliers List under KKS by the OR. The OR is legally responsible to keep track of Downstream Users (DU) information and volumes associated with each DU according to the KKDIK regulation.

Manufacturers, importers or article manufacturers who perform PPORD notifications also need to provide their customers (in Turkey) to the MoEU via Section 1.7. For the suppliers to be added to the Suppliers list (Section 1.7), that particular company in Turkey must be registered under the EÇBS short for Entegre Çevre Bilgi Sistemi (Integrated Environmental Information System). The required company information is directly transferred from EÇBS. EU REACH Regulation does not distinguish between direct and indirect imports according to the ECHA Guidance on Registration. That principle is also applicable under KKDIK as MoEU officially published the translation of ECHA guidance documents to Turkish language with minor adaptations. The OR is legally responsible for tracking the volumes covered and DU information per substance and plays an important role to gather this information for Section 1.7 in the event of complex supply chains. The nonTurkish manufacturer may be willing to cover the indirect

exports to Turkey but will not be able to access the Supplier information which is defined as DU information according to REACH terminology. Unless this information is provided with the dossier, that DU and associated volume will not be considered as covered under the registration by the MoEU. Such information is confidential business information for the actors down the supply chain when indirect export is the case. Therefore, collection and management of this data requires professional OR and trustee services and secure IT systems to archive. This emphasizes the importance of trustworthy relations of the OR with the several actors in the supply chain of a substance OR is representing.

RGS Group based in Brussels, Belgium with offices in Istanbul, Turkey is representing global companies located in over 50 countries as a local Only representative through its Turkish presence. As a leading company, RGS also transfers 13 years of regulatory experience predominantly in EU REACH experience to its operations in Turkey. Do not hesitate to contact RGS, if you need more details on our services. We can assess your compliance status and build tailor-made solutions for your company.

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NUS and Shell join hands to advance decarbonisation solutions New S$4.6 million research programme aims to sustainably convert carbon dioxide into cleaner fuels and useful chemicals Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and international energy giant Shell will jointly develop novel processes to use carbon dioxide, a byproduct of industrial processes, to produce fuels and chemicals for the energy industry. Supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), this S$4.6 million research programme was formalised by all three parties at a ceremony.

This three-year research programme aims to electrochemically produce ethanol and n-propanol from carbon dioxide – a gas that is commonly released into the atmosphere. Ethanol and n-propanol can be blended with gasoline to deliver cleaner burning fuels. These two fuels can further be dehydrated to produce ethylene and propylene respectively, which are commercially important molecules that are used in producing polymers that go into everyday products like medical equipment and houseware items. By effectively converting carbon dioxide into other useful products, this research can help reduce carbon emissions and its impact on the environment.

The study will be led by Associate Professor Jason Yeo Boon Siang from the NUS Department of Chemistry, who is one of the authorities in the field of carbon dioxide reduction.

Promising results generated in lab experiments will be scaled up in future. This collaboration with Shell’s Long Range Research Group is brought together by the Shell City Solutions Living Lab in Singapore, which helps city stakeholders navigate the energy transition and identify pathways towards a lower carbon future.

This latest research initiative complements NUS’ focus on pioneering sustainable solutions to combat global challenges like climate change, and aligns well with Shell’s overarching ambition to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner, in step with society and with customers. In November 2020, Shell in Singapore outlined a 10-year plan for how the company could make significant investments in people, assets and capabilities to repurpose its core business and aim to cut its own carbon dioxide emissions in the country by about a third within a decade.

Successful outcomes from this research programme will also support Singapore’s carbon emissions reduction targets, which is a focus area under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 Plan.

“Carbon dioxide is a major cause of global warming.

Converting it into useful products is a promising strategy to mitigate carbon emissions and close the carbon cycle.

For nearly a decade, NUS researchers have been building up fundamental research capabilities in the area of carbon dioxide reduction. We are therefore delighted to receive support from Shell and NRF to further develop and test our research findings in an industry setting. The innovative and commercially viable solutions generated through this research programme will help to build a path for a greener future for generations to come,” said Professor Chen Tsuhan, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology).

“We are excited to be partnering NUS and NRF on this study. To address climate change, we would need to change the way we use and provide energy. This is an opportunity

to testbed a novel approach to better utilise carbon dioxide purposefully for cleaner energy and chemicals.

The collaboration will also help to nurture talent in this increasingly important space and is testament to how Shell is partnering with stakeholders to bring about low-carbon solutions for sustainable change,” said Ms Emily Tan, General Manager, City Solutions, Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions.

FROM CARBON DIOXIDE TO CLEANER FUELS AND USEFUL CHEMICALS Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is an attractive strategy to utilise and convert carbon dioxide for fuel generation and production of useful chemicals. However, current methods are unable to produce the desired types of chemicals with yields that can meet industrial needs.

Hence, there is a growing demand to explore eco-friendly and economically attractive methods to carry out carbon dioxide reduction.

To address this gap, Assoc Prof Yeo and his team at NUS will work closely with the researchers from Shell to discover new catalysts and develop eco-friendly processes to produce liquid fuels like ethanol and n-propanol from carbon dioxide, at a scale that is commercially viable.

ACCELERATING INNOVATION THROUGH ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP Shell will contribute its expertise towards scaling up the promising catalysts and processes developed by the NUS team. Developing high-performing catalysts and processes is crucial, given the relatively low technology readiness level of electrochemical carbon dioxide conversion at the moment. Shell will also conduct in-depth analyses to assess the techno-economic and environmental impact of the processes developed by the NUS team.

As the development and scaling up of electrochemical processes for the synthesis of fuels and chemicals is a relatively new topic globally, this collaboration will serve as an important platform for the research community to develop core capabilities in this emerging field, while promoting a more sustainable energy industry.

The partnership will also aim to nurture a pipeline of talent equipped with the capability and technical know-how to take these carbon reduction technologies to the next level.

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The research agreement was inked by (front row, from left) Ms Emily Tan, General Manager, City Solutions, Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions, and Professor Chen Tsuhan, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology). The signing was witnessed by (back row, from left) Professor Low Teck Seng, Chief Executive Officer, National Research Foundation Singapore, Ms Aw Kah Peng, Chairman, Shell Companies in Singapore, and Mr Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board

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126.90447

Livermorium

Ytterbium 2 8 18 32 31 8 2

53

(209)

173.054

Thulium

2 8 18 32 30 8 2

Te

2 8 18 18 6

Polonium

Moscovium

168.93421

Erbium 2 8 18 32 29 8 2

Einsteinium

2 8 18 30 8 2

84

Ar

79.904

127.6

2 8 18 32 18 5

Cl

Neon

18

Bromine

Tellurium

208.9804

115

35

ITO

20.1797

2 8 7

35.453

Se

52

Ne

2 8

nano ribbons

Chlorine 2 8 18 6

78.96

Bismuth 2 8 18 32 32 18 4

17

32.065

121.76

2 8 18 32 18 4

2 8 6

Selenium 2 8 18 18 5

10

Fluorine

Sulfur 34

2 7

18.9984032

S

Antimony

Lead 2 8 18 32 32 18 3

2 8 18 5

74.9216

Tin

2 8 18 32 18 3

16

Arsenic

118.71

Thallium 2 8 18 32 32 18 2

P

Germanium 2 8 18 18 3

2 8 5

30.973762

33

F

15.9994

Phosphorus 2 8 18 4

9

Oxygen

silver nanoparticles

66

Californium

rhodium sponge

28.0855

114.818

2 8 18 32 18 2

15

2 8 4

2 6

Over 30,000 certified high purity laboratory chemicals, metals, & advanced materials and a

graphene oxide

biosynthetics

8

14.0067

Si

Indium

Mercury

Dysprosium 2 8 18 32 27 8 2

2 8 18 18 2

Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm enantioselective catalysts Plutonium

2 5

Nitrogen

Silicon 2 8 18 3

69.723

112.411

162.5

Terbium

97

Au

Ga

Cadmium 2 8 18 32 18 1

14

Gallium

Cd

Gold

158.92535

2 8 18 32 25 9 2

48

196.966569

Darmstadtium

Gadolinium 2 8 18 32 25 8 2

2 8 18 32 17 1

31

Zinc

Silver

195.084

157.25

Europium

Ag

2 8 18 18 1

2 8 3

26.9815386

2 8 18 2

65.38

107.8682

Platinum

Meitnerium

2 8 18 25 8 2

47

106.42

192.217

109

2 8 18 18

Palladium

macromolecules 61

C

12.0107

Carbon

Aluminum

Zn

Copper

Pd

Iridium 2 8 18 32 32 14 2

63.546

Nickel

Rhodium

Osmium 2 8 18 32 32 13 2

58.6934

Cobalt

101.07

Rhenium 2 8 18 32 32 12 2

58.933195

Ruthenium

186.207

Tungsten

144.242

U

Co

Iron

Technetium

Nd Pm Sm

Uranium

27

55.845

2 8 18 13 2

7

2 4

Now Invent.

indicator dyes

MOCVD

42

95.96

2 8 18 22 8 2

238.02891

Fe

54.938045

Manganese

Molybdenum

Neodymium 92

26

2 8 14 2

6

TM

sputtering targets tungsten carbide

2 8 18 12 1

Dubnium

60

Mn

2 8 13 2

rare earth metals

mesoporous silica MBE

51.9961

180.9488

Praseodymium 2 8 18 32 18 10 2

Cr

25

Chromium

Tantalum

Rutherfordium

Cerium 90

quantum dots

Ce

Ta

24

2 8 13 1

ultralight aerospace alloys

92.90638

178.48

2 8 18 32 18 9 2

2 8 11 2

Niobium

epitaxial crystal growth drug discovery

Nb

Hafnium

Actinium

58

V

50.9415

Vanadium

Zirconium

Lanthanum 2 8 18 32 18 8 2

23

47.867

Yttrium

Barium 2 8 18 32 18 8 1

Y

2 8 10 2

Titanium

88.90585

137.327

Cesium

Fr

2 8 18 8 2

87.62

132.9054

87

Ti

Scandium

Strontium 2 8 18 18 8 1

Sc

22

44.955912

Calcium

Rubidium 55

21

2 8 9 2

isotopes

39.0983

Potassium

3D graphene foam

nanodispersions

Al

He Helium

2 3

Boron

13

2 8 2

2 8 8 2

B

2

4.002602

10.811

Beryllium

nanogels

2

metal carbenes

bioactive compounds

9.012182

Lithium

Na

Be

5

2 2

gold nanoparticles

III-IV semiconductors

screening chemicals

1

buckyballs

janus particles

glassy carbon alternative energy

diamond micropowder

Now Invent!

metallocenes BINAP

conjugated nanostructure

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