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www.chemicalindustryjournal.co.uk / issue 22 /
3 welcome 4-5 Contents 6 Industry Contributors
8-13 News 14-16 cyber security
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.
18-21 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.
chemuk2021 preview
Check out our 20 page Preview Supplement in the middle of this edition for this year’s ChemUK Expo. All the information you need to prepare yourself for this great event
28-30 rules of origin
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.
34-36 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..
38-39 logistics
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.
Tim Doggett
Tim 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.
Ian Elsby Head of Chemicals, Siemens UK & Ireland 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.
Carolyn Nicholls
Operations Director of RAS Ltd
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.
Dr Sarah Hickingbottom
General Manager, Circa Group
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.
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