In the section we provide some of the latest feature articles from our hard copy directory and submissions from within the global speciality chemicals marketplace.

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Chemspec Europe 2024: Connect with the world of fine and speciality chemicals

The Ticket Shop is now open for Chemspec Europe 2024 – The key marketplace for fine and speciality chemicals, bespoke solutions, services, and equipment. Taking place from 19 – 20 June 2024 at the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition centre in Germany, Chemspec Europe is the meeting point to find new suppliers, enhance existing business relationships, network with industry experts and discover...

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Chemlink Specialities Awarded Exclusive Distribution Deal by W.Ulrich GmbH

Chemlink Specialities, based in Manchester, have been appointed as the exclusive supplier of W.Ulrich GmbH Vegetable Oils to the UK and Ireland PC market. Chemlink Specialities Ltd, a member of the HARKE GROUP, are long-term champions of highly effective eco ingredients. Today they have announced their appointment as the exclusive distributor of W. Ulrich GmbH’s specialty vegetable oils for use...

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Join us the CIRS Global Regulatory Conference in London on October 5th 2023

Global Chemical Regulation Conference – London Confused by the everchanging global chemical regulatory landscape? Do you want to meet industry experts to understand more about your obligations globally and share your experiences? Then join the CIRS Global Regulatory Conference in London on October 5. The one-day event is open to all professionals in the chemicals industry, including manufacturers, distributors, regulatory...

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CHEMUK records 41% increase in visitors for 2023 Expo

CHEMUK 2023 opened its doors on Wed 10th & Thur 11th May at the NEC in Birmingham to a record attendance of 3956 visitors (excluding exhibitor staff) over the two days, representing an increase of 41% from the 2022 edition. The total two-day attendance (visitors plus exhibitors) was 5559. CHEMUK show founder, Ian Stone, sums up this years’ event: “The...

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Safic-Alcan Expands its Presence in Africa with the Launch of Safic-Alcan East Africa in Kenya

Paris-La Défense, April 17 , 2023– Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is delighted to announce the expansion of its presence in Africa with the establishment of a new subsidiary office in Kenya. The newly launched Safic-Alcan East Africa is strategically located in Nairobi to better serve the East African market, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic...

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Holiferm open their first commercial biosurfactant plant

On Thursday 16th February 2023 Holiferm’s first commercial biosurfactant was opened by the Mayor of Wirral, Jeff Green. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of biosurfactant and biochemical companies from around the world.  Holiferm hosted an opening ceremony for its first commercial biosurfactant plant on the afternoon of 16th February. The ceremony was very well attended by representatives of...

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Machinery for Sale and Machinery Wanted

Machinery for Sale and to buy Used Cannon Polyurethane machine for sale Brand new Bottling water plant for sale from blow moulding bottles to filling Brand New Coating / Laminating Machine If there are any companies looking to sell plant machinery or laboratory machinery, be it industrial, pharmaceutical, we would be interested Please contact Pravin Mistry Prea@prea.co.uk Direct Line :...

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Chemical Business Association (CBA) ‘Oscars’ at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards

Chemical Business Association (CBA) is pleased to announce it has won both the ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ and the ‘Membership Engagement’ awards at the 2023 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The Association, which represents the whole of the UK chemical supply chain, was also shortlisted for the ‘Crisis Management Award’ and the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’, the latter...

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Safic-Alcan consolidates its presence in the food market and acquires PNP S.R.L

Paris-La Défense, March 3rd, 2023 Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 100% of PNP, an Italian food ingredients distributor. Founded by Mr. Paolo Pennati in 2012, PNP has a strong presence in the dairy and food ingredients market, with its headquarters located in Milan. This acquisition will complement the business of Castelli Food, which...

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Safic-Alcan further strengthens its presence in the United Kingdom and acquires 4PLAS LTD

Paris-La Défense, February 28, 2023 Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 4PLAS LTD., a distributor of engineered plastics in the UK. Founded in 2003 by Simon Humphrey, Mark Dixon, Jason Thorpe, and Andrew Bastow, 4PLAS LTD supplies innovative polymer solutions to the injection moulding industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland. With this acquisition,...

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