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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Michael J Kujawinski, International Business Development Manager at Ricardo (a member of WSP) explains how regulatory compliance in an era of enforcement, penalties and commercial risk can be leveraged positively to support resilience, efficiency and growth. The chemical sector is entering a decisive phase whereby regulatory compliance is no longer a background obligation, it is a frontline business risk with...
Georgia Morgan of ISCA UK Ltd explains how preservative innovation and microbiological testing support product safety, stability and regulatory compliance. Cosmetic preservation remains one of the most critical challenges facing formulators. Products must remain microbiologically safe throughout their shelf life while meeting increasing consumer demand for milder formulations, reduced preservative levels and alternative preservation strategies. At the same time, regulatory...
Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), outlines the importance of proactive leadership amid ongoing change and disruption. In a world defined by disruption, division and accelerating change, the industries that underpin modern life are being tested as never before. Few sectors feel this more acutely than the chemical supply chain – a foundational yet often overlooked industry...
Making a Splash in Water Treatment Tennants Distribution is expanding its water treatment business as tighter regulations, higher customer expectations and growing technical demands reshape the market for products, services and expertise that ensure compliant, efficient water management. Tennants Distribution stands today as one of the UK’s leading independent chemical distributors, supplying essential materials to a wide range of industrial...
William Bowker, representing the fourth generation of the business, explores Bowker’s 107 year history and its long standing relationship with the chemical industry. Introduction With more than 107 years of operational history, W.H. Bowker Limited has developed alongside the evolving needs of UK industry, building a reputation for consistency, reliability and specialist expertise. Established in 1919, the company has grown...
Never Say No! Ritchie Dee of Pearl Chemicals Ltd celebrates 30 years of his unique family business offering independent chemical distribution services, and their can-do attitude that means he “never says no”. Pearl Chemicals, based in Staffordshire UK, is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The company is an example of true family enterprise, having been run...
Richard French, Commercial Director at Apollo Scientific explains how the company is investing in its infrastructure, technology and capabilities to better support customers now and in the future. In today’s chemical supply landscape, customers expect more than availability – they demand speed, consistency, technical understanding and ease of procurement. With a long-standing reputation for reliability, Apollo has an established place...
We look at the legacy of a great man, Kendrick Gilkes, who started the Stort Group in 1981 and laid the foundations for the successful business we know today, still managed by his family and continuing to fulfil Kendrick’s vision from 45 years ago. Kendrick Gilkes was born in 1940 in Oxfordshire – the lucky result of his parent’s honeymoon,...
What is EcoVadis? EcoVadis is the world’s biggest independent supplier of business sustainability ratings. It serves as an indicator of how seriously organisations take environmental and social sustainability management throughout their supply chains. It’s not an audit based on self-reporting. It is a rigorous evaluation based on data, covering four areas: the Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable...