The Chemical & Industrial Consultants Association (CICA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that brings together around 40 independent consultants with more than 1,000 years of combined experience across the chemical and process industries.
CICA provides businesses with access to highly experienced professionals who offer independent advice and practical solutions across a wide range of technical, commercial and strategic challenges. Whether you are planning a new investment, evaluating an acquisition or divestment, developing business strategy, entering new markets, or addressing operational, regulatory or technical issues, CICA members offer the expertise and industry insight needed to support informed decision-making.
Our members have held senior positions throughout the chemical industry and combine extensive technical knowledge with real-world commercial experience. Many also possess specialist expertise within specific sectors, enabling clients to benefit from both broad industry understanding and detailed market knowledge.
Collectively, CICA members cover an extensive range of markets, including Adhesives & Sealants, Agrochemicals, Energy Transition, Fine Chemicals, Green Chemistry, Hydrogen, Lubricants, Mining Chemicals, Natural Resources, Oilfield Chemicals, Paints & Coatings, Personal Care, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics & Polymers, Printing Inks, Pulp & Paper, Surfactants and Water Treatment, together with many other specialist areas.
A key strength of CICA is the collaborative nature of its membership. While every consultant operates independently, members regularly work together on projects that require complementary skills or expertise across multiple market sectors. This enables clients to access bespoke teams with the right combination of technical, commercial and operational experience, while retaining the flexibility and personal service that independent consultants provide.
As a member-funded, not-for-profit organisation, CICA exists solely to promote its members and connect businesses with the expertise they require. Clients engage directly with individual consultants, and CICA does not charge introduction or referral fees.
For independent consultants working within the chemical industry, CICA offers an established professional network that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and business development. Members benefit from regular online and in-person networking meetings, guest presentations, industry events, coordinated marketing activities and opportunities to build new client relationships through a respected community of experienced professionals.
Whether you are looking for specialist consultancy support or seeking to become part of a trusted network of independent experts, CICA provides a valuable connection to knowledge, experience and collaboration across the chemical industry.
Contact below for further details;
www.chemical-consultants.co.uk
secretary@chemical-consultants.co.uk
