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    Aflex Hose Ltd

    Aflex Hose, part of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions and Spirax Group. Aflex Hose is a global manufacturer of high-performance PTFE-lined hose assemblies for demanding chemical processing applications. Aflex hoses enable the safe transfer of aggressive chemicals, solvents and high-purity fluids, helping manufacturers to improve safety, reliability, compliance and operational efficiency.

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    Winsearch

    Winsearch is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy placing professionals across the chemicals, pharmaceutical, and technical engineering sectors. From site-level technical roles to senior leadership appointments, we connect organisations with high-calibre candidates who drive performance. As part of the PROMAN Group, we bring commercial expertise, sector knowledge, and a people-first approach to every search.

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    Newson Gale

    Newson Gale is a global leader in static earthing and bonding solutions, helping chemical manufacturers mitigate electrostatic ignition risks and improve process safety. Our certified product range includes Earth-Rite® monitored grounding systems, Bond-Rite® self-testing clamps, and Cen-Stat™ grounding equipment, backed by over 40 years of industry expertise.

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    On-Site Energy Ltd

    On-Site Energy delivers and operates fully funded, behind-the-meter energy solutions for energy-intensive industries across the UK and Europe. We design, build, own and maintain systems, providing off-balance sheet Energy-as-a-Service with guaranteed p/kWh pricing—reducing costs, lowering emissions, improving resilience, and future-proofing operational performance without capital investment.

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    KEYIS

    Key Integrated Services supports chemical manufacturers in COMAH and high-hazard environments by removing compliance ambiguity, asset uncertainty, contractor fragmentation, documentation gaps and infrastructure risk. We deliver auditable, engineering-led FM project delivery, competent local resource, controlled reporting and safer operational resilience where compliance, safety and licence-to-operate confidence are critical.

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    Stäubli (UK) Ltd

    Stäubli offers a comprehensive range of connection solutions, including dry disconnect couplings and safety breakaways, ensuring the highest level of product integrity and installation security in a wide range of applications.

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    DMD Design Solutions

    DMD Design Solutions is a UK-based, multi-discipline engineering consultancy delivering fully project-managed solutions to process industries. We support clients from concept through to implementation, providing mechanical, process and project engineering expertise to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency across chemical, energy, and manufacturing operations.

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    2026 Innovation Award Winner - Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

    Sponsored by Business of Science Ltd Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials – Klea Edge 485A breakthrough in refrigerant technology. The Key technology is ability to lower operating pressure by 10 bar, technology can be retrofitted and example was shared. A non-PFAS formulation and extended applicability enhance product. ...

  • Naomi Simmons - Young Talent
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    2026 Young Talent in the Chemical Industry Award Winner - Naomi Simmons - James Robinson Speciality Ingredients

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    Sponsored by SRG Naomi Simmons is a research scientist at James Robinson Speciality Ingredients (JRSI). Since joining in January 2025 Naomi has had an immediate impact, contributing to project planning, leading commercial awareness, and integration. Naomi’s research is in natural and sustainable products. Naomi led a project ...

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    2026 Corporate Social Responsibility Award Winner - adi Group

    Sponsored by SLR adi Group are committed to strengthening local communities through creating clear, supported routes into skilled work. A pioneering pre-apprenticeship programme was established 10 years ago. From aged 14, students spend an afternoon each week with the company for two years. Students develop hands-on electrical ...

  • Hibiscus - Supplier
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    2026 Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award Winner - Hibiscus Plc

    Sponsored by the CIA Hibiscus Plc has delivered targeted, meaningful innovation that directly strengthens the UK chemical supply chain. Their new DGSA Training & Consultancy division fills a long‑standing industry gap, providing expert‑led, practical compliance training that improves safety, builds competence, and reduces operational risk. They have ...

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    2026 Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Award Winner - RAS

    Sponsored by Hibiscus Plc RAS are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive team, that’s been a priority for the last 30 years. RAS are an independent, woman-owned business with women making up 65% of the staff and 75% of the senior leadership team. While roles are ...

  • Orbia - Sustainability
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    2026 Sustainability Award Winner - Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

    Sponsored by Bitrez Ltd Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials have been world leaders in metered dose inhalers (MDI) for 70 years. 70% of global inhalers contain Orbia propellants, However the propellants are powerful greenhouse gases, the NHS calculated that 3% of its carbon footprint is from MDIs. ...

  • Carbis - Partnership
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    2026 Partnership Award Winner - Carbis Loadtec Group and Lanxess Solutions UK Ltd

    Sponsored by Corrous Industrial Group Carbis Loadtec Group collaborated with Lanxess Solutions UK Ltd in Trafford Park. Lanxess had begun using a particularly hazardous raw material that required the repositioning of the tanker unloading position. Rather than manage risk the companies engineered out the problem ...

  • DMD Design - Engineering
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    2026 Engineering Company of the year Award Winner - DMD Design Solutions

    Sponsored by Lokring UK DMD Design Solutions – is a fast-growing, multi-discipline engineering design and detail engineering consultancy based in Warrington. In three years of trading the company have increased staff numbers to 15 and year-on-year growth exceeding 50%. DMD deliver technical rigour and the disciplined application ...

  • Studley - Health and Safety
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    2026 Health & Safety Award Winner - Studley

    Sponsored by Rio Tinto Studley are a multi-disciplinary engineering contractor that operate in high hazard COMAH environments. They deliver through openness, transparency and partnership recognising need for continuous improvement. Creating a culture of confidence in speaking up is critical. In 2025 Studley introduced full digitalisation of the ...

  • William Blythe - Manufacturing
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    2026 Manufacturing Company of the year Award Winner - William Blythe

    Sponsored by Studley Export restriction from China on a critical raw material led to a massive increase in demand for Flamtard, a William Blythe manufactured product. In parallel the company launched a continuous improvement project involving a multi-disciplinary team and a new product which allowed ...

  • Libra - International Trade
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    2026 International Trade Award Winner - Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd

    Sponsored by Laker - Vent Engineering Libra Speciality Chemicals have recognized the instability in global markets and continued to improve their export performance. Annual growth of 9% and exports sales of 13,169MT of betain were secured in 2025. Libra continue to identify the US as a growth ...

  • Rio Tinto - Operational Excellence
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    2026 Operational Excellence Award Winner - Rio Tinto

    Sponsored by Orbia Flour & Energy Materials Rio Tinto achieved success by implementing lean manufacturing principles, including A3 problem solving. Data was collected to identify inefficiencies and prioritise solutions. The company achieved a reduction of waste, minimised variability and established a framework for clear problem solving. Lean ...