We are delighted to bring this edition of Elements to you and it is another large 44 page edition! This edition showcases the latest news, innovations, and achievements from the North West chemicals sector and beyond. This edition highlights advances in sustainability, diversity, and digital transformation across the industry. There are inspiring member stories, updates on regulatory trends, and practical insights into risk management and skills development. The magazine also features new member spotlights. Hot off the press is the announcement of the Chemicals Northwest 2027 Awards date. The 18th March 2027. We are still waiting to confirm our venue - but keep the date pencilled in!
In this issue: Contents Summer 2026
Welcome and About Us
6 - RAS - Promoting Diversity in a Traditionally Male Dominated Field.
15 - From our members
- Chemical Processing Services (CPS) Wins further King’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation with Patented Mannamide Technology.
- Rhenus Group - Delivering science-based sustainability across global and UK supply chains.
- Bitrez Ltd - FOREST project update
- Geosyntec - The Circular Economy – what does it mean for the chemicals sector?
- Hosokawa Micron - Plastic waste treatment and recycling: a new perspective on how mixers and dryers support sustainability.
- RS Clare - PFAS in lubricants: what you need to know.
- Foresight Events - Water-Smart Industrial Clusters: Britain’s Overlooked Industrial Constraint.
- ProDecon Environmental Considerations for PFAS Decontamination of Sprinkler Systems.
- CDR Pumps - Driving Sustainability Through Pump Efficiency and Electrification.
- WP Thompson - Artificial Intelligence in patenting inventions.
- Cobalt Energy - Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) vs. Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPCm).
- Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and Carbis Loadtec - Big deliveries, small mistakes - a check before you connect can prevent a very bad day.
- Corrous Industrial Group - Beyond the Specification: Why Lining Integrity Is a Commercial Risk.
- PM Group - Sweating Assets Safely: The Brownfield Challenge in the UK Chemicals Sector.
- DMD Design Solutions - Ageing Plants, Missing Information and Growing Project Risk.
- Knoell - Beyond Compliance: Why Environmental Product Declarations Are Your New Market Passport.
- STFC Hartree Centre - How can digital materials testing improve polymer performance?
- Engineering a Better Future: How adi Group is Redefining Skills, Opportunity and Community Impact.
- BASF and Great Science Share for Schools: Turning curiosity into capability for the future workforce
- IChemE - Looking to Upskill?
- John Hogg Backs SwitchDye’s CO₂‑Responsive, Drop‑In Dyeing Technology
- Lakers Joins Groupe M
- Eastgate Engineering aims to expand further into the UK’s energy sectors after a period of strong growth and industry recognition.
- KPM Analytics & Metrohm UK Join Forces.
- VALVWORX complete Valve Surveys at North-West Chemical Plants
- Hibiscus branches out into the world of DGSA Training.
36 - New member spotlights – adi Group, DMD Design Solutions, Key Integrated Services (KEYIS), On-Site Energy Ltd and Stäubli (UK) Ltd.
39 - Directory
