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Chemical Industries Association Launches Manifesto in Parliament
The Chemical Industries Association launched its manifesto in parliament emphasising the role of the UK chemical industry as a key building block of the economy.
Martin Ashcroft elected President of the UK’s Chemical Industries Association
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Martin Ashcroft CChem FRSC, as its new President.
Finalists Announced for the Chemical Industry Awards 2024 - Award entries hit a record high for the third consecutive year!
Celebrating the best of the UK chemical industry
Chemical Industries Association Launches Manifesto in Parliament
Martin Ashcroft elected President of the UK’s Chemical Industries Association
Finalists Announced for the Chemical Industry Awards 2024 - Award entries hit a record high for the third consecutive year!
Press releases
UK’s chemical industry faces stalling growth against backdrop of rising costs, sluggish demand and Chinese competition
The Chemical Industries Association and Unite the Union call for Government support to overcome barriers to the Net Zero transition
CIA Business Survey: Top manufacturing exporter has turned the corner
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British Industry Supercharger gives huge boost to UK businesses
Measures will cut network charges and provide exemptions from electricity costs for firms in sectors like steel, metals and chemicals.
The chemical route to UK Growth
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing exporters has called on Jeremy Hunt to create a business framework to grow the economy and allow that growth to lead to all other much publicized planned giveaways.
Fourth Quarter: CIA Economic Report 2024
The CIA released the latest economic report looking at the topics discussed by members in addition to the economic performance of the prior quarter and forecasts for the future.
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CIA Blogs
Careers in the chemical industry - Izzy Sloan’s apprenticeship story
A Chemical Engineering Degree Apprentice at GSK in Ulverston and Barnard Castle, Izzy facilitates the manufacturing of antibiotics that help patients worldwide. Izzy’s day-to-day job predominantly involves helping solve problems that prevent GSK’s primary and secondary manufacturing sites from functioning safely and efficiently. Working towards her bachelor’s degree on day ...
Shaping the Future of Chemical Policy: A Look Inside CIA’s Regulatory Work
Coinciding with the UK Chemicals Reactions Conference on 24 September 2024, an event organised by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), Ramboll and Steptoe, Dr. Roger Pullin CIA’s Head of Chemical Policy and Health gives some insight into CIA’s Chemicals Management Team and their regulatory policy work.
