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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LiCa Scientific Recruitment – unique discount offer for recruitment services to the chemicals sector

LiCa Scientific is a specialist in recruitment of scientists into roles in Analytical, Commercial, Formulation, Production and Synthesis roles. Established in 2016 we specialise in the niche market of chemistry staffing, into permanent and contract roles. We are pleased to offer our services to fellow members of the Where to Buy Chemicals community. Please quote offer WTB15 to receive a...

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Beauty in bloom: in-cosmetics Global brings cosmetic science to Amsterdam this Spring

12 FEBRUARY, AMSTERDAM: in-cosmetics Global, the leading global event for personal care ingredients, will bring over 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 12,000 attendees to the RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 8–10 April. The 2025 edition is poised to be one of the most international events to date, featuring exhibitors and attendees from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, showcasing the industry’s latest...

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Transforming Chemical Sales and Organisational Development – Welcome to the launch of Nu-Insight

Nu-Insight:  At Nu-Insight, we believe in the power of expertise, collaboration, and transformation. Based in the UK but operating with a global footprint, we are a specialist chemical sales, accredited coaching, and organisational development training & facilitation business. With over 25 years of collective experience in the SME market across industries including marketing, technology, engineering, and chemicals, we offer a...

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New Year…New Office…A Fresh Chapter for Apollo Scientific

After 20 incredible years at our Bredbury head office, Apollo Scientific is thrilled to announce the next step in our journey. We’ve moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Denton—a space designed to bring our head office, laboratory, and warehouse together under one roof. This move is more than a change of address; it’s a leap forward in how we work,...

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New Chief Operating Officer appointed at The Chemical Business Association (CBA)

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alastair Sanderson as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Alastair joins the CBA with a wealth of chemical industry experience following a 30+ year career with Unilever, specifically in FMCG, with a focus on Home Care products. Having initially gained a First-Class Honours...

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Registration opens for in-cosmetics Global 2025

10 DECEMBER 2024, AMSTERDAM: in-cosmetics Global, the world’s leading event for personal care ingredients, has today announced that registration for its highly anticipated 2025 edition is now open. Taking place at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 8-10 April 2025, the event is set to bring together over 1,000 exhibitors from across the globe, including BASF, Lubrizol, Symrise, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics...

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Safic-Alcan enters the Indian market with a strategic partnership with Avees Biocos Private Limited

Paris-La Defense, November 28, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Avees Biocos Private Limited, a leading personal care chemical distributor in India. Established in 2007 by Rahul and Deepti Sawhney, under the guidance and leadership of the late Mr G.K. Sawhney, Avees Biocos laid the foundations as the perfect...

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HARKE UK & Ireland Welcome LANXESS as their Newest Principal

HARKE UK & Ireland, based in Manchester, have been appointed as the exclusive distributor of LANXESS Home and Personal Care preservatives to the UK & Ireland markets. HARKE UK & Ireland, a member of the HARKE GROUP based in Germany, are long-term champions of high performance, quality ingredients. Today they have announced their appointment as the exclusive distributor of LANXESS...

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Safic-Alcan and Carbon Waters Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Anticorrosion Paint Formulations with Cutting-Edge Graphene Dispersions

Paris-La Defense, October 14th – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Carbon Waters, an innovative French start-up specializing in advanced sustainable additives. This strategic alliance will provide high-performance graphene dispersions, Graph’Up Oxi, to customers in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The addition of Graph’Up Oxi...

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Reduced Delegate offer for CIRS Global Chemical Regulation Conference London Radisson Blu Heathrow October 17th, 2024

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, CIRS Group, a leading product safety and regulatory consulting firm will be hosting its Global Chemical Regulation Conference, at the Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel in London. The one-day event will bring together professionals from across the chemical industry to discuss and navigate the complexities of global chemical regulations. The conference aims to enhance understanding and...

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