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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CHEMUK records 41% increase in visitors for 2023 Expo

CHEMUK 2023 opened its doors on Wed 10th & Thur 11th May at the NEC in Birmingham to a record attendance of 3956 visitors (excluding exhibitor staff) over the two days, representing an increase of 41% from the 2022 edition. The total two-day attendance (visitors plus exhibitors) was 5559. CHEMUK show founder, Ian Stone, sums up this years’ event: “The...

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Safic-Alcan Expands its Presence in Africa with the Launch of Safic-Alcan East Africa in Kenya

Paris-La Défense, April 17 , 2023– Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is delighted to announce the expansion of its presence in Africa with the establishment of a new subsidiary office in Kenya. The newly launched Safic-Alcan East Africa is strategically located in Nairobi to better serve the East African market, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic...

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Holiferm open their first commercial biosurfactant plant

On Thursday 16th February 2023 Holiferm’s first commercial biosurfactant was opened by the Mayor of Wirral, Jeff Green. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of biosurfactant and biochemical companies from around the world.  Holiferm hosted an opening ceremony for its first commercial biosurfactant plant on the afternoon of 16th February. The ceremony was very well attended by representatives of...

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Machinery for Sale and Machinery Wanted

Machinery for Sale and to buy Used Cannon Polyurethane machine for sale Brand new Bottling water plant for sale from blow moulding bottles to filling Brand New Coating / Laminating Machine If there are any companies looking to sell plant machinery or laboratory machinery, be it industrial, pharmaceutical, we would be interested Please contact Pravin Mistry Prea@prea.co.uk Direct Line :...

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Chemical Business Association (CBA) ‘Oscars’ at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards

Chemical Business Association (CBA) is pleased to announce it has won both the ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ and the ‘Membership Engagement’ awards at the 2023 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The Association, which represents the whole of the UK chemical supply chain, was also shortlisted for the ‘Crisis Management Award’ and the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’, the latter...

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Safic-Alcan consolidates its presence in the food market and acquires PNP S.R.L

Paris-La Défense, March 3rd, 2023 Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 100% of PNP, an Italian food ingredients distributor. Founded by Mr. Paolo Pennati in 2012, PNP has a strong presence in the dairy and food ingredients market, with its headquarters located in Milan. This acquisition will complement the business of Castelli Food, which...

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Safic-Alcan further strengthens its presence in the United Kingdom and acquires 4PLAS LTD

Paris-La Défense, February 28, 2023 Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 4PLAS LTD., a distributor of engineered plastics in the UK. Founded in 2003 by Simon Humphrey, Mark Dixon, Jason Thorpe, and Andrew Bastow, 4PLAS LTD supplies innovative polymer solutions to the injection moulding industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland. With this acquisition,...

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Chemspec Europe 2023: Join the marketplace for fine and speciality chemicals

With a highly specialised profile, Chemspec Europe is a key event for the fine and speciality chemicals industry, taking place from 24-25 May at the Messe Basel exhibition centre in Switzerland. The exhibition is a powerful gateway to global business and industry knowledge, making the event appealing to its international audience of purchasers and agents on the lookout for specific...

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ASCOT INTERNATIONAL (1996) LTD Celebrates its 30th Birthday Anniversary

What a year! As we say goodbye to 2022 and usher in 2023, we’re grateful for an amazing year and excited for the one ahead. With many new opportunities lined up, not to mention our big 3 0 we’ve got lots to celebrate and share with you all! Ascot International (1996) Ltd started with a focus on Personal Care cosmetics...

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Witton Chemical Company hits 60th Milestone

60 Years of Manufacturing Witton Chemical Company Limited was first incorporated in November 1962. In those early days the company was based in Great Dunmow on Witton Avenue and run by it’s founder, Dr Eric Wrench. Initially the company manufactured products by the polymerisation of acrylic acid. Early in the 1970s the company moved to its present location on a...

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