Did you know that formaldehyde producers could be losing more than £500k per year in lost energy? A widely used product – in everything from building materials, paper, textile manufacturing and fertilisers - formaldehyde production is an exothermic process, meaning…

Jackie Petford, HR manager at APUK pictured centre above, with one of this year's 'Apprentices of the Year' winners and NEPIC CEO, Joanne Fryett. Alpek Polyester UK Ltd (APUK) is part of the Alpek Polyester Group, who are a global…

WhatIF is a specialised food production company, using bamnut processing in a sustainable way to create innovative, plant-based solutions across a range of food products. We were tasked with supporting in the design of a self-powering facility in Ghana. Planned…

Thorne & Derrick International have been honoured to welcome Patrick Rogiers (President at 3M Electrical Markets Division) alongside a delegation from 3M Europe and the UK Channel Management Team to their UK office. The high-profile visit recognised the significant business…

Article by Adam Duckett - The Chemical Engineer - technical and news magazine published by the Institution of Chemical Engineers CHRIS MCDONALD, an IChemE Fellow and new member of the UK parliament, has been appointed an assistant in the department…

Teesside University has a new Professional Degree Apprenticeship starting in January 2025 - The Creative Digital Design Professional - this is ideal to upksill existing employees and help to futureproof your organisation. The course covers the use of AI, VR…

Figures released by the Chemical Industries Association indicate sustained growth for Q2 2024, building on the positive performance seen in the first three months of the year. This marks a significant recovery following 18 months of severe decline. Challenges remain…

Benfield School was thrilled to receive a generous £1,000 donation from Houghton International and the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) to support its after-school STEM program. The donation was made after Houghton International won the Manufacturing Innovation Award at the…

As the largest process cluster in the UK representing over 320 companies, the North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) has recently made two new appointments and an internal promotion to enhance its membership offering. The organisation has welcomed…

14 of IChemE’s specially selected student and early career members visited our UK office last week to participate in a public speaking workshop led by respected professional writer, broadcaster, and presenting coach Dallas Campbell. The factual television presenter, known for…