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Autumn 2012

WWW.KDC.CO.UK

CLIENT: CRODAVALUE: circa £3mLOCATION: Wilton International, TeesideCONTRACT START: Jun 2010CONTRACT END: Sept 2011

CHALLENGE: Creating a novel commercial sollution for land resale, asbestos removal, demolition, asset sale and land remediation.

SOLUTION: Constructive liaison with neighbours, third party’s and SembCorp.Detailed risk assessments and method statements agreed with customer.Maximised recylates and asset sales to minimise overall cost.Fully remediated land with EA sign off.Removed future liability from CRODA.

CRODA invited KDC to provide indicative costings for demolition and remediation following the site closure announcement in 2009. KDC offered two options: firstly the complete asset sale including the land and associated liabilities; secondly equipment sale and demolition with CRODA retaining the land and associated liabilities. The scope included the removal of the site offices. process plant, car park and warehouse. The Ethylene Oxide pipeline from the Dow site was also to be removed from within the live service trench. Asbestos removal, demolition and equipment sales were also included in the scope.

This complex project showcased KDC’s unique capability to provide the full cycle of end of asset life disposal services and was completed to time cost and quality

This complex project showcased KDC’s unique capability to provide the full cycle of end of asset life disposal services and was completed to time cost and quality.

CASE STUDY: DECOMMISSIONING, DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND LAND REMEDIATION OF ALL SITE MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

DECOMMISSIONING DEMOLITION REMEDIATION

WWW.KDC.CO.UK

CLIENT: CRODAVALUE: circa £3mLOCATION: Wilton International, TeesideCONTRACT START: Jun 2010CONTRACT END: Sept 2011

CHALLENGE: Creating a novel commercial sollution for land resale, asbestos removal, demolition, asset sale and land remediation.

SOLUTION: Constructive liaison with neighbours, third party’s and SembCorp.Detailed risk assessments and method statements agreed with customer.Maximised recylates and asset sales to minimise overall cost.Fully remediated land with EA sign off.Removed future liability from CRODA.

CRODA invited KDC to provide indicative costings for demolition and remediation following the site closure announcement in 2009. KDC offered two options: firstly the complete asset sale including the land and associated liabilities; secondly equipment sale and demolition with CRODA retaining the land and associated liabilities. The scope included the removal of the site offices. process plant, car park and warehouse. The Ethylene Oxide pipeline from the Dow site was also to be removed from within the live service trench. Asbestos removal, demolition and equipment sales were also included in the scope.

This complex project showcased KDC’s unique capability to provide the full cycle of end of asset life disposal services and was completed to time cost and quality



DECOMMISSIONING DEMOLITION REMEDIATION

CLIENT: CRODA

LOCATION: Wilton International, Teeside

CONTRACT START: Jun 2010

CONTRACT END: Sept 2011

CHALLENGE: Creating an innovative solution for land resale, asbestos removal, demolition, asset sale and land remediation.

SOLUTION: Constructive liaison with neighbours, third party’s and SembCorp.

Detailed risk assessments and method statements agreed with customer.

Maximised recylates and asset sales to minimise overall cost.

Fully remediated land with EA sign off.

Removed future liability from CRODA.

KDC developed two options: firstly the complete asset sale including the land and associated liabilities; secondly equipment sale and demolition with CRODA retaining the land and associated liabilities.

The scope included the removal of the site offices, process plant, car park and warehouse. The Ethylene Oxide pipeline from the Dow site was also to be removed from within the live service trench. Asbestos removal, demolition and equipment sales were also included in the scope.



Contact detailsJohn RocheOperations ManagerEmail: [email protected]

Alex HeysMember Services & Events ManagerTel: 01928 515678Email: [email protected]

Goodbye Summer Elements – Hello AutumnWelcome to the autumn edition of Elements, the Chemicals Northwest quarterly magazine. The summer holiday period has not been a quiet time for Chemicals Northwest – quite the opposite in fact! We have launched a jobs page on the website, reached over 600 contacts in our LinkedIn network, been working on the 2012-13 sector directory, held an event on Learning from the Macondo Deepwater Horizon blow out and planned our events for the foreseeable future. More about these items can be seen over the following pages.

We are also launching an opportunity to sponsor our breakfast events and Chemical Elements events. If you would like some promotion for your organistion and would like the opportunity to sponsor an event please contact [email protected] for prices.

Please keep an eye on our events page to see what events are coming up for the rest of 2012 www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/

Membership of Chemicals NorthwestChemicals Northwest is the industry-led, chemical cluster support organisation for the £10 billion North West chemical sector, the largest in the UK. We are a ‘not for profit’ organisation, funded by its members, owned and supported by the Chemical Industries Association.

Would your company benefit from joining an organisation that supports and promotes the chemistry-using sector in the Northwest? Do you want to understand more, and contribute to, the industry issues within the region?

If you are a manufacturer, chemical user or offer a service to the sector, why not join us today?

Benefitsn Free/reduced entry to Chemical Elements and Breakfast Networking events plus the opportunity to present

n Discounted entry to co-hosted and other events

n Free website profile to promote your business

n Feature opportunities in the quarterly Chemical Northwest newsletter

n Free entry into the annual Chemicals Northwest Sector Directory

n Discounted advertising rates for Chemicals Northwest Sector Directory and Website

n Support and assistance with regulation and other legislative issues

n Access to additional member benefits including: - 25% discount off the REACHReady Gold Subscription - Chemicals Northwest Buyers’ Club on a no savings, no fee basis - Discounted Insurance Rates - Free and Discounted Recruitment Services

For further details contact Alex Heys – Member Services and Events Manager, [email protected] or phone 01928 515678

All rates are now pro-rata.

Contents

4 CNW News

5-9 Members Spotlight

14-15 Sustainable Development

16 Skills

17 Innovation

18 Image

19 Events

3ELEMENTS AUTUMN 2012

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4 ELEMENTS AUTUMN 2012

Chemicals Northwest (CNW), in partnership with Kelly Scientific Resources has now launched a “jobs” page on the CNW website for members of Chemicals Northwest to post job vacancies/openings/placements.

As a CNW member and an organisation dedicated to the Chemicals sector, Kelly are pleased to confirm an established support partnership with CNW, powering the jobs section of CNW website and providing preferential solutions to CNW members. The free option to post vacancies on the CNW website is available to all members of Chemicals Northwest. The Kelly team can also support with advert construction to help you get started.

Should your requirement potentially need a more pro-active or diverse mechanism than this, Kelly’s dedicated chemicals team can identify a solution that will clearly add value to you and your unique opportunity. Members of Chemicals Northwest will also benefit from a 15% reduction on Kelly’s standard terms.

Areas in which Kelly can add value include…

n Permanent Search & Selection

n E-advertising & Response management

n Contingent Selection

n Flexible Workforce

n Managed Campaign/Outsource

To view the jobs section of the website go to: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/jobs

The Chemicals Northwest LinkedIn group which was launched in October 2010 now has over 600 members. The steadily growing group is active a daily basis with new members joining, new discussions, jobs and promotions being posted. We actively encourage members of the group to participate in discussions and post new material on the site. Please feel free to pass the details of the group onto colleagues and friends who may

be interested in joining. Hopefully our numbers will keep increasing, showing that the group is an interesting source of information to its members.

Our REACH group has now been running for just over a year, feedback received shows it is proving to be a valuable forum for our members involved in REACH to attend.

CNW LinkedIn group reaches 600 members

REACH Common Interest Group – 1 year on!

Our 2012-13 sector directory should soon be landing on your doorsteps! The directory is due to be printed early September so we are expecting that advertisers and our member companies should have their “hot off the press” directories by mid/late September. We hope you find the directory a useful resource and continue to give positive feedback as we have received in previous years.

CNW Sector directory – coming soon

“Jobs” web page launched for members

Chemistry-using sector directory2012/13

“The Chemicals Northwest REACH group is an invaluable way for SMEs, such as John Hogg Technical Solutions, to keep abreast of the latest developments not only from ECHA, but also within the chemical’s industry. It gives us the guidance and reassurance we need, without having to rely on consultants who may be experts in REACH, but have little knowledge of our niche within the chemicals industry.” Mick Goodwin, John Hogg Technical Solutions Ltd.

If any members of Chemicals Northwest are involved in REACH and would like to join the group please contact [email protected]. Our next meeting is taking place on 30th November and will have a speaker from the REACH Compliance Team from the HSE giving a presentation and answering any questions the group may have.


nMEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

Twelve years ago, I was thrilled to be appointed as an advisory teacher at CIEC Promoting Science, University of York. Since then, through the Children Challenging Industry project, supported by Chemicals Northwest, I have engaged schools to work with the industrial community in as many ways as possible

I have negotiated with many representatives from the chemical industry, including members of the CIA, IChemE and RSC. In the last couple of years alone, ambassadors I have trained have interacted with over 1,000 children in their own schools, demonstrating real-life applications of science. I have worked with over 10,000 primary-aged pupils and 3,000 primary teachers, carrying out exciting, practical, enquiry-driven science lessons set within industrial contexts and organising visits for them to a local chemical company to see first-hand how classroom science links to the real world.

More than 70 chemical and allied companies across the North-West of England have been recruited in order to increase the children’s motivation for science and increase their awareness of its relevance to their daily lives, the products they use, and the industry around them. To ensure that these visits are effective, hundreds of industrial personnel have been trained, thus giving them the confidence and knowledge to

interact with young children about the work they do. I have also enabled 400 school governors and parents to extend their knowledge of the activities carried out with their children.

There have been so many memorable occasions throughout the years, such as welcoming Chinese and Norwegian visitors keen to see primary science in action or hosting annual celebrations for schools and industry; no two days have been the same. Gradually my role expanded. I found myself leading courses for teachers at the National Science Learning Centre, developing resources for teachers and industry, mentoring groups of primary schools hoping to achieve the prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark award, building links between primary schools, high schools and universities and training university ambassadors to support primary teachers in the classroom. I have enjoyed enthusing primary teachers to deliver practical investigations, hopefully to inspire young scientists to develop an interest in STEM subjects and a possible career in that field.

I am so very proud that my work and enthusiasm for bringing the excitement of science to young people has been recognised by the CIA in my recent award for Outstanding Contribution at the Chemical Industries Association Annual Awards Dinner on 21st June 2012.

Sue Andrews

Advisory Teacher’s Outstanding Contribution is rewarded by CIA

CRA Europe is a full service environmental consultancy specialising in Operational Compliance; Asset and Liability Management; Management Systems; and Corporate Responsibility, and has now opened a new office in Liverpool.

CRA aims to strengthen existing client relationships and increase awareness of our expertise to new clients in the region. The existing client base includes multinational corporations in a variety of sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, land and property, manufacturing, power and utilities, transport and distribution, and food and beverages.

We work closely with our North American colleagues to provide a formidable breadth of expertise. With our own network of specialists we can provide

high quality consultancy services, including:

n Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems and Auditing;

n Corporate Responsibility Reporting Strategy, Risk, Climate Change;

n Contaminated Land Investigation, Remediation and Due Diligence;

n Property and Asset Management, Demolition and Decommissioning Management;

n Environmental Impact Assessment, Planning, and Public Consultation;

n COMAH, DSEAR, Safety Compliance, Occupational Hygiene, and Training;

n Environmental Permitting, Waste Management, GHG Verification, Pollution Control;

n Wastewater & Emissions Treatment, Process Optimisation, Low Carbon Technology;

n Training EMS & Auditing, Permit Management, Carbon Accounting/ Management;

n Information Management – GIS, Data Management, REACH.

For further information, please call Liverpool (0151 207 7848) or Nottingham (0115 965 6700), or email [email protected]

CRA Europe now in Liverpool

Sue Andrews and Steve Elliott from the CIA

n MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT


Some time ago Chemicals North West received an approach from Brabners Stuart and Brabners Chaffe Street. The approach was to pull together a group of people under the Chairmanship of Phil Browitt (former Managing Director of Agility Logistics Solutions Limited) to put a proposal together to look at ways of improving the chemical’s supply chain arena.

As a result of this approach a Steering Group has emerged which includes:

Phil Browitt ChainologySteve Stuart Brabners StuartDenise Walker Brabners Chaffe StreetHelen Broom IneosJohn Roche Chemicals NorthwestStuart Ross Chairman Food North WestDong Li/Hossam Ismail University of LiverpoolPhilip Mills Royal Bank of ScotlandSimon Reid Peel PortsMatthew Miller Independent Director

The group have held preliminary discussions with Liverpool City Region LEP. They have received positive feedback that there could be ERDF or TSB support for a regional improvement project.

Other industries such as food, aerospace and advanced manufacturing have received support in the past.

The steering group have discussed holding a workshop, which will be the consolidation of issues into a discussion document that hopefully will form the basis for a project improvement bid.

In order for this document to be a wide ranging and effective as it can be all members of Chemicals Northwest are encouraged to attend and participate in the supply chain workshop – date tbc.

At minimum workshop attendees can:

n Learn what is new in the Chemical Supply Chain arena

n Input what you believe are the key supply chain issues you currently face

n Discover how other Industry Sectors have successfully improved efficiency for their members

n Influence North West Chemicals work groups to address the issues

n See case studies deriving business value through a sustainable approach

n Listen to a leading Bank explaining the current financial crisis and the role of private equity in the supply chain

The list of speakers is currently being put together and will be announced in the next few weeks.

If you are interested in supply chain issues then please put forward any views you may have by email to [email protected]

Ultimately, the workshop will be geared up to ensure the beneficiaries are the members of Chemicals Northwest.

Further information on the workshop to follow.

Chemical Supply Chain Study for all North West Companies

Presearch is a proactive customer focused UK based company that has been identifying and bringing new and emerging scientific technologies to the UK market since 1992.

We supply and distribute precision fluid delivery systems, automated sample conditioning/preparation, instruments, and associated consumables. We also have commercial and bespoke software packages, associated support/equipment optimisation services and consultancy to provide a total solution integrated approach to your problem or application area. Whether it is your starting product, bi-product, final product handling and characterisation challenges, we have partial or full solutions to help. We have helped clients in academia, research, chemical, petrochemical, energy, environmental, food, forensics, clinical, medical, pharmaceutical, government agency and emerging markets.

Although we rely on an integrated sales/service customer relationship management system to document customer support history, we still understand the personnel relationship between our employees and clients, which is key to our business.

It’s not just about our products it’s also about people. By bringing highly skilled engineers and chemists with over 150 years of experience into one group we have been able to bring sophisticated high precision laboratory equipment closer to real time processes and products.

In all market sectors this reduces start up and commissioning costs, product recall, minimises lengthy quality check procedures, and reduces environmental impact and expensive environmental monitoring costs.

Since 2005 we have been part of

the wider United Drug medical and scientific family of companies which has complimented and enhanced our product and support portfolio.

At Presearch our objective is to supply technologies, applications, solutions and support fit for purpose in a timely and cost effective manner. We provide our clients with that individual personalised attention that is a premise to repeat business and growth of our reputation.

For further details please visit: www.presearch.co.uk

Presearch Company Overview

Steve Stuart - Brabners Stuart LLP


nMEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

OAMPS

CEHTRA UK Ltd is the UK agency of an international consultancy group, established more than 10 years ago in France. CEHTRA is a company specializing in risk assessment for human health and the environment.

We have experts in the fields of toxicology, genetic toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental, analytical and physico chemistry, as well as specialists in human and environmental exposure, and regulatory affairs. All of our consultants have English as a first or second language and have sufficient fluency in spoken and written English to attend and contribute to technical meetings on behalf of our clients. The company has the experience and resources to design, implement and follow-up a full data package for the registration of substances under a host of national, EU and international regulations. We have a vast experience in Chemicals, Biocides, and Plant Protection Products risk assessments, and in the compilation of the corresponding regulatory dossiers for the registration of substances.

CEHTRA is large enough to have the capacity and breadth of experience to be able to manage either individual elements or the entire scope of a project from beginning to completion. We have ensured that our experts remain accessible so you can contact them directly for advice and support.

At CEHTRA UK Ltd we have three team members; Dr Sara Kirkham our expert in biocide registration and environmental sciences, Dr Carlo Poncipe expert in REACH and consortia management, and Dr Peter Jenkinson a toxicologist/genetic toxicologist. Please contact us on 0115 935 2040 if you require any help or support with regulatory or toxicological issues. We have the support of 40+ experts and specialists in France, Belgium, Canada, The Netherlands and India. We also have partners with whom we collaborate for areas such as Japan, Latin America and non-EU Eastern Europe.

Further details can be found here www.cehtra.fr

CEHTRA UK Ltd

Chemicals North West have partnered with OAMPS Petrochemical to provide insurance and risk management services to its member companies.

OAMPS Petrochemical has been providing insurance to the chemical sector for over 25 years in the UK and is the also provider of the Responsible Care Insurance Programme. Specialising in perceived “high-risk” industry sectors, the OAMPS Petrochemical wording is exclusive to their clients with the ability to underwrite in house.

In having OAMPS Petrochemical as their Insurance Manager, Chemicals North West can ensure their members have an insurance solution beyond just their property and liability requirements. OAMPS Petrochemical is also able to provide:

n Motor Fleet for carriage of hazardous goods

n Chemical spillage and environmental risks

n Disaster Recovery & Public Relations

n Goods in Transit

n Stock throughput

n Legal Expenses

n Directors & Officers

n Professional Indemnity

n Travel Insurance

n Products Guarantee/Recall

n Employee Personal Accident

n Credit Insurance

n Environmental consultancy

n Level 1 telephone response service

n Training

n Consultancy services

Ros Bayley, OAMPS Divisional Director, says, “OAMPS have always believed that working alongside trade associations allows us to work with the cream of that industry sector. Working closely with the members and association alike we are able to provide an exclusive insurance policy that provides market leading cover with a personal level of service.”

Given the continued evolution of the chemical industry in the UK it is more important than ever to have a Broker with specialist knowledge and one that can react should a claim occur. OAMPS Petrochemical has their own in house claims team and disaster recovery services that will be able to represent you and interface with third parties on your behalf allowing clients to concentrate on their business.

Call one of the OAMPS team on 01372 467266 and request a meeting to understand more about the services on offer to you as a Chemicals North West member or email us on [email protected].

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Draeger Safety UK offer a complete safety solution to the chemical industry which includes fixed fire and gas detection systems to protect plant and assets, portable gas detection, Dräger Tubes®, personal protective equipment and emergency escape breathing apparatus for protecting personnel. Alongside training, service and hire options which support staff development, shut down management, and contribute to improving safety systems and cost efficiencies, Draeger’s full portfolio really does address the safety needs of its customers.

Dräger is a leading international company in the fields of safety and medical technology. Founded in 1889, the Dräger Group is currently present in more than 190 countries and has about 12,000 employees worldwide. As well as a worldwide presence, Dräger has both manufacturing sites and multiple safety

centres in the UK improving access to products, services and training supporting customers on a local level.

In line with its guiding philosophy ‘Technology for Life’, Dräger offers its customers product solutions for personal protection and plant safety to protect, support and save lives.

As a long-term partner across many heavy manufacturing and processing industries including refineries and petrochemical plants, Dräger knows and understands the requirements for shutdown and rental management and offers a first class service and expertise to customers.

Dräger offers a solution that considers all of the requirements for a shutdown and customers benefit from the highest safety standards without long-term capital commitment. From expert training and communication technology to gas detection devices and personal protective equipment, Dräger provides all the required safety-related devices during a shutdown through their safety shop facility.

For more information on this extensive portfolio of safety products, and services contact [email protected] or telephone 01670 561 200

Draeger Safety UK

Warrant Group is a founding member of EURTEAM, a European Chemical Alliance, with our collaborative partners we have created a dynamic network specialising in European and global supply chain solutions solely for the chemical sector.

We are CDI and ISO 9001 certified, and our customer service team individually hold hazardous familiarisation certificates. In this demanding arena we take a stringent approach to KPI where transparent results are recorded.

Led by Jarrad Bycroft Warrant Group’s Chemicals Sector Director we have built up a loyal and diverse chemical sector client portfolio, each having different complexities and a bespoke solutions requirement.

The chemicals sector is our core competency, we flex solutions by either integrating our own multimodal solution or provide management fee value to a carrier direct relationship.

We believe in technology as a key driver to our solutions design process, fully EDI compliant our Ingot portal application will link to any capable system, streamlining data interchange, improving accuracy and reducing cost.

Supply Chain visibility is a pre-requisite in what is a demanding arena, Warrant Group provides full track and trace functionality and documentation upload attributes.

Our implementation methodology provides robust governance on procedures irrespective of project scale or complexity and we provide detailed standard operating procedures which are reviewed on a monthly basis.

Jarrad Bycroft is fully committed to maintaining a strong network presence within the chemicals sector and will continue to support the Chemicals North West events calendar.

Our chemicals sector proposition has excellent credentials and is something we are very proud of.

For further information contact Jarrad Bycroft onT: +44 (0)151 955 0670E: [email protected]

www.warrant-group.com/cnw

The Right Formula for Chemical Supply Chain Solutions


nMEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

Stepan is a major global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries.

Although Stepan is classified with other specialty chemical companies, it is unique in the industry and does not have a competitor or competitors to precisely match its businesses because its products have a specific focus.

Surfactants

Stepan produces surfactants, which are the key ingredient in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds. Manufacturers of detergents, fabric softeners, hard surface cleaners, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes and cosmetics depend on surfactants to achieve the cleaning, foaming and emulsifying qualities required of their products.

The company also produces germicidal quaternary compounds. These cleaning products are used in consumer and industrial products that kill germs, mold and mildew. Hospitals and restaurants depend on these products for the safety and hygiene of their premises.

Industrial uses for surfactants are in foamers in gypsum wallboard, emulsifying and moisture repellence of paints and coatings, and emulsifiers to facilitate the spreading and application of agricultural products.

Polymers

The polymer product group includes phthalic anhydride, polyurethane polyols and polyurethane systems. Phthalic

anhydride is used in plasticizers, polyester and alkyd resins for applications in construction materials, automotive and marine applications as well as other consumer products. Polyurethane polyols are used in the manufacture of laminate board for the construction industry in addition to coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers formulations. Polyurethane systems provide reinforcement and thermal insulation and are sold to the construction, industrial, aerospace and appliance markets.

Specialty Products

Specialty Products manufactured by Stepan are in consumer applications such as natural flavors for the beverage industry. Other applications are the esters, fats and oils used as emulsifiers, solubilizers and alternate fats for the food and pharmaceutical industry.

Facilities

Stepan utilizes a network of modern production facilities in North and South America, Europe, China and the Philippines with 1,880 employees.

For further details visit www.stepan.com

Stepan

While Executive Alliance Training & Coaching was established in 2010, our foundations were built on experience in the chemical, oil and pharmaceutical industries in the U.K., Europe and Middle East.

We know that chemistry is not just about molecules and can help you to develop a winning formula by:

n Enhancing leadership and management skills;

n Understanding yourself and adjusting your style to create a more positive impact;

n Achieving individual, team and organisational goals.

Executive Alliance Training & Coaching work with clients to make them even more effective in their day-to-day roles regardless of existing leadership and management qualifications. We deliver impactful leadership, management, team development and coaching solutions in order to bring out the best in you and your colleagues.

We are accredited to deliver the new Everything DiSC profiling instrument, an evolution in behavioural profiling due to it being role specific. This allows us to deliver a truly personalised and research-validated programme.

Our one-day management development courses are ILM Recognised and come with 6 months free trial membership of the ILM.

We work in-house with individuals and teams but among our open access programmes are:

n Management Insights – a one-day management

development course which includes a detailed report on your management style based on a pre-course online questionnaire. Topics include directing and delegating, motivation, developing others and working with your manager.

n Coaching for Managers - a one-day course that delivers the same management style report as Management Insights but which focuses on developing your awareness and skills in workplace coaching. Key areas include developing connection with others; overcoming barriers to workplace coaching; coaching models and a coaching toolkit.

n Other management development solutions include Managing Change and Cross-Cultural Management.

We are CIPD, ILM and EMCC affiliated.

For further information Email [email protected] or call 0151 6487376.

www.alliance-training-coaching.com

Executive Alliance Training & Coaching

Protecting yourAssets...Let G4S Safety and SecurityOfficers secure your site

At G4S we aim to offer a bespoke safety and security solution to eachindividual customer and will tailor the service to be both cost and delivery effective.

On the majority of high risk profile sites where G4S provides security serviceswithin the pharmaceutical, petrochemical and chemical sectors; our role extendsfar beyond simply providing access control and egress. We are integral to the safetyof all staff, contractors and visitors and our presence and duties are critical to thesmooth running of end user operation, zero harm hours and ultimately, profit protection.

With COMAH regulations and associated responsibilities for sites, G4S provides atailor-made provision, unique to your requirement.The SASO role encompassespersonnel who are equipped, trained and skilled to provide complete solutiondelivery to your site’s bespoke needs. All SASO personnel:

l Are aware of your site(s) dynamics(whether manufacturing or holding chemicals and other high risk materials)

l Ensure that first contact with all employees, visitors and contractors raises thesafety awareness to the required levels: Safety Starts At First Contact

l Provide a number of site and sector specific specialised duties including tactical first aidresponse allowing to fully compliment site dynamics and your own first aid provision

l Advise you of sector specific procedures associated with externalmonitoring and site(s) security

l Have bespoke training that ensures they are fully tasked in respect of all site risksand have the appropriate knowledge and resources to enable a response toaccidents and emergencies (including access to professional NEBOSH qualificationsand comprehensive on-line training support packages)

To find out how G4S can offer a security solution to suit your needs, please get in touch.0800 085 9899 l [email protected] l www.g4s.com/uk

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Spotlight on Evolving Sites and Capabilities Approach

Evolving Times

The modern day site has changed dramatically as the chemical sector has evolved itself. In the current economic climate, site owners/operators could look for cost and scale benefits by sourcing integrated services from their suppliers. The need for a more integrated approach is being adopted by suppliers as they look to stay ahead of the curve and provide a service that truly meets their clients’ needs, expectations and budget.

Size Does Matter

G4S is the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, with over 40,000 employees managed from over 80 offices across the United Kingdom. They are renowned for pulling resources from their national and international operations. Benefits range from the deployment of skilled, trained and motivated personnel to taking advantage of G4S’ experience in the chemical industry. The G4S name offers clients financial stability, and the peace of mind that G4S will be there to deliver the service in the current economic climate.

G4S recruits their personnel locally and the service is delivered from regional and local offices; supported by named and experienced contract managers offering day to day support and guidance through all legislative needs.

Training is the Key to Success

G4S works closely with manufacturers to ensure their people use the most up to date and effective equipment. This allows them to offer the best service to their customers. This paired with unrivalled and specialist training packages for G4S’ front line staff allows them to deliver a unique and tailored service based on their client’s specific site(s) requirement.

Safety and Security Officer (SASO)

This has led to the development of the Safety and Security officer. With COMAH regulations to consider, security matters for sites to handle and environmental issues to deal with on a daily basis, the G4S Safety and Security Officer (SASO) approach is one that has been invaluable to security operations in chemical environments. It is clear that on the majority of chemical sites, security operations are so much more than a security officer sitting in a gatehouse controlling access and egress. The security provision is very much part of the site operation, they are involved in incident control planning & management, are often the first point of contact to deal with specific chemical incidents (administering first aid and response) and instrumental in emergency planning and evoking of related procedures.

Technology Matters

Recognising the importance of selecting the correct equipment for the situation and for those who will use it, G4S uses the latest technology alongside teams of trained employees. The technology and training provided for their officers enables them to deliver the highest possible security to the chemical sector.

On chemical sites, G4S personnel prevent breaches of security on a daily basis that would otherwise result in disruption to operations and substantial costs incurred to site owners. The equipment used during these operations, such as thermal imaging cameras and optical devices, is vital in tracking and capturing would-be intruders. However, these items are redundant without the expertly trained security officers which use them.

There is a large portfolio of UK-wide services that encompass:

nSafety and Security Officer (SASO)nManned Security ServicesnAlcohol & Drug ScreeningnFirst Attack Fire Response OfficersnSecure Transport & Logistical OfficersnCanine ServicesnRisk Management & ConsultancynGurkha Services (Enhanced Security Surge Capability)nSecure Facilities ManagementnSecurity Systems & TechnologynEvent Security

With the comfort and knowledge that every aspect of site security and logistical matters can be taken care of by a single supplier, it no doubt goes a long way in offering site managers peace of mind and allows them to focus on their duties.

To find out more:

Web: www.g4s.uk.com/ukEmail: [email protected]: 0800 085 9899

In these harsh financial times, how can site operators help themselves by choosing the correct suppliers?


Protecting yourAssets...

Securing the ChemicalIndustry together

At G4S we aim to offer a bespoke safety and security solutionto each individual customer and will tailor the service to be bothcost and delivery effective.

In the chemical environment, we specialise in taking a highly focussedapproach to all aspects of safety and security particularly in our approachto employees, site visitors and contractors.As the first line of defenceto ensure accident reduction and being the first contact to reinforcesafety protocols on site, G4S consider our role to be fundamental forsafety and security protection of your business and people.

Let G4S work with you, taking particular consideration of your sectorlegislative safety & security requirements. Supporting you in maintainingsafety and zero harm policies whilst mirroring COMAH responsibilities atyour site. Our wide range of services include:

l Safety and Security Officer (SASO)l Manned Security Servicesl Alcohol & Drug Screeningl First Attack Fire Response Officersl SecureTransport & Logistical Officersl Canine Services

To find out how G4S can offer a security solutionto suit your needs, please get in touch.

0800 085 9899 l [email protected] l www.g4s.com/uk

l Risk Management & Consultancyl Gurkha Services

(Enhanced Security Surge Capability)l Secure Facilities Managementl Security Systems &Technologyl Event Security

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UKTI Northwest have confirmed their programme of overseas trade missions up to March 2013.

Understanding the market and culture of the countries to which you are selling is key to successful exporting. Participation in UKTI’s overseas trade delegations could help your company successfully pursue business opportunities.

Each year, UKTI Northwest coordinates a number of trade missions to various countries. UKTI also works nationally, in partnership with many organisations, to add value to trade delegations. The missions include visits to international exhibitions, as well as fact finding and sector specific visits.

UK companies of all sizes can take part, however, as many of these trips offer subsidies for eligible small to medium-sized companies, the cost of exploring new markets is minimised, making a trade mission a highly cost-effective way for fact finding and contacting prospective customers.

UKTI Northwest can assist you before, during and after a market visit by arranging:

n pre-visit briefings and one-to-one mentoring with the UKTI trade officers overseas

n appointment making with selected contacts or business partners

n support at meetings to help with translation, business etiquette and culture

n bespoke receptions, meetings and seminars where you can present your products or services

For further information about the featured trade missions or to discuss your specific country focus, please contact Tricia Francis, International Trade Associate - Chemicals, UKTI Northwest, on 07966 560644 or [email protected]

Oct 09-11 – Chem/Pharma mission to CPhI Worldwide, Spain

Oct 14-18 – Iraq Kurdistan

Oct 23-24 - Nigeria

Nov 03-08 – Egypt

Dec 04-05 – Market Taster visit to Germany

Oct 06-16 - China - Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai

Oct 22-26 - Croatia & Serbia

Nov 02-09 - Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Nov 14-17 - Healthcare Sector mission to MEDICA 2012, Germany

Nov 19 - Dec 01 - Brazil & Chile

Nov 24 - Dec 05 - Thailand & Indonesia

Nov 25-30 - Russia

Nov 30 - Dec 05 - Saudi Arabia (Energy Sector)

Jan 19-30 - Japan & South Korea

Jan (dates tbc) - Turkey

Feb (dates tbc) - India

- USA (Washington & Virginia)

- Central & Eastern Europe

Mar 02-09 - Vietnam

Mar (tbc) - USA (Boston & Manchester)

Your mission…should you choose to accept it!

UKTI Northwest programme(at time of going to print and may be subject to change).

UKTI in association with partner organizations(this represents a few examples)


nSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Implementation of an Environmental, Health and Safety or Integrated Management system, especially if certified to ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001, requires the identification of legal requirements and the evaluation of compliance. Typically this is addressed by developing and maintaining a legal register with processes to evaluate compliance.

The requirements of these standards have evolved since the first versions and the expectations for the identification of legal requirements have matured. In the past, it had been acceptable to merely list the relevant legislation that applied nationally and locally. Subsequently, it became the norm to provide a summary of legislation. Now, best practice is to interpret the legislative implications and explain what an operator is actually expected to do in order to maintain compliance.

Full and summary legislation is now largely available electronically through the internet but it can be difficult to interpret and tailor such legislation to suit the activities of the operator. The registers also have to include details of “other requirements” as specified by the international standards. These can include corporate policies and/or standards, sector-based initiatives, investor/lender EHS specifications and client requirements.

Developing and maintaining a well-explained comprehensive register of environmental health and safety legislation can be

time-consuming and requires experience of the implications of complying. CRA has an extensive knowledge of EHS legislation in many global jurisdictions and for a range of sectors. This has been achieved through supporting clients with the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS management systems and reviewing their legal compliance.

Currently CRA is supporting clients with corporate projects in various locations across Europe, Asia, North & South America and Africa, with the aim to secure and maintain certification to ISO and OSHAS standards. One project alone required development of EHS legal registers for activities in over 70 countries world-wide.

Further details of our experience and capability can be obtained from Bryan Hughes ([email protected]) on +44 (0)151 207 7848

EHS Legal Registers & Compliance

n SKILLS


Competence has always been essential to safe operation in the process industries and the benefits of investing in a competent workforce, such as increased productivity and improved resource efficiency, are generally well understood. Many employers in the industry have incorporated competence into their strategy and are committed to it in the long term.

We are currently facing new challenges to develop and maintain high levels of competence from external sources, such as, the demographic ‘grey wave’ that is beginning to bite across the sector. Employers are having to recruit new employees to replace those retiring and need systems to retain their current high levels of competence.

The Competent Authority’s introduction of a Competency Management System inspection regime in April 2012 has added another dimension for sites falling under the COMAH regulations. In fact, the HSE’s Inspection of Competence Management Systems at COMAH Establishments Guideline is an excellent model for competence development within any company and enables employers to embrace both performance improvement and compliance in an effective and robust way. Yet, worryingly, a recent straw poll across a group of SHE Managers from the chemicals sector suggested less than 20% had actually reviewed the guidance and only 10% felt they would pass muster.

Developing and maintaining competent employees requires an understanding as to what competence is within each job

role, and commitment of resource and investment in training and systems that allows you to monitor and track employee competence.

The Academy’s effective competence assurance system has been mapped against the HSE’s Competency Guidelines and Human Factors Guidelines. Used in conjunction with the Gold Standard Framework and the Cogent Competency Management System Guidelines, it enables employers to ensure their employees have the necessary level of competence to drive up business performance in a safe and compliant manner. Larger organisations may have these processes in place, but is it always useful to benchmark internal systems against an external standard.

The industry must accept that competence is vital, it requires a long term approach and done properly, it is an investment not a burden. Each business may approach it differently, but it is worth knowing there is help and guidance out there readily available to all.

Competence – a long term commitment not a quick fix

This year saw the second competition sponsored by Ineos Chlor and The Chemcial Industries Association, it was an Olympics inspired competition.

The competition was on two levels allowing for all ages to enter. There was a wide range of entrants from schools across the UK, all competing for a cash prize and also a guided tour through the Houses of Parliament as part of the prize giving. The judges stated that all entrants were of an extremely high caliber.

The winners are listed below:

Primary / Middle School Picture Competition (Draw a picture of your idea):

3rd place: Jacob Evans-Reid , Thingwall Primary, Wirral

Jacob drew a picture to illustrate how the Paralympics could change with science by introducing Solar panels to charge electrics of amputees legs to assist with running

2nd place: Aimee Musgrave, Whinfield Primary, Darlington

Aimee submitted a picture idea for steam proof goggles. The sensors work to keep the goggles clear by evaporating the steam weather you are swimming or cycling.

1st Place: Storm Henry, Whinfield Primary, Darlington

Storm submitted a collage of ideas to show how science contributes to sport. One example was the ‘Jump-A-Thon, a new invention of trainers that propel you at your command, with smart technology to enhance athletes to compete in games.

Secondary School Writing Competition (Tell us in 750 words what you think future sport will be like, or invent new rules for existing sports):

3rd Place: Rhys Ashwell, St Katherines, Somerset

Rhys wrote about a chip technology in football boots that will record all the statistics of the players game i.e. Speed, calories burnt which also allows the manger to match key match decisions.

2nd place: Faryal Amir, St. Lawrence Academy, Doncaster

Faryal wrote a witty rendition on how humans are becoming increasing lazy as technology allows us to relax from doing physical work. Suggesting robots could be in place to take part in sport through genetics rather than training and artificial means.

1st place: Ellie Beard, St Katherines, Somerset

Wrote a detailed essay on a number of ideas, i.e. Virtual sports and people with disabilities – with the rise of medical knowledge professionals can produce artificial limbs which are adaptable for individual uses. Made of carbon fibre and plastic the limb will be stronger and resemble as much as possible to a human leg.

The awards were presented in July by Esther McVey, in front of the winner’s friends and CIA members. Richard Davies, last Year’s Young Ambassador also attended to help inspire the students to a career in the Chemical Industry.

What will sport look like in 2050?

Roger Langford, NSAPI

Redx Pharma has announced plans for a new £10.8m venture focused on developing drugs to combat resistance to antibiotics and new medicines to tackle viral infections.

The company has bid for £4.7m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to support the establishment of the new subsidiary, Redx Anti-Infectives, which is likely to be based in Liverpool alongside the company’s existing operations. The outcome of the RGF bid will be known later this year.

The new research centre will be used to develop a range of anti-infective drugs, tackling hard-to-treat infections, including the growing threat of drug resistant superbugs like MRSA, as well as conditions such as influenza, Hepatitis C and HIV.

The RGF funding is to support an initial two-year industrial research phase of chemistry, biochemistry and analytical testing, which would create 119 new high-value science jobs in Liverpool.

Overall, the total cost of the project would be £32.7m over five years. The initial research scheme will run for two years after which it will unlock further investment of £22m for years three to five.

Dr Neil Murray, chief executive of Redx Pharma, commented:

“Our bid is a key element of Liverpool’s Life Science strategy and a tangible means of delivering sustainable economic growth. It is also strongly supported by the Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership; the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson; Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Vision, University of Liverpool and the Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. We thank them for the support and interest we’ve received already and are excited about the potential to further grow our business.”

Redx Anti-Infectives would join the other two parts of the business in becoming the cornerstone tenant for the development of Liverpool’s new biomedical campus development, a £28m project planned to go ahead on land owned by the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The creation of a biomedical centre was one of the recommendations made by Lord Heseltine and Sir Terry Leahy in their 2011 report on growth in the Liverpool City Region.


nINNOVATION

Sci-Tech Daresbury (formerly Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus) is one of two national science and innovation campuses. It is a key location identified by government to drive the high-tech economy in the UK in part through investment in major scientific facilities and collaborative centres.

Sci-Tech Daresbury is home to the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Daresbury Laboratory which provides access to large-scale science facilities (eg super computers, accelerator science facilities) for universities and industry. It is also home to over 100 high-tech companies in areas such as advanced engineering, biomedical technologies, digital/ICT, and energy and environmental technologies.

On August 17th 2011, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, visited Sci-Tech Daresbury to announce to an expectant audience of Daresbury scientists and entrepreneurs that it had been selected as an enterprise zone, one of a selected few in England.

Announcing Enterprise Zone status, Prime Minister David Cameron said: “You have got a brilliant collaboration here of government-sponsored science, university-sponsored science, defence-industry science, health science, but also a thriving private sector. Here is a successful model, here is great collaboration between scientists and businesses, here is something to build on and an Enterprise Zone can make Daresbury even more successful in the future than it has been today.”

Enterprise Zone status brings the following benefits to Sci-Tech Daresbury:

n Business rates retained over a 25 year period and reinvested to provide new critical support infrastructure

n Companies locating into the Enterprise Zone are eligible for 5 years business rates relief

n Utilisation of radically simplified planning approaches for the Enterprise Zone

Sci-Tech Daresbury’s new property, Vanguard House, is already filling up rapidly with companies enjoying the benefits from being in the Enterprise Zone. If any other companies want to understand more about Sci-Tech Daresbury and its Enterprise Zone status, then please contact John Leake on [email protected] or on 01925 607000.

Sci-Tech Daresbury – Enterprise Zone for high-tech businesses

Redx Pharma funding bid for £10.8 million superbug R&D Centre

The Prime Minister announced Sci-Tech Daresbury’s new status as an Enterprise Zone when he visited the site in August 2011

n IMAGE


Many of you reading this article are employed in science based industries, which means that at some stage you were enthused by science, enough to pursue a career within the sector. It is vitally important for the future of the chemical industry that young people of today are encouraged to study science subjects and Catalyst is actively fostering this.

As an independent charitable trust with an award-winning education programme, Catalyst welcomes over 26,000 visitors a year to its workshops and exhibition galleries. However with ever diminishing support from industry and no financial support from local or central government there is a very real danger that this unique centre will not survive.

There are ways you can help to preserve the heritage of the industry in the North West and inspire the young scientists of tomorrow at the same time:

n Join our Corporate Partnership Scheme – With different levels of membership, this is much more than having your name on our website. Our packages give you the opportunity to deliver your corporate responsibility strategy whilst supporting the local community and the education of young people.

n Visit during the school holidays with your family – Enthuse your own children about the wonders of science by taking part in our exciting hands-on workshops delivered by our enthusiastic education team. All admissions directly help to keep Catalyst alive!

n Take part in our annual Science at Work Week – An opportunity to exhibit, at zero cost, to promote your company and help engage school children with science and demonstrate its relevance to their every day lives as well as showing the diverse range of career options

available within the sector. Science at Work Week in 2012 was sponsored by Pentagon Fine Chemicals and welcomed over 750 pupils and teachers from across the North West over the four days. Fiona Mochrie, a teacher from Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School said “Thank you for the invite to Science at Work Week, it was really excellent – even better than last year! There were so many interactive activities and the people in the studios were so helpful, fun and enthusiastic. The students had a great time, thank you for organising such a great event.” If you’d like your company to be involved in 2013 then please don’t hesitate to book your place.

n Use Catalyst as a unique venue for meetings and corporate events – With a 50 seat theatre, a glass walled observation gallery and a selection of meeting rooms, Catalyst can offer something different for all types of events.

n Sponsor a school in your local community to visit Catalyst to take part in one of our curriculum linked workshops.

If you’d like to be involved in any of these activities, join our partnership scheme or would like to come to Catalyst to see what we do then please contact us, we’d love to show you around. For more information on any of the above, please email Meryl Jameson at [email protected] or telephone on 0151 420 1121.

Introducing Catalyst Science Discovery Centre – a unique centre passionate about science!

Formed in 1982 in partnership with a number of companies in the Chemical Industry, to commemorate the centenary of the SCI, Catalyst’s mission is to make science accessible and exciting to people of all ages and abilities whilst preserving the heritage of an industry that has, for many years been at the forefront of science innovation and manufacturing in the UK.

Pupils investigating non-Newtonian fluids with RS Clare


nEVENTS

CNW eventsFor further details please see www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/events/

5th October 2012 (8.15 - 1.00)Competence - a long term commitment not a quick fixHeath Business Park, Runcorn

8th November 2012Chemicals Northwest Breakfast networkingHeath Business Park, Runcorn

22nd November 2012Event in conjunction with UKTIHeath Business Park, Runcorn

30th November (13.30 - 15.30)CNW REACH User Group (CNW members only)Heath Business Park, Runcorn

Microbes are all around us, sometimes causing us problems and sometimes being harnessed for our benefit.

Those involved in the Personal Care industry know this more than most, for example cosmetic formulations have to be protected against attack from bacteria and fungi, but microbes can also provide a source of novel and sustainable raw materials. These themes were explored by over fifty attendees to “Microbes Good and Bad in Personal Care”, a one-day event held on 19th June and hosted by Intelligent Formulation’s Personal Care Programme in association with Chemicals Northwest.

As always with the Personal Care Programme, the event was designed to combine science and business, and to connect large and small organisations together. Attendees were able to listen to keynote contributions from major players in the sector (Reckitt Benckiser, Croda and Lonza) interspersed with up to the minute technical knowledge (from Teknoscienze,

Klarus Consulting and Intelligent Formulation) as well as short and snappy “One Slide” pitches from smaller companies and technology providers. The event provided extensive opportunities for business networking between all delegates and exhibitors such as Inolex, Intertek and Zinsser were able to benefit from new contacts made at the event.

Future events in the Personal Care Programme are likely to include a Business Exchange with the Cosmetic Valley and Pharma Valley clusters in France as well as a technical and networking event on the theme of sensory perception in personal care. Further information on these activities can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] and an overview of the recent event is available on www.intelligentformulation.org/events/archive/microbes_good_and_bad

Microbes in Personal Care: Using the Good Ones and Fighting the Bad Ones

Our July breakfast event took place at the Heath on 12th July and was attended by 50 people.

Lorelly Wilson from Lorelly Wilson Ltd spoke about how schools often invite businesses to talk to students about their work and give careers advice. Lorelly followed her presentation with a few simple experiments, needing almost no kit at all, that businesses can take in to schools to show pupils how exciting chemistry is.

Paul Oldham from Kelly Scientific Resources provided a brief update on current skills shortages within the sector and the impact of European legislation on your flexible workforce. Paul also gave a brief overview of the potential services of KSR.

Ellen Patrick from Wirral Metropolitan College spoke about their September enrolment for the Higher Apprenticeships for Life Sciences & Chemicals Professionals and also introduced the NEBOSH Award in Health, Safety and Environment in the Process Industries, a key component of Cogent’s Gold Standard framework for Continuous professional development within the Process Industries.

We also had a presentation on “Doing Business in Jordan and Egypt” from Ms Suha Batarseh, Senior Trade and Investment Officer, Jordan and Ms Marie-Louise Archer, HM Consul General, Alexandria, Egypt. A follow on presentation and discussion session to help businesses potentially trade in these areas was also organised after the breakfast event.

Summer Chemical Breakfast

Breakfast event