Chemicals Northwest is the industry-led, chemical cluster support organisation for the North West and surrounding areas chemical sector, the largest in the UK. We are a funded by our members and owned and supported by the Chemical Industries Association.
We are a membership organisation that supports and promotes the interests and activities of the chemistry-using industries.
What is a Kaizen event? It is a rapid improvement activity that engages with a team of people to leverage their knowledge, experience and imagination to fix problems and drive improvements. Engaging as much of the workforce as possible in driving improvements increases the chances of long-term success. If a ...
In order to get the best out of your people you need to understand and develop your leadership abilities. This course is aimed at senior and middle managers looking for a grounding in principles of leadership, taking into account the unique demands of managing high hazard sites, and will link ...
By investigating and analysing work-related accidents, organisations can make improvements and prevent similar incidents occurring in the future.
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If your business moves goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (GB to NI) by parcels or freight through roll-on roll-off ferry. Traders need to be aware of new arrangements for entry summary (ENS) declarations from 1 September 2025. Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the new safety and security information system for movements into NI and the European Union (EU) that supports:
Expiry of Pseudomonas sp. Strain DSMZ 13134 in GB. The approval of the active substance Pseudomonas sp. Strain DSMZ 13134 was not supported for renewal in GB and has now expired.
HSE is consulting on proposals for changes to HSE-led chemicals policy. Deadline for responses: 18 August 2025, 11:59pm.
From green steel and recycled plastics to turning waste into new materials and using AI to boost productivity, four hubs will tackle UK manufacturing challenges.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for feasibility projects to develop new industrial digital technologies leading to a more productive, resilient and sustainable sector. Competition opens 9th July and closes on the 2nd July
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