Safety and compliance are non-negotiable in the fine chemicals industry, which produces complex, pure chemical substances such as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Fine chemicals are batch driven, with complicated, multistage processes where accuracy and efficiency are critical. In this industry, one…

The leaders of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils have agreed in principle to a devolution deal which the Government has confirmed it is ‘minded to’ approve. A devolution deal for the region means…

In confined spaces or emergency situations, the ability to reliably measure oxygen concentration and provide warning of abnormal conditions is a critical requirement. Hazards to work and rescue forces arise primarily because of the risk associated with asphyxiation on entering…

Time is running out for North of Tyne and Tees Valley businesses to engage with the new Government initiative, the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPS).   The LSIPs will see employers and taking part in a comprehensive assessment of skills requirements…

The next phase of a pilot to build on local innovation strengths is now open for applications, with a share of £3million of investment available to support local businesses. Phase one of Innovate UK’s Launchpad pilot kicked off in September…

Ammonia is one of the most highly produced inorganic chemicals and is used in a wide range of industries. 80% of the ammonia produced is used in agriculture as fertilizer, but it is also commonly used as a refrigerant as…

CO2 leaks in cold storage rooms can quickly become extremely dangerous because CO2 refrigeration systems generally operate at high pressures. The new IR22F transmitter from GfG, reliably monitors CO2 concentrations even under the toughest of conditions. This rugged (IP65) transmitter…

CO2 leaks in cold storage rooms can quickly become extremely dangerous because CO2 refrigeration systems generally operate at high pressures. The new IR22F transmitter from GfG, reliably monitors CO2 concentrations even under the toughest of conditions. This rugged (IP65) transmitter…

It’s hard to believe it’s only been one year since NRL’s Teesside Recruitment team moved into their Redcar-based office in the Wilton Centre. That’s because they’ve helped so many candidates and celebrated numerous new client partnerships, so it feels a…

IKM Consulting is excited to share that we are finalists in the 2023 Chemicals Northwest Awards category for ‘Engineering Firm of the Year’!! ⭐Congratulations to our team on their hard work and dedication⭐ Good luck to all entrants, and will…

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2 competition window will be closing at 3pm on Friday 17 February 2023 so we are advising all stakeholders interested in bidding for IETF funding to please submit their applications by then. This is the last…