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Archive for July, 2010

Chemical Industry Responds to Energy Statement

The Chemical Industries Association welcomes the clear priorities set out in yesterday’s (27 July) Energy Statement.  The Government must act quickly to implement these priorities, particularly gas storage and new nuclear power stations.  Industry must also have the certainty that changes to the planning system will not impede the building of energy infrastructure projects.
We also welcome the recognition of […]

HCF Vacancy - Membership & Events Manager

Humber Chemical Focus is one of the UK’s leading regional chemical initiatives.  It is a not for profit business dedicated to supporting the chemical and allied industries in the Humber sub-region.  Established over 10 years ago the organisation has grown its membership to over 100 companies and partners.  Based at the CATCH Facility in Stallingborough, […]

Humber ChemSkills Network presents - FREE Competence Assurance Event

Humber ChemSkills Network presents - FREE Competence Assurance Event

A FREE Conference linking Organisational Culture, Individual Behaviours, Competence and Safety
Wednesday, 15th September 2010 at CATCH, Stallingborough
Programme:

10.30 - Registration and Networking
11.00 - Welcome and Introduction from Adrian Dodds (Chair of Humber ChemSkills)
11.05 - Driving Change through Competence - a new twist on organisations and behaviours

Nicol Webster - Rownhill Consultants Ltd

11.35 - Ensuring the Delivery […]

New Associate Member! - PROjEN PLC

New Associate Member! - PROjEN PLC

HCF would like to welcome PROjEN PLC as the newest associate member of HCF.  Please click on the blue “contributing members” column on the left hand side of the page to view their company profile.

Northwest Resource Efficiency Programme

Northwest Resource Efficiency Programme

CE94: Improving Your Resource Efficiency
Thursday 16th September 2010 (15:30-18:00), Haydock Park Racecourse
Ask Yourself:

Do I know what my resources are?
Am I doing enough about the efficiency of my resources?
I know what the issues are, but do I have the time or capability to address them?

If you answer ‘NO’ to any of these questions, the Resource and […]

New Associate Member! - On Loan Recruitment

New Associate Member! - On Loan Recruitment

HCF would like to welcome On Loan Recruitment as the newest associate member of HCF.  Please click on the blue “contributing members” column on the left hand side of the page to view their company profile.

CO2Chem Grand Challenge Network

CO2Chem Grand Challenge Network

The official launch of the EPSRC finded CO2Chem Grand Challenge Network will take place in London on the 7-8 September 2010 at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London.  For details please see the Network wesbite  or contact the Network Manager, Katy Armstrong, e. katy.armstrong@sheffield.ac.uk. for further information.
To view the event flyer, please click here.

UKTI Bio/PharmaTrade mission to Japan in October

UKTI Bio/PharmaTrade mission to Japan in October

UK TRADE & INVESTMENT ARE ORGANISING THE BIO/PHARMA TRADE MISSION TO JAPAN, 25-29 OCTOBER 2010. ALL UK REGISTERED PHARMACEUTICAL / BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE MISSION.
For further information, please contact Rob Walcott at rob.walcott@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets. We assist overseas […]

Carbon Capture & Storage Workshop - Registrations close soon!

Carbon Capture & Storage Workshop - Registrations close soon!

‘Developing and optimising technologies for CCS’
23rd July 2010, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds
 
The aim of the workshop is to bring together delegates from academia, industry and other regional and national organisations to:

Discuss development of CCS generally and also focus on the Yorkshire and Humber region

Highlight key challenges for the industry […]

Energy in Transition

Energy in Transition

12 – 14 October 2010, London

The Energy Institute (EI)’s annual ‘Energy in Transition’ programme will offer a series of conferences and events to explore the way in which we define and meet future energy demands. Across the 3 days, ten events will be held to discuss new business models, energy storage, the community approach, fixing […]