Chemicals

Sweden is to vote on a plan to slash the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 25% to 12% on repairs to bicycles, clothes and shoes - image courtesy of Pixabay

Sweden to give tax break for repairs to change its wasteful consumer culture

CROP- British Manufacturers engineering jobs

UK now world’s ninth largest industrial nation

Around 55 million litres of waste paint go to landfill each year image courtesy AkzoNobel UK.

AkzoNobel UK paints a more sustainable future

Bayer already has a significant crop protection business. Image courtesy of Bayer.

Bayer to acquire Monsanto for $66bn

The Manufacturer Thought Leadership networks

Manufacturers sought to join The Manufacturer Thought Leadership Network

RESIZE-Mark Tomlinson, ‘Clearing the Gate’, winner of the amateur photographer category in the EEF/Lombard photography competition 2015.

Why UK manufacturers need to be attention seekers

Iain Lawson has been appointed STEM Co-ordinator for the Durham-based chemical research firm - image courtesy of High Force Research.

STEM co-ordinator set to attract the next generation

Artists render of what the new Polystat Plastics buildings will look like - image couresty of Polystar.

Employment & investment surge for Polystar Plastics

Dr Eesa in the new laboratory - image courtesy of Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE).

New lab proves to be UK firm’s ACE in the hole

Modern Factory Stock - The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo

TMMX Awards unveils Smart Factory finalists

Investment - Arrow Solutions, part of the £25m strong Reabrook Ltd, is looking to further grow market share both in the UK and overseas.

Investment in China pays off for UK chemical firm