Process industry in the North of England
The Northern Way (a collaboration of the regional development agencies for the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber regions) has provided funding to encourage companies to access help for their innovation and operational excellence. Support comes from a collaboration of picme, CIKTN and Britest. Any process manufacturer in the North of England may receive initial consultation free of charge, the following being an example:
- Initial discussion on challenges where help may be required.
- One day on-site assessment of current capabilities and practices.
- Pff-site analysis of data gathered.
- Half day management workshop to discuss findings and consider ways forward.
- Finalised report, proposals and possible further sources of support.
Many companies have benefited enormously from this programme including;
- A DuPont business has learnt how to substantially reduce operating costs for a new facility.
- Lucite International has learnt how to halve the duration of plant shutdowns.
- Johnson Matthey Catalysts are averaging an additional 29% plant output.
- Authentix is learning how to introduce manufacturing excellence into a laboratory manufacturing environment.
- A Degussa plant has halved its cleanout time for product changes.
- Polypipe
- Britest quick win case study.
- Baker Petrolite
- Mast
If you would like to know more about this programme and what’s on offer simply contact us by clicking here
About the CIKTN
Chemistry Innovation is a unique, independent UK organisation enabling companies to innovate more effectively, through single-point access to leading-edge capabilities in the UK and overseas.
Made up of a rich blend of skills and experience from across the sector, we:
- Provide uniquely powerful networking opportunities
- Bring products to market faster and reduce risk by sourcing innovation partners
- Help submit project proposals and access funding
- Link market needs and technology opportunities
- Develop skills using proprietary training
- Drive the public innovation agenda in the UK and Europe
Chemistry Innovation is hosted by the RSC and incorporates leading centres and collaborative organisations. www.ciktn.co.uk
About Britest
Britest has built an international reputation for delivering substantial competitive benefits to member organisations through the understanding and development of innovative process and manufacturing design.
Formed in 1998 via a partnership between leading pharmaceutical/fine chemical companies and academia, Britest holds a bank of intellectual property for a range of tools and methodologies that have been developed through unique collaborative programmes amongst members.
These collaborations provide an opportunity for companies to share knowledge and reduce risks in defining new innovative process solutions that can deliver significant improvements in sustainable manufacturing.
Britest has formed a strategic partnership with Chemistry Innovation and is a leading member of a European Union Framework VI project – IMPULSE. It has also entered into collaborations with industrial organsiations and academic institutions with complementary interests in the UK and Europe.
Visit www.britest.co.uk for more information.
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