Monthly Archives: January 2026

The European chemical industry - the continent's fourth-largest sector and the backbone of countless supply chains is facing an existential crisis. That is the stark warning issued recently by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of global chemical giant Ineos. Sir Jim’s message is loud and clear: Europe’s chemical manufacturing base is at a ‘tipping…

We recently hosted a high-profile delegation from Hidex, our long-standing partners based in Turku, Finland. The visit to Actikem’s Warrington Head Office marks a significant step forward in the collaborative relationship between the two companies, with a renewed focus on innovation and New Product Development (NPD). The visiting party included three senior members of the…

During this first quarter of 2026, we are replacing our existing MRP (Material Requirements Planning Software) to the advanced CIM 50 manufacturing system. This strategic upgrade is set to streamline our entire business workflow, making improvements across stock management, production scheduling, and financial reporting, enhancing service quality for our UK and European customer base. Material…

We have recently upgraded our label software, allowing for the printing from customers’ design templates. This will offer customers greater flexibility in branding and enhance crucial digital traceability in the chemical supply chain. The new upgrade positions Actikem to provide a more comprehensive and high-quality service, aligning with modern market demands for sophisticated product presentation…

We have made a major investment in a new, high-specification automatic drum filling system. This strategic acquisition is set to revolutionise the company’s repacking operations, significantly enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity for its diverse client base across the UK and Europe. The newly installed equipment is a precision-engineered drum filler designed to handle a wide…

During December, some of our team members were out with Santa around the Delamere Park Estate and Acton Bridge Village in the CW8 region collecting for Hope House Children’s hospices as part of the charity’s 36 hour fundraising marathon, ‘Quality Moments Matter’. The aim of the campaign is to raise £500,000 to give children much…