Monthly Archives: March 2026

As sometimes a senior R&D leader within a chemical manufacturing organisation, I have long regarded refractive index (RI) measurements as one of the quiet workhorses of our analytical toolkit. While often overshadowed by more complex spectroscopic or chromatographic techniques, RI analysis remains indispensable across our production, quality control, and product development environments. Its simplicity, precision,…

Our Directors’ recently attended a dinner, hosted by Warrington Chamber of Commerce, where Fhaheen Khan , senior economist of Make UK, gave a very interesting and informative talk on the recent results of the Make UK state of manufacturing sector survey. The survey was based on a questionnaire, sent out to UK manufacturers to ask…

At Actikem, we have always believed that the chemistry of the future must be as responsible as it is effective. We are now proud to share that Actikem has officially been named a bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER. In an industry where 'sustainability' can sometimes feel like a broad or undefined term, the bluesign® standard stands apart…

At Actikem, we’ve always believed that being a leader in the chemical industry means more than just providing great service - it means taking responsibility for the footprint we leave behind. We’re constantly looking for ways to do better by the planet, and today, we’re excited to share a big step forward in that journey.…

As we move further into the year, the chemical industry continues to navigate a landscape defined by both complexity and significant opportunity.  A recent industry outlook from Deloitte highlights a pivotal moment for our sector, noting that while demand is beginning to stabilise, the pressure to maintain lean, agile operations has never been higher.  The…