2010 Award winners
Details of all the shortlisted and winning companies at this year's Chemicals Northwest 2010 Awards are below:
Environmental Technology for the Chemical Industry Award
Sponsored by Envirolink Northwest
This Award was presented to the company or organisation that had demonstrated a reduction in the environmental footprint of chemical manufacturing through the development or use of innovative clean technology or products.
Shortlisted: Axion Polymers, Elga Process Water, Lanstar Ltd, MacDermid Offshore Solutions
WINNER: Axion Polymers
Investor in Training Award
Sponsored by Cogent and National Skills Academy Process Industries
This Award recognised a significant commitment to the training of current and future employees through a strategic approach to workforce development.
Shortlisted: SGS UK Ltd, Total Petrochemicals Ltd, William Blythe Limited
WINNER: Total Petrochemicals Ltd
Sustainable Manufacturing Award
Sponsored by the ENWORKS Improve Your Resource Efficiency Programmme
This Award recognised excellent, or significantly improved, manufacturing performance that included sustainable improvements to resource efficiency and a commitment to all aspects of safety. The judges were also looking for clear evidence of a team approach.
Shortlisted: Multisol Group, Springfields Fuels
WINNER: Springfields Fuels
Innovation Award
Presented by Chemistry Innovation
This Award acknowledged the R&D and implementation of a commercially viable new product or process, or enhancement of an existing product, which delivered demonstrable benefits to the business. The judges were also looking for clear evidence of a team approach.
Shortlisted: Croda Europe Ltd, Hydra Polymers, IOTA Nanosolutions Ltd, Nanoco Technologies Ltd
WINNER: Croda Europe Ltd
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Sponsored by Hammonds
This Award recognised a company that has achieved an enhanced reputation and image for themselves and the chemical sector within their community and the wider general public.Shortlisted: Innovia Films Ltd, Norkem Ltd, Pentagon
WINNER: Innovia Films Ltd
International Trade Award
Sponsored by UKTI
This Award was presented to a company that is either new to export or an experienced exporter who has significantly developed their business in new markets and achieved an outstanding international trading record.
Shortlisted: Contract Chemicals, Evans Vanodine International plc, RS Clare & Co. Ltd, Stirling Lloyd Polychem Ltd
WINNER: Evans Vanodine International plc
Service Provider Award
Sponsored by Business Link Northwest
Presented to a company or organisation that excelled in providing a key service/support function to a chemical manufacturing site. The winning entry demonstrated how it had delivered value to its customers whilst enhancing its own business and reputation.
Shortlisted: CoEBio3, STFC Innovations Technology Access Centre (I-TAC)
WINNER: CoEBio3
Young Achiever Award
Sponsored by the Make It Campaign
This Award was an opportunity for a company or organisation to acknowledge the skills and contribution of one of their younger employees; a person who has shown enthusiasm and dedication to developing their own career and promoting the chemical industry.
Shortlisted: Croda Europe Ltd (Paul Staniland), Pentagon (Joanne Potter), The REACH Centre (Matteo Dalla Valle)
WINNER: Croda Europe Ltd (Paul Staniland)
Chemicals Northwest Company of the Year
This Award recognised the company that has demonstrated excellence in developing its business, has a clear plan for sustainable growth of the business and has also contributed to the wider chemical industry in the region.
Shortlisted: Banner Chemicals, Contract Chemicals, Multisol Group, RS Clare & Co. Ltd
WINNER: RS Clare & Co. Ltd
