Industry Links
| ABPI |
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry National trade association |
| ACE |
Academy of Chief Executives Cross-sector Leadership |
| APME |
Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe European trade association |
| British Agrochemicals Association National trade association | |
| BACS |
British Association for Chemical Specialities National trade association |
| BAMA |
British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association National trade association |
| BASA |
British Adhesives and Sealants Association National trade association |
| BBSRC |
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Funding agency for Biotechnology and Biological Sciences |
| BCDTA |
British Chemical Distributors and Traders Association National trade association |
| BCECA |
British Chemical Engineering Contractors Association National trade association |
| BCF |
British Coatings Federation National trade association |
| BCMA |
British Colour Makers Association National trade association |
| BIS |
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills BIS is the voice for business across Government |
| BFA |
British Fragrance Association, part of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) National trade association |
| Bionow |
North West Biotechnology cluster organisation Cluster development |
| BPA |
British Pyrotechnists Association National trade association |
| BPCA |
British Pest Control Association National trade association |
| BPF |
British Plastics Federation UK Plastics trade association |
| BRITEST |
Best Route Innovative Technology Evaluation and Selection Techniques Technology transfer and best route process design |
| BRMA |
British Rubber Manufacturers Association National trade association |
| Support organisation for Small and Medium size Enterprises Business advice, part of SBS | |
| CBI |
Confederation of British Industry Employers' association |
| CEFIC | European Chemical Industry Council European voice of chemical industry |
CEME |
Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence Situated in the heart of the Thames Gateway |
| Chem People Connecting Chemical Professionals Worldwide | |
| Chemical Vision 2020 |
Industry-led partnership of mainly US chemical companies Lever resources to accelerate innovation/technology development |
| Wiley Publishing web-based services to the chemical industry Worldwide search engine for the chemical industry | |
| ChemSoc | RSC's Chemical Science Network |
| CIA |
Chemical Industries Association National trade association |
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Chemical Industries Association Network for people in the chemical industry to broaden thier skills and voice opinions |
| CIEC |
Chemical Industry Education Centre Joint venture between York Uni and CIA |
COMAH |
Control of Major Accident Hazard UK Safety regulation - HSE directive |
| CIPD |
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Europe's largest professional institution |
| CLC |
Chemistry Leadership Council National (UK) Leadership Group |
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Clean Environment Management Centre Innovative Environmental Solutions |
| CMI |
Chartered Management Institute Support Practising Managers |
| COGENT |
Process Industries Sector Skills Council Process Industry Skills Development |
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Conservation of clean Air and Water in Europe European Oil Companies' study group based in Brussels |
| COSHH |
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health UK Safety Regs overseen by HSE |
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Composites Processing Association National trade association |
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Centre for Process Analytics and Control Technology Newcastle-based Research Centre |
| CPI |
Centre for Process Innovation ONE Centre of Excellence |
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Faraday - Green Technology for the Chemical and Allied Industry R&D for sustainable manufacturing solutions |
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Cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery Association Ltd National trade association |
| DFCLG | Department for Communities and Local Government |
| DEFRA |
Dept. for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Government Agency |
| DFE |
Dept. for Education Government Agency |
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Dept. for Work and Pensions Government Agency |
| ECFE |
European Federation of Chemical Engineering European Federation of Chemical Engineering bodies |
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Engineering Construction Industry Training Board DTI-supported trade body |
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European Environmental Agency Support sustainable development |
| EIONET |
European Environment Information and Observation Network Networking arm of EEA |
| North West Environmental Technologies cluster organisation Cluster development | |
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US Environmental Protection Agency US Government Agency |
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European Petrochemical Association European Trade Association |
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Major Government funding agency |
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European R&D Network Market-oriented R&D |
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Food Processing - DTI/DEFRA Food industry support partnership |
| Foresight |
BIS-sponsored Initiative launched 1993 Making the future work for you |
| GCN |
Green Chemistry Network RSC initiative at York University |
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Humber Chemical Focus Cluster development |
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Higher Education Government information on HE |
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Higher Education Funding Council for England Major funder of R&D in English Universities |
| HSE |
Health and Safety Executive National Safety agency |
| ICCA |
International Council of Chemical Associations Worldwide Industry Forum |
| IChemE |
Institution of Chemical Engineers Learned body |
| ICIS |
Independant Trade Journal for global chemical, energy and fertilizer industries |
| IiP |
Investors in People Quality Standard |
| IMPACT |
Faraday - Innovative Materials Development and Product Formulation by the application of Colloid Technology Colloid technolog R&D |
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Investment agency for the UK Special help to US companies |
| IPC |
Integrated Pollution Control UK (DEFRA) Directive |
| IPPC |
Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control IPPC Directive 96/61/EC |
| IRC |
Innovation Relay Centre North Gateway to European business |
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Innovation Relay Centre North Gateway to European Business |
| KTP |
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Helps businesses to develop by accessing university expertise. Succeeds Teaching Company Scheme |
| LEA |
Local Education Authority Sub-regional role |
| National on-line course provider e-Learning | |
| LSC |
Learning and Skills Council National and Sub-regional roles |
| Manufacturing Institute |
NW regional Centre for Manufacturing Excellence delivering the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service |
| MAS |
Manufacturing Advisory Service DTI Advice service |
| Faraday - Novel Technologies and processes for the minimisation of industrial waste Reducing waste from industrial sites | |
| MMC |
Manchester Materials Centre - also known as School of Materials |
| MMC |
Molecular Materials Centre School of Engineering and Analytical Sciences |
| MMU |
Manchester Materials Unit Materials Centre of Excellence |
| NaREC |
New and Renewable Energy Centre (Blyth) ONE NE Centre of Excellence |
| NECC |
NE Chamber of Commerce Regional business support |
| The North East Regional Portal E-gateway to the NE Region | |
| NEPIC |
North East Process Industry Cluster North East Process Industry Cluster |
| NPTA |
National Pest Technicians Association National trade association |
| NVQ |
National Vocational Qualification Occupational qualification |
| NWDA |
North West Development Agency The RDA for the Northwest |
| NWUA |
Northwest Universities Association Association of 15 HEIs in NW England |
| OMIC |
Organic Materials Innovation Centre NW-Based Innovation Centre |
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One Northeast The RDA for the Northeast |
PAFA |
Packaging & Industrial Films Association National trade association |
| PERA |
International Innovation (plc) company Innovation on global basis |
| PIC |
Photo Imaging Council, formerly British Photographic & Imaging Association (BPIA) |
| PICME |
Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence Wilton-based unit funded by DTI with CIA sponsorship |
| PIRA |
Paper Industry Research Association. Faraday White Rose sponsor. Packaging Consultancy (Surrey-based) |
| RDA |
Regional Development Agency Oversees English regions |
| RIU |
Regional Intelligence Unit NWDA-sponsored service |
| RSC |
Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Regional Technology Centre (North) Professional Services in Business & Technology | |
| SBS |
Small Business Service UK Government Agency |
| SCI |
The Society of Chemical Industry Where science meets business |
| SDC |
The Society of Dyers & Colourists National trade association |
| SIA |
Solvents Industry Association |
| SORIS |
Specialised Organics Information Service Service from the CIA |
| SRB |
Single Regeneration Budget - summary report |
| SSC |
Sector Skills Council See also cognet |
| STEP |
Shell Technology Enterprise Programme Undergraduate placement |
| STFC | Science & Technologies Facilities Council |
| TCS |
Teaching Company Scheme. Now closed, See KTP Business/Graduate brokerage |
| Technitex |
Faraday - Technical textiles Technical textiles development |
| TTE |
Management and Technical Training Chemical Industry training |
| TUC |
Trade Union Congress Employees' association |
| TVEP |
Tees Valley Engineering Partnership Engineering excellence |
| UFI |
University For Industry see LearnDirect |
| UKCPI |
UK Cleaning Products Association UK Trade Association |
| UKTI |
UK Trade & Investment Government Body Supporting International Business |
| UNE |
Universities for the Northeast Organisation to represent the five NE regional universities |
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PIRA and three Yorkshire Universities Innovation and Packaging |
| YCF |
Yorkshire Chemical Focus |
