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
BAA	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
Business Link	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	Chem People Connecting Chemical Professionals Worldwide
Chemical Vision 2020	Industry-led partnership of mainly US chemical companies Lever resources to accelerate innovation/technology development
ChemIndustry.com	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
CIA Future Forum	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
CLEMANCE	Clean Environment Management Centre Innovative Environmental Solutions
CMI	Chartered Management Institute Support Practising Managers
COGENT	Process Industries Sector Skills Council Process Industry Skills Development
CONCAWE	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
CPA	Composites Processing Association National trade association
CPACT	Centre for Process Analytics and Control Technology Newcastle-based Research Centre
CPI	Centre for Process Innovation ONE Centre of Excellence
CRYSTAL	Faraday - Green Technology for the Chemical and Allied Industry R&D for sustainable manufacturing solutions
CTPA	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
DWP	Dept. for Work and Pensions Government Agency
ECFE	European Federation of Chemical Engineering European Federation of Chemical Engineering bodies
ECITB	Engineering Construction Industry Training Board DTI-supported trade body
EEA	European Environmental Agency Support sustainable development
EIONET	European Environment Information and Observation Network Networking arm of EEA
Envirolink Northwest	North West Environmental Technologies cluster organisation Cluster development
EPA	US Environmental Protection Agency US Government Agency
EPCA	European Petrochemical Association European Trade Association
EPSRC	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Major Government funding agency
EUREKA	European R&D Network Market-oriented R&D
Food	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
HCF	Humber Chemical Focus Cluster development
HE	Higher Education Government information on HE
HEFCE	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
Invest UK	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
IRC North	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
Learn Direct	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
Mini-waste	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
n-e-life.com	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
ONE NE	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
RTC North	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
White Rose	PIRA and three Yorkshire Universities Innovation and Packaging
YCF	Yorkshire Chemical Focus