Chemicals Northwest extends awards entry deadline

Jan. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- Businesses across the Northwest now have until 20 January 2012 to take part in this year’s Chemicals Northwest Awards, which showcase the world-class chemical companies in the region.

Building on the success of previous events, the 2012 Awards fly the flag for industry in the UK and highlight the achievements of the chemical sector in the region.

For the first time, this year the winner of each award category will automatically be entered into the Chemical Industries Association annual national awards which take place on 21 June.

The Chemicals Northwest Awards are open to all member companies and all other North West companies, organisations and institutions or sites operating independently within the North West region.

The chemical industry in the North West is the largest chemical producing area in the country and includes 650 companies which employ more than 50,000 people.

This the last chance for these companies to enter the Chemicals Northwest Awards which culminate with a prestigious high-profile dinner at the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester on Thursday 1 March 2012.

Nominations are sought for seven categories:
•             Innovation - Product or Process
•             Sustainability – Manufacturing Excellence or Environmental Technology
•             Skills - Investor in Training / Staff Development
•             Image / HSE - Corporate Social Responsibility or Responsible Care
•             International Trade
•             Service Business of the Year
•             Manufacturing Business of the Year

Duncan Simcock, operations manager, Chemicals Northwest said: “The Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the great work going on within the region’s chemical-related industry.

“We hope that companies operating across the sector will take advantage of the extended deadline to submit their entries and help us to promote their achievements.”

For more details about entering the Awards or attending the dinner, call Alex Heys on 01928 515678 or email alex.heys@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk