#BSW18: British Science Week 2018

From bench-top experiments to the installation of equipment – STEM in Action!

Chemistry is all around us; in the coffee we sip to the television we watch. From existing materials to innovative molecules – chemistry supports the supply chain of several industries, such as: pharmaceutical, electronics, sport, automotive and cosmetics markets. This has led to the chemical industry becoming a main contributor to UK’s export trade.

Founded in 1869, Robinson Brothers is one UK's largest independent manufacturers of speciality organic chemicals. To develop and produce chemicals, Robinson Brothers employ's a wide variety of people with different skills:

• Research Chemists to develop new molecules, safe processes and new technology
• Analytical Chemists to make sure what we produce is meets manufacturing requirements
• Chemical Engineers to design new manufacturing plant and to ensure our processes operate safely
• Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Instrument Engineers to make sure our equipment and services are maintained, to build and reconfigure our plants and to ensure we comply with legislation
• Production Operators who make the chemicals and who are at the core of our business
• Safety professionals who help us operate to the highest standard of safety and develop new safe ways of working
• Sales, IT, Accounts, HR and Administration teams who provide the support that is needed in every business

As the company continues to grow, Robinson Brothers continues to build the workforce of tomorrow by providing industrial placement education programs. Industrial placements offer a unique insight into STEM careers. Robinson Brothers facilitates Industrial Placement Schemes for Undergraduate Chemists, through working partnerships with the University of Birmingham, University of Wolverhampton and Aston University. Alongside this, Robinson Brothers continues to support Apprenticeship Schemes to train young professionals within their Engineering and Science divisions to develop the next generation of workers.

About Us
Robinson Brothers is an award-winning UK manufacturer of speciality organic chemicals. The company offers an extensive range of sophisticated chemistries and handling challenging reagents, such as: Carbon disulfide, Hydrogen sulfide, Hydrogen, Phosgene, Boron trifluoride. This experience has led to Robinson Brothers becoming a dependable supplier to industries across the world. Robinson Brothers will be celebrating 150 years in business in 2019. Contact us for more information.

Robinson Brothers Limited | West Midlands | B70 0AH UK
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