Robinson Brothers wins two CIA awards

The Chemical Industry Association (CIA) awards are announced annually. Run by its members, for its members, the CIA speaks for all of the UK chemical sector and takes a leading role in helping members influence important issues that affect the future direction of the industry.

Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association Steve Elliott said “The 2014 Chemical Industry Awards celebrated the very best of our industry and I believe the very best of business and workforce achievement throughout the UK. All who entered have great stories to tell. Our winners should be very proud of their achievements.”

Robinson Brothers are joint winners of the prestigious Chemical Industries Association Company of the Year Award 2014.

Judges were impressed with the motivation of Robinson Brothers. Following the 2008 downturn Robinsons put a huge amount of effort into developing new product streams and selling into new geographical markets, as well as improving the efficiency of existing processes. This decision has reaped its rewards with dramatic increases in sales and operating profit in each of the last three years.

Robinson Brothers have a strong R&D focus, winning four Technology Strategy Board awards since 2012, as well as a major Euro Framework VII funded project. This success has seen capital ploughed back into the business with investment in a new powder handling facility, new distillation facilities, and increase in hydrogenation capacity and safety system improvements.

Adrian Hanrahan who took over as Managing Director in 2008 said "This award really is for all employees in the company who have worked tirelessly to help us fulfil our strategy".

Robinson Brothers receives Chemical Industries Association Innovation Award 2014 (GSK sponsored)
Many accelerators used in the rubber industry are under the spotlight due to their toxic nature. One such accelerator, ethylene thiourea (ETU) is used in polychloroprene manufacture and current alternatives fail to deliver technical performance. Robinson Brothers won this award for their amazing invention of a new safe and effective accelerator, Robac SRM102, using an innovative approach, which focused on a fundamental understanding of how ETU worked.

To evaluate toxicology, QSAR modelling was employed, a technique never before used in the rubber industry. Detailed study and trials proved the new material to be as good as ETU or better.Adrian Hanrahan Managing Director said "Innovation is key to survival and growth. This award reflects the innovative culture of Robinson Brothers Ltd".

Robac SRM102 will be available in masterbatch form (known as Robac SRM102PM60) and is ready for sampling. Our global distribution network is ready to receive your enquiries. Also, our technical service team are available to answer questions and queries about the advantages of Robac SRM102.

About Us
Robinson Brothers are a family owned UK based chemical manufacturer. We are specialists in organo-sulfur synthesis and high pressure hydrogenation supplying organic chemistry services to a global market in quantities from grams to multi-tonnes. Robinson Brothers manufacture chemicals for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Rubber, Aroma and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others and our team of chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation.

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