Chemicals Northwest Awards 2023

Otto Simon • March 31, 2023

Otto Simon was once again proud to sponsor the 'Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award' at the 2023 Chemicals Northwest Awards.

Chemicals Northwest is an industry-led support cluster focussed on supporting and promoting the North West chemical sector and its extended supply chain. The annual Chemicals Northwest Awards honour excellence across a wide spectrum of business activity; from innovation to young talent and from manufacturing to sustainability.

The awards ceremony was held on 23rd March at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel and saw more than 300 engineers and executives from across the North West come together to celebrate success in the chemicals industry.

Twelve awards were presented during the evening, and Otto Simon was delighted to award Dr Knoell Consult Ltd with the 'Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award' for their work to help chemical companies understand and trade under the new UK REACH regulations. Unfortunately, the representatives from Dr Knoell Consult Ltd were unable to accept their award in person, but we’ll make sure the award gets to them!

Steve Elliott, CEO of the Chemical Industries Association welcomed guests on behalf of Chemicals Northwest wishing everyone success in the year ahead. The evening was hosted by Sam McAlister, and was rounded off with some excellent music from local band, Fleur and the Flamingos.

It was a fantastic night, honouring the vibrant chemical industry in the north west of England, and it was great to be able to celebrate in person with our clients and partners from across the sector.

Find out more about the award winners in the different categories on the Chemicals Northwest website: www.cia.org.uk/chemicalsnorthwest/awards_2023

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