A Liverpool company boss today called on the region’s chemical companies to celebrate their successes by entering the upcoming Chemicals Northwest Awards 2010.

With the awards officially open for entries, businesses in the local area are being urged to take part in this year’s awards, which showcase the world-class chemical companies in the region.

Ian Meadows, chair of R S Clare, said: “Effort can be taken for granted or it can be justly rewarded with a credible accolade.

“So we at RS Clare are delighted to have won the Chemicals North West SME of the Year award in 2009 in recognition for our efforts and would encourage others to enter.

“The award is tangible evidence of our ability to provide quality products and services to our varied markets.

“It serves to inspire us further and to justly recognise employees for their continued commitment. Because that is what it really is - a total people award.

“The award itself is doubly rewarding because we achieved it during difficult economic times globally. This serves to demonstrate our resilience and to encourage us to achieve ever greater improvements.

“RS Clare aims to set a high standard in everything we do to ensure we continue to provide the best for our stakeholders at all times.

“Achieving high standards is not something that happens by accident. It is the culmination of systematic effort from all our people.”

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

These companies are now being invited to participate in the Chemicals Northwest Awards which will culminate with a prestigious dinner at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on Thursday May 20 2010.

There will be nine exciting categories that will highlight the achievements of the chemical sector in the region which are:

• Innovation - Product or Process
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Environmental Technology for the Chemical Industry
• Investor in Training
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Trade
• Service Provider
• Young Achiever in the NW Chemical Sector
• Chemicals Northwest Company of the Year  

For more details about entering the awards or attending the awards dinner and the Chemical Elements event please call Alex Heys on 01928 515678 or email alex.heys@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk  Alternatively please visit www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk

For more information about Chemicals Northwest, please visit: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk