Online event
Unlocking Global Opportunities for the Chemicals Sector
Wednesday 22 November at 11:00AM
Do you have a business in the Chemicals sector and want to discover how you can trade internationally? Join this session to gain an insight into how the Department for Business and Trade can help your business build its international capability to sell to the global chemical supply chain.
What you’ll learn
- discover where in the world opportunities exist for companies in the Chemicals sector
- learn about the various routes to market and how to overcome barriers such as regulation
- hear first hand experiences from a chemical business owner on how they have developed their export sales
Description
The Chemicals industry plays a vital role in the global economy. In 2021 the industry’s total worldwide revenue amounted to around 4.73 trillion US dollars, converting raw materials, such as fossil fuels, metals, minerals, and biomass into the thousands of products essential to modern life. All manufacturing sectors are in some way dependant on the products of the chemical sector. In 2022, the UK's chemical sector exported £31,513 million worth of goods to countries across the world.
Do you want a part of that? Join us to explore where in the world opportunities exist for Chemicals sector businesses in taking your business global.
Speakers
Byron Dixon OBE
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Micro-Fresh® Limited
Micro-Fresh® is a globally recognised antibacterial brand, easily incorporated for innovation conscious businesses, adding value to any product. They have 7 international offices including China, India, Pakistan, Portugal, Vietnam, Dubai, and South Korea. Micro-Fresh® began exporting in 2008, now, 90% of our turnover is from exporting.
The award-winning technology is found in over 50 brands e.g. Next, John Lewis, M&S and Clarks. Micro-Fresh® protects against bacteria and odours, keeping products fresher for longer, enabling fabrics to be washed less often & at lower temperatures providing a sustainable marketing edge to their partners. Micro-Fresh®also supplies Home-Fresh which inhibits mould growth in construction settings – reducing the risk of mould spores at home which are harmful to health.
Byron's tip for new exporters is that "the world is a big place, meet people and embrace cultures".
Maggie Neale
International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
With a chemical industry background, Maggie has worked with DBT for around 20 years as a generalist ITA before taking on the role of Chemical Sector Adviser for the Midlands Engine. She has international trade experience spanning multiple sectors and overseas markets with specialisms including customs procedures and compliance, international payments and letters of credit, export documentation and international logistics including the movement of hazardous cargo.
Alastair Gardner
Trade Specialist, Chemicals Export, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Alastair has worked in international trade promotion for nearly 20 years. In his current role as Exports Specialist in the Chemicals Export and Investment Team within the Department for Business and Trade, he helps to promote and support the UK’s world class chemicals industry on a global stage.