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network! The objective of the ChemSME project is to exchange information on chemical clusters in the European regions of Saxony-Anhalt, Limburg and the North-East of England for mutual benefit in improving cluster development, particularly amongst SMEs. Interested stakeholders from the participating regions, in particular chemical SMEs are invited to join the ChemSME network. Further information on the project can be requested directly in the regions: Saxony-Anhalt Limburg North-East England SMEs and organisations who are interested in forging commercial links with similar companies in Germany, England and Holland are invited to view the following link. 22.06.2005 Opening Ceremony for the Pilot Plant Centre for Polymer Synthesis and Polymer Processing, Schkopau, Saxony-Anhalt. On 22 June 2005, in the ValuePark in Schkopau took place the opening ceremony of the Europe-wide unique establishment for polymer synthesis and polymer processing. From now on the Pilot Plant Centre has become operational. The Pilot Plant Centre is an initiative of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research in Golm and of the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials in Halle. The project for the development of the centre has been supported by local authorities, the government of Saxony-Anhalt and the European Union. The lead participant of the ChemSME project, the district Merseburg-Querfurt is one of the shareholders and an active contributor to the development of the Pilot Plant Centre. The centre offers the unique opportunity to realise various processes of polymers synthesis and polymer processing from monomers to end-products. The formulation of complete solutions for potential clients is enabled by the integration of areas of applied and basic research, conducted in competent laboratories of the involved institutes, as well as through intensive cooperation with regional academia. The centre serves as a competent service provider in the field of polymer research and development, in particular for small medium-sized businesses. In particular Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises from the ChemSME partner regions Limburg, North-East of England and Saxony-Anhalt will be encouraged to use the competent services of the Pilot Plant Centre for Polymer Synthesis and Processing. More information on the pilot plant centre and further contact details can be found here. 21-22. 04.2005 RFO TouriSME Partnership conference in Newcastle. During the third RFO-Partnership Conference that took place in Newcastle on 21-22nd April the project ChemSME has been presented to the international audience, the participating regions, the Management Groups and the Steering Committee of the RFO-TouriSME programme. More information on the overall objectives of the programme and the partnership conferences can be found here. 31.03.2005 NEPIC – North East Process Industry Cluster – Strong Partner in the ChemSME Project. On the 31st of March the Merger of the Pharmaceutical & Speciality (P&S) Cluster and the Teesside Chemical Initiative (TCI) has been completed. From the 1st of April 2005 on nePIC is operational and a strong partner in the ChemSME project. NEPIC companies have significant presence in all sub-regions of the North East of England. The Cluster organisation represents the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Speciality and Biotechnology Industries and their supply chain. This is a constituency of about 350 companies with about 200 already formally engaged in the membership of the Cluster. NEPIC’s combined economic power represents ₤ 8 billion of GDP and 25% of the region’s industrial base, employing 34000 people directly and indirect impacts on the income of a further 200.000. The nePIC leadership team has been working together since October last year and has agreed that the organisation will focus on six strategic themes: Marketing & Networking, Skills and Education, Trade & Investment, Research & Technology, Manufacturing & Productivity, The NE’s GDP gap. The partners of the ChemSME project wish NEPIC a great future and a successful start! Further information on NEPIC can be obtained from here. |
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