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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CPACT/SOCSA COLLABORATION. Steve Dawson, sdawson@ahmarks.com Andy Brookes, LGC, abrookes@lgc-nw.co.uk. WHO ARE SOCSA?. Specialised Organic Chemicals Sector Association Part of the CIA Over 60 member companies Covering many industrial sectors Typically SME’s. BACKGROUND.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CPACT/SOCSA COLLABORATION Steve Dawson, sdawson@ahmarks.com Andy Brookes, LGC, abrookes@lgc-nw.co.uk
WHO ARE SOCSA? • Specialised Organic Chemicals Sector Association • Part of the CIA • Over 60 member companies • Covering many industrial sectors • Typically SME’s
BACKGROUND • CPACT/SOCSA workshop held at CIRCE March 2000 • Best practice/ benefits from CPACT • High level of interest from SOCSA companies • Follow up meetings at LGC-NW December 2000/ AH Marks 2001 • Representatives from CPACT/SOCSA
AIMS • Assess the level of interest in the collaboration within the two groups • Identify mechanisms for collaboration • Develop joint activities and proposals
ACTIONS IN PROGRESS • Obtain recognition for collaboration • Identify projects of mutual benefit • Form joint action groups to set-up and deliver projects • Disseminate information / best practice to CPACT/SOCSA members
THANK YOU • To CPACT for the opportunity to present • We will also be presenting at the SOCSA forum • For further information see poster