Speciality Chemicals Magazine JUL / AUG 2021 | Page 44

CONTRACT & TOLL MANUFACTURING
‣ a portfolio of production partners who can be accessed for such niche requirements at any stage of a project . However , continuity between development and production can increase speed to market , which would be the ideal scenario . Finetuning is often a requirement with any new product that requires brand new production methods , something that is far easier when carried out under one roof .
Third party endorsements
Building a reputation in the CM arena is difficult , because of the restrictions in sharing the details of any project . Service providers are legally obliged not to divulge specifics of any contract manufacturing projects . Every contract entered into should involve signing a strict non-disclosure agreement ( NDA ) between the customer and supplier . This invariably protects sensitive information related to the project , most importantly formulation , application and commercials . It is essential that every NDA aims to protect these three crucial elements . Since Brexit became a reality , the industry has seen a renewed interest in CM as businesses look for ways around increased tariffs and more difficulty moving products from country to country . EU-based companies that trade in the UK are beginning to look more closely at partnering with UK CMOs to ensure continuity of supply .
A growing service
In every sector , there is increasing pressure to differentiate products from the competition , together with unyielding demand for products that cost less , are safer to use , are more effective and provide novel applications . This has led to the introduction of many new products and formulations that can spearhead technology in the industry . Outsourcing to a CMO allows customers to produce a new product or formula without the expense and risk of committing to that product , before first gathering an idea of how well it works and how it will be accepted by users . Essentially , the unending need for faster , cheaper , safer , better products is fuelling an industry-wide surge in CM and the flexibility that brings . Airedale Chemical is confident that CM will carry on being a growing area , not just for our business but across the chemical production industry . We will therefore continue to invest in ways to make the proposition as simple and effective as possible for customers , and no doubt many others will do likewise . •
Daniel Marr
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
AIREDALE CHEMICAL k + 44 01535 637876 J enquiries @ airedalechemical . co . uk j www . airedalechemical . co . uk
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