As a socially responsible business we are continually developing and growing our commitments to sustainable practices. An example of this being our Librateric Cocamidropropyl Betaine (CAB-LS) and Laurylmidropropyl Betaine (DAB-LS) surfactants. This product series is created from materials, production and processes that are compliant with Ecocert, UK & EU REACH certifications alongside our ISO 14001:2015 accreditation […]
Category Archives: Blog Posts
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Jun
Jun
We are featured in the recent summer edition of the Chemicals Northwest Elements magazine! This publication continues adds to our ongoing history with Chemicals Northwest, most recently collecting the Chemical Manufacturing Company of the Year award from the organisation. Visit page 14 of the edition to view ‘Innovating Cosmetic Surfactants beyond Sulphate-free’ Read more below! Look […]
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Jun
Jun
We recently carried out a Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) exercise at our site in Irlam, Manchester. The exercise included the training and testing of safety response procedures across Libra and external local organisations. View our recent LinkedIn post to find out more about what the exercise involved: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7077578480577589248
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May
May
Did you miss our recent presentation at the #FutureofSurfactants Summit? The 2-day summit took place during May this year (2023) in London (UK). The event brings together representatives & stakeholders involved in all areas of the surfactants sector. The talk from our commercial director Jon Dutton covered the continuing market trend of sulphate-free surfactants, the reasons behind […]
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May
May
Libra are featured in the May 2023 Edition of Personal Care Global, the leading international publication for personal care news and information. Copies are available at leading chemical events across summer 2023, alternatively Our article ‘Innovating surfactants beyond sulphate-free’ is available on pages 71-74 Read more about:▶ The current market for Primary Surfactants▶ What caused […]
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Mar
Mar
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8th). This year’s theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. This highlights the necessity to create and provide equal opportunities in the workplace for innovation and development to thrive. Today we celebrate the achievements and innovation of women in our industry and more, whilst acknowledging the […]
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Jan
Jan
January 25th is “International Day of Education – Invest in people, prioritise education” and at Libra we always strive to provide opportunities and future pathways to those in education. One example is our Student Placement Programme! Rekha Keetoon is a valued member of our Lab Team! Joining in July 2022 on a year-long placement from The University of […]
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Jan
Jan
Dean Ndiweni has recently been promoted to become our Supply Chain Director. Dean Ndiweni has recently been promoted to become our Supply Chain Director. Dean has been with us since 2019, joining as a buyer in our commercial & procurement team, and working his way up to procurement Manager, Head of Supply Chain and now his role today. This is complimented […]
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Jan
Jan
Learn more about our Personal Care Product range this Veganuary and why the category is of growing importance and…