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Media coverage
Title UK chemicals sector doubts Keir Starmer’s ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Financial times Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 3/12/24 Description Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EU
Article gathers insights from Holiferm on the continued challenges of working across Europe in the wake of Brexit.Producer/Author Peter Foster URL https://www.ft.com/content/401fca38-d156-4128-b46e-7682a30a3d66 Persons James Winterburn Title Holiferm wins at the BBIA Demeter Product Innovation Awards Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet LinkedIn Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 25/11/24 Description Holiferm won the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association Demeter Product Innovation Award, for developing a processes for the sustainable manufacture of biosurfactants, which eliminate the need for harmful petrochemicals. URL https://www.linkedin.com/posts/holiferm_awardwinning-1stplace-winners-ugcPost-7267139511594237954-IJFw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Persons James Winterburn Title Report reveals impact of industrial biotechnology investments Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet UKRI.org Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 24/09/24 Description Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social benefits for the UK.
Case Study on Holiferm within the reportURL https://www.ukri.org/news/report-reveals-impact-of-industrial-biotechnology-investments/ Persons James Winterburn Title Independent report: Evaluating BBSRC investments in industrial biotechnology research Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet UKRI.org Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 24/09/24 Description This report summarises the conclusions of an expert review panel that was established to conduct an evaluation of BBSRC's investments in IB research.
Holiferm case study presented within the reportURL https://www.ukri.org/publications/evaluating-bbsrc-investments-in-industrial-biotechnology-research/ Persons James Winterburn Title Chemical Business Association Award Announcement Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Chemical Business Association Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 28/11/23 Description Young Person Award
Supported by Cogent Skills
🏆 Winner - Vicky De Groof of Holiferm Ltd
The Judges thought that Vicky had consistently demonstrated her dedication to personal growth, starting with Holiferm as a Senior Fermentation & Downstream Processing Engineer, and within the year was promoted to CTO. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to personal growth while passionately sharing her expertise with those around her, making her a true role model for those aspiring to build careers in our industry. Her advice to the next generation of talent is “Don’t forget to enjoy it”.Producer/Author Chemical Business Association URL https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chemical-business-association_awardwinners-cbaawardsnight-activity-7135190670671015936-4kWM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Persons James Winterburn Title Chemical Business Association Awards Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Holiferm’s LinkedIn Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 28/11/23 Description Holiferm were short-listed in a few categories and were lucky enough to come away with two awards - Manufacturer/Distributor of the Year and Young Person of the Year for our CTO Vicky De Groof. Producer/Author Holiferm URL https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7135211127369543680 Persons James Winterburn Title Chemical Business Association award winners Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Chemical Business Association Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 23/11/23 Description Distributor / Manufacturer Member of the Year Award
Winner – Holiferm Ltd
The judges were impressed with Holiferm’s entry which showed them being a technology disruptor, having innovative products, a strong growth over a short period, impressive current sales figures, and a wide geographic sales coverage. Coupled with a commitment from EU distributors PRIOR to the plant being built, incredible growth in production capacity, a good environmental story and clear messaging in the application of ‘Ambition’ made them worthy winners of this award
Young Person Award – Supported by Cogent Skills
Winner – Vicky De Groof of Holiferm Ltd
The Judges thought that Vicky had consistently demonstrated her dedication to personal growth, starting with Holiferm as a Senior Fermentation & Downstream Processing Engineer, and within the year was promoted to CTO. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to personal growth while passionately sharing her expertise with those around her, making her a true role model for those aspiring to build careers in our industry. Her advice to the next generation of talent is “Don’t forget to enjoy it”.URL https://www.chemical.org.uk/cba-chemical-supply-chain-award-winners/ Persons James Winterburn Title Sasol Chemicals Introduces Biosurfactant Brands for Personal and Home Care Markets Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Sasol media release Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 23/10/23 Description Sasol Chemicals, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of surfactants, previously announced plans to begin exploring alternatives to traditional surfactants. In March 2022, the company announced a strategic partnership with Holiferm Limited to develop sophorolipids, a fermentation-derived biosurfactant offering an extensive reduction in carbon footprint compared with petroleum or bio-based surfactants. Using Holiferm’s proprietary technology, Sasol’s sophorolipids are fully derived from natural palm-free oils and/or sugars, making them environmental-friendly products without compromising performance. URL https://www.sasol.com/media-centre/media-releases/sasol-chemicals-introduces-biosurfactant-brands-for-personal-and-home-care-markets Persons James Winterburn Title New green jobs to be created after Greater Manchester invests £2m to support biotech research Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet Greater Manchester Combined Authority Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 27/07/23 Description A £2m investment by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will help create a range of green jobs in the city-region.
Holiferm is a trailblazer in the development and production of environmentally friendly biosurfactants that are used in a variety of products, including shampoos, surface cleaners, hand cleansers and cosmetics.URL https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/new-green-jobs-to-be-created-after-greater-manchester-invests-2m-to-support-biotech-research-facility/ Persons James Winterburn Title Sasol Chemicals and Holiferm Sign Agreement to Expand the Market for Biosurfactants Media name/outlet Yahoo.Finance Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 31/03/22 Description Sasol Chemicals has agreed to purchase the majority of sophorolipids produced at a new Holiferm manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom, which is under construction and scheduled to begin operations in early 2023. Producer/Author Torsten Titze URL https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sasol-chemicals-holiferm-sign-agreement-060000793.html Persons James Winterburn Title Biosurfactant company signs for 90,000 sq ft Wallasey industrial Media name/outlet Place North West Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 10/01/22 Description Holiferm has agreed a 10-year lease for the warehouse at Ocean Trade and Logistics Park. Producer/Author Julia Hatmaker URL https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/biosurfactant-company-signs-for-90000-sq-ft-wallasey-industrial/ Persons James Winterburn Title Clean Growth Fund invests in Holiferm to decarbonise a wide range of personal and home care products Media name/outlet Clean Growth Fund Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 12/11/21 Description Holiferm’s pioneering work will put an end to everyday household products using fossil fuel petrochemicals and tropical oils ingredients.
Holiferm’s technology allows, for the first time, the production of clean and natural cleaning ingredients at a scale that makes them widely available to all consumers.URL https://www.cleangrowthfund.com/clean-growth-fund-invests-in-holiferm-to-decarbonise-a-wide-range-of-personal-and-home-care-products/ Persons James Winterburn Title Holiferm to build new plant and create green Liverpool City Region jobs after $7m fundraising round Media name/outlet Business Live Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 20/10/21 Description The funds will help the firm build a 'world leading' manufacturing facility, and support its entry into the US chemical markets Producer/Author Tom Houghton URL https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/holiferm-build-new-plant-create-21911191 Persons James Winterburn Title CEAS spin-out Holiferm lands $7m investment Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet University of Manchester Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 23/09/21 Description A spin-out company created by an academic and former PhD researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science (CEAS) has received a $7 million (£5.1 million) investment boost. URL https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/ceas-spin-out-holiferm-lands-7m-investment/ Persons James Winterburn Title Holiferm to bring eco-friendly biosurfactants to the mass market following $7M investment boost Media name/outlet Holiferm Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 13/09/21 Description Holiferm, the award-winning University of Manchester biotech spin out, is set to elevate its work in developing eco-friendly biosurfactants following a significant first close of an investment boost to build a commercial biosurfactant plant. URL https://holiferm.com/news/holiferm-to-bring-eco-friendly-biosurfactants-to-the-mass-market-following-7m-investment-boost/ Persons James Winterburn Title Networks help spin-out take breakthrough eco-product to market Media name/outlet UKRI Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 29/04/21 Description Spin-out company Holiferm developed eco-cleaning ingredient from prototype to production with help from academic and industry collaboration network. URL https://www.ukri.org/about-us/how-we-are-doing/research-outcomes-and-impact/bbsrc/networks-help-spin-out-take-breakthrough-eco-product-to-market/ Persons James Winterburn Title BASF strengthens its position in bio-surfactants for Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial Formulators with two distinct partnerships Media name/outlet BASF Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 10/03/21 Description BASF establishes a strategic alliance, including an equity stake, with Allied Carbon Solutions Co.,Ltd (ACS) Japan, a commercial provider of surfactants from biomass
BASF enters a strategic technology cooperation with Holiferm Ltd, UK, to develop a state-of-the-art production process for biosurfactant productsProducer/Author Birgit Wesche URL https://www.basf.com/hk/en/media/news-releases/global/2021/03/p-21-148.html Persons James Winterburn
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Advanced materials
- Biotechnology
- Manchester Environmental Research Institute
- Sustainable Consumption Institute
Keywords
- Holiferm