Warwick Chemicals, already the world leaders in TAED bleach activators, have strengthened their Research and Development team as they prepare to launch new products into emerging new markets.
Warwick's bleach activators are the power behind laundry and detergent products right across the world, and with increased consciousness of environmental and hygiene issues, laundry and dishwashing habits are changing - particularly in the USA. Reducing water consumption and lowering washing temperatures calls for a new generation of bleach activators, and for two years Warwick have been developing these specialist products at their labs in Mostyn, North Wales.
Dr Jane Mathews, Head of Technical Services at Warwick, outlined the background to the new product areas "Our TAED products react with other chemicals in detergent formulas to make them very effective low temperature bleaches with excellent biocidal properties - which improve not just the washing performance, but also the hygiene of the wash. These properties are creating high levels of interest in our products for use in main wash detergents, laundry aids and machine cleaners. Ineffective hygiene in the wash can lead to biofilm build-up and odour which can be prevented by the incorporation of TAED in detergent products. As habits and demands change around the world, we are leading the way in bringing the benefits of TAED to these new markets."
With three new specialist scientists now joining the R&D department, Warwick are ready to scale-up their new activators. Jeremy Yates and Jessica Thompson bring extensive experience to the R&D Applications team. Jeremy, who has a degree in Chemistry, has helped to develop products for major multinationals in the healthcare sector - while Jessica, an MSc, also comes with an impressive track record following her work for leading names within the chemicals sector. David Parry joins as a Trials Co-ordinator for R&D Innovations with 30 years experience of technology transfer, process development and scale-up applications. David is back where it all began for him, having worked on the initial launch of TAED products at the Mostyn site.
Dr Mathews sees these new appointments as an important element in a successful formula for Warwick Chemicals. "Strengthening the R&D department in key areas will help us trial the new TAED products and take them to market faster and more efficiently. We are seeing exciting new possibilities opening up as the world becomes more conscious of what our products can offer, not just for our clients but also for their customers and the environment."
Creating the right environmental formula for success at Warwick Chemicals. (left to right) Jeremy Yates and Jessica
Thompson, R&D Applications, Dr Jane Mathews, Head of Technical Services and David Parry, R&D Innovations.
For further information please email: jon@rowanmarketing.co.uk or pbaxter@warwickchem.com
