CHEMICAL SECURITY – A KEY CBA CONFERENCE

7 June 2012

CHEMICAL SECURITY – A KEY CBA CONFERENCE

 

The key role played by chemicals in terrorist incidents highlights the need to preserve the security and integrity of the chemical supply chain.  

 

To ensure companies are up-to-date on anti-terrorist initiatives relevant to the chemical supply chain, the Chemical Business Association (CBA) has organised a confidential briefing which will focus on effective measures to reduce the potential risks arising from chemicals in transit – in the UK and Europe.

 

The CBA Conference will hear presentations from experts representing key departments of government and relevant organisations covering:

 

·         European security developments  

·        Security - key personnel issues 

·         Anti-terrorist initiatives for the chemical supply chain

·         Counter Terrorism Security Advisor

·         Site Audits by the Vehicle Operating Standards Agency

·         New developments - transport security

·         Security assessments – the IMPROVE Project

 

The one day Conference takes place on Tuesday 10 July at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry. 

 

“This is an important conference for all companies in the chemical supply chain,” said the CBA’s Chief Executive, Peter Newport.  “Maintaining the security of chemicals in transit is the top priority for CBA and its member companies,” he added.

 

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Further information from:      Peter Newport, Chief Executive Officer, CBA

                                                                                               01270 258200

www.chemical.org.uk

 

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

1)      The Conference costs £120.00 + VAT for CBA member companies and £250.00 +VAT for non-member companies (discounted on joining CBA within six months).  The fee includes lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments and parking.

 

2)      To book place(s), e-mail Claire Morris on claire.morris@chemical.org.uk or call 01270 258200.

 

3)      Each year CBA members distribute more than 2.9 million tonnes of chemicals with a market value of almost three billion euros. CBA's logistics companies handle more than 6 million tonnes of chemicals annually.  The Association’s members, the majority of which are SMEs, are the key industry interface with thousands of UK downstream chemical users.