Johnson Matthey wins chemical industry awards company of the year

Chemical businesses that have achieved excellence in 2007 were celebrated at the Chemical Industry Awards Dinner held in York. The awards, run by the Chemical Industries Association, are the premier accolades for the UK Chemical Industry.

Johnson Matthey in Royston won this award. They were selected for their leading global and UK position in their chosen businesses, their financial and technological strength and their record of sustained growth.

The judges believe that Johnson Matthey demonstrated both inside and outside the chemical industry that they are the company others aspire to follow. Across the board in manufacturing, product stewardship, human resources and sustainable development they have demonstrated excellence in performance and prospects for the future.

Steve Elliott, Chemical Industries Association Chief Executive, said, “I am delighted Johnson Matthey has won the Company of the Year Award. Their credentials are outstanding and they are held in exceptionally high regard as an employer and investment opportunity.”