Graham Stewart Hillier

Part of AIXTRON SE, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd is a leading independent manufacturer of performance and fine chemicals. The company, founded in 1926 by Tommy Swan and based in Consett, UK, manufactures over 100 products, from kilogram to multi-tonne quantities, and offers an experienced and flexible custom manufacturing service. As an EPA authorized site, Thomas Swan has years of experience in the manufacture and formulation of agrochemicals and agrochemical intermediates. The British company produces over 100 high-quality products across three key divisions, which are used extensively in a wide range of anti-microbial, disinfectant, and detergent applications marketed outside of the European Union. Harry Macklyn Swan has been the CEO of the company since 2002.

Founded in 2006, CPI Innovation Services Ltd. is a subsidiary of Centre for Process Innovation Ltd. The company is based in Redcar, UK. The British company provides technology services and conducts research and development in testing and pilot scale production facilities.