Chemistry in Industry

Abstract

BRITISH chemical industry has in recent years been the subject of political discussion, of Governmental action, and of no little anxiety among those who realise the effect which duties, quotas, restrictions, and the like may have for better or for worse on a great national enterprise which has scarcely reached adolescence. In a world of such complex economics, the necessity of an organisation whereby exchange of views and corporate action are facilitated becomes at once apparent, and it is therefore not surprising that the Association of British Chemical Manu facturers finds its activities and its responsibilities increasing year by year. In moving the adoption of the Council's report at the annual general meeting of the Association, held on October 11, the chairman, Mr. F. H. Carr, referred at some length to its activities, its extending influence, and its increasing member ship. There has been an unusually heavy loss by death of leaders in the industry; reference was specially made to the late Sir Max Muspratt, a founder and a wise counsellor who played a great part in the development of British chemical industry and contributed in no small degree to the strength and reputation of the Association. By the service of Sir Max Muspratt and many men of like character and attainments, and by the devotion of the staff, the Association to-day finds itself able to protect the interests of British chemical manufacturers to a degree undreamed of when it was first formed. Its membership roll now includes no fewer than one hundred and eleven firms, and other applications are pending.