Philip James Goodier

Plaxica Ltd. develops a new generation of polymers derived from sustainable resources. The firm's technology allows polylactic acid to replace traditional polymers produced from oil. The company was founded by John Edward Hamlin, Edward Leslie Marshall and Vernon C. Gibson in 2008 and is headquartered in Redcar, the United Kingdom.

Du Pont (U.K.) Ltd. manufactures synthetic resins, synthetic rubbers and industrial chemicals. The company is headquartered in Stevenage, the United Kingdom.

Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. manufactures chemicals and paint products. Its products include coatings, adhesives, starch, and synthetic polymer. The company was founded on December 7, 1926 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

Arch Chemicals Ltd. engages in the manufacture of inorganic basic chemicals. Its products are mainly used in the swimming pool for body treatment. The company was founded on February 24, 1978 and is headquartered in Castleford, the United Kingdom.

Hexadex Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing sectors. It offers stainless steel exhaust systems and emissions control systems for heavy-duty internal combustion engines. The company was founded on December 31, 1991 and is headquartered in Gainsborough, the United Kingdom.