2026 Exhibitors

HETA is an employer-led, not-for-profit training provider supporting the engineering and manufacturing sectors across the UK. Established by industry, for industry, HETA works in partnership with employers to develop skilled, work-ready individuals through high-quality apprenticeship and commercial training programmes aligned to real workforce needs. With a strong heritage in technical training, HETA has built particular expertise in supporting the chemical and process industries. From COMAH-regulated environments to advanced manufacturing facilities, we understand the operational, safety and compliance demands facing chemical employers. Our programmes are designed to develop the technical competence, behaviours and safety culture required in high-hazard and highly regulated settings. We deliver apprenticeship pathways and workforce development solutions across disciplines including process operations, mechanical and electrical engineering, instrumentation, maintenance and engineering design. Training is structured to provide clear progression routes – from entry-level apprenticeships through to higher-level technical and leadership development – enabling employers to build sustainable skills pipelines for the long term. Quality and compliance are central to our approach. We work closely with employers to ensure training reflects current industry standards, regulatory requirements and emerging technologies within the chemical sector. Our delivery model combines off-the-job training in specialist facilities with structured workplace development, ensuring apprentices apply learning directly to operational environments. Beyond technical delivery, HETA provides consistent employer support throughout the programme. From recruitment guidance and candidate screening through to progress reviews and funding advice, we act as a long-term partner rather than a transactional training provider. This approach helps employers manage risk, maintain productivity and strengthen workforce capability. For chemical manufacturers operating in an increasingly complex regulatory and technological landscape, HETA offers a trusted, industry-aligned training partner focused on building skills that meet real operational demand — today and in the future.

IChemE is the professional membership organisation for people working across chemical, biochemical and process engineering. We support members at every stage of their career, promote professional standards, and work with industry, academia and policymakers to advance engineering for the benefit of society

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers provides life-long learning opportunities for our 110,000 members, many of whom will achieve professionally registered status. We provide the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and innovate. We support our members and the wider engineering community to develop their skills throughout their careers. Thanks to this, engineers and technicians are developing outstanding technical solutions to many global challenges, showing how we strive to improve the world through engineering. Process Industries Division works with industries where primary production processes are either continuous or batch produced.