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Jessica Clifton

Executive Director

Jessica is Executive Director at ReAgent and leads a variety of growth projects. She has an extensive background in marketing, and has worked in the chemical industry since 2019. Outside of work, Jessica can be found on a run, building LEGO, or watching Star Wars.
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What Is Electronic Contract Manufacturing?

Electronic contract manufacturing, or ECM, is when a company hires another company to make electrical components for its electronic products. A branded smartphone, for example, may have several components that are produced by separate ECM contractors. In this post, you’ll

ReAgent team moving water storage tank

Water Storage Tank Upgrade

At ReAgent, one of our most important resources is water. Our deionisation plant, alongside our reverse osmosis (RO) units and our specialised distiller, feed our processes and product lines with high-quality, high-purity water as a base for many of our

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What Chemicals Can Be Found In Tap Water?

Although tap water in the UK is safe to drink, it does contain various chemicals. Certain chemicals, such as chlorine, are added during the treatment process to kill bacteria, while others may be present due to contamination.  Tap water is

Electrical engineer using a digital multimeter to check electric current voltage in a power distribution board

What Are SI Units In Chemistry?

SI units in chemistry refer to an international measurement system that’s been agreed upon by scientists around the world. The seven base SI units measure: Length Time Amount of substance Electric current Temperature Mass Luminous intensity   Taking precise and accurate

ReAgent chemicals history timeline

WATCH: The ReAgent Timeline

ReAgent’s ‘company timeline’, which is installed next to our main offices, showcases ReAgent’s history from when it was founded in 1977 to the present day. The idea for showcasing our company history actually came from a trip to a whisky

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Chemicals In Energy Drinks

Energy drinks contain numerous chemicals including caffeine, taurine, glucose, and niacin. These chemicals can boost your cellular metabolic rate and improve performance. However, as we explain later on, consuming large amounts of energy drinks can be bad for your health.

Fresh fruit, including oranges, apples, grapefruit, strawberries, and kiwi

What Chemicals Can Be Found In Fruit?

Fruit can contain naturally-occurring chemicals, such as rutin and glycine, as well as artificial chemicals like ethephon chloroethyl phosphonic acid and calcium carbide. From a biological perspective, the main function of fruit is to protect and disperse the seeds of

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Why Should Your Business Use ISO 9001?

The ISO 9001 standard helps businesses improve their quality management systems and gain international credibility.  What’s more, organisations that comply with ISO 9001 have a distinct advantage over their competitors, which can make it easier for them to attract and