Scotland hopes for winning formula at chemical trade fair

SCOTLAND will set out its stall at one of the world's largest trade fairs this week in an attempt to lure chemical companies to invest in research and development.

Representatives from industry and academia are travelling to San Francisco this weekend for the Informex USA event, which opens on Tuesday.

Sandy Dobbie, head of Chemical Sciences Scotland – the body launched to bring together government, businesses and universities to promote the sector – said the strong links between academics and industrialists in Scotland was one of the key selling points.