The Britest toolkit has been developed through unique collaboration amongst leading industrialists and academics who are changing the way process technologists think about manufacturing processes.

Britest tools enhance process understanding and, by using the understanding gained to underpin whole process design, can significantly enhance business performance. They have been proven to deliver considerable benefits when used in the development of new manufacturing processes as well as for troubleshooting and process improvement activities for existing processes.

The toolkit is being improved and expanded continually through novel academic research, participation in innovation projects worldwide, and by collaboration with partners providing expertise in a specialist field.

Britest methodology is about creating innovative whole process solutions by inspiring a step change in the way manufacturing processes in the chemistry-using industries are designed and operated. It is a systematic way to fully define the project objectives, analyse the transformations making up the process and determine a means of achieving the process objective that best meets the needs of the business.

Generic learning about the application of the methodology is fed back through networks and forums so that every member benefits from the latest methodological developments.

Britest methodology has been applied successfully to reaction, product isolation and product formulation processes across the fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fuel additives and mining sectors.

The Britest concept is straightforward, but even the simplest transformation involves a complex set of interacting changes. The tools work best in the hands of expert practitioners, whether members` trained staff or Britest`s own technology team.