Craig Kenyon

CORE Nuclear Solutions is an advanced engineering company specialising in remote handling systems, manipulator systems for decommissioning and in-cell applications, which operates in the nuclear and defence industries. CORE is also a specialist provider of high integrity cranes and lifting systems and as a SME based in the UK is capable of delivering a fully rounded package of Nuclear Engineering Products and services include: * Remote Handling and robotics * Nuclear Site Crane Maintenance, Refurbishment, Upgrade and Replacement (new design & build) * MSM Maintenance, Tooling and Spares * High Radiation Camera Maintenance, Spares and Replacement * Nuclear Engineering (Design and Build) * Trials, Mock-ups & Testing of Equipment and Systems

Mitchell Dryers designed, manufactured, and installed specialized drying systems for diverse global industries over nearly a century. Operating in 100+ countries, they served customers from Spanish olive oil processors to Chilean copper miners and UK waste-to-energy facilities across mining, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company offered comprehensive solutions from single units to fully integrated systems, backed by decades of expertise in selecting optimal drying technologies. Services spanned research and innovation through design, manufacturing, installation, and lifetime support. Company was liquidated overnight by the owner in October 2023, ending almost 100 years of manufacturing expertise in drying technology and an association of over 250 years with Carlisle.

Promoted, developed and sold drying solutions across multiple industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, recycling, waste to energy, aggregates, mining and automotive. Offered a full range of services from design, consultancy and project management, to manufacture and refurbishment.

Developed and secured engineering contracts for British Steel's heavy engineering division, delivering comprehensive services from design and project management to manufacturing, refurbishment, and electrical systems. Main client sectors included nuclear; defence; oil & gas; steelmaking; renewables and construction.

Sold & promoted Pentagon's proprietary chemicals (Grignard Reagents, Maleic Anhydride derivatives, Benzoate Esters, Benzyl Chloride derivatives etc.) and contract manufacturing services across two UK sites, which combined, generated an annual revenue of £50M. Managed 100+ active accounts primarily in UK/Europe, plus key agents and distributors. Led commercial operations for Workington's fine chemical plant, developing market strategies, expanding product pipelines, and securing new customers whilst maintaining existing accounts. Managed Pentagon's specialized cylinder fleet operations and prepared capex justifications for additional investments. Senior executive team member driving business strategy and site expansion for Workington facility. Directly managed agents, distributors, and customers across UK, Europe, and Scandinavian territories. Served as lead commercial contact for REACH registration of Pentagon products, participating in Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) and Consortium discussions via the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Oversaw commercial responsibilities for Sodium Dispersion plant at Halebank facility.

* Joined Haltermann Products UK in 1998 as Export Sales Manager with responsibility for export sales across UK production sites in Workington and Middlesbrough, with a combined export portfolio of £12M. Following Dow Chemical Corporation's acquisition of Haltermann in 2000, operated as the primary UK commercial interface with Dow's European HQ in Horgen, translating US product and pricing strategy into UK and European execution and managing commercial priorities across multiple countries. * Held management responsibility for two office-based sales administration teams across both sites. Led business reporting, sales forecasting, budget preparation, and product marketing, advertising, and promotional activities. * Rejoined Pentagon and promoted to Business Manager Fine Chemicals in 2002 (following MBO and split from Dow Chemical Company). Defined fine chemical market entry strategy and secured sales for the £2M Grignard Reagent plant, which required complete commercial overhaul after the failed development of a key toll manufacturing contract (utilising Grignard chemistry).