Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business is a global leader in sustainable technologies. The business uses advanced engineering technology and expertise in catalysis chemistry to provide solutions for customers to decarbonise and increase the yield and efficiency of their chemical processes. JM has strong market positions in syngas and addresses a large range of end markets including traditional fuels, fertilisers, food ingredients, wood products and paint as well as addressing large new markets for sustainable fuels and chemicals.
To meet the rising global demand for its licensing portfolio of sustainable solutions, JM recognised the need to evolve its engineering strategy, making it more scalable, more consistent, and more collaborative to drive greater efficiency. At the heart of this transformation lies a strategic partnership with AUCOTEC and its integrated platform, Engineering Base, which is becoming a catalyst for operational excellence.
Engineering smarter, faster – with confidence
Faced with rising project volumes and a constrained supply of skilled engineering talent, Johnson Matthey turned to Engineering Base to streamline workflows and elevate both quality and reliability. “Scaling up with the same team meant we had to engineer smarter,” explains Chris Heaton, Director of Engineering Management at Johnson Matthey. “Engineering Base has enabled us to dramatically reduce manual data handling and eliminate many of the inconsistencies that previously slowed us down.”
From complexity to clarity
Previously, JM’s engineering landscape was highly fragmented, and processes relied heavily on document-based handovers and the deep expertise of individuals. This made scaling complex and knowledge transfers inefficient. “Engineering Base enabled us to centralize our knowledge and standardize workflows,” states Heaton. “We now have a scalable setup that’s easier to onboard, easier to manage, and easier to grow across business locations.”
Laying the foundation for global best practices
The use of Engineering Base within JM’s licensed sustainable solutions is just the beginning. There are already plans to extend Engineering Base to additional licensed technologies, with the goal of establishing it as a department-wide engineering platform.
“As one of the world’s leading licensors of chemical process technology, it’s essential that our engineering capabilities match the pace and sophistication of the innovations we deliver,” says Mark Sutton, Engineering Director and COO Licensing at Johnson Matthey. “Engineering Base has become a cornerstone of our digital strategy, empowering us to deliver best-in-class projects to our partners, while equipping our teams for the future of engineering: data-driven, integrated, and intelligent.”
Trusted partnership to drive innovation
Johnson Matthey and AUCOTEC are fully committed to continuously enhancing engineering approaches to meet future demands in the clean energy sector. “We’re proud to support such a pioneering technology leader,” says Uwe Vogt, Board Member at AUCOTEC AG. “This partnership is founded on mutual trust and a shared drive to push the boundaries of innovation, today and in the net-zero future.”