Johnson Matthey has a long history of inventing, developing and commercialising innovative products and technologies. Find out more about the stories behind some of our most significant discoveries
Autocatalysts – A Major Contribution to Clean Air
Autocatalysts – A Major Contribution to Clean Air
Since the first autocatalyst rolled off the production line at Johnson Matthey’s plant in Royston, UK in 1974, this technology has prevented many millions of tonnes of harmful pollutants from entering our air
The Continuously Regenerating Trap
The Continuously Regenerating Trap
Award winning technology for controlling diesel vehicle pollution
Making our Mark in Methanol
Making our Mark in Methanol
Today's methanol industry is based on technology first developed in the 1960s and the latest process and catalyst know how now resides with Johnson Matthey
Carboplatin – Platinum Chemistry for Fighting Cancer
Carboplatin – Platinum Chemistry for Fighting Cancer
Johnson Matthey has played an important role in the development of platinum based drugs, such as cisplatin and carboplatin, which are used for the chemotherapy treatment of cancers
Bitrex® – ‘Bitter’ to be Safe than Sorry
Bitrex® – ‘Bitter’ to be Safe than Sorry
Bitrex®, the world’s bitterest substance, is the leading branded safety ingredient used in a variety of domestic and industrial applications. Discovered in 1958 at Johnson Matthey’s Macfarlan Smith business in Edinburgh, UK, it is one in a long line of novel discoveries pioneered by the company in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals fields