Work on Platinum Group Metals

21 March 2001, Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire

This landmark at Johnson Matthey was the first of its kind in the UK. It recognised the work carried out by Johnson Matthey scientists since the 1970s on Platinum Group Metals

The plaque inscription reads:

Pioneering work has been carried out in these laboratories since 1970 on the chemistry of Platinum Group Metals for the development of car exhaust catalysts and the design of platinum anti-cancer drugs.
Exhaust catalysts are fitted to most modern vehicles and make a global contribution to air quality. Platinum-based drugs play a major role in cancer therapy.