Sterile Processing of Pharmaceutical Products
Describes the methodologies and best practices of the sterile manufacture of drug products
Chemistry
Oxea Appoints Michael McHenry as New Chief Executive Officer
German oxo-chemicals manufacturer Oxea has appointed Michael McHenry as its new CEO with effect from August 15, 2025.
Ineos Invests £30 Million to Slash Emissions at Hull Site by 75%
Ineos has completed a major £30 million investment at its Hull manufacturing site, converting the facility to run on clean-burning hydrogen instead of natural gas. This results in a 75% cut in carbon emissions.
Marianne Späne to Leave Siegfried Management
The pharmaceutical service provider Siegfried has announced changes to its management team. Marianne Späne, who has been with the Swiss CDMO since 2004 and has held the position of Chief Business Officer since the beginning of 2020, is moving to the Board of Directors of the subsidiary Dinamiqs.
LBB Specialties Expands Distribution Partnership with Clariant
LBB Specialties (LBBS) recently announced the expansion of its distribution partnership with Clariant. This enhances LBBS’s presence in Puerto Rico, providing customers with access to pharmaceutical-grade excipients.
IMCD Appoints New Leads for EMEA and APAC
IMCD recently appointed Andreas Igerl as Regional President EMEA and as Leader of the global Industrial Business Groups, and Narendra Varde as Regional President APAC.
Cargill & Helm Joint Venture Qore Launches in Iowa
Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based Helm, is officially starting production of Qira, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn.
Orion Announced Plans to Shut Down Carbon Black Plants
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Dow to Shut Down Three Upstream European Assets
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Launches Chemical Recycling Plant for Plastic-to-Oil Conversion
ENEOS and Mitsubishi Chemical have completed their chemical recycling facility at Mitsubishi Chemical’s Ibaraki Plant in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, 2nd Edition, David J. am Ende (Editor), Mary T. am Ende (Editor); Wiley April 2019; 1,168 pages, $367,95; ISBN: 978-1-119-28586-1
Analytical Scientists in Pharmaceutical Product Development
This book explains task management concepts and outlines practical knowledge to help pharmaceutical analytical scientists become productive and enhance their career.
Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry
A guide to the important chemical engineering concepts for the development of new drugs, revised second edition
Solvay Joint Venture Invests in Production Unit in Chile
Peróxidos do Brasil, a joint venture between Solvay and Produtos Químicos Makay (PQM), announces a new strategic investment in its production unit in Chile.
Practical Sustainability Strategies
A comprehensive guide for developing and implementing ESG strategies that propel sustainable growth and enhance corporate responsibility
Tesa Opens Debonding-on-Demand Laboratory in Singapore
With a modern laboratory, German adhesive tape technology specialist Tesa is laying the foundation for adhesive solutions of the future.
Sustainability Programs: A Design Guide to Achieving Financial, Social, and Environmental Performance
Go-to guidance for designing, implementing, and managing effective sustainability programs and their management systems
Alive and Well at the End of the Day: The Supervisor's Guide to Managing Safety in Operations, 2nd Edition
Practical book showing professionals the “what to dos” and “how to dos” for effective safety leadership
Delivering Safety Excellence
Discover how to overcome a culture of inadequately addressing risk and thereby achieve safe working practices from a leader in the field.
Sika Acquires Gulf Additive Factory
Sika has acquired Gulf Additive Factory in the State of Qatar. The company manufactures a wide range of construction chemical products.
AkzoNobel to Sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in AkzoNobel to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates.
Nouryon Launches Innovation Center for Oilfield Solutions in US
The Innovation Center will focus on research and development for sustainable drilling and completion, production, and stimulation processes, and will also serve as a platform for workshops and training sessions.
Ineos Intents to Permanently Close Gladbeck Site in Germany
Ineos Phenol announced its intention to permanently stop production at their site in Gladbeck, Germany.
BASF Opens World-Scale HMD Plant in France
BASF has announced the successful startup of its new world-scale hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, construction of which began in 2022.
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe Launch Recycled Plastic Production
Ineos Olefins & Polymers in Lavera, Southern France, has received the first deliveries of an innovative feedstock made from recycling plastic waste.
DuPont Expands Healthcare Manufacturing Site in Costa Rica
DuPont announced that it has expanded its sterile operations via an addition to its healthcare manufacturing facility in Heredia, Costa Rica.
In-Space Manufacturing and Resources: Earth and Planetary Exploration Applications
This is the prime source for all research on space and planetary resource exploration - presenting comprehensively the emerging and exciting field of space manufacturing.
Molecular Photoswitches
A comprehensive overview about the emerging field of photoswitches and their applications in materials science and biology
Polymorphism in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Solid Form and Drug Development
Focused on quality by design concepts, this must-have reference for researchers in industry and academia describes theoretical basics of polymorphism and analytical characterization techniques as well as patent issues.
Dow Sells its 50% Ownership in DowAksa
Dow announced that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its 50% interest in DowAksa to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş., a company of Akkök Holding.
Q1 2025 Chemical Industry: Diverging Trends
The first quarter of 2025 highlights a continued divergence between the European and US chemical industries.
Powering Progress: An AI-ready Data Strategy to Drive More Efficient Innovation
Build an AI-ready Data Strategy to Drive Faster Insights, Smarter R&D, and Measurable ROI.
Mitsui Chemicals Considers Splitting Basic & Green Materials Unit
Mitsui Chemicals has announced it is considering splitting off its Basic & Green Materials (B&GM) business.
Honeywell to Acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies Business
Honeywell will acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment for €2.15 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Nova Chemicals Commissions Polyethylene Film Recycling Facility in US
Nova Chemicals commissions its first polyethylene (PE) film mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, IN, US.
