Denmark's Novo Nordisk , the world's biggest maker of insulin, said on Monday it would double the size of its research and development centre in Beijing to 200 employees by 2015.
"The expansion will mainly be dedicated to a new diabetes research unit," Novo Nordisk said in a statement. The company did not give any financial details
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Compelling solutions through strategic partnerships
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
