13.01.2025 • News
AkzoNobel Invests €22 Million Streamlining France Operations
AkzoNobel has proposed a €22 million investment to make its Montataire site a flagship for decorative paint production in France.
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13.01.2025 • News
EU Chemical Industry Needs Bold Action
CEFIC recently launched its competitiveness study emphasizing the severity of the situation for the EU chemicals industry; over 11 million tons of capacity have already been announced to be closed for 2023-2024, affecting 21 major sites.
10.01.2025 • News
Galapagos Intents to Split into Two Publicly Traded Entities
Galapagos, a biotechnology company headquartered in Belgium, plans to split into two entities: a newly formed company (name to be announced at a later date) that will focus on building a pipeline of innovative drugs through transformative transactions, and Galapagos, which will continue to develop its cell therapy manufacturing platform in oncology.
09.01.2025 • News
Newron Licenses Evenamide to Myung In Pharm
Newron Pharmaceuticals, a central nervous system (CNS) focused biopharmaceutical company, and Myung In Pharm, South Korea’s leading CNS pharmaceutical company, today announced that they have entered into a license agreement to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Newron’s schizophrenia treatment evenamide.
09.01.2025 • News
GSK May Acquire Cancer Specialist IDRx for $1 Billion
In a move to expand its oncology business, GSK is nearing a $1 billion deal to buy a US biotech developing a treatment for rare gastrointestinal tumors.
07.01.2025 • News
Ashland to Sell Avoca to Mane
Ashland recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Avoca business to Mane. The transaction is expected to close in the calendar first quarter 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
07.01.2025 • News
Barentz Appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO
Global specialty ingredients solution provider Barentz has appointed Derk Jan Terhorst as group CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He will take over from Terry Hill who served as interim CEO since May 2024.
07.01.2025 • News
Merck & Co. Acquires Vaccine Site in Ireland from WuXi
As part of its long-term plans in the country, US drugmaker Merck & Co., operating as MSD outside of North America, has acquired WuXi Biologics’ site in Dundalk, Ireland, for about $500 million. The deal was announced through Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment Agency (IDA) and MSD’s Ireland unit.
06.01.2025 • News
GemmaBio Secures $34 Million in Funding
Gemma Biotherapeutics (GemmaBio), a new therapeutics company founded by gene therapy pioneer Jim Wilson, recently announced the completion of a $34 million seed funding round to accelerate its groundbreaking gene therapy initiatives.
03.01.2025 • News
Immedica to Acquire Biopharma Company Marinus
Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered global rare disease company Immedica Pharma has agreed to acquire Marinus Pharmaceuticals, a US commercial-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies for seizure disorders, for enterprise value of approximately $151 million.
03.01.2025 • News
Innovent Licenses Lung Cancer Therapy Candidate to Roche
Chinese biopharmaceutical company Innovent Biologics announced a collaboration and exclusive license agreement with Roche to advance the development of IBI3009, a novel DLL3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidate.
02.01.2025 • News
NextChem Wins Two Contracts in Canada
NextChem, part of Italian engineering group Maire Tecnimont, has been awarded new contracts for the proprietary NX STAMI Urea technology of its subsidiary Stamicarbon in Canada.
02.01.2025 • News
Hutchmed to Divest Stake in Joint Venture for $608 Million
China’s Hutchmed has agreed to divest its 45% equity interest in Shanghai Hutchison Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (SHPL) for approximately $608 million (4,478 million renminbi) in cash, to China-based private equity firm GP Health Service Capital and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals.
30.12.2024 • News
Carbios Postpones Construction of PET Bio-Recycling Facility in France
French green chemistry company Carbios announced that it is postponing the construction of its PET bio-recycling plant in Longlaville for six to nine months due to delayed funding pending completion of additional financing under satisfactory conditions. The company aims to complete the financing as soon as possible to meet market needs from 2027. Carbios expects to sign several binding commercial contracts in the first half of 2025.
27.12.2024 • News
Messer Starts Operation of New Green CO2 Plant in Czechia
German family-owned industrial gases producer Messer has started operations at a new plant for the production of green carbon dioxide (CO2) at its Vrdy site in the Czech Republic.
20.12.2024 • News
Thyssenkrupp Nucera Partners with Chlorum Solutions for US Chlor-Alkali Plant
Chlorum Solutions USA, a subsidiary of Brasil-based Chlorum Solutions group, partners with Thyssenkrupp Nucera to develop its first US chlor-alkali plant in Casa Grande, Arizona. The facility addresses the need for decentralized chemical production, enhancing supply chain resilience.
20.12.2024 • News
Merck & Co. Licenses Obesity Drug from Hansoh Pharma
US Merck & Co., operating as MSD outside the US and Canada, and Chinese biopharmaceutical company Hansoh Pharma have entered into an exclusive global license agreement for HS-10535, an investigational preclinical oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist. GLP-1 receptor agonists are primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
18.12.2024 • News
Toray to Build Pilot Facility for All-Carbon CO2 Separation Membrane in Japan
Japan’s Toray Industries plans to install a pilot facility for its all-carbon carbon dioxide (CO2) separation membrane at its plant in Shiga, Japan.
18.12.2024 • News
AbbVie to Buy Nimble Therapeutics for $200 Million
US biopharma AbbVie has signed an agreement to acquire US biotechnology company Nimble Therapeutics, including its lead asset, an investigational oral peptide IL23R inhibitor in preclinical development for the treatment of psoriasis and a pipeline of other novel oral peptide candidates with potential across several autoimmune diseases.
16.12.2024 • News
Lonza Outlines Restructuring Strategy and New Organizational Structure
At an investor update at the end of last week, Lonza has announced its "One Lonza" restructuring strategy, which aims to reorganize its CDMO business, simplify its operating model, enhance manufacturing and engineering, and expand its production footprint.
16.12.2024 • News
Clariant Starts New Additives Line in China
Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site to manufacture the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED.
16.12.2024 • News
Novo Nordisk to Build New Production Facility in Odense, Denmark
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk plans to invest 8.5 billion Danish kroner (about €1.14 billion) to establish a new production facility in Odense, Denmark.
13.12.2024 • News
Newron Licenses Schizophrenia Treatment to EA Pharma
Italian drugmaker Newron Pharmaceuticals and EA Pharma, a subsidiary of Japan’s Eisai, today have entered into a license agreement to develop, manufacture and commercialize Newron’s evenamide in Japan and other designated Asian territories.
Austria: A Hotspot for Life Sciences
An Attractive and Highly Sought-after Business Location
The life sciences sector, encompassing biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, is developing rapidly in Austria.
Substantial Progresses in Sustainability Focus Areas
The Italian Olon Group, a leading international supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), presents the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report and confirms the sustainability journey toward energy transition, investments in alternative energy sources, social and economic involvement and support for the communities in which it operates
12.12.2024 • News
Greensand CCS Project Partners Take Final Investment Decision
Ineos and its partners Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden have taken the final investment decision (FID) into the first commercial phase ‘Greensand Future’ with storage operations in a depleted oil field in the Danish North Sea set to begin at the end of 2025/early 2026.
11.12.2024 • News
Samabriva Opens Biomanufacturing Facility in Belgium
French biotechnology company Samabriva has opened a new 1,400 m2 biomanufacturing facility in Liege, Belgium. The multi-million Euros investment is designed to provide industrial-scale production of high-value natural molecules used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, the company said.
11.12.2024 • News • Bioprocessing
Amgen Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina
In a move to expand its global biomanufacturing network, US biopharma Amgen is planning to invest $1 billion to build a second drug substance manufacturing facility at its US site in Holy Springs, North Carolina. This brings the company's total planned investment in Holly Springs to more than $1.5 billion, building on its previously announced $550 million commitment.
Navigating the Future of Chemical Distribution
In 2024, the chemical distribution industry is at a pivotal moment, navigating both challenges and new opportunities. As distributors grapple with a landscape shaped by shifting global trade routes, demand constraints, and digital disruption, their roles are evolving far beyond traditional bulk breaking.
Doppelganger Plastics: A More Desirable Alternative?
Plastics are highly effective but environmentally damaging. PET is a prime example, being cheap and recyclable yet oil-based. With plastics set to consume 20% of global oil and gas by 2050, sustainable alternatives are crucial. Enter PEF, a bioplastic that could revolutionize the industry. Can PEF be the solution we need?
CSDDD: The Formula for a Sustainable Chemical Industry?
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is reshaping the chemical industry's approach to environmental and social responsibility. A close look at the requirements reveals significant changes to supply chain oversight, risk management, and sustainability reporting. Chemical companies must implement new strategies to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and adapt to evolving regulations.
Transforming Distribution Strategies
Experts of Ataman Chemicals, Barentz, Biesterfeld, Brenntag, BÜFA Chemicals, CSC Jaeklechemie, Häffner, IMCD, Krahn Chemie, Möller Chemie, Nordmann, RN Chemicals, and Stockmeier share their opinions
Statement: Arthur Jaunich, CEO, Stockmeier Chemicals
CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.
Statement: Dany Njeim, CEO, RN Chemicals
CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.
Statement: Gerd Bergmann, Managing Director, Nordmann
CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.
