28.04.2025 • News
Merck to Acquire US Biopharma Company SpringWorks Therapeutics
Merck and biopharmaceutical company SpringWorks Therapeutics, have entered into a definitive agreement for Merck to acquire SpringWorks.
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24.04.2025 • News
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies & Regeneron Sign Manufacturing Agreement
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies, today announced a 10-year manufacturing supply agreement, valued at over $3 billion (€2.64 billion), with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to provide US-based production of its industry-leading biologic medicines, which treat millions of patients worldwide.
23.04.2025 • News
From Innovation to Implementation
What happens when over 300 pharmaceutical leaders from across Europe and beyond gather in Berlin? Insightful discussions, strategic collaboration and opinions exchange — all under one roof. The 5th edition of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packaging Congress (PHARMAP), held on 14–15 April, brought together decision-makers from across the pharmaceutical value chain to explore the technologies, trends and innovations shaping drug production and packaging.
23.04.2025 • News
Roche Invests $50 Billion in Pharmaceuticals & Diagnostics
Roche recently announced that it will invest $50 billion (€43.8 billion) into the United States in the next five years.
22.04.2025 • News
Suanfarma Appoints Pere Mañé as New CEO
Suanfarma, a global company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-value CDMO services for the health industry, has announced the appointment of Pere Mañé Godina as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company, focused on industrial consolidation, sustainable innovation, and global expansion.
22.04.2025 • News
BASF Divests Two Joint Ventures in China
BASF has divested its shares in the joint venture companies, BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. in Korla, China, to Verde Chemical Singapore Pte. Ltd.
22.04.2025 • News
Thermo Fisher Opens Cell Therapy Collaboration Center in San Diego
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced the grand opening of its Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center (ATxCC) in Carlsbad, California, US.
17.04.2025 • News
Boehringer Ingelheim Announces Leadership Changes in Shareholders’ Committee and Board
The Shareholders’ Committee of Boehringer Ingelheim have announced the following appointments in the Shareholders’ Committee and the Board of Managing Directors: Christian Boehringer, Chairman of the Shareholders’ Committee since 2007, has decided to step down from his position as of June 30, 2025. The Shareholders' Committee has appointed Hubertus von Baumbach, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors, as his successor from July 1, 2025.
17.04.2025 • News
Shilpa Secures SEC, CDSCO Approval for New IND Tablets in NAFLD
Shilpa Medicare has received approval from India’s top drug authorities to move forward with its new IND - Nor-Ursodeoxycholic Acid (500 mg).
17.04.2025 • News
AC Biode – Chemical Technology for a more Sustainable Future
AC Biode, a start-up with headquarters in Luxembourg and Japan, developed a diverse portfolio of products based on chemical technology designed to provide more sustainable alternatives to conventional practices.
16.04.2025 • News
Ineos Inovyn launches 9th Global Award
Ineos Inovyn is Europe's largest PVC producer and the global leader in specialty PVC.
15.04.2025 • News
Cellasto Invests €60 million to Establish Second Plant in China
Cellasto, the world leader in Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China.
15.04.2025 • News
Meribel Pharma Solutions Launches
A new, mid-size Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Meribel Pharma Solutions, has launched today with an extensive integrated network across Europe.
11.04.2025 • News • Digitalization
Super Sapiens Europe Selects 9 Deep-Tech Start-ups
Scientifica Venture Capital, in collaboration with the Institut des Relations Economiques France-Italie (IREFI), has unveiled the winners of the Super Sapiens Europe initiative.
11.04.2025 • News
Asahi Kasei Launches Life Science Division to Boost Bioprocess Innovation
To meet growing demand from the pharmaceutical industry, Asahi Kasei has established Asahi Kasei Life Science to operate its bioprocess businesses under a new organizational structure.
10.04.2025 • News
Novo Nordisk Invests $1.09 Billion in Brazil
Novo Nordisk continues its sizeable manufacturing investments to meet increasing drug demands.
10.04.2025 • News
Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital Acquire OQ Chemicals
Strategic Value Partners (SVP) and Blantyre Capital Limited (Blantyre) recently announced the acquisition of OQ Chemicals (Oxea), a leading global producer and merchant of oxo chemicals.
09.04.2025 • News
Ethris and Lonza to Develop Spray-Dried mRNA Respiratory Vaccines
Ethris and Lonza have teamed up to develop room-temperature stable, spray-dried mRNA vaccines for respiratory diseases. This collaboration aims to create mucosal delivery formulations, offering a promising new approach to combat respiratory illnesses.
09.04.2025 • News
Solvay Expands Rare Earths Production in Europe
Solvay has officially inaugurated its rare earths production line for permanent magnets at the La Rochelle facility, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s commitment to meeting Europe’s strategic goals.
08.04.2025 • News
Oncodesign Services Appoints Aidan Synnott as CEO
Oncodesign Services has appointed Aidan Synnott as chief executive officer to help strengthen its position as a trusted partner in drug discovery.
08.04.2025 • News
Veranova Appoints Scott Zugel as New Global VP
Veranova welcomes Scott Zugel as Global VP of Analytical Research Development Operations.
07.04.2025 • News
Boehringer Ingelheim Opens New R&D Center in Basel
NBE Therapeutics (NBE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim, officially opened its new ADC R&D facility in Basel.
03.04.2025 • News
HAS Acquires Cerbios-Pharma
HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis (HAS) recently announced the planned acquisition of Cerbios-Pharma (Cerbios), a globally recognized manufacturer of chemical and biological APIs, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
Ineos Energy Acquires Oil & Gas Assets from CNOOC
The completion of the deal marks the third major investment by Ineos Energy in the USA in the past three years. It increases Ineos' capital spending on energy assets in the USA to above $3 billion.
01.04.2025 • News
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Coatings and Adhesives Development
New facility will focus on crosslinkers and binders, with the potential to test tens of thousands of formulations per year. Digitalization and automation enable data-driven research and development, while networked robotics allow more efficient data generation for segment-specific application testing.
01.04.2025 • News
Ineos Enterprises Sells Ineos Composites to KPS for €1.7 Billion
Ineos Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for ~€1.7 billion.
31.03.2025 • News
Seqens and Novonesis Partner for Biocatalytic Processes in Fine Chemicals
The Seqens Group, a global manufacturer of health, personal care, and specialty ingredients, recently announced a strategic partnership with Novonesis, a sustainable biological solutions provider.
28.03.2025 • News
Vynova Alkoxides Awards Engineering Contract for New Plant
Vynova Alkoxides GmbH is beginning the construction of a new alcoholates plant at Chemiepark Lülsdorf GmbH in Lülsdorf, Germany.
27.03.2025 • News
J&J to Invest $55 Billion in US Operations
US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has unveiled plans to invest over $55 billion in the US over the next four years. This significant investment marks a 25% increase compared to the previous four years, the company said.
27.03.2025 • News
Moeve Joins Global Impact Coalition
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a collaborative platform led by CEOs and focused on achieving a net-zero chemicals future, has announced the addition of Moeve as its newest member.
26.03.2025 • News
MSD Licenses Cardiovascular Drug from Hengrui Pharma
MSD (Merck & Co.) and Hengrui Pharma recently announced that they have entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small molecule Lipoprotein(a) inhibitor.
26.03.2025 • News
CEFIC President Calls for EU Action on Chemicals Rescue Plan
Europe's chemical industry is in crisis, warns the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) President Ilham Kadri, urging EU leaders to act on a 10-point rescue plan to prevent further shutdowns and loss of investments.
25.03.2025 • News
Carbon Recycling Collaboration at Mizushima Complex
JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and Mitsubishi Chemical collaborate to develop a carbon recycling supply chain at Mizushima Complex.
24.03.2025 • News
OMV Opens Plant for Plastic Recycling
OMV has announced the expansion of its innovative ReOil technology at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna.
24.03.2025 • News
Coco Custo – Clean Clothes, Cleaner Ingredients, Clean Sea
The Indian, woman-led startup Coco Custo is pioneering more sustainable cleaning solutions with its biodegradable laundry detergent and other eco-friendly cleaning powders. Formulated primarily from plant-based ingredients and minerals, including organic oils and coconut, Coco Custo’s products are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and free from harmful chemicals.
