17.12.2015
- A new web portal has been launched to outline the strengths and capabilities of UK medicines manufacturing. It was developed by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) on behalf of...
17.12.2015
- On the heels of unveiling plans for their mega merger into a $130 million conglomerate before splitting into three parts, US chemical giants Dow and DuPont appear to be releasing...
16.12.2015
- The Indian government expects to publish its national chemical policy soon, according to local reports. Work on the policy, which has been in development for more than three years...
16.12.2015
- French drugmaker Sanofi and German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim have begun exclusive negotiations toward a swap of Sanofi’s subsidiary Merial, a manufacturer of...
15.12.2015
- Dow Chemical has indicated it will fight plans by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend its registration of the chemical group’s Enlist Duo herbicide. In late...
14.12.2015
- For the transport of temperature-sensitive products between storehouses and aircraft on the tarmac Brussels Airport has developed the “airside pharma transporter” - an innovative...
14.12.2015
- US engineering and construction company Fluor has agreed to pay $755 million to acquire Dutch contractor Stork from private equity firm Arle Capital Partners. Stork, which has...
14.12.2015
- Dow Chemical has signed agreements to restructure its 50:50 joint venture with Dow Corning and take 100% ownership of the silicon company. Dow’s board of directors has unanimously...
11.12.2015
- Catalent Pharma Solutions has signed an exclusive long term supply agreement with Pfizer to produce over-the-counter heartburn treatment, Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole), branded as...
11.12.2015
- Brenntag has agreed to purchase South African specialty distributor Plastichem for an undisclosed sum. The deal gives Brenntag a key position in the polymers industries in South...