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Borealis studies EVA/LDPE Plant in China

11.04.2018 - Vienna-based olefins and polyolefins major Borealis is conducting a feasibility study for an advanced EVA/LDPE plant in China, which would supply specialty applications. Preferred...

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Novartis to Buy AveXis for $8.7 Billion

11.04.2018 - In an all-cash deal expected to close in the second half of this year, Swiss drugs giant Novartis has agreed to pay $8.7 billion for AveXis, a US-based clinical stage gene therapy...

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J&J and Imerys Lose Mesothelioma Lawsuit

10.04.2018 - Johnson & Johnson, the US market’s largest healthcare company, and its talc supply partner Imerys Talc America have lost their first lawsuit involving the deadly cancer...

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Ineos Says Europe VAM Plans Progressing

09.04.2018 - Ineos said last week it is making progress on its plans announced in September 2017 to build a 300,000 t/y plant for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) at one of its integrated European...

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China’s New Drugs Policy Favors Generics

09.04.2018 - The Chinese government has announced a new pharmaceutical policy that will include tax breaks to promote generics, allow compulsory patent licensing during public health...

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Evonik Upgrades PEEK Process

06.04.2018 - German specialty chemicals producer Evonik said it has improved both the production process and the quality of the high performance polymer in polyetheretherketone (PEEK) it...

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Celgene COO Scott Smith Steps Down

06.04.2018 - In line with what it said were plans to modify its executive team structure “to enhance leadership focus on building the company for continued long-term success,” Celgene said its...

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Chinese Duties Would Hit US Chemicals

05.04.2018 - The looming trade war between the US and China – in particular, China’s proposal to impose tariffs of 25% on $50 billion worth of US imports – could have serious repercussions for...