Page 80 - Chemicals
Is global pharma industry investing enough in pain killer research?
Funding is difficult to come by for pain killer research since challenges of data collection for clinical trials is high as compared to any other therapeutic area
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Maximise returns with integrated process optimisation software
By implementing integrated process optimisation software, Asian companies, faced with cost pressure and productivity issues, can drive efficiencies and maximise returns
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Department of Biotechnology join hands with IITs for bioenergy research
The first virtual centre, spread across 5 IITs, for collaborative research will focus on the thematic areas of research in advance bio-fuel technologies
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Sinopec to acquire stake in Russia's Sibur
The partnership represents the active implementation of China's 'One Belt, One Road' policy and will help to strengthen the strategic relationship between China and Russia, claims Sinopec
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Deinove produces muconic acid from second-generation substrates
The company recently announced that it had deployed a new R&D platform dedicated to the production of muconic acid
Cipla to acquire US-based Invagen and Exelan for $550 mn
This acquisition will give Cipla scale in the US generics market through a wide range of product portfolio in CNS, CVS, anti-infectives, diabetes as well as other value added generics
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GSFC opens fully drawn yarn plant in Surat
Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals is also planning to set up a new partially oriented yarn (POY) line and to install high speed spinning chips plant of 30,000 MTPA capacity at Kosamba
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Malaysia's Petronas awards Wabag consortium Rs 1,500 cr contract for ETP
As per the contract, Wabag and Muhibbah Engineering will develop an effluent treatment plant (ETP) for Petronas' Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Malaysia
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Invista and Aurizon to co-develop stretch laminates
Two companies will collaborate for the development of ultrasonic bonding equipment and stretch fibres for the construction of stretch laminates
Syngenta to divest vegetable seeds business
The high margin business has a significant global footprint and a wide array of best-in-class varieties
Givaudan buys active cosmetics ingredients maker Induchem
The deal is a second key step, after the acquisition of Soliance, towards making Givaudan a significant player in the active cosmetic business
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Solvay and L'Oreal join hands for sustainable guar farming in India
India accounts for about 80% of global production of guar, from which guar gum - a key active ingredient used in many industries including cosmetics - is produced
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German polymer major Covestro views India as growth driver
Formerly known as Bayer MaterialScience, a leading global producer of polyurethanes and polycarbonates, the company now operates under the legal entity of Covestro
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US poised to become a LNG export powerhouse: Dr Mosongo Moukwa
Traditionally used for residential and commercial heating purposes, usage of natural gas is now fast expanding in electricity generation, feedstock for petrochemicals, and other sectors
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Evonik opens facility for C4 chemicals in Germany
The company uses a new technology, which provides flexibility in raw material procurement, for manufacturing C4 chemicals at the site in Marl Chemical Park
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Syngene plans $100 mn manufacturing facility in Mangalore
The contract research & manufacturing company is in process of acquiring 40 acres land for the facility at Mangalore SEZ, Karnataka
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Sun Pharma completes GSK's opiates business acquisition in Australia
The deal, first announced in March 2015, significantly expands Sun Pharma's narcotics raw material capability through two opiates manufacturing facilities in Australia
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Novo Nordisk to invest $2 bn in new US and Denmark facilities
The expansion, which involves setting up of new production facilities in Clayton (USA) and Malov (Denmark), will help Novo Nordisk meet the increasing global demand for its diabetes medicines
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Himatsingka Seide to invest Rs 1,281 cr in Hassan plant for expansion
The company will expand sheeting capacity, while, in accordance with its backward integration strategy, Himatsingka venture into spinning and terry towels manufacturing
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BASF starts MDI production in China
Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) is an important component for polyurethanes
