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BHEL bags Rs 430 crore modernisation contracts for hydroelectric plants
The company has secured two renovation & modernisation (R&M) contracts for hydroelectric plants in Balimela (Odisha) and Bairasiul (Himachal Pradesh)
 "BHEL bags Rs 430 crore modernisation contracts for hydroelectric plants")
Manali Petrochemical buys Notedome to tap polyurethane market in UK
The company has acquired the UK-based system house, which manufactures Neuthane polyurethane cast elastomers
 "Manali Petrochemical buys Notedome to tap polyurethane market in UK")
Dassault Reliance Aerospace expects a windfall from Indo-France Rafale deal
The JV, formed by Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale fighter aircraft, and Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Infrastructure, aims to tap opportunities in aerospace sector
 "Dassault Reliance Aerospace expects a windfall from Indo-France Rafale deal")
Conquering the data mountain in manufacturing industry
The amount of data pouring out of plant operations on a daily basis is a familiar challenge for process manufacturers today
 "Conquering the data mountain in manufacturing industry")
Evonik to expand membrane production in Austria
The company will double Sepuran production capacities for gas separation at its Schorfling site in Austria
 "Evonik to expand membrane production in Austria")
Indian Oil Corp to spend Rs 9814 crore for expansion of two refineries
IOCL will invest Rs 8287 crores and Rs 1527 crores for expansion of refineries at Barauni (UP) and Panipat (Haryana), respectively
 "Indian Oil Corp to spend Rs 9814 crore for expansion of two refineries")
Researchers in Germany plan to produce formaldehyde from carbon dioxide
Experts from Heidelberg University, LMU Munich, BASF and the Hte company are exploring ways for CO2-based synthesis of the industrial chemical formaldehyde
 "Researchers in Germany plan to produce formaldehyde from carbon dioxide")
Novo Nordisk to layoff 1,000 employees globally
This is one of several actions taken to reduce operating costs as the company faces a challenging competitive environment in 2017, especially in its large US market
 "Novo Nordisk to layoff 1,000 employees globally")
Sintex Industries to reorganise business structure
As part of this exercise, custom moulding business and prefab business from Sintex Industries to be merged with Sintex-BAPL and Sintex Infra Projects, respectively
 "Sintex Industries to reorganise business structure")
Tata Chemicals Europe receives government fund for soda ash facility in UK
The company has received Pound 2.5 million European Regional Growth Fund grant from the UK government for installing a new turbine at its Winnington (Cheshire) facility
 "Tata Chemicals Europe receives government fund for soda ash facility in UK")
US FDA issues thirteen 483 observations for Alkem's Daman facility
Observations were issued to the company following US drug regulator's inspection at its manufacturing facility at Daman from September 20 to September 29, 2016
 "US FDA issues thirteen 483 observations for Alkem's Daman facility")
HPCL launches engine oils for Tata Motors vehicles
The new range includes engine oils, gear oils, steering and transmission fluids, coolants, brake fluids and greases
 "HPCL launches engine oils for Tata Motors vehicles")
Zydus ties up with Medicines for Malaria Venture to co-develop antimalarial drug
The Ahmedabad-based pharma major will lead the development of the novel compound, which was discovered by MMV in collaboration with AstraZeneca, India
 "Zydus ties up with Medicines for Malaria Venture to co-develop antimalarial drug")
ZF Steering Gear to invest Rs 150 crores for new plant in Pithampur
The company has already secured a plot on lease for the project, which is expected to start production by 2018
 "ZF Steering Gear to invest Rs 150 crores for new plant in Pithampur")
Growing processed food sector gives impetus to packaging industry
The plastic food packaging sector (worth over $ 4 bn) accounts for lion's share of India's total plastic packaging market, currently valued at about $ 7 bn, says Assocham-TechSci study
 "Growing processed food sector gives impetus to packaging industry")
Hyundai ropes in Praxair for supply of oxygen in South Korea
Praxair will build, own and operate four vacuum pressure swing adsorption plants that will supply a combined 750 TPD of oxygen to Hyundai Oilbank
 "Hyundai ropes in Praxair for supply of oxygen in South Korea")
Sanmar Group selects Nuberg to set up calcium chloride plant in Egypt
The company has award Nuberg a contract of $ 20 million for the project, which is part of existing chemical complex incorporating caustic soda, EDC, VCM, and PVC plants
 "Sanmar Group selects Nuberg to set up calcium chloride plant in Egypt")
BASF to build acetylene facility in Ludwigshafen to replace old plant
The new facility, which will start production at the end of 2019, will have the capacity to produce 90,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of acetylene
 "BASF to build acetylene facility in Ludwigshafen to replace old plant")
Non-availability of D-penicillamine disrupts Panacea Biotec's Cilamin capsule supply
The company, which recently released limited quantities of the medicine in the market, is holding talks with Indian and China raw material suppliers to normalise the situation
 "Non-availability of D-penicillamine disrupts Panacea Biotec's Cilamin capsule supply")
Pidilite ties up with US-based WD-40 Company for multi-purpose spray
The maker of Fevicol adhesive will be responsible for the distribution and sales of WD-40 Multi-Use product in India
 "Pidilite ties up with US-based WD-40 Company for multi-purpose spray")
