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Mitsubishi Rayon and Fiberline for JV for carbon fibre composite laminates

The JV, which will make composite laminates for wind turbine blades, will leverage the moulding and processing technologies of Fiberline, a composite pultrusion manufacturer

Chinese plastics machinery maker Tederic forays into India

The company has launched its full electric injection moulding machine in India to tap the plastics processors

Uflex develops melamine-free packaging film

The company's Polish plant has developed a melamine-free acrylic coated bi-axially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) clear transparent film, F-AMF, for packaging industry

RadiciGroup buys Invista's engineering polymer solutions business

The acquisition will help the Italian performance plastics company further strengthen and expand its presence in both the American and European markets

NKT Cables acquires ABB's cable business for $ 934 million

High voltage cables are used for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances

Altem launches 3D printers for dental clinics

Printers will enable any lab or dental clinic to fabricate stone models from their desk tops for appliances, delivery and positioning trays, models for clear aligners, retainers and surgical guides

Essel Propack takes over German packaging JV

The company has raised the stake in Essel Deutschland GmbH from present 24.9% to 100% providing it a strong platform for growth especially in the non-oral care category in Europe

Gail increases polyethylene capacity by 400,000 TPA at UP petrochemical plant

The company has operationalised its first Unipol PE process line in Pata (UP) increasing the company's total petrochemicals capacity to 810,000 TPA at the site

Novasep and Triclinic Labs to jointly develop solid-state chemistry services

Partnership will enable Novasep to offer early-stage solid-state chemistry services in North America

Dr Reddy's launches vitamin D analog paricalcitol injection in US

The approved product is the generic version of Abbvie Inc's Zemplar injection

Suresh Subramanian to head Biocon's branded formulations business in India

He has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals market, having worked in India and Thailand for MNCs such as GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, AstraZeneca and Pfizer

Zydus partners with Japan's Takeda to develop vaccine for chikungunya

Early stage project will develop a vaccine for chikungunya, for which there is currently no vaccine or medicine to treat it

Glenmark inks pact with Lubrizol arm Particle Sciences to develop generic cancer drug

As per the deal, Glenmark will have global exclusive marketing rights of the product - a generic version of cancer drug Abraxane that had worldwide sales of $ 967 million in 2015

Kirloskar Ferrous to increase pig iron capacity by 31,000 MTPA

The company will carry out upgradation work, with an investment of about Rs 36 crores, at its Koppal plant in Karnataka to raise the pig iron capacity

Gujarat Alkalies selects Chematur Engineering for hydrogen peroxide project

Swedish firm will offer technology, know-how & basic engineering services for setting up GACL's 14000 MTPA hydrogen peroxide plant in Dahej

Bayer launches fungicide for grapes

The new product, Luna Experience, will help grape growers achieve healthy and disease-free produce that lasts longer on shelf

Sika opens facility for adhesives and acoustic products in Brazil

The new factory in Sao Paolo will manufacture adhesives and a wide range of acoustic products for the automotive market in Latin America

Shell sells Denmark refining business to Dansk Olieselskab for $ 80 mn

The transaction includes the 70 thousand barrels per day Fredericia refinery and local trading & supply activities

Declining exports leading to loss of jobs

The negative impact on employment generation was more visible on sectors like gems and jewellery, textiles and apparels etc, says an Assocham study

India should become society of design and innovation: Amitabh Kant

IT companies and manufacturing companies need to work together to create a disruptive culture for creating globally competitive designs, says NITI Aayog CEO