Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has commissioned construction of a new 10,200m2 Australian headquarters in Marsden Park, in Western Sydney. The facility will house corporate offices, a state-of-the-art training facility and a warehouse and distribution centre for up to 50 employees. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, […]
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Catalent Biologics and Valerius Biopharma collaborate on biosimilars
Catalent Pharma Solutions, a global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, and Valerius Biopharma, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company dedicated to providing interchangeable treatment options for high-priced orphan and non-orphan biologics, have announced that they are to collaborate on the development and manufacture of Valerius’ biosimilar products. […]
Statement from FDA Commissioner on Trump Administration’s plan to lower drug prices
The following statement was released by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, on Friday 11th May. Today is an important day in the Administration’s collaborative effort to address the rising cost of drugs. We know that the high list cost of drugs can adversely impact peoples’ access to medicines. People rely on medicines to improve their […]
Clariant presents new additive solutions for North America at NPE 2018
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduced new additive solutions to North American manufacturers, to support greater innovation and sustainability in sectors such as automotive and packaging with their increasing interest in advanced plastics. “Plastics are replacing traditional materials in many application areas because of their lighter weight and flexibility, and benefits in terms […]
AstraZeneca and Luye Pharma agree on rights to Seroquel
AstraZeneca has entered into an agreement with Luye Pharma Group for the sale and licence of the rights to Seroquel and Seroquel XR in the UK, China and other international markets, including Brazil, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, Argentina, Malaysia and South Africa. The transaction is part of AstraZeneca’s strategy to focus on […]
Alcon Cares Project 100 commits to reducing cataract blindness globally
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, has announced Alcon Cares Project 100, which aims to reduce cataract blindnes by providing equipment to perform phaco surgeries. Alcon Cares, a foundation that oversees equipment and product donations to those in need, will give 100 reprocessed Infiniti units to eligible clinics in […]
Total and Sonatrach to start $1.4bn petrochemicals project
Total and Algeria’s Sonatrach are reported to be planning to launch the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for their $1.4 billion petrochemical project within months. The project, which was first announced in 2016, aims to tap into Algeria’s rich natural gas reserves. The complex, located in Algeria, will include a propane dehydrogenation facility, feeding a […]
Croda recognised for innovation in surfactants industry
Croda International has been awarded the ICIS Surfactants Award for Sustainability for their new pioneering bio-ethylene oxide plant. Croda, who make ingredients and technologies that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere, were nominated for their bio-ethylene oxide plant at their Atlas Point manufacturing site in North America. The plant enables the manufacture of […]
Nufarm launches Sumyzin 500 liquid herbicide in Brazil
Nufarm has announced that the herbicide, Sumyzin 500 (Flumioxazin), will soon be distributed in a liquid formulation in Brazil. The product, already being used by farmers for weed control, was previously sold as a wet powder. Nufarm’s herbicide has an application recommendation for the crops of sugarcane, soybeans, manioc, eucalyptus, and pines. Sumyzin also […]
Azelis expands into South Korea with acquisition of SammiChem
Azelis is delighted to announce it has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% ownership of SammiChem Co, a distributor of personal care ingredients in South Korea. The company, which specializes in cosmetics, is located in Seoul and employs 17 employees, who will be joining the Azelis team. With this acquisition, Azelis establishes presence in […]