Vertellus is a leading global supplier of Morflex 1129 (dimethyl isopthalate, DMIP), an intermediate used in the synthesis of polyesters. Morflex 1129 delivers strength, clarity, flexibility, good solvency and plasticization of polyesters. Morflex 1129 allows the manufacture of amorphous co-polyester elastomers used in automotive and consumer applications, supporting improved flexibility, low modulus and enhanced structural […]
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Nufarm boosts competitiveness in key segments
Nufarm has significantly boosted its crop protection offer to European customers after finalizing the acquisition of more than 50 formulations from Adama and Syngenta. The newly acquired products will be integrated with Nufarm’s existing strong European portfolio, broadening the company’s offering in fungicides and insecticides, and in core crops including cereals, corn, and trees, potatoes, […]
PCI announces expansion at Center of Excellence for Contained Manufacturing
Global pharmaceutical outsourcing services provider PCI Pharma Services (PCI) is pleased to announce a laboratory expansion at its site in Tredegar, Wales, UK. The Tredegar facility is PCI’s development and manufacturing Center of Excellence with specialist expertise in the processing of highly potent molecules. The site has undergone significant investments over recent years; this […]
Lundbeck to acquire Prexton Therapeutics
Lundbeck has announced plans to buy Prexton Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to €905 million. The move gives the Danish drug-maker access to Prexton’s foliglurax, a first-in-class, experimental Parkinson’s disease therapy currently in Phase II development. First data from the ongoing clinical Phase II programme – which is testing the drug for the […]
Pricing system reform and generics trend apparent at CPhI Japan 2018
Increased international generic API companies and suppliers are reported at next month’s CPhI Japan 2018, traditionally an innovative drug focussed market, due to recent changes in the country. As uncovered earlier this year in the CPhI Japan 2018 report, after years of gradual reforms, the Japanese pharma economy is becoming extremely welcoming for generics and […]
Clariant launches EcoTain in Personal Care at PCHi
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today unveils its new “EcoTain in Personal Care” concept to support formulators in easily identifying ingredients that answer the general trend towards greater naturalness, eco-friendliness and social responsibility. Clariant awards its EcoTain sustainable excellence label to products in its portfolio that provide sustainable benefits above market standard and […]
Syngenta actively seeking acquisitions and collaboration
The President of Swiss-based Syngenta Seeds (now owned by Chem-China) has said that as industry mergers continue, and following the completion of Syngenta’s own deal with Nadera last month, the company is aggressively seeking further acquisitions. During a news conference at Commodity Classic, David Hollinrake talked about adding capabilities to the Syngenta portfolio, saying “Nadera […]
Axalta wins market leadership award for global refinish products
Axalta Coating Systems received the Frost & Sullivan 2017 Market Leadership Award for the automotive refinish coatings industry, which recognised the company’s refinish brands Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox as best in class globally. “Axalta’s refinish business and brands are recognised by bodyshops around the world as the market leader,” said Joe McDougall, Axalta’s Executive […]
Innovnano and Universidade NOVA de Lisboa collaborate on the development of synthetic bone material
Innovnano, an expert manufacturer of structural zirconia ceramics, has entered into an R&D project with Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (FCT-NOVA) to produce zirconia-based ceramic orthopaedic implants by 3D printing. Funded by Portugal 2020 (PT2020), the project will combine Innovnano’s uniquely manufactured nanostructured zirconia powders with FCT NOVA’s 3D printing technology. The goal is to develop […]
Vertellus Performance Chemicals to become Ascensus Specialties
Vertellus Performance Chemicals, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, will change its name to Ascensus Specialties, effective 1st May, 2018. The new company name will coincide with a new headquarters address, located at 2821 Northup Way, Suite 275, Bellevue, Wash. 98004. The name change and new address represent the final step in the company’s evolution […]