The European Commission announced that the approval of the active substance thiram is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Existing authorised plant protection products containing thiram will be withdrawn from the market. The non-approval is based on the first evaluation of the substance for use as a pesticide active substance in […]
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EU approves Nufarm’s product acquisition of Syngenta/Adama
Nufarm Limited announces that the European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, Nufarm’s acquisition of the Century portfolio from Adama Agricultural Solutions of Israel and Syngenta of Switzerland. This is a significant component of the EC clearance process, representing satisfaction of one of the principal substantive conditions precedent to completion of the acquisition. […]
ELIX Polymers selected by Gigaset for new alarm component housings
Gigaset, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cordless (DECT) phones and the clear market leader in Europe, has chosen ELIX M201AS from ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins and derivatives, for the housings of various components in its new Gigaset Smart Home Alarm system. Three key properties called for by Gigaset […]
PCI announces appointment to expand client base in Asia-Pacific region
Leading pharmaceutical outsourcing services provider PCI Pharma Services has announced the appointment of Frank Andrew to its Clinical Business Development team. Frank joins PCI as a Business Development Manager, with responsibility for supporting clients in the Asia-Pacific region to ensure continued growth and success in this expanding market. Frank has an extensive background in business […]
ProBioGen and Surface Oncology sign second antibody manufacturing program
ProBioGen AG, a premier German service & technology provider for complex therapeutic glycoproteins announced signing the second antibody development project with Cambridge, MA-based Surface Oncology, an immuno-oncology company developing next-generation antibody therapies that target the tumor microenvironment. Under the terms of the agreement Surface Oncology will contract with ProBioGen to develop and manufacture another antibody […]
3M appoints new CEO
3M has appointed Michael F Roman as CEO, effective July 1, 2018. He succeeds Inge G Thulin, who is appointed to a newly created position, executive chairman of the board, also effective July 1, 2018. “After a thorough and thoughtful succession planning process, Mike is the clear choice to lead 3M into the future as […]
Gelest promotes Jonathan Goff to VP and names Youlin Pan as Senior Research Fellow
Dr Jonathan Goff has been promoted to Vice President of Research & Development at Gelest, and Dr Youlin Pan has been named Senior Research Fellow, adding to his current title of Senior R&D Manager. Dr Goff will broaden his role as a strategic partner in facilitating customer relationships, research initiatives and operational efficiencies. He […]
Catalent completes $4.6-million expansion in Singapore
Catalent Pharma Solutions, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, has announced the completion of a two-year, $4.6 million expansion at its Singapore clinical supply facility. The facility is a key strategic hub in Catalent’s Asia-Pacific network and global clinical supply business, supporting multinational […]
Novartis and Pear Therapeutics collaborate on digital therapeutics
Novartis has partnered with Pear Therapeutics, a Boston, Massachusetts-based prescription digital therapeutics company, to develop prescription digital therapeutics using software applications designed to treat disease and improve clinical outcomes for patients. The collaboration combines Novartis’ experience in biomedical research and clinical development with Pear’s experience in digital therapeutics design and implementation. Novartis and Pear will […]
Tronox and Cristal extend acquisition deadline
Tronox, a global mining and inorganic chemicals company, has agreed to an extension of the previously announced agreement to acquire the titanium dioxide (TiO2) business of Cristal, a privately held global chemical and mining company headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pursuant to the amendment, the parties agreed to extend the end date for the transaction from […]