A consortium of companies comprising Air Liquide, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, Enerkem and the Port of Rotterdam has signed a project development agreement covering initial investments in an advanced waste-to-chemistry facility in Rotterdam. The facility will be the first of its kind in Europe to provide a sustainable alternative solution for non-recyclable wastes, converting waste plastics […]
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PCI welcomes Laura Zurlinden to West Coast sales team
PCI Pharma Services is pleased to announce Laura Zurlinden has accepted the role of Director of Business Development – West Coast Commercial Packaging. She joins PCI with more than two decades of successful industry experience. Laura will be responsible for developing opportunities and building sales to ensure continued growth and success for PCI in this […]
Bayer and Mitsui Chemicals Agro sign licence agreement for novel fungicide
Bayer and Mitsui Chemicals Agro (MCAG) have announced the signing of a license agreement for the development and marketing of quinofumelin, a new fungicide invented by MCAG. Under the terms of this agreement, MCAG has granted Bayer a worldwide exclusive right to develop and commercialize quinofumelin-based products for crop use, except in other selected countries […]
Staphyt opens new regulatory office and trial site in Austria
The regulatory division of the Staphyt Group (Staphyt Regulatory) specializes in regulatory consulting (agrochemicals, biocides, etc.) and supports manufacturers in placing their substances and products on the market in compliance with national and European regulations. Staphyt Regulatory, based in Lyon (France) and Poznan (Poland) is opening a new office in Austria, near Vienna in February […]
AkzoNobel inaugurates powder coatings plant in Mumbai
AkzoNobel has inaugurated a new €9M facility for the production of powder coatings. Located in Thane, Mumbai, the plant is the company’s sixth production site in India. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, AkzoNobel CEO, Thierry Vanlancker, said: “India continues to be a high growth market for us and the launch of this new facility will […]
Merck celebrates anniversary with 350 charitable activities
Merck, a leading science and technology company, is celebrating its anniversary by conducting 350 charitable activities in around 60 countries. Taking responsibility has always been an integral part of the entrepreneurial approach of Merck and is one of its six values. On the occasion of its 350th anniversary, the company will further intensify its social […]
Work starts on new Brenntag distribution facility in UK
Work has started on the new multi-million pound distribution facility in the North East of England, due for completion by the end of 2018. Located within the Turbine Business Park, the new facility is adjacent to the main arterial routes, the A1 and A19, and will have 4000 sq ft of office and amenities, a […]
BASF joins World Plastics Council
BASF has joined the World Plastics Council (WPC), a global organization of key leaders in the plastics industry. The WPC promotes industry topics of global relevance like the responsible use of plastics, efficient waste management and solutions to marine littering. “Doing business in a sustainable manner is an integral part of BASF’s strategy and […]
CIDP to unveil new study protocol at in-cosmetics Global 2018
CIDP, Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique, a private and independent Contract Research Organisation (CRO), today announces its participation in In-Cosmetics Global 2018 from 17 – 19 April in Amsterdam. After successfully setting up its Unique Pollution Exposure System in 2017, for the standardization of the anti-pollution claim and having developed an ex vivo model, CIDP […]
UK’s Environment Minister says Brexit opens up global opportunities for water sector
Environment Minister Theresa Coffey has told British Water members that departure from the EU gives UK companies “new opportunities beyond Europe.” Addressing members of the trade association gathered at the House of Lords by video she said Brexit presented “the opportunity to tap into this global market and build on the UK water industry’s expertise […]