One year after the launch of the first remote operation center in France, Air Liquide has inaugurated its Smart Innovative Operations (SIO) Center for the Southeast Asia Pacific region, located in Malaysia. The SIO Center enables the remote management of production for 18 Air Liquide Large Industries production units spanning eight countries across the region, […]
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Human medicines: highlights of 2017
92 medicines recommended for approval, including 35 with a new active substance. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published an overview of its key recommendations of 2017 regarding the authorisation of new medicines and the safety monitoring of medicines. Advances in medicines authorisations are essential for public health as they have the potential to improve […]
Air Liquide and Groupe ADP open hydrogen station at the Paris-Orly Airport
Air Liquide and Groupe ADP have inaugurated the first public hydrogen station installed in an airport zone in France. It was designed and installed by Air Liquide with the support of the FCH JU and is promoting the deployment of “Hype”, the world’s first hydrogen-powered taxi fleet. This collective project is opening up a new […]
Almac Group announces expansion at Dundalk Campus
Almac Group, the global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization, today confirmed the successful completion of Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) inspections of Almac Clinical Services Ireland and Almac Pharma Services Ireland at its European campus in Dundalk, Ireland. Almac previously confirmed that it secured new premises in Dundalk, Ireland in January 2017 as part […]
New additions to Gelest European Sales Team
David Harwood and Peter Schroeter-Denzin have joined Gelest, Inc. as European Sales Managers. Based in Edenkoben, Germany, Harwood is responsible for establishing, supporting and growing business opportunities in Europe in pharmaceuticals; chromatography & diagnostics; contact lenses; optical polymers and microelectronics. He joins Gelest with more than 25 years’ experience in sales and business development management […]
WACKER showcases process for moldable gum at ProSweets Cologne 2018
At ProSweets Cologne 2018, WACKER is presenting a novel process for depositing sugar-free chewing gum. The trick involves producing chewing gum based on the premix CAPIVA in a cooking process, thereby enabling the use of standard sugar-confectionery equipment. This now makes lots of entirely new shapes of gum possible. CAPIVA and VINNAPAS brands for solid-resins […]
Takeda’s new Tokyo office building nears completion
Almost three years after construction began, Takeda’s new office building, located in the redeveloped area of Nihonbashi-honcho, will soon open its doors to both Takeda employees and the local community. Internationally-acclaimed Creative Director Kashiwa Sato was appointed to take on the creative direction of the new building. The lower floors will feature a permanent health-themed […]
New fertilizer giant Nutrien to keep headquarters in Saskatchewan
Two major Canadian fertilizer companies, Agrium and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, have merged to form Nutrien Ltd, which is now the biggest fertilizer producer in the world and, according to the Province’s Premiere, the new entity will keep its headquarters in Saskatchewan. About 95% of potash is used for fertilizer in agriculture and about 5% […]
DSM introduces ‘Skins’ – a new addition to its coating resins portfolio
DSM has announced the latest addition to its coating resins portfolio – Skins by DSM, a special series of resins that enhances a key element for graphic and packaging design: touch. The resins, launched via the characters Rubbert Skins, Silky Skins and Vel-Veeto Skins create a world of feel opportunities for food and non-food packaging […]
DKSH opens Innovation Centre in Soeul
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has opened an innovation centre in Seoul, Korea. The centre is DKSH’s first to specialize in colour cosmetics, catering for face, eye, lip and nail makeup applications. Located at DKSH’s Korea head office in Seoul, the centre provides a range of services to companies in the personal care and cosmetics […]