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Researchers in Germany plan to produce formaldehyde from carbon dioxide
Experts from Heidelberg University, LMU Munich, BASF and the Hte company are exploring ways for CO2-based synthesis of the industrial chemical formaldehyde
 "Researchers in Germany plan to produce formaldehyde from carbon dioxide")
Sintex Industries to reorganise business structure
As part of this exercise, custom moulding business and prefab business from Sintex Industries to be merged with Sintex-BAPL and Sintex Infra Projects, respectively
 "Sintex Industries to reorganise business structure")
Tata Chemicals Europe receives government fund for soda ash facility in UK
The company has received Pound 2.5 million European Regional Growth Fund grant from the UK government for installing a new turbine at its Winnington (Cheshire) facility
 "Tata Chemicals Europe receives government fund for soda ash facility in UK")
US FDA issues thirteen 483 observations for Alkem's Daman facility
Observations were issued to the company following US drug regulator's inspection at its manufacturing facility at Daman from September 20 to September 29, 2016
 "US FDA issues thirteen 483 observations for Alkem's Daman facility")
HPCL launches engine oils for Tata Motors vehicles
The new range includes engine oils, gear oils, steering and transmission fluids, coolants, brake fluids and greases
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Zydus ties up with Medicines for Malaria Venture to co-develop antimalarial drug
The Ahmedabad-based pharma major will lead the development of the novel compound, which was discovered by MMV in collaboration with AstraZeneca, India
 "Zydus ties up with Medicines for Malaria Venture to co-develop antimalarial drug")
ZF Steering Gear to invest Rs 150 crores for new plant in Pithampur
The company has already secured a plot on lease for the project, which is expected to start production by 2018
 "ZF Steering Gear to invest Rs 150 crores for new plant in Pithampur")
Growing processed food sector gives impetus to packaging industry
The plastic food packaging sector (worth over $ 4 bn) accounts for lion's share of India's total plastic packaging market, currently valued at about $ 7 bn, says Assocham-TechSci study
 "Growing processed food sector gives impetus to packaging industry")
Sanmar Group selects Nuberg to set up calcium chloride plant in Egypt
The company has award Nuberg a contract of $ 20 million for the project, which is part of existing chemical complex incorporating caustic soda, EDC, VCM, and PVC plants
 "Sanmar Group selects Nuberg to set up calcium chloride plant in Egypt")
Non-availability of D-penicillamine disrupts Panacea Biotec's Cilamin capsule supply
The company, which recently released limited quantities of the medicine in the market, is holding talks with Indian and China raw material suppliers to normalise the situation
 "Non-availability of D-penicillamine disrupts Panacea Biotec's Cilamin capsule supply")
Pidilite ties up with US-based WD-40 Company for multi-purpose spray
The maker of Fevicol adhesive will be responsible for the distribution and sales of WD-40 Multi-Use product in India
 "Pidilite ties up with US-based WD-40 Company for multi-purpose spray")
India initiates anti-dumping probe on synthetic rubber imports from 5 countries
DG of Anti-dumping & Allied Duties (DGAD) has initiated the investigation following a complaint from Reliance Industries, the sole producer of polybutadiene rubber (PBR) in India
 "India initiates anti-dumping probe on synthetic rubber imports from 5 countries")
Bayer opens global formulation technology lab at Vapi
The lab will focus on developing seed treatments, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides for the local small-landholder farmers, as well as for regional and global markets
 "Bayer opens global formulation technology lab at Vapi")
Recycled PET use in hot-fill bottles has no significant impact: Study
As per the study, conducted by Plastic Technologies Inc, converters and brand owners can use up to 50% good quality rPET in hot-fill bottles without negatively impacting performance
 "Recycled PET use in hot-fill bottles has no significant impact: Study")
Systech eyes growth in Indian pharma sector as traceability gains traction
With developed countries enacting stringent serialisation and tracing regulations, the company aims to capitalise on India's booming pharmaceutical market
 "Systech eyes growth in Indian pharma sector as traceability gains traction")
Swiss firm Maag aims to tap Indian plastics industry with new unit
The new service centre houses a rotor sharpening workshop for strand pelletisers, which are used to produce plastic resin pellets
 "Swiss firm Maag aims to tap Indian plastics industry with new unit")
New bio-materials offer performance edge over petro-based products
While bio-based solutions earned past scepticism, the next generation can offer high value in specialty chemicals, biopolymers and advanced materials, says Lux Research
 "New bio-materials offer performance edge over petro-based products")
As India gears up to phase out harmful refrigerants, cost concerns remain
To mitigate this challenge, India will press for an equitable agreement at the climate change conference in Kigali, to be held for negotiation on phase out of harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
 "As India gears up to phase out harmful refrigerants, cost concerns remain")
The hidden truth of medical education: Dr Dharminder Nagar
By setting up more medical colleges in tier II and III cities, one can prevent over-crowding of city hospitals by patients from rural areas
 "The hidden truth of medical education: Dr Dharminder Nagar")
Home appliances major Empire Group forays into snacks market
The company has launched One More snacks brand in North India, with plans to enter other states very soon
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