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Kawasaki and Toho Tenax to mass produce CFRP springs for railcar trucks
Conventional railcar trucks use side frames and independent coil springs made of steel, but Kawasaki's railcar truck efWING uses carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) leaf spring
 "Kawasaki and Toho Tenax to mass produce CFRP springs for railcar trucks")
Adhesives market growth is driven through disruptive innovation: M V Ganeshan
In this interview M V Ganeshan, MD, Bostik India, focuses on the growth potential of adhesives market and new demand drivers
 "Adhesives market growth is driven through disruptive innovation: M V Ganeshan")
Ethylene propylene diene monomer market to reach $7.2 bn by 2020
EPDM demand to be fuelled by the growing end-user industries, rising demand for elastomers, increasing expansion and acquisition activities, says MarketsandMarkets report
 "Ethylene propylene diene monomer market to reach $7.2 bn by 2020")
Cipla launches hepatitis C drug Hepcvir-L
The drug, a ledipasvir-sofosbuvir fixed-dose oral combination, will provide a new interferon and ribavirin-free treatment option to patients affected by genotype 1 hepatitis C virus
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Strides Shasun receives DCGI's nod for hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir
In September 2014, Strides had entered into a licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc to launch sofosbuvir (the generic version of Gilead's Sovaldi) in 91 developing countries
 "Strides Shasun receives DCGI's nod for hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir")
Piramal Enterprises buys five brands from Organon India and MSD for Rs 92 cr
Brand acquisitions, by PEL's consumer products division, is expected to aid the division to achieve its aim to be among the top 3 players in the OTC market by 2020
 "Piramal Enterprises buys five brands from Organon India and MSD for Rs 92 cr")
Sun Pharma's Halol plant receives US FDA's warning letter
The company received the warning letter, following the US FDA's inspection of the plant in September last year
 "Sun Pharma's Halol plant receives US FDA's warning letter")
Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim in talks for business swap
The proposed deal envisage exchange of Sanofi animal health business (Merial) and Boehringer Ingelheim consumer healthcare (CHC) business
 "Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim in talks for business swap")
Honeywell completes acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich's research chemicals business
The move broadens Honeywell's research chemicals portfolio and expands global reach
 "Honeywell completes acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich's research chemicals business")
Sudarshan Chemical to set up subsidiary in China
The subsidiary will strengthen Sudarshan's raw materials purchasing capability and enhance sales from China
 "Sudarshan Chemical to set up subsidiary in China")
BASF and Sumitomo to develop in vitro system for chemical safety evaluation
Two companies will aim to create a system that supports the development of safe chemicals, while reducing the need for conventional animal testing
 "BASF and Sumitomo to develop in vitro system for chemical safety evaluation")
Axiall and Lotte Chemical to set up ethane cracker in Louisiana
The 1-mn tonne plant will supply ethylene for Axiall's vinyls business and Lotte's new monoethylene glycol (MEG) facility, being built adjacent to the new ethylene plant
 "Axiall and Lotte Chemical to set up ethane cracker in Louisiana")
Glenmark settles Para IV litigation with Forest Labs for generic Savella
The company has signed a settlement agreement with Forest Laboratories for the generic of Savella, which is indicated for the management of fibromyalgia
 "Glenmark settles Para IV litigation with Forest Labs for generic Savella")
Leading pharma companies' R&D returns continue to slide
Study produced by Deloitte in collaboration with GlobalData says R&D returns for 12 leading pharmaceutical companies have more than halved since 2010
 "Leading pharma companies' R&D returns continue to slide")
CSR can add to a company's bottom line: A report
Business leaders who engage in CSR activities to boost their personal reputation and advance their personal career may hurt the bottom line, according to a study in Journal of Management
 "CSR can add to a company's bottom line: A report")
Inox Wind to produce 2-MW electronic control systems in India
The company has secured rights to manufacture 2-MW ECS from its US-based partner AMSC, with whom Inox will also collaborate to develop a 3 MW wind turbine for India
 "Inox Wind to produce 2-MW electronic control systems in India")
Heritage Foods appoints Suzlon as contractor for wind power plant in AP
The company, which is setting up a 2.1 MW wind energy project for captive consumption in Andhra Pradesh, had commissioned a solar power project in September 2013
 "Heritage Foods appoints Suzlon as contractor for wind power plant in AP")
Snacks maker DFM Foods expands Noida facility
The company, well known for Crax corn rings, has increased production capacity at Greater Noida facility from 20308 MT per annum to 25308 MT per annum
 "Snacks maker DFM Foods expands Noida facility")
Wastewater treatment firm Wabag rejigs key leadership positions
The move is aimed at aimed at improving execution capabilities and employee productivity and accomplish the group's vision of becoming a billion Euro company
 "Wastewater treatment firm Wabag rejigs key leadership positions")
French firm Delfingen opens auto parts plant in Pune
The Pune plant will manufacture extruded protection tubing for wiring harnesses, profiles for seat trim fastening and technical tubing for fluid transfer
 "French firm Delfingen opens auto parts plant in Pune")
