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Merck and Pfizer to collaborate with Agilent arm Dako for avelumab
Two pharm companies will collaborate with Dako in developing an immunohistochemistry (IHC)-based companion diagnostic (CDx) in immuno-oncology
 "Merck and Pfizer to collaborate with Agilent arm Dako for avelumab")
What's driving mergers and acquisitions in pharma industry?
Not all mergers result in profitable outcome. However, mergers are critical for the long terms benefits of the pharmaceutical industry and for its short and long term survival
 "What's driving mergers and acquisitions in pharma industry?")
US FDA revokes approval for Sun Pharma's epilepsy drug
Approval for Elepsia XR (Levetiracetam extended-release tablets) was revoked due to regulatory compliance issues at Sun Pharma's Halol plant
 "US FDA revokes approval for Sun Pharma's epilepsy drug")
Dr Reddy's launches esomeprazole DR capsules in US
As per IMS Health, Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release capsules brand and generic had US sales of about $5.2 billion for the last twelve months ending in July 2015
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Praxair acquires Tecnogas to expand industrial gases business in Peru
Tecnogas owns and operates three carbon dioxide production plants that Praxair will use to serve the growing demand for the gas in the country
Global biofuels capacity to reach 61 bn gallons per year in 2018
With a 52 percent share, biodiesel made from novel feedstock, specifically waste oils, will lead novel fuels capacity in 2018, according to Lux Research report
 "Global biofuels capacity to reach 61 bn gallons per year in 2018")
AkzoNobel expands performance coatings activities in Vietnam
In addition to serving the local market, the expanded plant will also supply customers across Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand
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Camson Bio inks marketing pact with Zuari Agri Sciences
As per the pact, products manufactured by Camson will be marketed by Zuari under its brand name
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Emery Oleochemicals opens bio-based polyol plant in US
The plant is also the world's first industrial-scale facility capable of utilising scrap foam as feedstock to manufacture a new range of sustainable polyols
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Aker Solutions appoints Asma Lata as HR head for India
With over 15 years of experience in human resources, Asma will spearhead various strategic HR initiatives for Aker Solutions, which caters to the oil & gas industry
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Japanese chemical firm Zeon Corp to begin Indian operation in October
While the company will initially focus on specialty rubber products, it will eventually bring in products from its other business verticals - such as chemicals and specialty plastics
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Bahrain's Midal Cables to set up aluminium conductor unit in Odisha
The company will spend Rs 358 crore in the unit, which will be built at the aluminium park at Angul and have a production capacity of 60,000 tonne per annum
 "Bahrain's Midal Cables to set up aluminium conductor unit in Odisha")
Indian Hume Pipe bags Rs 1,231 crore orders in Telangana
The company has received two orders worth Rs 815.30 crore and Rs 415.47 crores respectively for providing drinking water in the state
 "Indian Hume Pipe bags Rs 1,231 crore orders in Telangana")
Balmer Lawrie to invest Rs 400 crores in logistics infrastructure
As per the plan, the company will set up a multi-modal logistics hub at Vizag and temperature-controlled warehouses at different locations in phases
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Smart policy push a must to unleash India's manufacturing potential: Ajay Shankar
Manufacturing sector key to India's growth & social equality, and growth in manufacturing and services sectors should go hand-in-hand, says experts at CII's Manufacturing Summit 2015
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Garware-Wall's polypropylene geotextile receives CE-marking certificate
The certification will further strengthen its international presence by seamlessly circulating its products across 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Lanxess and Saudi Aramco form JV for synthetic rubber
While Lanxess will contribute its synthetic rubber business to the new joint venture, Saudi Aramco will pay approximately Euro 1.2 billion in cash for its 50 percent share in JV
 "Lanxess and Saudi Aramco form JV for synthetic rubber")
Ashland to spin off Valvoline as separate company
The new Ashland will be a premier specialty chemicals company, while Valvoline will focus on engine and automotive maintenance business with its performance lubricants
 "Ashland to spin off Valvoline as separate company")
Arkema to invest in 3D printing research
An international team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing solutions for 3D printing is based in Arkema's R&D centres in France and USA
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US FDA grants approval to Granules India for ibuprofen tabs
The move will further strengthen its base business and enable us to increase its products offering in the US
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