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Symphony receives Brazilian Ecolabel certificate

Ecolabel confirms the environmental credentials of Symphony's d2w additive and distinguishes it from all other oxo-biodegradable products on the market

Bayer MaterialScience develops eco-friendly isocyanate for PU industry

The company has developed pentamethylene diisocyanate (PDI) - 70 percent of whose carbon content comes from biomass

Belgium's Eubage Laboratory plans to invest $17 mn in Dr Datsons Labs

European firm proposes to invest in Dr Datsons' manufacturing facilities and manufacture & co-market 20 nutraceutical products in India

Biogen Idec to acquire Convergence Pharma for $200 mn

Convergence shareholders will eligible to receive additional payments up to $475 million contingent on future milestones

Roche acquires French biotech firm Trophos

Trophos will receive an upfront payment of Euro 120 mn, and additional payments of up to Euro 350 mn based on achievement of certain predetermined milestones

Suven Life secures four patents in Australia, Hong Kong & Japan

Patents, which are valid through 2030, have been granted for the new chemical entity, which can be used for the treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Strides Arcolab inks licensing pact for Gilead's HIV drug

As per the pact, Strides Arcolab will manufacture and distribute tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) based HIV treatments in 112 developing countries

Air Liquide acquires Germany's Optimal Medical Therapies

Acquisition to strengthen Air Liquide's home healthcare offering and enabling the company to consolidate its position in the German infusion therapy market

Casale acquires a part of Borealis' fertiliser process technologies

The company has acquired ownership of Borealis' proprietary process technologies for the production of nitric acid, ammonium nitrate solution, urea ammonium nitrate, etc

Lanxess strengthens Advanced Industrial Intermediates unit

As a part of restructuring plan, the Rubber Chemicals (RUC) production assets in Jhagadia (Gujarat) will come under Advanced Industrial Intermediates BU

Make in India campaign will boost production of bio-based industries: Vikram Prabhu

In this interview, Vikram Prabhu of DuPont Industrial Biosciences, discusses the market potential of bio-based ingredients and role India can play in the global industrial biotechnology arena

Govt allows direct sale of bio-diesel by manufacturers

This decision will encourage the production and use of bio-diesel in the country

Ube Industries buys Dow's stake in Advanced Electrolyte Technologies

The move is expected to further strengthen its electrolytes business targeted at lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which are used in mobile phones, tablets and other portable consumer devices

BASF launches global innovation initiative from India

The company launches Creator Space tour to boost co-creation for addressing challenges of smart energy, food and urban living

Piramal Enterprises plans to buy US-based Coldstream Laboratories

Ajay Piramal-promoted healthcare major is holding talks with University of Kentucky to acquire Coldstream, which operates a USFDA-approved facility, for $ 30.65 million (about Rs 188 cr)

Ujaas Energy wins bid for rooftop solar PV projects in Uttrakhand

The company will be executing more than 5 MW roof top projects in Uttrakhand state under this allocation

BHEL bags Rs 1,202 cr order for power project in Karnataka

The company has received the order for a 370 MW gas-based combined cycle power project

Atul Ltd receives USFDA's approval for Dapsone facility

Dapsone, also known as diaminodiphenyl sulfone, is an antibiotic commonly used in combination with rifampicin and clofazimine for the treatment of leprosy

Indorama pulls out of deal to acquire Turkish firm SASA Polyester

On April 10, 2014, Indorama Netherland BV had entered into a sale purchase agreement to acquire 51% stake in SASA from Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS

MSME-Samsung Technical School to promote 'Make in India'

The government aims to establish ten MSME-Samsung Technical Schools at MSME Technology Centers for conducting joint training programmes at various parts of the country