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National Chemical Policy to be out soon
The Indian chemical industry is expected to grow at a rate of 15% per annum over the next few years, according Dr A J V Prasad, who was speaking at CII's chemical industry conference
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Gamesa expands nacelle facility for wind turbines in Chennai
The expanded nacelle facility will pave the way for introduction of the G114-2.0 MW turbine into the market over the course of 2015 to meet the growing demand from the wind energy sector
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Amtek Auto to acquire three component makers in Europe and SE Asia
The acquiring companies have six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across Europe and South East Asia, which have a combined sale in excess of Rs 2000 crores
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Camphor & Allied Products inks supply pact with US-based IFF
The company will supply fragrance ingredient intermediates and finished products to the US company
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E&P companies spend $7-bn in next gen oil & gas technologies
North America's booming oil and gas market was the runaway leader, driven by unmet needs in tight oil/shale gas and heavy oil, according to Lux Research
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Lubrizol acquire PHC ingredients-maker Warwick Chemicals
Post-acquisition, Warwick Chemicals will retain its company name and will become part of Lubrizol Advanced Materials
Merck commissions biomass energy plant in Goa
The co-generation unit, which has a power output of 3 megawatts, generates electricity and steam for the pharmaceutical and chemical production operations in Goa
Global cleaning chemicals market to reach $46 bn in 2018
Healthcare and food & beverages industries are expected to drive the global demand of industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals, according to Freedonia
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Europe frames rules to reduce plastic bags use
The European Commission will also evaluate the impact on the environment of oxo-degradable plastic materials, which fragment into small particles
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Pearl Polymers' Mahad facility catches fire
The ground storage area of one of the company's units located at Mahad, Maharashtra, caught fire on November 22, 2014
Solvay Specialty's Panoli plant receives Responsible Care certification
Responsible Care is a voluntary initiative of the global chemical industry to improve health and environmental performance, and enhance security
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Lubrizol and Mitsui Chemicals ink alliance pact for Lucant polymer
As per the deal, Lubrizol will be the exclusive worldwide seller and marketer of the Lucant polymer product range to the lubricant industry
BASF changes flame retardant for insulation products to become REACH-compliant
The company has switched its entire range of polystyrene-based insulation products to a new flame retardant, PolyFR, to meet the EU REACH regulation on chemicals
Eye-Q launches robotic assisted technology for cataract treatment
The company's Catalys precision laser system will help surgeons deliver predictability and quality of outcomes in cataract surgery
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Thermo Fisher joins hand with Samsung for diagnostic solutions
Two companies will jointly design, develop and market new point-of-care solutions in key applications
Aurobindo Pharma recalls anti-epileptic drug in US
The company has issued voluntary nationwide recall of Northstar label gabapentin capsules due to complaints of empty capsules
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Lonza to manufacture Sunshine Biopharma's anti-cancer compound
Adva-27a is Sunshine Biopharma's lead anticancer compound, a Topoisomerase II inhibitor, small molecule that has recently been shown to be effective against many cancers
Dr Reddy's launches docetaxel injection in US
The Taxotere (docetaxel injection) brand and generic has US sales of approximately $ 218 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in September 2014
Abbvie acquires API facility in Singapore
The facility will expand the company's global operations for small molecule and biologics manufacturing
Optimum agrochemicals usage key to raise India's food yield: Rajesh Aggarwal
If India wants to keep food security intact in the next two decades, promoting optimum use of crop protection solutions is of utmost importance
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