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Styrolution to shut down polystyrene plant in Sweden

The planned closure is aimed at bolstering the long-term economic sustainability of Styrolution's polystyrene business in EMEA

Hilleman Labs inks pact with Bangladeshi firm for oral cholera vaccine

The company, a JV between Merck and Wellcome Trust, will collaborates with Incepta Vaccine and ICDDR,B to fast track the clinical trials and product licensing and commercialisation of oral cholera vac

Sunil Healthcare to increase gelatine capsule production by 30%

The company will add three new manufacturing machines at its Alwar plant to raise the capacity from 7.7 billion capsules to 10 billion

Tata Chemicals' PAT up 91% in Q2 to Rs 257 cr

The company's consolidated income from operations for Q2 FY14-15 was up by 11 percent at Rs 4,803 crore

The changing nature of oil prices: Dr Mosongo Moukwa

Looking past the Peak Oil theory, production has continued and oil prices have declined

Perrigo Company buys Belgian OTC firm Omega Pharma for $4.5 bn

The deal, which will lead to the creation of top five global OTC company, will combine Perrigo's supply chain and operational excellence with Omega's OTC branding and regulatory expertise

GVK Bio acquires Vanta Bioscience

The acquisition enables GVK Biosciences to offer GLP toxicology services for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics

Dr Reddy's receives US FDA approval for Valcyte generic

This follows a decision of US FDA to revoke Ranbaxy's six months exclusivity for generic version of Valcyte

US FDA revokes Ranbaxy's approvals for antiviral and heartburn drugs

The regulator has cited the compliance status of Ranbaxy production facilities as the reasons for its decision

Finolex to expand capacity with Rs 90-cr investment

The PVC product manufacturer plans to venture into water business

Global polyethylene market to reach $ 164 bn in 2018

The Asia/Pacific region will be the largest and fastest growing polyethylene market through 2018, fueled by China, India and China, according to Freedonia Group

Air Liquide buys Swedish compressed biogas distributor FordonsGas

With more than 40 CBG stations, FordonsGas is one of the largest distribution networks for this alternative fuel in Sweden

Rosier appoints Willy Raymaekers as CEO

The appointment aimed at increasing cooperation between Rosier and its parent company Borealis

Lanxess implements first phase of realignment; to cut 1,000 jobs

The Group plans to make total annual savings of Euro 150 million as of the end of 2016

Middle East chemical industry to grow fastest globally 2013 to 2020

Industrial diversification and expansions in regional manufacturing capabilities to fuel growth of chemical industry in the region, according to Frost & Sullivan

Indian Railways to push for biodiesel adoption

According to Sadananda Gowda, Minister of Railways, Indian Railways will start using biodiesel up to 5% of the total fuel consumption in diesel locomotives

TVS Motor to set up engine plant in Himachal

For this, the company will invest Rs 150 crore, taking its total investment in the state to Rs 270 crore

Government plans separate drug controller for ayurvedic drugs

According to Dr Harsh Vardhan, Government will push for standardisation in ayurvedic drug production and promote 'Brand India' in the global traditional medicines market

Kwality plans transformation to scale up business

The dairy foods manufacturer aims to occupy the numero uno position in the dairy industry by launching the bouquet of value added products in the years to come

TRF bags Rs 76 cr order from Bhushan Power and Steel

The company has bagged the order for Bhushan Power's project in Jharsuguda, Odisha