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Borealis inks pact with US-based Antero Resources for ethane supply

The company aims to take advantage of the significant shift in ethane availability triggered by the US shale gas boom

Engaging with detractors, the best means to minimise brand damage

Some of the biggest companies in the world have suffered intense public criticism in recent years in part because they have not been open to talking to their critics

Yara to acquire 60% stake in Brazil's Galvani for $ 318 million

Galvani is engaged in phosphate mining, SSP production and distribution of fertilisers

Samsung to collaborate with MSME Ministry to set up technical schools

Ten MSME-Samsung Technical Schools will be set up across India with the first school being opened in Delhi

Government plans to revive sick fertiliser plants

For this purpose, Ananth Kumar, Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, holds a meeting to discuss issues relating to revival of sick units of FCIL and HFCL

Altem Technologies wins India SME 100 award

Through its initiative printmyCAD.com, the company attempts to help people experience the benefits of 3D printing in various designs without any charges

Motherson completes Stoneridge's wiring harness business acquisition

With this acquisition, Motherson Sumi Systems now has over 45 plants related to wiring harness business

Pfizer declares lockout at Thane unit after labour unrest

The lockout may not have any impact on its business operations, as the company had made arrangements, including contract manufacturing of products and import arrangements, for the domestic market

Gulf Oil to invest Rs 120-cr to set up lubricant plant in Chennai

The company also plans to increase the capacity of its existing plant at Silvassa in Dadra and Nager Haveli from 75,000 KL to 90,000 KL

Global specialty silicas market to reach $6.9 bn

Continued economic advances in developing countries such as China and India will bolster gains in demand for specialty silicas, says a Freedonia Group report

Aurobindo Pharma aims $2 bn revenues in FY15

As part of its long term growth strategy, Aurobindo plans to penetrate into the markets, such as Japan, Brazil and other Latin American countries

Oxo-biodegradable plastic offering an eco-friendly alternative

By adding specialty ingredient along with basic polymer, plastic products can be made biodegradable, thus offering a safe and cost-effective solution to plastics waste that escapes into the environmen

Shivang Technocrats to partner with Sweden's Lareda Mekan

The JV will focus on offering a portfolio of quality products to major automotive OEMs and other European clients

Pfizer to buy Baxter's marketed vaccines portfolio for $635 mn

As per the deal, the US-based pharma major will also acquire a portion of Baxter's facility in Orth, Austria, where these vaccines are manufactured

Borealis to divest Biosuper business in France to Eliard SPCP

Biosuper brand and the related production equipment will be transferred to the new owner, Eliard SPCP

JSW Steel to invest $22 billion to raise capacity to 40 mt by 2025

This financial year, the company has planned capital expenditure of about Rs 7,000 crore

Cipla inks pact to market BioQuiddity's products in EU

Cipla will sell BioQuiddity's anaesthetic products in certain European markets

GSFC begins neem-coated urea production

This type of urea prevents the misuse of urea for industrial purpose down the line as neem-coated urea creates foam and odour, claims the company

USFDA raises a red flag for Cadila's ANDA application

Cadila clarifies that USFDA made observations on ANDA, and not on any GMP-related issues at its Moraiya facility in Gujarat

Arkema inks propylene supply pact with Enterprise Products in the US

This contract will account for a significant part of Arkema's propylene feedstock, a key raw material for acrylics, in the US