Feature article – A hidden gem
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Andrew Warmington
The CDMO operation was not the main attraction when Arxada was formed but has turned out to be one of the most promising.
Scammers bilk Orion of $60 million
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Andrew Warmington
Luxembourg-based carbon black giant Orion has made a Form 8-K filing with the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it expects to record a one-time pre-tax charge of about $60
PCF Verification Framework launched
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Andrew Warmington
Catena-X and industry body Together for Sustainability (TfS) have launched PCF Verification Framework, an initiative to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of product carbon footprint (PCF) d
PFOA removal with ceramics
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Andrew Warmington
Researchers at the University of Bath have published a report in Chemical Engineering Journal about a method that removes at least 75% of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from water using ceramic-infu
Low-carbon ethylene chain deal
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Andrew Warmington
Clariant has agreed a deal to source ethylene with a lower carbon footprint from Austrian petrochemicals firm OMV.
Indian acquisition for Barentz
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Andrew Warmington
Barentz International has acquired Anshul Life Sciences, an Indian speciality chemicals distributor to the pharmaceuticals, personal care and other markets. Terms were not disclosed.
EPA RMP rule amends: What you need to know
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Andrew Warmington
Scott Sandler from ABSG Consulting reveals the depth of the changes happening with the latest Rule changes to help ensure that people, plant and processes remain safer in their operations
Agilent buys Biovectra
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Andrew Warmington
Agilent Technologies, a major player in analytical and clinical laboratory services, has agreed to acquire Canadian biotech and pharmaceutical CDMO Biovectra from HIG Capital in a $925 million deal
CEFIC makes recommendations on ‘designer precursors’
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Andrew Warmington
Following public consultation, CEFIC has presented a paper with six recommendations in support of the European Commission’s proposals to update the existing EU regulation on pharmaceutical precurso
Merck to exit pigments
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Andrew Warmington
Merck KGaA is to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings (GNMI), one of the world’s largest pearlescent pigment producers, for €665 million in