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FECCIA response to the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the European Works Council Directive 2009/38/EC

Successful kick-off of the #ChemSkills blueprint!

Congratulations and a big thank you to Anni, Emma, Chiara and Eleonora for a successful kick-off of the #ChemSkills blueprint!

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LyondellBasell to Acquire German Plastic Recycler APK

In a move to grow and upgrade its circular and low carbon solutions business, chemical producer LyondellBasell is to acquire full ownership of plastic recycler APK in Merseburg, Germany. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.

Novartis and Versant Launch Borealis Biosciences

Novartis announced it has partnered with Versant Ventures to form Borealis Biosciences, an independent, discovery-stage biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on developing next-generation xRNA-based medicines for kidney diseases.

The Shifting CDMO Leadership Landscape

A recent report by consulting company WittKiefer delves into the role of CDMOs within the pharmaceutical industry, evaluating the effectiveness of existing leadership structures and expertise in navigating market complexities.

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Symrise hat kürzlich die Erweiterung seiner F&B-Pulvermischanlage in Jinqiao, einem Stadtteil von Shanghai (VR China), abgeschlossen. Mit diesem strategischen Schritt...

Dren Bio, Novartis to Develop Bispecific Cancer Antibodies

US biopharmaceutical company Dren Bio, a developer of novel antibody therapeutics, has entered into a collaboration with Novartis Pharma, a subsidiary of Novartis. The collaboration will focus on the discovery and development of therapeutic bispecific antibodies for cancer using Dren Bio’s proprietary targeted myeloid engager and phagocytosis platform.

Arkema Develops Technology for More Sustainable Powder Coating Resins

French chemical producer Arkema has reported a breakthrough in new manufacturing processes that incorporate up to 40% recycled content from old packaging into its powder coating resins.

Wacker Breaks Ground on Czech Silicone Specialties Production Facility

German chemical company Wacker Chemie has broken ground for its new production site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Wacker plans to produce room-temperature-curing high-performance silicones there from the end of 2025 and high-consistency silicone rubbers from 2028.

Wacker Buys Manufacturing Assets and Know-how of Bio Med Sciences

In a move to expand its expertise and business in silicone-coated healthcare products, Germany’s Wacker Chemie has acquired the manufacturing assets and know-how of US-based Bio Med Sciences. As part of the acquisition, a majority of Bio Med Sciences’ workforce will also move to Wacker, the company said. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

LyondellBasell Completes Acquisition of 35% Stake in Natpet from Alujain

LyondellBasell (LYB) has completed the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia-based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (Natpet) from Alujain. The transaction was announced in January of this year.