ICIS - Search Articles by Date : March 10 2008 - March 16 2008

Disposable bioreactor use grows in commercial production
Biologics manufacturers are already using disposable technology for its inherent practicality and argue that it is a commercially viable means of.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Budeprion XL 300 and Wellbutrin XL 300: controversy over disparity in effects
Complaints surrounding a generic form of the extended-release drug Wellbutrin XL 300 bring the US determination of bioequivalence into question .... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Pharma companies go global to boost sales and margins
As the major pharmaceutical players continue to create manufacturing networks across the globe, suppliers are also seeking an international.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

The pros and cons of outsourcing laboratory testing
Offshoring clinical trials can save money and time, but  practical difficulties and ethical problems may arise Peter Mitchell/LONDON .... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Pharma mergers and acquisitions a mixed bag in 2007
The pharmaceutical industry is riding a bumpy road into the future as M&A deals become smaller in scope and size becomes less and less relevant.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Shintech eyes Louisiana plant start Apr-May US polyvinyl chloride (PVC) producer Shintech will not finish the first phase of the company's new.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

European pharmaceuticals competition inquiry seeks to make the market work better
The European Commission believes its investigation into competition law can improve the pharmaceutical industry's pipeline and broaden access to.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Commentary: European Commission goes fishing in pharmaceuticals
The European Commission's investigation into the pharmaceutical industry's competitive practices has all the hallmarks of a fishing expedition. .... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
SOCMA says give the existing chemical site security rules a chance, while a reader from Dow disputes the link between DDT and the bald eagle.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Antacids saved my life
John Hoffman/New York  I owe my life to pharmaceuticals - antacids, to be more specific. When I was a grad student at the University of.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: Inherently Safer Technology (IST) legislation needs work
US LEGISLATORS last week rolled out a new bill to toughen federal control of chemical facility security, including a mandate to dictate feedstock,.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Think tank: EU's Seveso II directive may be modified to enhance plant safety
Every three years, the European Commission reviews the legislation in place in the EU member states to control major accident hazards (MAH). This... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: German work council pay is no reason for envy
German executives say salary transparency will cause envy, but maybe they should worry more about the mistrust it might cause more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Anna Gripp has been appointed as director, global ­marketing, personal care, for US chemical ­company International Specialty Products.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: Sodium sulfite
                    DEMAND 2006: 98,000.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

New projects, February 27-March 4, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status .... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Raft of contracts emerge
Contract settlements dominate the week's proceedings, with increases commonplace. Asian PTA contracts are finally agreed. Meanwhile, US MTBE stocks.... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(10 March 2008 00:00)

What's on: ICIS acquires Heren energy
ICIS HAS acquired Heren Energy , Europe's leading gas, power and carbon market information provider, to extend its footprint... more
(10 March 2008 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 11 March 2008
Feed Andy Brice talks with Nick Savvides about the latest in chemical shipping trade worldwide, plus financial difficulties at SH Marine and.... more
(11 March 2008 16:14)

ICIS radio Americas March 17 2008
FEED ICIS radio Americas March 17, 2008 Commodities editor Ivan Lerner interviews Chris Jahn, president of National Association of Chemical.... more
(14 March 2008 21:32)