Zip-Pak adds fragrance to its closures

Saint-Gobain sells Fibre Cement siding business

PETCO-EPRO hold successful summit in South Africa

PETCO successfully organised the first South African and European colloquium on recycling in Cape Town to raise awareness on the importance of plastic recycling.

Styrolution strengthens position in EMEA markets

Oman Oil Company concludes Oxea acquisition

Adeka expands one-pack plant in Abu Dhabi

Merck may spin off its OTC healthcare unit

It is reported that Novartis and Merck are in discussion to trade select operations.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants names best female chef

Lanshu Chen of Taiwan’s Le Mo?t has been chosen as Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef

BENEO, Cosucra, and Sensus submit new finding to EFSA

A study by BENEO, Cosucra and Sensus shows link between oligofructose and improved blood glucose response after intake. The group has filed a dossier to EFSA for an EU Art 13.5 claim.

Collaborative research for magnetic bearing technology

Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG has agreed on a research cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/G?rlitz.

Jeddah’s 2014 exhibition kick off with MACHINEX & PROPAC ARABIA

Jeddah’s international trade exhibitions for 2014 kick off with MACHINEX & PROPAC Arabia, which is being heldunder the patronage of the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON) at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events from Feb. 9-12.

Permanent magnets critical to emergent electrical machine apps

Permanent magnet materials are now being used in many designs of new electrical machine applications, and a lot of this equipment will be expected to have long lifecycles. If performance and lifecycle targets are to be met, then detailed characterisation at the design stage using advanced electromagnetic and multiphysics simulation technology will be critical, according to Cobham Technical Services.