Beauty parade: Watsons IPO could arm Li Ka-shing to extend China lead

U.S. FDA approves ACTEMRA

Roche gains FDA approval for new subcutaneous formulation of ACTEMRA for use in adult patients living with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis

AU: Exporters demand reduced tariffs under FTAs with Asia

Airless dispensing for medicated creams

Clariant Healthcare Packaging announces collaboration with Pumpart for airless technologies at CPhI/Innopack 2013

Samsung unit to manufacture Roche biologic medicines

Samsung BioLogics signs a strategic manufacturing partnership with F. Hoffmann-La Roche

Celanese strengthens polyacetal footprint in Asia

Agreements with Polyplastics, KEP and SABIC support growth strategy via joint ventures

Hanwha SolarOne: 4 GW of solar modules shipped

First South Korean solar company to reach milestone with four gigawatts of photovoltaic modules sold globally

Staurosporine safely delivered in liposomes

By trapping staurosporine (STS) in tiny spheres called liposomes, researchers have been able to effectively deliver the compound to the tumor, with potent results

Enerpac’s stage lifters safely move massive weights

Hydraulic stage lifting from Enerpac Integrated Solutions provides a safe and cost-efficient technology by which large structures such as tanks, ship sections and buildings can be safely lifted over virtually unlimited stroke heights.

Turning to coal

As Egypt struggles with its chronic energy problems, the ministers of electricity and industry stated that the country was heading towards using coal as an alternative energy source to generate electricity and operate its cement factories.

Automatic straightening machine from MAE

Automated and flexible processes are indispensable for the efficient production of gear shafts.

LVMH posts gains in cosmetics business

LVMH posted a 4% rise in revenue to €20.7 billion ($28.3 billion) for the first nine months of 2013. And the Perfumes & Cosmetics business group posted a 5% increase to €2.7 billion ($3.7 billion).