MTA VIETNAM2013 marks local machine tool industry development

With the recent surge in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the manufacturing sector, the demand for capital goods in Vietnam has also risen significantly creating impetus for growth of the machine tool industry.

International scene heats up at DenTech China

More than 650 exhibitors, including those at the Germany, USA and Korean pavilions, are expected in Shanghai from 23-26 October 2013

K 2013: Clariant's solutions for the plastics industry

Additives, pigments and masterbatches solutions focused on sustainability and differentiation at Clariant's booth (Hall 8a Booth J11)

Engineering applied to cognitive rehabilitation

Telecommunications engineers have designed a system for cognitive rehabilitation for patients suffering from apraxia

Karger offers greater flexibility for ‘Open Access’

Open access and licensing options for all disciplines in biomedical science announced by Swiss publisher

China, EU pin hopes on talks to avert trade barriers

Both sides want to avert a showdown that puts $27 billion in trade and more than 600,000 jobs at risk

Solvay to build China facility for vanillin

With the addition of a new plant, the company will see a 40% increase in capacity

Barry Callebaut: world's largest cocoa supplier

Chocolate giant successfully closes acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods for USD 860 million

Bemis acquires China-based specialty film maker

With Foshan-based NCS as a specialty film platform, Bemis is well positioned to improve its market position in APAC

Romaco parent IPPT acquires Kilian

IPPT is buying the IMA subsidiary specialising in tablet press machines for an undisclosed amount

New option for statin-intolerant patients

Specialized treatment helps cholesterol patients who suffer side effects, such as muscle pain and fatigue, of the cholesterol-lowering medications

Ingredients for weight management

Whilst Asia is relatively better off than Western countries in terms of weight management, the obesity rate is growing in the region. Ingredients company, Beneo offers a line of natural products to help food companies reduce their use of fat and sugar in their products.