Diabetes device manufacturers focus on China and India

Iron, vitamins could affect physical fitness in adolescents

Researchers have found that adolescents’ blood levels of various micronutrients are correlated with how well they performed in certain physical fitness tests

Adept Technology to launch ClamPAC

Robotic packaging automation cell for case packing clamshells will be introduced at Pack Expo booth #S-1454

Nestlé recognised for ‘greenest’ building in Latin America

Alcoholic drinks ads target youth-oriented magazines

Alcohol advertising standards violations are most common in U.S. magazines with youthful audiences

Lifestyle changes key to blood pressure management

Experts urge holistic approach, rather than focusing solely on sodium reduction

Tetra Pak acquires assets of Genius Automa??o De Sistemas

Acquisition of Brazilian industrial control systems specialist to strengthen Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food production

Teijin sets up polyester chemical recycling joint venture in China

Teijin Limited announced that in September it will establish Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Jinggong Holding Group, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China, one of China’s largest production bases for fiber products.

MuCell Extrusion obtains exclusive license for Styron’s extruded styrenic foam sheet patent portfolio

MuCell Extrusion LLC and Styron have concluded an agreement for MuCell Extrusion LLC to acquire access to Styron’s patent portfolio for extrusion of Styrenic resins.

LANXESS posts strong second quarter performance

Specialty chemicals Group LANXESS continued to grow in the second quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year to EUR 362 million. Sales advanced by 8.1 percent to EUR 2.42 billion.

Sri Lanka’s first-ever International Plastics Exhibition held in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s plastics industry expected to grow by 15%-20%

More than 35 experts to share invaluable insights at Dubai Plast Pro 2012