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The Chem Ledger #13: December 25, 2024

Welcome to The Chem Ledger, your go-to source for the latest updates in the chemical and allied industries. In this week's edition, I cover significant events across key sectors, including materials, energy, pharma, petrochemicals, and packaging. From advancements in holographic displays and battery manufacturing to regulatory milestones in

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The Chem Ledger #12: December 17, 2024

Several notable developments have occurred in the chemical industry in the past week. I bring you the latest updates across key areas, including strides in climate action, setbacks in the pharmaceutical sector, funding milestones achieved by spin-off and spin-out companies, advancements in manufacturing, major mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

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The Chem Ledger #11: December 10, 2024

Exploring the Latest in Materials, Pharma, Oncology, and Startups: Contracts, Investments, Innovations, Mergers & Acquisitions and more.

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The Chem Ledger #10: Exelixis, Sanofi, Alto, Waldner, Oxyle, Cyclyx, and Enveda Lead Industry Updates

Regulatory Updates, M&A, Investments, and Collaborations in the Pharma, Chemicals, and Startups.

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The Chem Ledger #9: Novartis Acquires, LG Chem Partners, Sonichem Expands and More

This week’s roundup of significant deals, strategic investments, key collaborations, and notable startup news.

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The Chem Ledger #8: Comstock’s AI Move, Solenis’ Expansion, Myant’s Textile Tech Push, and Major Investments in the Chemical Sector

A Weekly Overview of Strategic Acquisitions, Funding Milestones, and Stake Adjustments Shaping the Chemical and Materials Industries.

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The Chem Ledger #7: Siemens' Acquisition, Collaborative Chemical Recycling, Bayer's FDA Clearance and More

Strategic Moves in the Chemical, Tech, and Healthcare Sectors: Major Acquisitions, Collaborations, and Regulatory Milestones

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India and Germany Partner for Sustainable Innovation in Advanced Materials

India and Germany have taken a significant step forward in their R&D partnership with a new agreement focused on advanced materials to tackle global challenges. Their collaboration has already seen success through projects like “added value from waste” and sustainable packaging. A new joint call for AI proposals

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Strategic Moves in Oncology, Construction, and EVs

Oncology Deals 1/ Merck & Co. has recently acquired Modifi Biosciences, a spinout from Yale University, for an upfront payment of $30 million. This acquisition also includes the potential for additional payments that could exceed $1.3 billion, depending on the success of the company's developments. Modifi Biosciences,

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Advancements in Sustainable Pharma and Investment Trends for Quaker Chemical Corp

Green Chemistry The 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award and CMO Excellence in Green Chemistry Award honor leaders in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing. This year’s recipients—Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, and PharmaBlock—have made significant contributions to advancing environmental sustainability in industrial practices. Boehringer Ingelheim’s Efficient Synthesis: Boehringer Ingelheim developed a

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A Colorful Union: Sudarshan Chemical Acquires Heubach Group

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL), established in 1952, is India’s top and the world’s third-largest color manufacturer, with a market cap of ₹76.31 billion and a presence in 85+ countries. Last week, SCIL announced a deal with Germany’s Heubach Group to acquire assets and shares, forming

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The Biosecure Act

Safeguarding U.S. Biotechnology and Shaping New Market Dynamics

Bound To Review

Luka and The Fire of Life

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Lego’s Sustainable Journey

Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Materials