Bayer to acquire Monsanto for $66bn
Posted on 18 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
German pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer AG this week announced plans to acquire US biotech firm Monsanto.
Chemicals
Manufacturers sought to join The Manufacturer Thought Leadership Network
Posted on 14 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer Thought Leadership Network has been relaunched after many months of continuous development. We are delighted to be sharing our new online network with members past, present and new, and are confident the network is bigger and better than its predecessor. Why UK manufacturers need to be attention seekers
Posted on 13 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer
Manufacturers are notoriously bad at blowing their own trumpets. Peter Marsh explains why firms should take every opportunity to tell the world what they do. STEM co-ordinator set to attract the next generation
Posted on 13 Sep 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Durham-based chemical research company, High Force Research, has appointed a STEM (science, technology, engineering and manufacturing) co-ordinator to encourage local youngsters to pursue careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Employment & investment surge for Polystar Plastics
Posted on 9 Sep 2016 by Fred Tongue
Southampton-based plastic manufacturer, Polystar Plastics is set to create 40 new jobs thanks to a £5m investment. New lab proves to be UK firm’s ACE in the hole
Posted on 24 Aug 2016 by Jonny Williamson
A £150,000 investment in a cutting-edge laboratory and new metrology department is already paying off for Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) after securing a string of new aerospace and medical contracts. TMMX Awards unveils Smart Factory finalists
Posted on 24 Aug 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Following the first round of judging, the finalists have been announced for the brand new Smart Factory category of The Manufacturer MX Awards. Investment in China pays off for UK chemical firm
Posted on 17 Aug 2016 by Jonny Williamson
An investment in a new Chinese operation is already paying dividends for UK manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products, Arrow Solutions. US researchers develop a new eye drop cataract treatment
Posted on 17 Aug 2016 by Tim Brown
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, have developed a new cataract treatment that can effectively dissolve cataracts. The best in UK manufacturing: TMMX Awards 2016 shortlist announced
Posted on 17 Aug 2016 by Victoria Fitzgerald
The Manufacturer has revealed the shortlisted companies for this year’s prestigious TMMX Awards.