Defences needed against foreign takeovers
Posted on 2 May 2014 by The Manufacturer
Conservative peer Lord Heseltine has called for greater powers for the government to intervene to prevent foreign takeovers of British firms.
Pharmaceuticals
Is Pfizer’s bid for AstraZeneca in the UK’s best interest?
Posted on 30 Apr 2014 by Tim Brown
The takeover of Cadbury in 2010 by Kraft Foods sparked a review of how takeovers are conducted in the UK. But as the largest takeover bid in UK history of AstraZeneca by US-giant Pfizer looms on the horizon, have any lessons really been learned?
Novartis and GSK announce $16bn division deal
Posted on 22 Apr 2014 by The Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers, have announced a new multi-billion deal set to reshape both businesses.
US drug giant Pfizer poised to take over UK’s AstraZeneca
Posted on 22 Apr 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Pfizer is reportedly in negotiations to acquire UK-based drug company AstraZeneca, the Sunday Times reported.
GSK to invest £130m in African manufacturing
Posted on 31 Mar 2014 by The Manufacturer
Pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline plans to invest up to £130m into African manufacturing facilities over the next five years to increase drug production in the continent.
Pharma’s new love-in can build a C21st British supply chain
Posted on 10 Oct 2013 by
A new collaborative model linking companies, academia and government should save the pharmaceutical industry millions and help smaller firms in Britain reorientate to supply the pharma manufacturing of tomorrow.
Fujifilm Diosynth builds new Billingham manufacturing plant
Posted on 3 Oct 2013 by Tim Brown
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies has officially opened a new biotechnology manufacturing facility in Billingham as part of a £30m investment drive.
CIPD, life sciences recruiter, worry about skills
Posted on 3 Oct 2013 by Ruari McCallion
Recruiter Clinical Professionals and the CIPD have both highlighted the threat of skills shortages and suggest strategies to overcome them.
Pharma firm Aesica creates £30m high-rate factory, 50 new jobs
Posted on 25 Sep 2013 by
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Aesica has opened a new high capacity manufacturing facility following a £30 million investment at its Queenborough, Kent site.
Sauflon Pharmaceuticals negotiates £55m loan
Posted on 23 Aug 2013 by The Manufacturer
Sauflon Pharmaceuticals, a UK manufacturer of contact lenses and aftercare products, has negotiated a £55m borrowing facility with Barclays and RBS.