Tag Archives: pharmaceutical industry

WACKER introduces end-to-end R&D and manufacturing support for emerging RNA and gene therapy technologies

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has launched a new Contract Research Services platform designed to support biotech and biopharma companies developing nucleic acid-based medicines, including RNA therapies, plasmid DNA technologies and lipid nanoparticle formulations. Operating from the company’s Biotechnology Center in Munich, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim expands global rollout of JASCAYD® following Japan approval for pulmonary fibrosis treatment

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for JASCAYD® (nerandomilast) to treat adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis. The oral PDE4B inhibitor is the first therapy of its kind … Read the full press release

Sandoz Expands European Diabetes Portfolio with Approval of Two New Biosimilar Insulins

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has received European Commission approval for two biosimilar insulin products, Bysumlog® (insulin lispro) and Dazparda® (insulin aspart), for the treatment of diabetes mellitus across Europe. Developed by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, the products are intended to improve … Read the full press release

Romanian Pharmaceutical Producer Antibiotice Receives EIB Advisory Support for Future Growth and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will provide advisory support to Romanian pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice SA to strengthen its corporate governance framework and investment readiness. The cooperation aims to align the company’s operational and risk-management practices with international pharmaceutical industry … Read the full press release

Roche Expands Digital Pathology Strategy with Acquisition of AI Diagnostics Company PathAI

(IN BRIEF) Roche has agreed to acquire PathAI to strengthen its digital pathology and AI-powered diagnostics capabilities. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the companies focused on AI-enabled companion diagnostics and pathology solutions. Roche said the acquisition will … Read the full press release

Sandoz Marks 20 Years of Omnitrope Milestone Highlighting the Growth and Impact of Biosimilars in Global Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz is celebrating 20 years since the approval of Omnitrope, the world’s first biosimilar medicine, which helped establish a new pharmaceutical category and expand patient access to biologic treatments. Since its launch, Omnitrope has generated significant healthcare savings … Read the full press release

EQT Life Sciences Exits Tubulis Investment Following Gilead Acquisition Agreement in Oncology Sector

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences has exited its investment in Tubulis following Gilead Sciences’ agreement to acquire the German biotechnology company in a deal valued at up to $5 billion including milestones. EQT supported Tubulis’ development into a clinical-stage oncology … Read the full press release

GSK Expands Cardiopulmonary Research Portfolio with Planned Acquisition of 35Pharma and HS235 Therapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered an agreement to acquire Canadian biotechnology company 35Pharma for $950 million in order to strengthen its pipeline of therapies for pulmonary hypertension and related cardiopulmonary diseases. The acquisition includes HS235, an investigational activin signalling inhibitor … Read the full press release

Krka’s Performance, Leadership, and Sustainability Drive First Place in Slovenia’s 2025 Business Excellence Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Krka has been recognised as Slovenia’s leading company in the 2025 Business Excellence survey conducted by Ninamedia, ranking first among 54 companies according to both business representatives and the general public based on evaluations of visibility, performance, reputation, … Read the full press release

Shionogi Increases Stake in ViiV Healthcare to 21.7 Percent as Shareholder Structure Simplifies

(IN BRIEF) GSK and Shionogi have agreed with Pfizer to restructure ViiV Healthcare’s shareholder base, with Shionogi replacing Pfizer’s 11.7 percent economic interest and increasing its stake to 21.7 percent, while GSK maintains a 78.3 percent majority holding. The transaction, … Read the full press release

GEA advances into DAX following strong transformation driven by innovation and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) GEA has joined the DAX index, becoming one of Germany’s 40 largest listed companies following a strong rise in its market valuation and successful qualification via Deutsche Börse’s “Fast Entry” process. The company’s transformation, centered on innovation, sustainability, … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma Expands Capacity with New RTU Cartridge Facility in Hungary

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has begun construction on a new production facility for ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges at its Lukácsháza site in Hungary. The investment of over 100 million euros will expand the company’s manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand for … Read the full press release

CVC Strategic Opportunities Sells Entire Stake in Genetic S.p.A., Strengthening the Company’s Global Position

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities II has successfully exited its investment in Genetic S.p.A., a pharmaceutical CDMO specializing in Respiratory, Ophthalmic, and Oncology therapeutic products. The exit sees NB Renaissance and NB Aurora joining the Pavese family as shareholders. Under … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Fire-Rated Door Offering with Acquisition of Danish Firm Door System

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Door System, a Danish manufacturer of high-quality fire-rated doors for the pharmaceutical, food, and retail sectors. Based in Hørning and employing 80 people, Door System is known for its innovative … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Drives Key Projects to Decarbonise Healthcare and Support NHS Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading two critical projects focused on decarbonising healthcare. The Greener Trials project, led by Professor Paula Williamson, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trials through an open science approach, collaborating with … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Cresemba Achieves Key Sales Milestone in Japan and Strong Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), surpassed sales targets in Japan, triggering a CHF 1.2 million sales milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma. This achievement, reached in just the second year of … Read the full press release

Krka Ranks in Top 10% of Pharmaceutical Industry in 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment

(IN BRIEF) Krka achieved a score of 56 out of 100 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, ranking the company among the top 10% of pharmaceutical firms. This marks an improvement over the previous year’s performance and highlights … Read the full press release

Triton Fund IV company, Bormioli Pharma successfully completes 100% acquisition of GCL Pharma

(PRESS RELEASE) PARMA, Italy, 16-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Triton announces that Bormioli Pharma has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of GCL Pharma. The Italian company based in Vasto (Chieti), previously part of Guala Closures Group, specializes in the production … Read the full press release

Siemens and Perceptive Engineering partner to provide a versatile solution for the Pharmaceutical Industry

NUREMBERG, 07-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG and Perceptive Engineering Ltd announce a partnership which offers Perceptive’s PharmaMV and Siemens Simatic Sipat software products closely integrated to provide a versatile solution for advanced control and optimization applications in both continuous and … Read the full press release

ETIPACK JOINS SYSTECH UNISOLVE(TM) PARTNER ECOSYSTEM

BRUSSELS, Belgium and MILAN, Italy, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, will now offer its UniSolveTM serialization software as an integrated solution with labeling hardware from Etipack, a manufacturer of labeling and coding … Read the full press release