Archives for October 20, 2004

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Nobex teams up with Biocon for oral insulin

Nobex has partnered with Biocon of India to accelerate its project to develop an oral formulation of insulin, to provide a more patient-friendly alternative to current injectable products for diabetes.

Rockwood unit, Novasep to merge

A marriage between US chemicals group Rockwood Specialities and French separations specialist Novasep will create a unique company to serve the life sciences industry, according to the two companies.

Akzo reports huge hike in net profit

Dutch chemicals and drugs group Akzo Nobel saw its net income accelerate in the third quarter of this year, to the surprise of analysts and investors, and helped by cost reductions and a big gain from the divestment of its coatings business.