Experts share their thoughts on the chemical industry over the next 12-18 months

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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories opens Centre at Cambridge Science Park, UK

Indian drug maker Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is going to be opened its newly expanded Chirotech Technology Centre at Cambridge Science Park, UK. The facility is built to Dr. Reddy’s specific requirements for chemistry, biology and analytics. While this capacity will help facilitate an initial doubling of scientific staff in Chirotech while providing for further capacity additions in future as well as strengthen core capabilities in biocatalysis and chemocatalysis, build capabilities in fast growing segments like Activated mPEGs and peptides, and allow development of other areas of expertise in chemistry and processing for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

Huntsman Plans Expansion in India

Huntsman Corp. plans to expand and acquire companies in India to keep up with customer demand. The company expects to double revenue from India in the next four to five years. The company will invest $10 million to develop a full-fledged office with research and development facilities and hire around 400-500 people in the next two to three years in India. Last week, Huntsman completed the acquisition of Gujarat-based chemicals manufacturer Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd, its fourth Indian acquisition, extending a technical collaboration with the Indian chemicals maker. Huntsman is expanding capacity to meet demand from clients that have set up factories in India. The company's clients include Procter and Gamble Co. and competitors include BASF SE, Bayer AG and Dow Chemical Co.