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CLOSER TO CUSTOMERS EVENT PARTICIPATION
Pearl Polyurethane Systems establishes distribution Clariant’s Healthcare business showcases key

hub in Thane, Maharashtra offerings at CPHI India

Dubai-based PU system house, of tailormade solutions and technical Swiss speciality chemicals fi rm,
Pearl Polyurethane Systems, has support not available elsewhere,” he Clariant, announced that its Healthcare
announced the setting up of a distri- added. business registered its maiden presence
bution hub in Thane, near Mumbai, at the leading pharma industry trade
to better serve customers across the The establishment of the new distri- exhibition, CPHI India 2023, held in
Indian subcontinent. bution concept is led by Mr. Suman Noida recently.
Bandi, Pearl’s Business Development
The company, a leading provider Manager. “India aims to reach net zero Clariant’s Healthcare business
of polyurethane (PU) insulation solu- emissions by 2070 and meet 50 per boasts of a strong portfolio of exci-
tions and other PU-based applications, cent of its electricity requirements from pients and active pharmaceutical ingre-
said the distribution hub, complete with and customising Pearl’s PU-based renewable energy sources by 2030. dients (APIs), backed by operational
locally stored goods, will ensure short applications to suit local conditions.” This is a hugely signifi cant moment for excellence and years of experience in
lead times and provide vastly improved the global fi ght against climate change regulatory affairs. The business is po-
services to Pearl’s customers in India. “As an independent system house and gives Pearl an exciting opportunity sitioned as a ‘one-stop shop solution’
chain, we are actively leveraging our to offer more sustainable PU insulation of excipients from standard to highly
Commenting on the new hub’s strengths of agility and customer- systems and engage policymakers with- purifi ed grades for application-specifi c
launch, Mr. Martin Kruczinna, CEO of centricity to better serve our global in the country and help India achieve its formulation fl exibility and functional
Pearl Polyurethane Systems said, “As clientele. This is all part of our strategic sustainability goals,” he observed. excipients to solve active pharmaceuti-
we react to the increased number of PearlX2 growth strategy, which will cal ingredient (API) delivery & bio- Mr. Vaios Barlas, Global Head of
new client enquiries from this growing see more offi ce locations and distri- Pearl offers a wide range of poly- availability challenges. Healthcare, at Clariant, commented,
territory, our local team on the ground bution hubs opening in key international urethane formulations and prepolymers “For Clariant, India represents a dyna-
is well-positioned to provide world- markets over the coming years, as more for the production of high-performance Among the key products showcased mically growing market for functional
class solutions to India-based clients clients turn to Pearl for the unique type polyurethane foams and elastomers. at the show were the following two excipients of high purity beyond just
UPL recognised as fi rst agrochemical fi rm in Dow offerings from the company’s Bontha- pharmacopeia compliance with an
enormous potential into parenteral
pally site in Telangana:
Jones sustainability indices  Vitipure Meglumine LEX: a low-endo- applications.
toxin and microbial-load grade of
meglumine. It is used as a counte- Indian customers prefer excipient
UPL Ltd. has announced its inclusion UPL’s performance in the S&P Global initiatives. Mr. Jai Shroff, Chairman and rion in contrast media sector, as a via a patented process to minimise suppliers with stringent GMP track
in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assess- Group CEO of UPL Group, said, “This buffering agent/alkaliser and solu- residual impurities in the product, records and local manufacturing for
Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI). The ment. The DJSI, renowned for evaluating milestone underlines our mission to biliser for mild acidic APIs. which makes it colourless, doorless, shorter lead times. This was also evi-
company reported that the recognition Environment, Social, and Governance ‘Reimagining Sustainability’ and our  VitiPure Superior: a high-purity with low microbial load and im- dent from the very strong business
marks an achievement for the company, (ESG) practices, acknowledges the top ongoing journey towards a better future brand that offers purifi ed products proves the stability of APIs. connects we established at this event.”
being the fi rst agrochemical fi rm to attain 10% of major global companies by in- for our customers, our partners, our
this status. The inclusion is attributed to dustry for their sustainable development employees, and the planet.” AIDING TARGETED THERAPY

RECOGNITION Piramal Pharma arm opens expanded ADC facility
Dhanuka Group Chairman conferred ‘Honorary Doctorate’ in Scotland

In recognition of his exceptional The Executive Council of Amity professionalism in his continuous quest Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), a Scotland, UK. PPS is a leading player in city by approximately 70-80%, enabling
service to the Indian farming community, University had recommended confe- for making India’s agriculture vibrant Contract Development and Manufactur- ADC development and manufacturing, scale-up of commercial ADC manufac-
Mr. Ram Gopal Agarwal, Chairman, rring the honour to the Dhanuka Group as well as for making farming a dig- ing Organization (CDMO) and part of with hundreds of payloads developed turing batches. The expansion, which has
Dhanuka Group, has been bestowed a Chairman considering his “deep com- nifi ed profession with increased liveli- Piramal Pharma, recently opened its ex- and more than a thousand ADC batches been completed for commercialisation
Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) mitment, strong conviction, philan- hood and heightened social status,” a panded antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufactured. The company said the within this fi scal year, features two new
by Amity University, NOIDA. thropic engagement, and high degree of press release from the Group said. manufacturing facility in Grangemouth, expansion further enhances the site’s capa- ADC manufacturing suites specifi cally

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