Dionex to offer chromatography equipment in India
Dionex India, a joint venture between the US-based Dionex and M/S Indtech Analytical, India was launched recently. The new venture will have on board Mr N M Kabbin, Dr P H Katti, Mr MG Gadre and Dr V R Bhate and the company will be the 14th subsidiary of Dionex, USA.

Morepen keen on EU market; announces 52 DMF filings
Morepen Laboratories announced 52 Drug Master Files (DMF) filings across ten European countries for six products. The filings are for cholesterol reducing drug Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for both the amorphous and the crystalline forms, antiasthmatic drug Desloratadine (Clarinex), antidiabetic drug Pioglitazone (Actos) and antibacterial drugs Sultamicillin Tosylate and Sultamicillin Base (Unasyn).

IPA and IDMA celebrate homecoming of Padma awardees
On August 15, 2005, five members from the Pharma industry were honoured with the coveted Padma Shree for their contribution to society. This week the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) and Indian Drug Manufacturer’s Association (IDMA) felicitated the industry stalwarts.