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Cambrex Announces New Liquid-Phase Peptide Synthesis Manufacturing Technology

Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that Snapdragon Chemistry, a Cambrex company, has successfully developed a new liquid-phase peptide synthesis (LPPS) technology that utilizes traditional active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) batch reactors and continuous flow, obviating the dependency on specialized, solid-phase reactors.

September 19, 2024


Leaders In Specialty Chemicals to Gather in Charleston for 2024 SOCMA Summit

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) will host its 2024 Summit & Annual Business Meeting from October 29 to 30 at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, SC. The event will bring together leadership teams from the specialty and fine chemical sector, focusing on "Predictions & Planning" to shape strategies for the coming year.

September 11, 2024

Connections Matter

Have you ever heard, “It’s all about who you know?” This truth has never been more evident to me than in connections I’ve witnessed this past year within the SOCMA membership.

August 28, 2024

Two Global Industry Leaders Join ChemQuest as Directors

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointments of two new directors, Michael Henningsen, Ph.D., and Graeme Roan, Ph.D.

August 21, 2024