SWITZERLAND: DADE BEHRING TO CLOSE UNIT

Article Abstract:

In June 2001 Chicago-based Dade Behring is to close immuno-haemotology unit in Dudingen, Switzerland. The unit serves the blood disease diagnostics and therapy sectors and is faced with markets with no notable growth. The move involves the reduction of workforce from 100 to 40. Until mid-2002 clients in Switzerland will be supplied by Dade-Behring's unit in Dortmund. The US company is concentrating on its core business of diagnostics systems.

Drugs, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Surgical and medical instruments, Hematology Equipment, Dade Behring Inc.

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SWITZERLAND: CHEMICAL FIBRE PRODUCER TO CLOSE DIVISIONS

Article Abstract:

Swiss chemical fibre producer Setila AG (former Viscosuisse), a subsidiary of French Setila S.A., will close its Nylon Polymerisation, Texturing and Spinning 2 divisions. The discontinuation will affect 48 staff. The Swiss producer will transfer yarn production to the Spinning 2 division and, for the time being, continue its polyester polymerisation division.

Organic fibers, noncellulosic, Noncellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing, Synthetic Fibers

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SWITZERLAND: OCTAPHARMA TO PROCESS BLOOD PLASMA

Article Abstract:

Octapharma AG of Ziegelbrucke, Switzerland, is to expand the blood plasma fractionating facilities and set up a R&D unit in a factory in Ligolsheim, eastern France, which it acquired from Centeon. In 1998 Octapharma generated a turnover of DM 202mn with blood plasma products. It has a production plant in Vienna.

Research & development outlays, France, Expanded capacity, plant expansion, Ethical Preparations, Drugs, Octapharma

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