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IEST publishes new guidance on cleanroom garments– 22-Dec-2011
IEST-RP-CC003.4 addresses the gowning of personnel as a critical aspect of contamination control
Aseptic packaging market to exceed US$5bn in 2015– 15-Dec-2011
Growth from drug sterility needs and distribution and storage advantages in food and beverages
Hygiene certificate checks disinfection in laundries– 19-Sep-2011
Adds to Hotelcheck Hygiene scheme that checks cleanliness of main hotel areas
Gloves head cleanroom expenditure, report reveals– 14-Mar-2011
Asia is fastest-growing region for both consumables and hardware
New US tax could encourage medical device outsourcing, says report– 1-Feb-2011
Excise tax to be imposed in 2013
Industrial wipes will grow faster than consumer, report reveals– 10-Jan-2011
Will continue to benefit from ease-of-use and reduced risk of cross-contamination
Shield Medicare on the move– 22-Feb-2006
Shield Medicare is preparing for a new stage in its evolution with a move to a new, purpose-built facility at Baglan Energy Park, near Swansea, South Wales. The project will bring Shield Medicare's production, warehouse and distribution facilities under one roof by December 2006.
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The UK banks on research and science– 22-Mar-2012
UK industry is currently beset by high business costs, overly cautious lending and government austerity measures. But some support for r&d has been forthcoming through recent UK Government funding and tax credits, while regional grants are encouraging investment in some areas. The pharmaceutical industry accounts for 60% of r&d spending in the UK, but other sectors such as healthcare, automotive and the space industry, are offering opportunities for cleanroom suppliers.
Kozy times for the French– 23-Jan-2012
France is strong in industrial sectors, including telecoms, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automobile production. As a leading exponent of nuclear energy, it has developed specialised contamination control knowhow. Per capita spending on medicines and healthcare is among the highest in Europe and it ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. France is a large r&d spender, focused around innovation clusters dedicated to various industry sectors.