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Grace Announces Additional Patent Notice of Allowance for Flash Chromatography Technology
2013-12-16 23:15:00| W.R. Grace & Co.
Columbia, MD Dec. 16, 2013 - W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that the Australian Patent Office has granted a patent related to the companys REVELERIS flash chromatography system. The patent concerns the use of Evaporative Light Scattering Detection (ELSD) with flash chromatography, which is a key component of the REVELERIS flash chromatography system. The technology covered in this allowed claim enables streamlined purification of new chemical/biological entities for drug discovery.Grace previously announced receipt of similar U.S. patents (US8115930, US8314934, US8305581, and US8305582), which are generally directed to various aspects of flash chromatography using two kinds of detectors, such as ELSD and UV, to collect sample fractions. These techniques improve new molecule purification by increasing recovery, improving reliability, and simplifying instrument operation.This additional Australian Patent further confirms our global leadership in flash chromatography technology, said Laurie Andriate, Vice President and General Manager Engineered Materials at Grace. Our cutting-edge technology has advanced the capabilities of flash chromatography, resulting in cost savings and productivity enhancements for our customers, she said.The award-winning REVELERIS flash chromatography system and Graces innovative silica cartridges are used by most leading pharmaceutical companies in the world. Grace has combined its expertise as the worlds largest manufacturer of specialty silica gel with its pioneering ELSD know-how to optimize flash purification for a broad range of applications.***About GraceGrace is a leading global supplier of catalysts; engineered and packaging materials; and, specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The companys three industry-leading business segmentsGrace Catalysts Technologies, Grace Materials Technologies and Grace Construction Productsprovide innovative products, technologies and services that enhance the quality of life. Grace employs approximately 6,500 people in over 40 countries and had 2012 net sales of $3.2 billion. More information about Grace is available at http://www.grace.com.
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Clegg wants fifth tax allowance rise
2013-11-17 01:31:15| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Nick Clegg says the coalition government should raise the income tax threshold for a fifth time - making it 10,500.
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Beaverton mayor will evaluate car allowance; search for Hillsboro police chief: Washington...
2013-08-10 07:49:12| Waste Management - Topix.net
Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle will evaluate whether to keep his car allowance after The Oregonian reported that Doyle occasionally drives city cars while getting paid to use his own, a city official said today.
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15 percent investment allowance for semiconductor industry
2013-02-28 18:04:56| Semiconductors - Topix.net
"We recognise the pivotal role of semiconductor wafer fabs in the eco-system of manufacture of electronics," Chidambaram said while presenting the union budget 2013-14 to the lower house of parliament.
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EnQuest secures tax allowance to expand Thistle field development
2013-02-07 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
UK-based oil production company EnQuest has received a brownfield tax allowance from the British Government to extend its Thistle oil field development in the North Sea.
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