APIs
SOCMA Focuses on Concerns of Batch and Custom Manufacturers
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
SOCMA President and CEO Larry D. Sloan discusses the association’s key policy initiatives and activities.



Tracking Pharmaceutical and API Growth in China
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
Strong growth is projected for China’s pharmaceutical industry, offering opportunities for drug companies and manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Outsourcing
Wanted: Better Upstream Bioprocessing Technologies
Eric Langer, president of BioPan Associates
A recent industry survey shows keen interest in improving bioreactors and cell-culture media.

Pharma Partner Focus
Almac Expands in North America
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology, and editor of Sourcing and Management
With a new North American headquarters and expanded operations, Almac is furthering its transatlantic approach to contract development and manufacturing.

CSR and Sustainability Forum
Pharmaceutical Technology’s dedicated editorial coverage on the developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, other business sectors, and public and private organizations. This month, we feature articles on IFPMA’s Framework of Action for noncommunicable diseases, a solar-energy project by New Age Industries, and a roundup of CSR and sustainability news.

Pharma Industry Prepares for UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases
Patricia Van Arnum, senior editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of Sourcing and Management
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations issues a Framework of Action for noncommunicable diseases.

Sustainability at Work: Solar Energy
Erik Greb, associate editor, Pharmaceutical Technology and editor of the Equipment and Processing Report, implements a new solar-energy system at its Pennsylvania facility.
New Age Industries, a manufacturer of plastic molding and fittings for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, implements a solar-energy project at its Pennsylvania facility.

CSR and Sustainability in the News
A roundup of developments in corporate social responsibility and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations.