Archive | November, 2008
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World Aids Day 2008 – UNAID – China – Responds

by Editor on November 30, 2008 in Public Service, linkedin

Red ribbons on Olympic Stadium to inspire the response to AIDS in China and beyond Chinese AIDS authorities, with the support of UNAIDS, today unveiled three giant red ribbons on the iconic National Stadium – colloquially known as ‘the Bird’s Nest’ – to mark World AIDS Day. The display illustrates China’s commitment to the AIDS [...]

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BD (Becton Dickinson) On A Roll

by Editor on November 27, 2008 in Editorial, Investors, Lifescience, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, linkedin

While many business are slashing dividends BD continues to increase their dividend for the 36th continuous year. They also announced a stock repurchase program. “This marks the 36th consecutive year of BD dividend increases. We continue to generate strong cash flow, allowing us to return significant dollars to our shareholders while continuing to make investments [...]

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Respironics – Philips Is Not Going Direct To The Consumer

by Frank Barlin on November 26, 2008 in Editorial, Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare, linkedin

With the uncertainties of the new onslaught of Medicare cuts on respiratory equipment and the growing opacity and dynamism in the customer supply channel, Donald Spence, CEO at Philips Home Healthcare Systems has issued a statement putting paid to “rumors” that they – in effect – were “going direct” to consumers. Rumors had been fueled [...]

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Sibaya At Emballage 2008 – World Packaging Conference – Paris, France

by Editor on November 24, 2008 in Drug Delivery, Editorial, Lifescience, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, linkedin

A Sibaya delegation lead by Bruno Cocheteux attended the Emballage 2008 – World Packaging Exhibition in Paris, France 17 – 21 November 2008. Robotics and Class 4 Clean rooms: As far as equipment is concerned, there was an increasing representation of robotics solutions to perform complex and numerous tasks. We also interestingly noted the introduction [...]

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Hans Bergh to step down as CEO of Permobil AB

by Editor on November 24, 2008 in Editorial, Employment and People, Home Healthcare, linkedin

Hans Bergh, legendary CEO at Permobil has announced his intention to step down for personal reasons as soon as a successor is found. The process is being led by Tom Erixon, Chairman of the Board at Permobil and is expected to take several months. Under Hans Bergh’s leadership the company has become the third largest [...]

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