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DUBAI: Passavant Energy & Environment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI) PJSC of Germany, has signed two contracts for a combined value of $28 million (103 million dirhams) for the construction and operation of two wastewater treatment plants in Punjab, the company has said.The winning of the new contracts for Amritsar Sewerage Project in Punjab further reinforces the company

In order to meet regulatory needs, reduce inventory and facilitate faster product release for pharma manufacturers, US based medical technology company Becton and Dickinson has launched BD FACSMicroCount System in India which will serve as a first of its kind platform for rapid microbiological testing (RMM).

RMM is done in a laboratory to check for the presence of micro-organism such as bacteria and fungi in a sample. It is required for purposes such as diagnosing diseases or discovering signs of contamination in various pharma products. It also ensures that that products are safe, meet specifications for microbial quality and comply with government regulations.

Traditional microbiological tests are usually based on the growth of the target microorganism. Common bacteria need 1 to 2 days to grow while fungi require 2 to5 days or more. Such long test periods affect product release time and bring a high inventory and risk control cost to enterprises. Besides, it causes difficulties in supervision work of governmental authorities.

Explains Rich Quashne, worldwide product manager, Becton and Dickinson,

Liquid air could potentially be a source of clean vehicle power for commercial trucks in the UK by 2020, according to a report by the Liquid Air Energy Network.

The report projects that a liquid-air powered British fleet of 36,000 vehicles by 2025 could save more than 1 billion liters of diesel fuel, 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (well-to-wheel), and a net of

The New York State Food Safety and Metrology Laboratory, which protects New Yorkers from food borne pathogens and illnesses, has been awarded the