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Tablets & Capsules October 2015 43 API molecules can crystallize. Instead, the molecules agglomerate in random, amor- phous forms that dissolve easily into highly soluble nanoparticles. Lubrizol acquires Particle Sciences CLEVELAND, OH—Lubrizol Life- Sciences acquired Particle Sciences, Beth- lehem, PA. The acquisition allows Lubri- zol to apply its expertise in polymer chemistry and pharmaceutical excipients using Particle Science's competencies in developing complex drug delivery sys- tems for a variety of dosage forms. Gattefossé opens site in Mumbai SAINT-PRIEST, France—Gattefossé opened an FDA-certified pharmaceutical laboratory in Mumbai to provide research and formulation assistance to its Indian customers. Gattefossé specializes in lipid- based excipients and formulations. CoreRX to expand its headquarters CLEARWATER, FL—CoreRx announ- ced plans to add approximately 45,000 square feet of R&D, manufacturing, ware- house, and office space to its campus supplier news Czech university installs Gamlen tablet press PRAGUE, Czech Republic—The Uni- versity of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, installed a Gamlen GTP-1 desk- top tablet press to conduct tablet com- pression research. "The GTP helps us to speed up tablet compression screening in reformulation projects aimed at replacing wet granulation with roller compaction," said Petr Zámostny, associate professor of organic technology. Natoli launches Tablet Compression Resource center HOLBROOK, NY—Natoli Engineering opened its Tablet Compression Resource center in Long Island, NY, to provide training, supplies, and services to cus- tomers in the region. The center will offer monthly courses on tablet press setup, troubleshooting, and industry best practices. For more information, see tabletcompressionresource.com. Fette opens customer center in Germany SCHWARZENBEK, Germany—LMT Group unveiled a €13 million customer center here dedicated to its Fette Com- pacting subsidiary. The facility includes tablet press testing and acceptance rooms for customers to participate in equipment trials under conditions that mimick those at their own sites. BASF, academic centers develop method to improve API solubility LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany—BASF, in collaboration with researchers from Harvard, Yale, and the École Polytech- nique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, developed a process that improves the solubility of active pharmaceutical ingre- dients (APIs). The process works by dri- ving an API solution through a high- velocity microfluidic nebulizer that allows the solvent to evaporate before the here. Plans include five process develop- ment suites dedicated to formulating investigational drugs. The expansion will also create 25 jobs. Mayne Pharma plans $65 million expansion GREENVILLE, NC—Mayne Pharma will invest $65 million to expand its cam- pus here, including constructing a 126,000-square-foot building dedicated to oral-dose commercial manufacturing. The expansion is expected to double the company's manufacturing capacity and add as many as 110 jobs to its current workforce of 350. The campus also houses Metrics Contract Services, which Mayne acquired in 2012. Microscan acquires Label Vision Systems RENTON, WA—Microscan Systems acquired Label Vision Systems, Peachtree City, GA, which will become a brand within Microscan's barcode label-verifi- cation portfolio. Development to Market Approval. November 19-20 in Malvern, PA. Con- ducted by Center for Professional Inno- vation & Education. Tel. 610 688 1708. Website: www.cfpie.com. ´