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Developments in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors

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Avecia was formed in July 1999, following completion of a US$2.1 billion (£1.3 billion) buyout of the former Zeneca Specialties business from AstraZeneca. The deal was financed by Cinven and Investcorp - two of Europe's leading financial investment firms.

With sales of £700 million in 2000 and earnings of over £150 million, Avecia is one of Europe's leading and most profitable speciality chemical companies.

Avecia businesses are linked by common scientific and technical capabilities and are focused on delivering service to customers across a wide range of industries including health care, agrochemicals, coatings, graphic arts, leather imaging, mining, plastics, biotechnology, inks and automotive. The company has 4,700 employees and operates in the UK, US, Europe and the Far East.


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By Patricia Lobo, Editor of PMPS
John Blackie is currently the General Manager of Manufacturing for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology at Avecia. He is based in Scotland with accountability for manufacturing in Grangemouth in Scotland, Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and Billingham Teeside in north-east England. John graduated in chemical engineering from the University of Edinburgh.

After a few years in plant design and development, he entered manufacturing management. John has held a
variety of posts in site and operations management over 20 years within the ICI, Zeneca and most recently, Avecia groups. He has been a Senior Manager responsible for manufacturing in the UK for nine years and has spent two and a half years running Syngenta's (formerly Zeneca's) Belgian operations.


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