Antwerp, November 5, 2003
– In the framework of the renewal of the cooperation
agreement between the province of Antwerp and the
province of Shaanxi, China, the Plant and Material
Protection division of Janssen Pharmaceutica has
signed a manufacturing and supply agreement with
Nongda Develop Science & Technology Company
in China.
Effective and Environment-Friendly
The subject of the contract is the production
of active molecules for the control of unwanted
growth of marine organisms of plant or animal origin.
These organisms are a heavy burden for boats, fish
nets and underwater constructions, causing higher
fuel consumption, increasing corrosion or shortening
their service life. The new molecules from Janssen
Pharmaceutica act as anti-fouling agents and will
do so in an environmentally friendlier way than
existing products since the current alternatives,
which are based on heavy metals, like tin, copper
which might accumulate in nature resulting in negative
effects on the organisms in their natural habitat.
Production and Sales through the Chinese
Partner
The worldwide production of the new molecules
will be fully in the hands of Nongda Develop,
which will also be in charge of sales on the Chinese
market. Outside China, Janssen Pharmaceutica will
market the molecules through licensees and distributors.
Nongda Develop is already a customer of Janssen
Pharmaceutica and processes the existing antifungal
molecules in crop protectants. Nongda Develop
meets all the requirements with reference to quality,
volumes and cost price. Most potential customers
for the product are based in Asia. |
Small Quantities, High
Added Value
The molecules of the Plant and Material
Protection division of Janssen Pharmaceutica are
produced in small quantities for processing in
products by third parties, such as paint manufacturers.
Coating the hull of a ship, for example, with
the right agents can achieve a fuel reduction
of 10% which results also in a significant reduction
of harmful exhaust gases.
The Plant and Material Protection Division
The Plant and Material Protection division
of Janssen Pharmaceutica specializes in the discovery
and development of molecules for the protection
of agricultural products, such as seed, plants
and their produce, and materials, such as wood,
textiles, paint and coatings, against damage caused
by fungi, bacteria, algae, insects and bio-contaminants.
One of the principles applied in selecting a molecule
for further development is that the environmental
impact of new biocidal elements must be minimal.
This criterion is consistent with the overall
strategy of sustainable development practiced
by the Plant
and Material Protection division of Janssen
Pharmaceutica. |
