Atrium Biotechnologies Changes Name

Oct 30th, 2008

Katie Schaefer

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Atrium Biotechnologies Inc. has changed its name to Atrium Innovations Inc. The change is said to be a reflection of the change from a biotechnology subsidiary to a cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical and nutrition manufacturer and marketer.

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