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EXPANDING PRESENCE
Atmus Filtration Technologies opens global capability

centre in Pune

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc.,
the US-based fi ltration and media solu-
tions fi rm, has inaugurated a state-of-the-
art Global Capability Centre in Pune.

The company, which provides fi lters,
coolant and chemical products that
extend equipment service life and reduce
total cost of ownership, said the centre is
designed to enhance collaboration and
cross-functional learning, and employs
advanced analytics to facilitate the deve-
lopment of cutting-edge fi ltration techno-
logies that adhere to the highest indus-
try standards. “At Atmus, our focus has
always been towards advancing tech-
nological frontiers and cultivating a cul- tion, construction, marine, mining, oil and commitment to fostering innovation and
ture of innovation – and our new Global gas, trucking, rail, power generation and excellence, while strengthening our posi-
Capability Centre in India allows us to take more. The new facility will support many tion as a global frontrunner in the fi ltration
the next steps in delivering high-perform- of Atmus’s global business functions industry.”
ing, proven solutions to our customers,” including engineering, purchasing, pro-
said Mr. Greg Hoverson, Chief Technical duct management, IT, supply chain, qua- Atmus Filtration Technologies also
Offi cer at Atmus. lity, HR, fi nance and advanced analytics. has a joint venture, Fleetguard Filters
Pvt. Ltd. (FFPL), which is headquartered
The centre will employ over 100 Ms. Avani Shah, Atmus India Global in Pune. Incorporated in 1987, FFPL is a
skilled professionals and is spread across Capability Centre Leader, said, “This leading provider of fi ltration solutions for
16,000-sq.ft., catering to various markets, strategic investment in the Atmus busi- the commercial vehicle market throughout
such as agriculture, municipal transporta- ness in India represents our unwavering India.

DOWNTREND
Ethanol blending with petrol falls to 10.24% in November,

from 12.38% in October

The percentage of ethanol blended Analysis Cell (PPAC) said in its lat- crore litres of petrol on account of eth-
with petrol during November 2023 fell est report. During ESY 2022-23, the anol blending during ESY 2022-23,
to 10.24% from 12.38% during Octo- OMCs fl oated a tender for 599.7 crore resulting in savings of more than Rs.
ber. November is the fi rst month of the litres of ethanol, against which letters 24,300-crore in foreign exchange and
ethanol supply year 2023-24. “Ethanol of intent (LoIs) for 567 crore litres payments of about Rs. 19,300-crore to
blending with petrol during November were issued. During the year, surgar- farmers. India achieved the target of
2023, the fi rst month of the Ethanol cane juice accounted for 25% of the 12% blending of ethanol with petrol
Supply Year (ESY) 2023-24, stood at ethanol production, B-Heavy molasses in ESY 2022-23, and 10% blending in
10.24%, as compared to 12.06% dur- (45%), C-Heavy molasses (1%) and ESY 2021-22. The Ministry of Petro-
ing the ESY November 2022-October foodgrains (29%). The oil marketing leum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has
2023,” the Petroleum Planning and companies (OMCs) saved around 509 targeted 15% blending in ESY 2023-24.

132 Chemical Weekly December 26, 2023

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