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MAKING IN INDIA

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c begins making air quality

monitoring systems at Nashik facility

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c, the US-
based analytical technologies major,
has announced the commencement of
manufacturing of Air Quality Moni-
toring System (AQMS) analysers in
India. The analysers will be engineered,
manufactured and validated at Thermo
Fisher’s facility at Nasik, Maharashtra.

Thermo Fisher has been catering to
the cement, metals, mining, oil & gas,
power, chemicals and other industries
in India with these analysers, manu- analysers play a crucial role in monitor- our ongoing investments to address the
factured at its facilities in the US and ing and regulating industrial emissions, complex environmental and process
China. The analysers are assembled contributing to the government’s efforts monitoring challenges in the country.”
into ‘Make in India’ Class 1 Continuous in curbing air pollution.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Mr. Srinath Venkatesh, Managing
Station (CAAQMS) at its Pune facility. Mr. Miguel Faustino, President, Director, India & South Asia, Thermo
Chemical Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scien- Fisher Scientifi c, added, “Air pollution
Thermo Fisher said by manufac- tifi c, highlighted the company’s com- remains a major challenge in India,
turing these analysers in India, it has mitment to India’s sustainable business impacting the health and well-being
further fortifi ed its commitment to the environment, saying, “Thermo Fisher’s of millions. By investing in localised
nation’s “localisation and environ- Mission to enable our customer to make capabilities, we strive to strengthen our
mental stewardship efforts”. the world healthier, cleaner and safer is partnership with government and regu-
aligned to India’s ambitious sustain- latory stakeholders for action-oriented
Designed to provide accurate data ability goals. The localisation of our measures for a healthier, cleaner and
on air pollutants and gases, the AQMS industry-leading innovations refl ects safer India.”

CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION
Brenntag expands material science innovation &

application centre in Navi Mumbai

Brenntag, the German chemicals equipment, enabling Brenntag the development, Mr. Sanjay
and ingredients distribution major, has researchers to accelerate the Karkhanis, President CASE,
announced the expansion of its ‘Mate- development of innovative coat- Material Science, Brenntag
rial Science Innovation & Application ing formulations. The centre Specialties said, “The expan-
Centre’ in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. features collaborative spaces sion of our Material Science
The company said the facility will further designed to foster innovation Innovation & Application
advance its work in powder coatings, and teamwork among Brenntag scien- Centre underscores our dedication to
adhesive applications, and enhanced tists & engineers, and industry part- pushing the boundaries of material
water-based and solvent-based coatings. ners, and is part of the global network science. By investing in advanced research
of Material Science Innovation & capabilities, we are poised to deliver
The expansion includes new labo- Application Centres sharing expertise and cutting-edge solutions that address the
ratories equipped with advanced testing driving best practices. Commenting on challenges of today and tomorrow.”

140 Chemical Weekly June 4, 2024

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