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In December 2023, AGI Group completed the acquisition of Chemtrix B.V. This acquisition is expected to enhance AGI Group’s capabilities in the flow chemistry sector, particularly in pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing applications.
- In July 2023, H.E.L Group announced a collaboration with IIT Kanpur to support sustainable energy initiatives driven by the institute. The partnership focuses on establishing new testing laboratories dedicated to research in novel chemistry development, battery storage, and thermal property analysis.
- In May 2021, Lonza (Switzerland) entered a partnership with Codexis (U.S.), a leading enzyme engineering company, to jointly develop and commercialize enzymatic methods using flow chemistry for the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- In March 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S.) announced the acquisition of Qiagen N.V. (Netherlands), a key provider of sample and assay technologies for molecular diagnostics, applied testing, and academic research. This acquisition aims to enhance Thermo Fisher’s footprint in the rapidly growing molecular diagnostics market.
- In August 2021, Lonza (Switzerland) acquired Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals (U.S.), a prominent supplier of specialty chemicals and custom manufacturing services. This move supports Lonza’s strategy to expand its specialty chemicals portfolio and apply its expertise in flow chemistry to deliver more efficient and sustainable solutions for its customers.
- In October 2020, PerkinElmer (U.S.) agreed to provide automation solutions for the research and production of small molecules and biotherapeutics—including flow chemistry technologies—to the U.K.-based Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre.
