Advertisement

If you have an ACS member number, please enter it here so we can link this account to your membership. (optional)

ACS values your privacy. By submitting your information, you are gaining access to C&EN and subscribing to our weekly newsletter. We use the information you provide to make your reading experience better, and we will never sell your data to third party members.

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCES TO C&EN

Business

Thermo Fisher Buys Indian Lab Supplier

July 30, 2007 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 85, Issue 31

[+]Enlarge
Credit: Aquapharm
Credit: Aquapharm

Thermo Fisher Scientific will acquire Qualigens Fine Chemicals, an Indian division of GlaxoSmithKline that Thermo calls India's largest laboratory chemical manufacturer and supplier. Qualigens had sales last year of about $24 million and has about 150 employees across the country. Thermo Fisher CEO Marijn E. Dekkers says the deal will allow his company to "accelerate our growth in a country where science and industry are moving forward at an exciting pace."

Article:

This article has been sent to the following recipient:

0 /1 FREE ARTICLES LEFT THIS MONTH Remaining
Chemistry matters. Join us to get the news you need.