Japan based AGI Group, a world-leading solutions provider of precision manufactured glass equipment across chemical processing industries, has acquired Chemtrix BV.

The core strategy of the AGI Group is to expand its global presence to support Customers & enable sales growth outside of Japan.

AGI Group have an exciting andexpanding portfolio of well-known brands, including - but not limited to - the AGI Group flagship brand AGI Glassplant; Premex Reactor, a supplier of premium quality high pressure reactor systems & magnetic stirrers for R&D; & Syrris, the global leader in flow chemistry solutions for laboratory scale.

The strategic acquisition of Chemtrix brings flow chemistry scale-up capabilities into AGI Group, supporting Customers with both pilot & manufacturing solutions.

Mike Hawes, CEO of AGI International, commented: “We are very excited to have Chemtrix join AGI Group. We have a strong & successful history in providing high performance flow chemistry solutions for research laboratories. The addition of Chemtrix now allows us to support the market in scaling up their processes to the pilot plant & manufacturing scales. Chemtrix has a fantastic reputation in this market, & we are delighted to be able to offer the high quality & high performance solutions in the Chemtrix portfolio“.

Dr. Charlotte Wiles, CEO of Chemtrix BV, commented: “Our strategy focusses on developing close collaborations with end users across academia, the fine chemical, specialty & pharmaceutical industries to develop a complete, easy to scale product portfolio whilst delivering our Customers safe & reliable scale-up from lab to industrial production. We are delighted to join AGI Group, & continue our shared mission of delivering high quality, efficient solutions that meet our Customers challenging process needs.”