Thermo Fisher buys divisions in Chemito

Thermo Fisher Scientific has bought the analytical technologies and environment instrumentation divisions of an Indian firm.

According to Thermo Fisher, it has acquired the two divisions of Chemito Technologies, India’s largest local supplier of analytical instruments for life sciences and environmental monitoring applications.

Marijn Dekkers, president and chief executive officer of the company, said the acquisition would give the firm manufacturing capabilities in the country which will allow it to create "tailored solutions" for customers in the region.

"The strong reputation Chemito has developed through its extensive sales network, now complemented by Thermo Fisher’s breadth of scientific and environmental instrumentation, extends the services we can provide to our customers throughout India," he added.

According to the firm, it has made a number of investments in India over the past few years to meet a growing demand in the country.

The company claims to provide world-class analytical instrumentation, lab equipment, automation technologies, reagents and consumables, and LIMS solutions.