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EXPANDING BASE INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
Thermo Fisher Scientifi c acquiring Sanofi ’s steriles World’s largest fragrance museum opens in China

manufacturing site in US Guangzhou Xuelei Cosmetics Co.,
a Chinese fragrance and perfume deve-
Diversifi ed conglomerate, Thermo lopment and manufacturing fi rm, has
Fisher Scientifi c, is expanding its announced the opening of the ‘Xuelei
partnership with French pharma major, Fragrance Museum’ in Guangzhou,
Sanofi , to enable additional US drug China. “The museum covers over 7,000
product manufacturing. The terms of square meters and is the world’s largest
the deal were not disclosed. fragrance museum to date,” the
company informed in a press note.
Under the agreement, Thermo Fisher
will acquire Sanofi ’s steriles manu- The Xuelei Group established the
facturing site in Ridgefi eld, New Jersey museum to centre on fragrance educa-
and will continue to manufacture a tion and cultural immersion, combining
portfolio of therapies for Sanofi . In the traditions of Chinese fragrance with
addition, Thermo Fisher will expand use cutting-edge technologies.
of the site to meet the growing demand
from pharma and biotech customers “The museum is dedicated to explor-
for US manufacturing capacity. ing and revitalising China’s tradi- Anchored in a deep integration of representatives from several leading
tional fragrance culture while building academia, industry and research, it fragrance houses, including Givaudan,
The Ridgefi eld site is a sterile a global bridge for olfactory dialogue provides a platform for talent deve- IFF, Symrise, Mane and Iberchem,
fi ll-fi nish and packaging facility with a with Sanofi , while investing to bring growth of the site.” Thermo Fisher ope- between East and West,” the company lopment, technological innovation attended the museum’s opening cere-
team of more than 200 employees who additional capacity and enhanced capa- rates a leading global sterile fi ll-fi nish said in the note. “More than a cultural and academic exchange – helping mony. The press note also stated that
will join Thermo Fisher following the bilities at this site.” manufacturing network, which cur- monument, the museum serves as prepare the next generation of global these companies have contributed to
completion of the transaction. rently includes US sites in Greenville, an innovation catalyst for the industry. fragrance professionals.” Executives and the construction of the museum.
Brendan O’Callaghan, global head North Carolina and Plainville, Mas-
“Sanofi ’s Ridgefi eld site will strengthen of manufacturing & supply, Sanofi , sachusetts. These sites are integral to
our US manufacturing capabilities, added, “This expansion of our long- the company’s CDMO and CRO solu- Air Liquide bolsters gas supply to US semiconductor
enabling us to better support our pharma- term partnership with Thermo Fisher tions.
ceutical and biotech customers with the will help ensure a continued supply industry
critical production capacity needed for of high-quality Sanofi products, main- Upon completion of the transaction,
essential medicines,” said Marc Casper, taining our commitment to American Sanofi ’s Ridgefi eld facility will become France’s Air Liquide has announced
Chairman, President and CEO of Thermo manufacturing and supporting our cus- part of Thermo Fisher’s pharma services an investment exceeding $50-mn to
Fisher. “We will also expand and further tomers and patients in the US, while business within its Laboratory Products build an additional gas production plant
strengthen our long-standing partnership enabling the future development and and Biopharma Services segment. at the site of one of the world’s lead-
ing semiconductor manufacturers in
CLEAN ENERGY the Southeastern United States.
Chevron plans $5-bn blue hydrogen and ammonia Air Liquide is set to design, build

project in Texas and operate a new advanced production
facility. This unit will provide signifi -
cant quantities of ultra-pure nitrogen
US energy giant, Chevron, plans Chevron has requested funding as with local authorities requesting pro- and oxygen, gases that are essential for
to develop a $5-bn blue ammonia and part of Texas State’s federally-funded perty tax breaks. If construction begins advanced chip manufacturing. Its specifi c “Air Liquide is proud to build upon to meeting customer requirements, en-
hydrogen facility in Port Arthur, Texas, ‘HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub’. The as scheduled, ‘Project Labrador’ could design and procedures will ensure a three decades of collaboration with the suring quality and reliability of supply,
US, designed to produce lower-car- development, dubbed ‘Project Labra- just meet the deadline before 1 January steady supply of high-purity gases in line US electronic business, fi rmly sup- and our commitment to innovation, to
bon hydrogen and ammonia through dor’, is scheduled to begin construction 2028, after which the 10-year 45V with the semiconductor industry’s strict porting the growth objectives of the foster technological advancement,”
steam-methane reforming paired with in 2027, with commercial operations clean hydrogen production tax credit of standards. The new facility is projected US semiconductor sector. This new said Matthieu Giard, Group Executive
carbon capture. slated for 2032, according to a fi ling up to $3 per kg expires. to begin operations by the end of 2027. investment illustrates our dedication Committee member.

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