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A Diverse Product Portfolio

Ravindra Heraeus Pvt Ltd boasts an extensive and
diverse product portfolio that serves a wide range
of industries. From catalyst gauzes and platinum
laboratory equipment to tools for glassmaking,
the company’s products are integral to some of
the most demanding industrial applications. These
include pharmaceuticals, automotive, chemical, and
fertilizer industries, where precision and reliability are
crucial.

One of the company’s most ground-breaking
products is its catalyst gauzes, which are essential
for the production of nitric acid and ammonium
nitrate, key components in the fertilizer industry.
These gauzes are also critical in ordnance
factories, where they play a role in the production of
ammunition. During the India-China conflict in the
1960s, these catalysts were vital to India’s defense
efforts, highlighting the importance of Ravindra
Heraeus' contributions to national security.

The company also offers platinum group metal
solutions, emission catalysts, and a range of salts
used in chemical processes. Additionally, Ravindra
Heraeus produces exquisite jewelry, showcasing
its versatility and expertise in both industrial and
decorative applications of precious metals.

The Acquisition of Arora Matthey
and Expansion to Vizag By keeping precious metals within the

In recent years, Ravindra Heraeus has continued economic cycle, Ravindra Heraeus is helping
to expand its operations, both geographically and its clients reduce costs while contributing to a
in terms of product offerings. One of the company’s more sustainable future.
most significant moves came with the acquisition
of Arora Matthey in Vizag, India. This facility Reflecting on the acquisition, Mr Shailesh
specializes in the production of precious metal Choksi expressed his excitement, noting, "We
catalysts for the chemicals and pharmaceuticals are committed to building on Arora Matthey’s
industries, and the acquisition represents a strategic long-standing relationships with its customers
expansion for Ravindra Heraeus. With over 70 and providing them with leading catalyst and
dedicated employees, the Vizag site allows the recycling solutions. The acquisition allows us
company to better serve its customers in South India, to expand our operations and align closer to
particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, which is our customers in the pharmaceutical sector."
concentrated in that region.
The company has also made significant
The acquisition is in line with Ravindra Heraeus’ investments at its Udaipur facility to enhance
mission to provide innovative, sustainable solutions its pyrometallurgical and wet chemical
to its clients. The Vizag facility focuses on the recycling capacities, further cementing its
production of heterogeneous catalysts containing position as a leader in precious metal recycling
platinum group metals and also offers recycling in India.
services for spent catalysts.

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