Thar Process, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with De Dietrich Process Systems to distribute and support Thar's lab to pilot scale supercritical CO2 extraction / purification (SCF) products. The underlying technology, behind Thar Process is the use of upcycled CO2 to replace hydrocarbon solvents in both R&D and manufacturing processes. De Dietrich Process Systems will be the exclusive distributor for Thar Process in most countries in Europe + Middle East/Africa (EMEA). The agreement also grants rights to help sell Thar's large industrial SCF systems throughout EMEA. Thar Process' mantra, "Sustainable Trust," matches well with De Dietrich's new Sustainable Development strategy.
Initially, the agreement will cover Thar Process’ SuperFast™ and SuperPressure™ CO2 extraction systems (SCFE) as well as the Isolator SFC™ lab to pilot scale systems for pharma, food, cosmetic and chemical processes. Thar President Todd Palcic asserts that “Europe is the leading area in sustainable process R&D and process scale-up right now and we are delighted to have the opportunity to gain direct access to it though our partnership with De Dietrich Process Systems. The partnership gives Thar's growing client base a strong EU-based service/support partner which leads to a virtuous cycle of success for all of us."
Jacques Moulin, President of De Dietrich said, “Thar Process is a market leader in the US in providing turnkey solutions for CO2 extraction and isolators, for very demanding industries. De Dietrich Process Systems group will combine the strength of its international network with the skills and technical expertise of Thar Process for the benefit of its customers, in Europe, Middle East and Africa, it is quite aligned with our strategy and our new Pharma & Green Solutions Business Unit”
