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SLS strengthens energy and industrial laboratory offering with acquisition of Aberdeen-based Hilton Instruments


Scientifi c Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of scientifi c products, has announced the acquisition of Hilton Instruments Ltd, a well-established laboratory equipment and service specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, widely recognised for its expertise within the oil and gas sector.


The move brings together two highly respected organisations and represents a strategic step forward in expanding SLS’s capabilities across energy, industrial, and applied laboratory markets. For Hilton Instruments’ customers and employees, day-to-day operations will remain unchanged. The business will continue to trade under its existing name, with its experienced team retained and its long- standing customer relationships preserved.


Established in 1989, Hilton Instruments has developed a strong reputation for supplying laboratory equipment, consumables and calibration services to the global oil and gas industry. Over more than three decades, the company has broadened its reach to serve the food and beverage, environmental, education and healthcare sectors, becoming known for its technical expertise, responsiveness and


dependable service. Under the leadership of Managing Director Kevin Norrie, the business has built enduring partnerships with major global manufacturers and a loyal customer base.


As part of the SLS Group, Hilton Instruments’ customers will benefi t from access to an expanded range of products and resources. SLS’s portfolio of more than 600,000 products from over 4,000 suppliers will provide enhanced choice, improved supply chain resilience and easier access to new and emerging laboratory technologies.


Ian Roulstone, Managing Director of SLS, commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Hilton Instruments to the SLS family. Their strong reputation within the oil and gas sector, combined with their technical capabilities and customer-fi rst approach, make them an exceptional fi t for our group. There’s a great deal of crossover between Hilton’s expertise and the markets we serve, and we see enormous opportunity to share knowledge, products, and resources for the benefi t of customers on both sides. Most importantly, both organisations share the belief that business success begins with people, with


both business models built around the principle of people working with people.”


This focus on people and culture was central to Hilton Instruments’ decision to join SLS.


Kevin Norrie, Managing Director of Hilton Instruments, added: “When considering the future of Hilton Instruments, it was vital to fi nd a buyer who would respect our team, our culture, and our customers. From the outset, it was clear that SLS was the perfect fi t. Their people-focused approach, extensive product offering, and commitment to long-term relationships align perfectly with how we have always worked. This partnership ensures that Hilton Instruments will continue to grow and evolve while maintaining the high standards and personal service our customers expect.”


Hilton Instruments holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025 accreditations and is a member of both UKAS and SEQual, underlining its commitment to quality and technical standards. The company’s strong environmental credentials were recognised in 2024, when it achieved the highest possible CDP score for an SME, refl ecting its alignment with SLS’s wider sustainability priorities.


The acquisition creates a strong platform for future development, combining sector-specifi c expertise with national scale and infrastructure, and supporting customers across a broader range of scientifi c and industrial applications.


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Analytik Jena founds new subsidiary in Brazil


the boundaries of science and effi ciency by providing not only fi rst-class products but even better application support and service.”


The new entity is led by Julio Mattos, Managing Director at Analytik Jena Brazil. He states: “I am very pleased that we are now able to contribute directly to Analytik Jena’s ambitious growth targets in the Latin American market. And I am very much looking forward to working with a highly motivated team.”


Analytik Jena has announced that as of August 1st, 2025, the new entity “Analytik Jena Brasil Ltda.” has started operations. Analytik Jena has further developed its sales structure to serve customers and partners even more directly and effi ciently in the future. The focus is on closer, more direct cooperation with customers and sales partners. This realignment enables improved service quality, faster response times, and an even more targeted customer approach.


The new entity is a clear commitment to the Brazilian market and paves the way for further growth and development of the Brazilian and Latin American markets. “This is our fi rst subsidiary in Latin America and a signifi cant milestone to shape the future of Analytik Jena,” says Oliver Klaeffl ing, Managing Director of the Analytik Jena Group. He further explains: “By going direct, we will be in a much better position to deliver on our mission to empower our customers to push


For the local product portfolio, Analytik Jena sees great potential to focus especially on the chemical analysis market like in oil and gas or wastewater analysis. Moreover, there are also excellent opportunities for the Life Science market in the fi elds of food and agriculture, pharmaceutical industry as well as academia and research institutes. Currently, Analytik Jena has a signifi cant installed base in Brazil with more than 500 instruments. And many relevant customers in different areas such as academies, chemical industry, oil and gas, or wastewater companies.


The new entity is located at the Endress+Hauser Campus in Itatiba, São Paulo state, to better serve regional customers by making innovative technologies and collaboration opportunities within the Endress+Hauser Group more accessible.


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China to drive 60% of Asia’s petrochemical project starts by 2030, says GlobalData


Asia is set to dominate the global petrochemical project pipeline, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all projects expected to begin operations by 2030. China alone is projected to contribute more than 60% of these developments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics fi rm.


In its latest report, “Petrochemicals New- Build and Expansion Projects Outlook by Key Commodities, Region and Development Stage to 2030,” GlobalData notes that Asia will see approximately 851 new petrochemical projects come online by the end of the decade. Of these, 534 projects will be based in China — 519 new builds and the remainder expansions.


“China continues to add signifi cant petrochemical capacity driven by strong economic growth, rising demand from end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, medical, and construction, as well as strategic efforts to reduce import dependence,” said Bhargavi Gandham, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData.


Approximately 76% of China’s upcoming petrochemical plants are already in the construction or commissioning phase, while the remaining 24% are in pre-construction stages, including feasibility studies, FEED, and approval.


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