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Based in Center Valley, PA, Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) is a global leader in providing mission-critical products and services to customers in diverse industries such as life sciences, healthcare, education and government, as well as advanced technologies and applied materials. Avantor's portfolio includes high-performance chemistries and materials marketed under reputable brand names such as J.T.Baker®, Macron Fine Chemicals™, Rankem™, BeneSphera™, and POCH™. The company's offerings span materials and consumables, equipment and instrumentation, as well as services and specialty procurement.

Operating across three geographical segments—Americas, Europe, and AMEA—Avantor generates a majority of its revenue from the Americas. Recent strategic initiatives include a partnership with Tobin Scientific to support end-to-end biopharma logistics, enhancing Avantor's ability to provide cold chain and ambient storage solutions for lab relocations and sample transport. This collaboration ensures current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance and aims to streamline complex logistics, thereby allowing customers to focus on advancing their research.

In addition to its commitment to operational excellence, Avantor is making strides in sustainability. The company recently introduced an innovative packaging system that optimizes product-to-package ratios, significantly reducing shipping material usage. This system has already saved thousands of pounds of filler material, exemplifying Avantor's dedication to eco-friendly practices.

Financially, Avantor reported net sales of $1.72 billion for Q3 2023, a 7.3% decline compared to the previous year, largely due to organic sales dips and COVID-19 headwinds. Despite these challenges, Avantor achieved more than 110% free cash flow conversion, facilitating ongoing debt reduction. The company also reaffirmed its FY2023 guidance, underscoring its confidence in long-term growth prospects by implementing a new operating model and advancing a $300 million cost optimization initiative.

Avantor’s global footprint gives it access to over 300,000 customer locations in 180+ countries, thereby positioning it as a crucial partner in facilitating scientific breakthroughs and innovation. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com.