:Syrris Ltd

The company was founded by Mark Gilligan and Richard Gray in August 2001, and used to be part of the Blacktrace Holdings Group, which also includes The Dolomite Centre Ltd.{{cite web|title=A new Microfluidic Application Centre in the UK|url=http://yole.fr/pagesAn/Micronews/Old_Micronews/MN49.pdf|work=The Yole Développement Magazine|accessdate=9 May 2013|date=July–August 2006}} On January 1, 2020, Syrris was acquired by Asahi Glassplant UK.

{{cite web |url=https://www.syrris.com/2020/01/asahi-glassplant-uk-acquires-syrris-and-glass-solutions-to-increase-portfolio-for-chemistry-market/ |title= Asahi Glassplant UK acquires Syrris and Glass Solutions to increase portfolio for chemistry market|author= |accessdate=10 September 2021|date= January 2020 }}

Since 2001, Syrris have developed and manufactured new technologies for the pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry industries, including grant-funded projects.{{cite news|title=Innovation will make UK process industry more sustainable|url=http://www.innovateuk.org/content/press-release/innovation-will-make-uk-process-industry-more-sust.ashx|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130221185318/www.innovateuk.org/content/press-release/innovation-will-make-uk-process-industry-more-sust.ashx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 February 2013|access-date=14 May 2013|newspaper=Technology Strategy Board|date=20 Sep 2012}}

In 2004 Syrris developed the AFRICA (Automated Flow Reaction Incubation and Control Apparatus) flow chemistry system in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline{{cite web|title=Faster chemistry with Syrris reactor|url=http://www.in-pharmatechnologist.com/Processing/Faster-chemistry-with-Syrris-reactor|work=in-Pharma Technologist|accessdate=9 May 2013|date=24 May 2004}} to accelerate the medicinal chemistry element of drug discovery.{{cite web|title=Exploding the Myths of UK Innovation Policy|url=http://www.ukirc.ac.uk/object/report/3341/doc/full_report.pdf|work=Centre for Business Research|publisher=University of Cambridge|author=David Connell|author2=Jocelyn Probert|page=42|date=January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216042747/http://www.ukirc.ac.uk/object/report/3341/doc/full_report.pdf|archive-date=2011-12-16|df=}} In 2006 Syrris launched FRX, a low-cost alternative to AFRICA, and Atlas, an automated laboratory scale batch reactor. In 2011, Syrris added 2 new products to its portfolio, the Globe chemical reactor platform and the Asia flow chemistry system, which was a recipient of an R&D100 Award in June 2012.{{cite web|title=Plug-and-play flow chemistry - 2012 R&D 100 Winner|url=http://www.rdmag.com/award-winners/2012/08/plug-and-play-flow-chemistry|work=R&D Magazine|accessdate=9 May 2013|date=8 Jun 2012}}

Syrris designs and manufactures products for chemists including flow chemistry, microreactor, and automation technology products. The products are for use in different applications, such as process chemistry, discovery chemistry, crystallization, and other chemistry related applications.

Since 2001, Syrris has focused heavily on global exports.{{cite web|title=Syrris uses China as a gateway to Asia|url=http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/export-to/asia/12450-syrris-uses-china-as-a-gateway-to-asia|work=Business Weekly|accessdate=9 May 2013|date=28 July 2011}} At the end of 2007, the company launched 2 new product ranges, and with these new products, the company expanded their distribution network into markets such as India, Japan, Italy and Australia.{{cite news|last=Wilkinson|first=Dr Matt|title=Syrris to double sales force|url=http://www.in-pharmatechnologist.com/Processing/Syrris-to-double-sales-force|accessdate=9 May 2013|newspaper=in-Pharma Technologist|date=16 Feb 2007}}{{cite news|title=Syrris Establish Japanese Subsidiary Office|url=http://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/87349/syrris-establish-japanese-subsidiary-office.html|accessdate=13 May 2013|newspaper=Chem Europe|date=23 Sep 2008}} Currently the company exports over 90% of their products, with 35% of this business in Asia.

In January 2010 it was announced that Syrris were to open their latest global subsidiary office in Brazil, a move backed by UK Trade & Investment with the aim of increasing trade with South America.{{cite web|title=Syrris Acclaimed for Latin American Presence|url=http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Syrris-Acclaimed-for-Latin-American-Presence-836848|work=Thomasnet|accessdate=9 May 2013}} This has been praised by the incumbent Business Secretary, Vince Cable, who in October 2010 said "it is clear to me that there is great untapped potential in the UK’s business relationship with Brazil. Syrris is one company that is clearly leading the way."{{cite web|title=Minister hails Royston firm|url=http://www.royston-crow.co.uk/home/minister_hails_royston_firm_1_617172|work=Royston Crow|accessdate=9 May 2013|author=Joe Tyler|date=31 August 2010}}

• Batch reactor
• Chemical reactor
• Flow chemistry
• Jacketed vessel
• Microreactor
• Dolomite Bio

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• [http://www.blacktrace.com/ Blacktrace] – Holding company
• [http://www.syrris.com/ Syrris] – Official website

Category:Laboratory equipment manufacturers

Category:Companies established in 2001