Avantor expands strategic collaboration with Parafilm to serve Indian lab consumables market

Avantor, Inc., a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, has announced that Avantor India has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Amcor Parafilm® M sealing wrap products in India.

Under the agreement with Amcor, Avantor India will expand access to Parafilm M sealing and moisture-barrier solutions for laboratories, horticulture and industrial applications nationwide.

Parafilm M is a flexible, semi-transparent, wax-based film known for its stretchability of up to 200% and self-sealing properties. It molds around irregular shapes to seal containers such as beakers, flasks, plates and tubes, helping reduce evaporation and contamination risk while supporting controlled gas exchange. In routine lab workflows, it supports lab safety, contamination prevention, cell culture protection, and sample and equipment protection.

This collaboration aligns with Avantor India’s broader role in supporting research, testing, production and quality workflows through a wide portfolio spanning laboratory consumables, equipment, instruments and services. It also comes at a time when India’s scientific and industrial ecosystem continues to expand, with the Indian pharmaceutical industry being the third largest globally by volume and 11th largest by value. 

The addition of Parafilm M further strengthens Avantor India’s lab consumables portfolio, deepening its ability to serve customers across research, testing and industrial environments with a broader and more integrated offering.

Through Avantor India, customers will be able to procure Parafilm M products through Avantor’s distribution channel, supported by customer service and expert guidance on handling, storage and selection across common laboratory environments.

The offering supports use cases such as sealing for short-term work in cold rooms and incubators, sample transport and storage, and routine workflows where chemical resistance and material compatibility considerations matter. For customers, this brings the advantage of sourcing Parafilm M through a trusted lab partner that can support product selection, streamline procurement and improve continuity across essential consumables.

In addition to distribution, Avantor India will support customers with application-led sessions on lab safety practices, including contamination prevention checkpoints, sealing techniques, and storage discipline to reduce rework. Customers can also streamline procurement by bundling Parafilm M with other critical lab supplies through a single partner.