UK Business Secretary receives Johnson Matthey India's 25 millionth autocatalyst

Vince Cable, Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in the UK, was presented with the 25 millionth autocatalyst produced by Johnson Matthey's manufacturing facility in Manesar, during a tour of British investments across India earlier this month.

Johnson Matthey has been manufacturing emission control catalysts locally in India for over fifteen years.

Johnson Matthey has been manufacturing emission control catalysts locally in India for over fifteen years, giving it access to a growing industry and helping the company to establish a manufacturing footprint in an expanding economy.

“The Government's industrial strategy is giving business the confidence to increase investment" said Mr Cable. “Johnson Matthey is a fine example of the UK company success story in India and I am pleased to have today received the 25 millionth autocatalyst produced in India by the business at their Manesar facility."

Johnson Matthey is a fine example of the UK company success story in India
– Vince Cable

“Britain and India have long enjoyed a strong, collaborative business relationship - demonstrated by the fact that we are their largest investor in the G20 accounting for around 30% of their annual investment - while India invests more into the UK than any other country. I hope this relationship continues to go from strength to strength through companies like Johnson Matthey."

Johnson Matthey in India

Johnson Matthey has two further manufacturing operations in India, located in Panki and Taloja, which produce catalysts for the global chemical industry and licensed process technologies. Johnson Matthey is the world's largest supplier of autocatalysts with more than 40 years of experience in vehicle emission control solutions.