Customer Testimonial: British American Tobacco
Success Story: Streamlining Tobacco Quality Control at British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh
The Partner: British American Tobacco (BAT) - Dhaka, Bangladesh
British American Tobacco (BAT) is a leading global tobacco group. At their facility in Dhaka, Bangladesh, rigorous quality control and precise chemical analysis are essential to maintaining the consistency, safety, and quality of their tobacco products.
The Challenge: High-Throughput Tobacco Analysis
In the demanding tobacco industry, quality control laboratories are tasked with processing large volumes of samples daily. To monitor the curing process and ensure optimal product profiles, it is critical to accurately and efficiently measure specific chemical compounds in tobacco leaf extracts. Relying on manual or fragmented analytical methods can create bottlenecks, limit throughput, and increase the risk of human error.
The Solution: Skalar SAN Classic Analyzer
To optimize their laboratory operations, BAT Dhaka partnered with Skalar and successfully implemented the SAN Classic Continuous Flow Analyzer. Skalar’s SAN continuous flow systems are globally recognized for their robust performance in automated wet chemistry, making them the industry standard for high-throughput tobacco laboratories.
Key Analytical Capabilities
The SAN Classic system at BAT Dhaka was specifically configured and installed for the simultaneous, fully automated analysis of three critical parameters:
Nicotine: Essential for determining the strength and overall chemical profile of the tobacco.
TRS (Total Reducing Sugars): A vital indicator for the flavor profile, casing application, and curing process of the tobacco leaf.
Chloride: A crucial parameter for monitoring the burn rate and physical characteristics of the final product.
The Outcome & Impact
By integrating the SAN Classic into their daily workflow, the BAT Dhaka laboratory has achieved true walk-away automation. The system allows them to process all three complex parameters simultaneously from a single sample extract. This has resulted in significantly increased sample throughput, excellent analytical reproducibility, and a more streamlined quality control process that meets strict internal and industry standards.
To learn more about the SAN++® ClassicSee it in Action
Watch the video below to see a glimpse of the Skalar SAN Classic hard at work in the BAT Dhaka laboratory:
