Supplier News
Wuxi Griffin Opens a New Aseptic Fill Finish Facility
The contract manufacturing company has completed construction on a new aseptic fill/finish facility in Wuxi, China.
HTG Molecular Diagnostics Expands Collaboration with Merck KGaA
The companies have entered an agreement involving assay development and the manufacturing of kits supporting biomarker research programs.
Shire Files for FDA Approval of a New Plasma Manufacturing Facility
The biotechnology company has filed for FDA approval of a new plasma manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, to support its immunology franchise.
MilliporeSigma to Offer End-to-End MAb Manufacturing Using the iCON Platform
MilliporeSigma will collaborate with IPS and G-CON to offer end-to-end, turnkey, modular MAb manufacturing.
BioTek Adds “OnDemand” Mode to BioSpa Software
BioTek Instruments has released a second edition of its BioSpa software that now offers users a simplified but effective interface for kinetic imaging or detection workflows.
TxCell Completes CAR-Treg Manufacturing Process Development
The company has completed development of a first-generation production process for its chimeric antigen receptor regulatory T cell product portfolio and is selecting a CMO for clinical supply.
Abzena Secures ADC Manufacturing Contract with US Biotech Firm
Abzena has entered into a Master Services Agreement with a US biotech company to provide process development and manufacturing services to progress a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to clinical trials.
EMA Approves mAb Production at Samsung BioLogics Facility
The European Medicines Agency has granted Samsung BioLogics approval to manufacture a monoclonal antibody at the company’s second facility in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea.
SGS Adds GMP DNA Sequencing Capabilities at Glasgow Facility
SGS has introduced a Sanger sequencing service at its Glasgow, United Kingdom, laboratory to support genetic stability testing and perform identity testing on cell banks, plasmids, and viral seeds/vectors.
WuXi Biologics Starts Up Large-Scale, Single-Use Biomanufacturing Facility
The new 30,000-L, $150-million biologics manufacturing facility in Wuxi, China, quintuples the company’s existing manufacturing capability.
Bluetooth-Enabled Temperature Data Loggers for Cold Chain Management
Oceasoft has updated its line of Bluetooth-enabled temperature data loggers for shipping and logistics applications.
AMRI Expands Bulk API Aseptic Manufacturing Capacity
The contract research, development, and manufacturing organization has expanded API aseptic manufacturing capacity at its Valladolid, Spain, facility.
PharmaForce to Invest $145 Million in Facilities Expansion
The company will expand two of its Ohio facilities, investing approximately $145 million to support manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Lonza in Gene Therapy Licensing Agreements
Lonza has entered into strategic license agreements for exclusive rights to a gene-therapy platform for developing treatments for hearing and balance disorders.
Biocad Announces New Manufacturing Site in North Africa
Biocad and Sothema Labs have partnered to release cancer-treating biosimilars into the North African market.
Binding Site Expands mAb Portfolio
Binding Site has introduced a number of new monoclonal antibodies targeting infectious diseases, including cytomegalovirus, hepatitis (A, B, C, and D), herpes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), rubella, and toxoplasma.
GE Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Bioprocessing Start-Up
The acquisition gives GE Healthcare access to a nanofiber-based platform purification technology that can offer improvements in biopharmaceutical productivity.
Design Solution for Single-Use Technology Applications
SciLog Select Go Single-Use Assemblies from Parker Hannifin uses an assortment of validated parts and assemblies to build needed devices for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Integrated Analytical Software Solutions for Clinical and Regulatory Processes
MasterControl has added three new cloud-based analytical solutions to its MasterControl Version 11.7 software for clinical managers and regulatory/submissions professionals.
Pall Debuts New Inline Diafiltration Modules for Continuous Bioprocessing
The company’s new modules offer scalable single-pass diafiltration and were exclusively showcased during its Leadership Forum series in Westborough, MA.
ADC Targets Fail Because of Aggregation Problems
ADC Bio experts warn of impending problems in the ADC pipeline with millions wasted in development costs.
Pfizer Appoints New COO
The company has appointed Albert Bourla, PhD, as its new COO.
Nitto Avecia Completes Large-Scale Synthesis of Oligonucleotide
Company completes first successful run of what is believed to be the largest synthesis-scale done for oligonucleotide APIs.
Alcami in API Manufacturing Pact with Solasia
Alcami will manufacture clinical supply of the API for a drug candidate targeting various hematologics and solid cancers.
WuXi and Pall Establish Continuous MAb Manufacture
The companies have established a joint laboratory to develop full continuous processing to manufacture high yields of monoclonal antibodies at reduced costs.
QuintilesIMS Changes Name to IQVIA
QuintilesIMS has changed its name to IQVIA to reflect its October 2016 merger with IMS Health.
Arcinova Strengthens Its API GMP Manufacturing
The company has introduced two new GMP vessel streams at its API manufacturing facility in Northumberland, UK that allows it to now offer fully integrated drug substance and drug product manufacturing.
New Study Challenges Current Theories on Skin Delivery of Macromolecules
The authors of the study believe it could have significant implications for the discovery of new dermatological products for major diseases such as psoriasis.
Vetter Expands in Asia-Pacific
The company has officially opened a local brand office in South Korean to support its existing business in the region.
Integrated Digital Solutions for Supply Chains
Supply Chain Wizard has developed a set of integrated digital solutions to improve supply chain functions.
