Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical this week announced it is partnering with specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer KVK-Tech for formulation and chemistry, manufacturing and controls for anti-inflammatory injectables. The partnership is the third development, manufacturing, distribution and license agreement the pair have signed. The new partnership will further advance Sen-Jam’s first injectable anti-inflammatory therapeutic, SJP-100. Sen-Jam is developing an immunomodulator…
Freudenberg launches TPE tubing for biopharma
NEWS RELEASE: FREUDENBERG Launches New TPE Tubing for Biopharma Freudenberg, a global manufacturer of medical and pharmaceutical tubing, components, and devices, has introduced HelixFlex™, a high purity thermoplastic elastomer TPE tubing designed for use in biopharmaceutical fluid transfer applications. This is an expanded offering from Freudenberg, adding to its existing biopharma product portfolio of silicone…
Schott Pharma commits $371 million to new U.S. manufacturing facility for GLP-1, mRNA therapies
Pharma packaging company Schott Pharma has unveiled plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina. Schott Pharma says the $371 million investment in the U.S. facility will create more than 400 jobs in the region and significantly expand the company’s presence in the U.S., an increasingly important strategic market for the German…
Nordson Medical unveils Pharma+ tubing retainers
NEWS RELEASE: Nordson Medical unveils Pharma+ tubing retainers: a breakthrough in fluid transfer efficiency Loveland, Colorado – November 29, 2023 – Nordson Medical, a Nordson company (Nasdaq: NDSN), is proud to announce the launch of Pharma+ tubing retainers, a revolutionary addition to their product portfolio that promises to redefine excellence in fluid transfer applications. These…
Two continents, two milestones: Schott Pharma’s American commitment and European stock market debut
Drug containment company Schott Pharma recently celebrated major milestones related to its longstanding U.S. presence and high-profile stock market debut in Germany. The company, a division of specialty glass manufacturer Schott AG based in Mainz, Germany, commemorated 60 years of operations in the U.S. in August. Its primary American facility located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania…
Single-use technologies gain wide adoption in biomanufacturing
With the rise of biologics and personalized medicine, the biopharmaceutical industry is adding single-use technologies (SUTs) to their manufacturing options. Manufacturers are realizing the benefits of being agile, and many are adopting SUTs to turn over smaller batches of new products quickly and efficiently. Single-use technologies use disposable bioprocessing equipment, such as bags and flexible…
Life sciences single-use instrumentation trends
Single-use instrumentation, especially new pH sensors designed for upstream and downstream applications, are helping manufacturers develop production suites for creating a greater variety of small-run yet highly targeted drugs. Life sciences manufacturers already incorporate leading measurement and automation technologies to ensure the quality of the drugs and medicines they bring to market. Yet because the…
3M to invest nearly $150M to boost biopharma filtration tech capabilities
3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced today that it will invest $146 million dollars to expand its capabilities to further support the fast-growing biotech manufacturing sector. The investment will include facility and equipment improvements and 60 new full-time positions in 3M manufacturing facilities in Europe. 3M said the new investment will accelerate its development and delivery of vital…
Getinge to acquire High Purity New England for up to $290M
Getinge announces today that it will purchase High Purity New England, a Smithfield, Rhode Island–based provider of custom single-use products for bioprocessing applications. The Sweden-based life sciences giant will pay SEK 1.3 billion ($120 million)for all of privately-held High Purity New England’s outstanding shares at closing. In addition, there could be a maximum earn out…
The need for a data-driven culture in life sciences: What you don’t know can hurt you
Preventing sudden failures and unexpected downtime in life sciences organizations starts with promoting a data-driven culture across the enterprise. Promoting a data-driven culture across the enterprise is what makes today’s most successful life sciences organizations stand out. Efficient operations are only possible when the processes underlying those activities are functional, and this type of reliable…