Schott Pharma announced that it opened up new production lines for both standard and sterile ready-to-use (RTU) glass vials. The company invested more than $60 million, largely funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. It hopes to ensure reliable domestic production of…
West launches new drug delivery packaging solution
West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) announced today that it launched its NovaPure 0.5 mL plunger for ISO glass syringes. Exton, Pennsylvania-based West designed the syringes to meet the performance and quality requirements for ophthalmic drug applications. The plunger is West’s newest ready-to-use elastomer component within the NovaPure portfolio. This includes the existing 1 mL and 1-3…
PCI to expand fill-finish capabilities
PCI Pharma Services announced that it made a series of infrastructure investments to deepen its sterile fill-finish and advanced drug delivery capabilities. Philadelphia-based PCI says its latest investments come as part of a broader commitment exceeding $1 billion. Its investment spans across its U.S. and European operations. The company hopes to provide seamless support for…
Thermo Fisher, SHL Medical collab on drug delivery device production
Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced a strategic collaboration with drug delivery system provider SHL Medical. The collaboration coincides with the expansion of sterile fill-finish and auto-injector final assembly capacity at its Ridgefield, New Jersey site. Together, Thermo Fisher says its investments establish a fully integrated U.S.-based offering across sterile manufacturing, device assembly and commercial packaging…
Plastic Ingenuity expands operations into Europe with Spezi-Pack acquisition
Plastic Ingenuity announced today that it’s expanding its operations into Europe with the acquisition of Spezi-Pack. Located near Dresden, Germany, Spezi-Pack is an established thermoforming company. Madison, Wisconsin-based Plastic Ingenuity said the expansion enables it to offer regional European manufacturing for medical device and pharmaceutical packaging. The acquisition helps to increase efficiencies along the value…
Nelipak acquires Merrill’s packaging business
Nelipak Corp. says it has acquired Merrill’s Packaging, which specializes in custom thermoformed packaging for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other life sciences products. Merrill’s has manufacturing operations at its Burlingame, California, headquarters and in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Both sites are ISO 13485 certified and have ISO Class 8 cleanrooms. “We are excited to welcome the…
Thermo Fisher, Sanofi expand drug manufacturing partnership
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced plans to acquire Sanofi’s sterile manufacturing site in Ridgefield, New Jersey, and continue producing a portfolio of Sanofi therapies there while opening the facility to additional pharmaceutical and biotech customers. The plant performs sterile fill-finish and packaging, and has more than 200 employees, all of whom will join Thermo Fisher…
Nelipak earns certifications at Derry facility
Nelipak announced today that it received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its Derry, Northern Ireland facility. ISCC PLUS is a globally recognized standard tracking recycled and bio-based materials through the supply chain. It verifies that companies meet environmental and social standards. Cranston, Rhode Island-based Nelipak manufactures healthcare packaging solutions and offers complementary…
MilliporeSigma opens $317M biosafety plant in Maryland
MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canadian Life Science unit of Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany) announced today that it opened a new $317 million (€290) biosafety testing facility in Rockville, Maryland. The 23,000-square-meter facility houses biosafety testing, analytical development and cell banking manufacturing services. It consolidates labs currently spread across four buildings into one single facility. MilliporeSigma…
Thermo Fisher introduces new sustainable antibody packaging
Thermo Fisher Scientific announced today that it introduced more sustainable packaging for 125,000 Invitrogen antibodies. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said the transition from cold-chain packaging to ambient temperature shipping from distribution center to customer reduces package material mass and improves the customer experience. This comes as part of the company’s global sustainability efforts. According to…