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Mettler Toledo says new tech will speed up API fermentation

08-Dec-2011 - Mettler Toledo says its new dissolved oxygen (DO) measuring optical sensors can speed up the API production process and reduce maintenance costs.

US firm offering modular plant leases as alternative to CMOs

01-Dec-2011 - Biologics Modular is leasing its mobile production facilities to help clients make FDA regulated drugs without fixed plants.

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The future of HPAPIs according to industry insiders

29-Nov-2011 - High potency APIs are becoming a key focus of the pharmaceutical business, with drug makers from all areas racing to establish a foothold in the market.

FDA nanomaterial draft guidance means pointless extra regulation, say experts

22-Nov-2011 - FDA draft guidance defines nanoparticles too broadly and could result in APIs being categorised as nanomaterials, industry said.

Vetter opens new US production facility

06-Oct-2011 - Vetter says it will reduce API wastage through its new US production facility for the filling of syringes, cartridges and vials.

Round-up of SAFC's Glasgow conference

03-Oct-2011 - SAFC will extend its focus on high potency production through a number of new investments.

FDA takes GMP action against US & Chinese drugmakers

29-Sep-2011 - The US FDA has filed a permanent injunction against a US drugmaker and sent a warning letter to a Chinese API producer following cGMP problems.

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Sanofi still suffering fall-out from Genzyme supply chain disruption

28-Sep-2011 - The fall-out from Genzyme’s supply disruptions is still hindering Sanofi, more than five months after taking over the business.

Unilife creates world's first multi-chamber syringe with in-built safety device

24-Aug-2011 - Unilife has developed the world’s first multi-chamber prefilled syringes that have an in-built safety mechanism.

JV offers modular plant design to cut construction times

23-May-2011 - A global joint venture has been formed to cut biopharm facility construction times by using modular plant designs.

FDA issues guidance on cross-contamination prevention

06-Apr-2011 - The FDA has released draft guidance on using separate facilities to prevent cross-contamination with non-penicillin beta lactam antibiotics.

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Valutek launches “breathable” cleanroom glove

15-Feb-2011 - Valutek hopes new reusable cleanroom glove will help pharma researchers wave goodbye to laboratory discomfort.

Sanyo adds cost-effective GMP cell processing unit

25-Oct-2010 - Sanyo Biomedical is launching a cost-effective, space-saving stand-alone cell processing work station (CPWS) for GMP production.

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Becton Dickson plans East coast distribution boost

26-Jul-2010 - Medical Technology group Becton Dickson (BD) will build a $38m warehouse facility in Four Oaks, North Carolina, according to State Governor Bev Perdue.

New Xcellerex CEO targets growth in revenues, clients

26-Apr-2010 - The incoming Xcellerex CEO plans to move the company from validation to penetration, boosting revenues and client base, and invest in the contract manufacturing side of the business.

Telstar buys Usifroid to strengthen in EU & lyophilisation

12-Apr-2010 - Spain-based Telstar has acquired Usifroid, strengthening its position in France and adding freeze drying technology and expertise.

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Charter Medical launches single-use Bio-Pak culture bags

08-Apr-2010 - US group Charter Medical says its new-single use culture bags provide a stable environment that enhances cell growth and viability.

Merck & Co joins biosecurity vaccine facility coalition

15-Mar-2010 - Merck & Co has joined a coalition to build a vaccine facility which is capable of simultaneously manufacturing multiple products and can quickly switch in response to a crisis.

Pharmadule providing modular biotech plant to Silcor

10-Mar-2010 - Pharmadule AB is creating a complete modular biologics production facility, which will be 80 per cent completed in its workshop before delivery, to Lithuania-based Silcor Biotech by 2011.

Millipore launches Mycoplasma early-detection system

26-Jan-2010 - Detection of Mycoplasma contamination in biologics manufacture can be cut from up to 35 days to four hours using Millipore’s MilliPROBE, according to the company.

Kimtech cleanroom coveralls launched

21-Oct-2009 - Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched Kimtech Pure A5 cleanroom coveralls, for sterile and non-sterile environments, to provide an affordable way to reduce the risk of contamination.

CPhI 2009 - Road to recovery?

15-Oct-2009 - As CPhI 2009 draws to a close we take a look back on the show, which, despite some negatives, appears to have been an overall success.

CPhI 2009 show preview

08-Oct-2009 - We look ahead to CPhI 2009 which takes place in Madrid, Spain next week and will showcase the world’s leading ingredients, contract services, machinery and biotech companies.

Cherwell gets BSI ISO 9001:2008 accreditation

05-Oct-2009 - UK pharmaceutical test media supplier Cherwell Laboratories says its receipt of BSI ISO 9001:2008 accreditation demonstrates its commitment to quality.

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Esco launches new Pharmacon Downflow sampling booths

08-Jul-2009 - Singapore-based Industrial cleanroom and containment specialist Esco Micro has rolled out the latest generation of its Pharmacon Downflow booths for pharmaceutical sampling, grinding, dispensing and filling operations.

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