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.
01-Dec-2011 - Biologics Modular is leasing its mobile production facilities to help clients make FDA regulated drugs without fixed plants.
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.
22-Nov-2011 - FDA draft guidance defines nanoparticles too broadly and could result in APIs being categorised as nanomaterials, industry said.
06-Oct-2011 - Vetter says it will reduce API wastage through its new US production facility for the filling of syringes, cartridges and vials.
03-Oct-2011 - SAFC will extend its focus on high potency production through a number of new investments.
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.
28-Sep-2011 - The fall-out from Genzyme’s supply disruptions is still hindering Sanofi, more than five months after taking over the business.
24-Aug-2011 - Unilife has developed the world’s first multi-chamber prefilled syringes that have an in-built safety mechanism.
23-May-2011 - A global joint venture has been formed to cut biopharm facility construction times by using modular plant designs.
06-Apr-2011 - The FDA has released draft guidance on using separate facilities to prevent cross-contamination with non-penicillin beta lactam antibiotics.
15-Feb-2011 - Valutek hopes new reusable cleanroom glove will help pharma researchers wave goodbye to laboratory discomfort.
25-Oct-2010 - Sanyo Biomedical is launching a cost-effective, space-saving stand-alone cell processing work station (CPWS) for GMP production.
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.
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.
12-Apr-2010 - Spain-based Telstar has acquired Usifroid, strengthening its position in France and adding freeze drying technology and expertise.
08-Apr-2010 - US group Charter Medical says its new-single use culture bags provide a stable environment that enhances cell growth and viability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
05-Oct-2009 - UK pharmaceutical test media supplier Cherwell Laboratories says its receipt of BSI ISO 9001:2008 accreditation demonstrates its commitment to quality.
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.