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Schütz begins construction of €40m IBC production facility at BASF's Ludwigshafen plant

The 20,000 sqm site will digitally automate IBC manufacturing and logistics end-to-end — cutting an estimated 1.5 million truck kilometres annually while securing long-term industrial packaging supply for BASF and regional customers

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Schütz begins construction of €40m IBC production facility at BASF's Ludwigshafen plant

Beyond drug discovery: the untapped value of AI in pharma operations

Beyond drug discovery: the untapped value of AI in pharma operations

The next phase of AI adoption in pharma could be less about discovering new medicines and more about tackling the operational barriers that prevent AI projects from scaling,...
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Gilead opens $32bn-backed research hub to accelerate oncology and inflammation pipeline

Gilead opens $32bn-backed research hub to accelerate oncology and inflammation pipeline

The 182,000 sq ft Foster City facility co-locates oncology, inflammation and data science teams as part of the firm's wider US manufacturing and R&D investment drive
BioBTX to build commercial-scale plant converting mixed plastic waste into pharmaceutical-grade BTX aromatics

BioBTX to build commercial-scale plant converting mixed plastic waste into pharmaceutical-grade BTX aromatics

The Delfzijl facility will process 20,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually using catalytic pyrolysis, cutting BTX production emissions by up to 80% versus fossil-based routes — with Covestro as a strategic partner
Amgen announces new Science and Innovation Center in Hyderabad to bolster R&D

Amgen announces new Science and Innovation Center in Hyderabad to bolster R&D

The new hub will open next year and forms part of a growing community of pharma giants choosing Genome Valley as a base for their research facilities
Bristol Myers Squibb commits $2.3bn to modular Texas manufacturing facility

Bristol Myers Squibb commits $2.3bn to modular Texas manufacturing facility

The 600,000 sqft Generation Park site forms part of BMS's $40bn US investment plan, offering multi-modal flexibility to manufacture across disease areas and drug modalities as domestic pharma manufacturing capacity accelerates
Enzene launches NeX model to cut biologics facility build costs by up to 80%

Enzene launches NeX model to cut biologics facility build costs by up to 80%

Built on the EnzeneX continuous manufacturing platform, NeX targets facility delivery for $60-80m versus conventional $300-400m fed-batch builds, offering governments and biopharma organisations commercial-ready biomanufacturing in under three years
Theolytics expands Oxford biotech operations with new facility to advance THEO-260 cancer immunotherapy

Theolytics expands Oxford biotech operations with new facility to advance THEO-260 cancer immunotherapy

The clinical-stage biotech has relocated to ARC Oxford, strengthening its R&D capabilities as it progresses clinical trials of its oncolytic immunotherapy candidate THEO-260 for ovarian cancer and other solid tumours
Single Use Support launches RoSS.BLST blast freezer with -80 °C recipe-driven protocols

Single Use Support launches RoSS.BLST blast freezer with -80 °C recipe-driven protocols

The 21 CFR Part 11 compliant platform offers 30% more chamber capacity within the same footprint, supporting up to 192 × 2L bottles per batch for consistent, scalable biologics freeze-thaw processes
From Indonesia to the world: support Beta Pharmacon’s manufacturing excellence with GEA granulation technology

From Indonesia to the world: support Beta Pharmacon’s manufacturing excellence with GEA granulation technology

By integrating GEA granulation technology into its new facility, Beta Pharmacon has enhanced process control, reinforced its commitment to regulatory compliance, and secured GMP and USP qualifications to supply essential micronutrient supplements

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Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners

Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026: The winners

The winners of the Cleanroom Technology Awards 2026 have now been revealed. The 2026 edition brought together some of the most forward-thinking organisations in the industry, recognising innovation, technical excellence, and impactful advancements across cleanroom design, operation, and technology
ESTEVE CDMO expands spray drying and high-potency containment capacity at Girona facility

ESTEVE CDMO expands spray drying and high-potency containment capacity at Girona facility

ESTEVE CDMO has announced plans to add a 3000-square-metre production unit at its Celrà site in Spain to house additional spray drying equipment and high-potency containment suites, with the first new GEA spray dryer due online in Q1 2027
Entries closed: what’s next for the Cleanroom Technology Awards?

Entries closed: what’s next for the Cleanroom Technology Awards?

With entries now closed, attention turns to the next phase of the awards programme
Abselion opens US subsidiary in Massachusetts

Abselion opens US subsidiary in Massachusetts

The new site will support closer work with scientists in North America, after growing international adoption of the company's Amperia protein quantification platform
ESTEVE announces $15.5m expansion of Chicago API site

ESTEVE announces $15.5m expansion of Chicago API site

The CDMO has announced the investment to enhance small-molecule API production capabilities at its newly acquired North American facility in Morton Grove, Illinois
Capricorn Scientific expands European infrastructure with new German hub to boost pharma supply

Capricorn Scientific expands European infrastructure with new German hub to boost pharma supply

Capricorn Scientific strengthens its European footprint with a new cGMP-aligned logistics and production hub in Ebsdorfergrund, enhancing supply security, scalability and long-term partnerships for biotech and pharma customers
HORIBA launches "World Headquarters Project" to strengthen global operations and business foundation

HORIBA launches "World Headquarters Project" to strengthen global operations and business foundation

The manufacturer of high-precision analytical and measurement systems plans to complete the new headquarters in 2028, just in time to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary
ACG wins Red Dot Design Award for breakthrough Personalised Medicine Concept

ACG wins Red Dot Design Award for breakthrough Personalised Medicine Concept

ACG’s Personalised Medicine Concept (PMC) has earned the Red Dot Award for high design quality, recognising its pioneering approach to capsule-based personalised health solutions developed through the collaborative OneACG ecosystem
Gerresheimer boosts Wertheim site with new production facility

Gerresheimer boosts Wertheim site with new production facility

The new production hall will focus on RTF vials and innovative EZ-fill Smart packaging platform, with a total investment volume of around EUR €30 million
AstraZeneca opens a 'people hub' at its Macclesfield site

AstraZeneca opens a 'people hub' at its Macclesfield site

The energy-efficient building will offer AZ employees a collaborative space
CordenPharma expands early clinical peptide manufacturing offering

CordenPharma expands early clinical peptide manufacturing offering

CordenPharma is pleased to announce the commissioning of new GMP capacities at Frankfurt to manufacture early clinical phase peptide APIs for pharma and biotech customers

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Guardtech set to close out summer with red-hot awards streak triple header

Guardtech set to close out summer with red-hot awards streak triple header

The East Anglian contamination control specialists are shortlisted for honours at the Pharma Industry Awards, National Building & Construction Awards and Bury Free Press...
Piramal Pharma Solutions expands peptide API facility with advanced spray drying suite

Piramal Pharma Solutions expands peptide API facility with advanced spray drying suite

The new suite empowers Turbhe to support the formulation of challenging molecules, including peptides, HPAPIs, and other biomolecules.
Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists have pledged £1,000 in shirt sponsorship funds to support children’s cancer charity Be More Fab
Guardtech’s revamped Aftercare teams aiming to elevate their five-star service to new heights

Guardtech’s revamped Aftercare teams aiming to elevate their five-star service to new heights

East Anglian contamination control specialists Guardtech are pulling in more cleanroom construction projects than ever before – and they’re building Service and...
Guardware Cleanroom Hardware helping Life Sciences, Healthcare and High-Tech Engineering applications show their true colours

Guardware Cleanroom Hardware helping Life Sciences, Healthcare and High-Tech Engineering applications show their true colours

Guardtech’s furniture & equipment specialists are providing elite hardware solutions for some of the leading lights in ground-breaking science and engineering sectors
Guardtech unveil revamped Isopod Configurator online cleanroom pod builder tool

Guardtech unveil revamped Isopod Configurator online cleanroom pod builder tool

The East Anglian cleanroom construction specialists have given their revolutionary ‘build your own cleanroom’ software a facelift to further enhance users’...
Build your next big, bold and beautiful controlled environment facility with Cleanroom Solutions

Build your next big, bold and beautiful controlled environment facility with Cleanroom Solutions

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Mark Wheeler announced as new Managing Director as Guardtech mark beginning of new era with company rebrand

Mark Wheeler announced as new Managing Director as Guardtech mark beginning of new era with company rebrand

The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists’ family of brands will all fall under the simplified umbrella title of ‘Guardtech’ from now on
Guardtech ready to spring into action as bustling April-May events schedule heats up

Guardtech ready to spring into action as bustling April-May events schedule heats up

The East Anglian contamination control specialists have a string of exhibitions across a variety of sectors to look forward to, as well two glitzy awards evenings
Change, adapt and grow with a Guardtech Cleanrooms modular cleanroom system

Change, adapt and grow with a Guardtech Cleanrooms modular cleanroom system

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Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms: the versatile modular pod system that adapts to suit any host room configuration

Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms: the versatile modular pod system that adapts to suit any host room configuration

Guardtech’s rapid pod solution can be relocated and expanded to match a business’ growth whilst preserving host room integrity with an unassailable level of flexibility
Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms: the ideal elite controlled environment pod solution for Life Sciences and Engineering start-ups

Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms: the ideal elite controlled environment pod solution for Life Sciences and Engineering start-ups

The Guardtech Group’s quick-assembly cleanroom pods combine superior performance, build quality and cost-effectiveness to give new applications the perfect platform to...

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