PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-10-05-2016

A simpler, cost-effective method for the preparation of fluorolactams may be suitable for scale-up.

CMOs chose innovation vs. capacity paths to compete in the pharma market.

Multiple inspection techniques facilitate the identification of particulate matter in vials as part of root-cause investigations and safety evaluations.

Contract service providers stay competitive by increasing the capacity and efficiency of their manufacturing activities.

Mettler Toledo launched the Rainin BenchSmart 96, a new liquid handling platform.

STERIS launched the Reliance 300XLS Laboratory Glassware Washer, adding to the company’s line of glassware and plasticware washing systems.

Onset expanded its product line for pharmaceutical cold-chain management with the launch two new products.

BASF’s new production facility in Shanghai will produce PVP K30 powder, a polymer used as a base for pharma excipients.

Sharp Packaging Services adds Biotechnology Center of Excellence to its to its Allentown, PA campus.

The company will add a new clinical services facility at Central Park on Bridgend Industrial Estate.

The company announced that an August 2016 FDA inspection of the company’s facility resulted in no form 483s.

The certification follows a successful inspection by the MHRA, with no critical or major observations. The site is now ready to start production.

Catalent will acquire Pharmatek, a San Diego-based manufacturer of oral, injectable, and topical products.

As part of a planned process to replace venture-capital financial partners, Suanfarma S.A. has acquired a stake in Idifarma.

Saneca Pharma is making significant investment in its API capabilities to support client demand for smaller batch sizes and streamlined scale-up.

Capsugel is expanding the facility to meet demand for micronization services for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

The company invested SEK 72 million ($9 million) to expand manufacturing capacity at its Karlskoga facility in Sweden.