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GEA Process Engineering and G-CON Manufacturing Announce PCMM Collaboration with Pfi zer
GEA Process Engineering and G-CON Manufacturing announced that they have entered into a PCMM (Portable Continuous Miniature & Modular) manufacturing collaboration with Pfi zer Inc. with the aim of developing the next generation of oral solid dose (OSD) processing technologies to address the rapidly changing requirements of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. This collaboration brings together three companies with leading capabilities in product development and manufacturing, OSD processing equipment, and portable, self-contained Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility modules, known as “PODs.” A preliminary engineering study has already been completed, and the new collaboration will focus on the fabrication and qualifi cation of a prototype unit.
The goal of the collaboration is to create a system that integrates small footprint, continuous/semi-continuous processing equipment, smart control systems, and PODs to process active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) powders and inactive ingredients through to bulk tablets or capsules. PODs, which are portable and can be rapidly deployed, are a cost-eff ective alternative to large, highly capitalized manufacturing facilities with fi xed equipment and limited fl exibility.
“G-CON’s team is very excited to be part of this project and to again demonstrate the fl exibility and quality of our autonomous cleanroom POD systems, this time in a solid dosage form application,” states Maik Jornitz, Chief Operating Offi cer, G-CON Manufacturing LLC. “We are privileged to work with Pfi zer and GEA and look forward to achieving the goals of the consortium.”
Upon successful completion of this initiative, GEA and G-CON will work with Pfi zer to deploy this complete solution of components and the POD facility globally.
To more rapidly advance and develop this vision, Pfi zer, GEA and G-CON will further explore opportunities to partner with additional, interested companies.
West Dedicates Second Manufacturing Plant in China
West hosted a dedication ceremony on September 17 to mark the start- up of its recently completed compression molding plant in the Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone Qingpu Park in China. The new plant is adjacent to West’s injection molding facility.
The 11,900-square-meter compression molding plant manufactures components used for packaging injectable drugs, supplying customers primarily in China and the Asia-Pacifi c region. Construction began in June 2011.
“West is experiencing an exciting period of growth in the Asia-Pacifi c region and we are proud to complete our second manufacturing facility
in China,” said Donald E. Morel, Jr., West’s Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer. “This facility will provide better service to our customers, off ering shorter lead times for delivery of our world-class pharmaceutical packaging products and creating new, fl exible capacity to meet the growing demands for our products in China and throughout the Asia- Pacifi c region. Our investment in this new facility demonstrates our commitment to and confi dence in the China market.”
“The Project Team for this facility includes representatives from our global team in China, Germany and Singapore, refl ecting the strength and reach of our business,” said Warwick Bedwell, President, Asia-Pacifi c Region. “This plant continues our global expansion plans and is a perfect complement to the injection molding plant already established in Qingpu. Our talented management team in China has worked hard to fulfi ll this important business objective that will further fuel our business growth. I thank the commitment and teamwork displayed by all our West colleagues who worked on this project. It was truly an exceptional global eff ort.”
Gerresheimer at CPhI 2013 – Innovative Packaging Solutions for Health
Gerresheimer’s comprehensive portfolio of products extends from simple pharmaceutical vials to complex drug delivery systems. It will be providing information about new solutions for the pharma industry in the Innopack area of the CPhI fair in Frankfurt from October 22 to 24, 2013 (booth 41G36). Three Gerresheimer experts will also be talking about trends and innovations at Innopack Speaker’s Corner on Wednesday October 23.
The Gerresheimer experts will be at the stand in Hall 41G36 to provide advice and information to customers and interested visitors. The exhibits include proven and popular glass and plastic packaging products and systems for the world of pharmaceuticals.
The Tubular Glass Division uses glass tubes as the input material for a comprehensive range of high quality pharmaceutical packaging products. Tubular Glass exhibits include vials, ampoules and cartridges in numerous fi lling sizes and designs and prefi llable syringes, including the fl agship RTF® sterile syringe systems.
The Moulded Glass Division manufactures high-quality injection and infusion bottles as well as dropper and tablet bottles of various types, shapes and sizes in glass categories I, II and III.
Gerresheimer’s Plastic Packaging Division specializes in plastic packaging products for the pharma industry. Its comprehensive product portfolio extends from plastic packaging products for solid pharmaceuticals such as drugs and powders to containers for liquid drugs, including ophthalmic and rhinological applications.
As a full-service provider, Medical Plastic Systems has a portfolio covering all stages of the development and production process. It manufactures complex, customer-specifi c plastic systems for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical applications. Drug delivery systems enable the simple and fast administration of mediations. Plastic drug delivery systems include, for instance, inhalers, pens and syringes.
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