Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing expands pharma offering

Published: 26-Apr-2018

The parenteral contract development and manufacturing organisation has purchased a Bausch+Ströbel fully integrated high-speed filling line with SKAN isolator


Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM), a specialist parenteral contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced its second major equipment purchase this year: a Bausch+Ströbel fully integrated high-speed filling line with SKAN isolator that will more than triple the company's manufacturing capacity.

The Bausch+Ströbel filler can fill 200 vials per minute, maximising flexibility in manufacturing solutions, increasing process efficiency and ensuring the highest level of sterility.

The fully integrated fill line includes a vial washer, depyrogenation tunnel and filling machine and will fill vials ranging from 2-50 ml with 100% weight checks.

“Simultaneously, we are reinvesting in the development of our clinical-scale manufacturing. The combination of specialized clinical and commercial production with our analytical and development services offers a powerful solution to better meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Nick Bykerk, GRAM’s VP of Business Development and Finance.

In addition the company is scheduling new projects, starting in summer 2019.

Tom Ross, President and CEO of GRAM, said: “The fully integrated filling line is a significant capital investment capable of executing clients’ complex parenteral manufacturing processes with the utmost precision. We look forward to serving our customers through additional investments in our facilities and finishing areas, including inspection, labeling and packaging.”

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