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AMRI celebrates grand opening of new aseptic
API line in Spain
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MRI, a global contract research, development and
manufacturing organisation working with the life sciences
industry to improve patient outcomes and quality of life for more
than 25 years, celebrates the debut of its new multipurpose aseptic
API line at the company’s facility in Valladolid, Spain. The line,
which was officially opened by AMRI leaders and local officials,
was announced in November 2017 and enhances capacity at the
site while complementing AMRI’s other aseptic API manufacturing
plants in Bon Encontre and Tonneins, France.
This investment – coupled with the build-out of analytical services
and a new warehouse – provides additional capacity, technology and
expertise to serve customers’ increasing demand for sterile API. It
also supports AMRI’s commitment to growth in the region.
“We continue to see an increase in interest in our sterile capabilities
and are ready to support increasing demand,” said Michael J
Mulhern, Chief Executive Officer of AMRI. “By adding critical
analytical services, we are well-positioned to help customers
accelerate the pace of their product development while ensuring
their performance and quality.”
AMRI’s lines are designed to meet requirements from pilot-scale
to multi-ton scale manufacturing and the company’s sterilisation
capability can be integrated with API production or operate as a
separate outsourced step for customers who do not have bulk sterile
facilities or who may need additional capacity. Further integration is
offered with AMRI’s Drug Product capabilities. The grand opening
was celebrated with an inaugural ceremony attended by AMRI
leaders and notable guests.
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Telefónica Spain transforms its data
centres with Nokia
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okia and its venture focused on software-defined networking
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