CDMO Ritedose Corporation announced that it has added blow-fill-seal (BFS) capacity to its manufacturing facility in Columbia, SC, USA that will allow it to manufacture an additional 180 million unit doses of opthalmic and respiratory solutions. In addition to contract development and manufacturing, Ritedose manufactures its own generic inhalation solutions, including … [Read more...] about Ritedose increases production capacity for inhalation products
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Proveris launches new Vereo NSx+SWC system for DDU testing of nasal sprays
Proveris Scientific has announced the official launch of the Vereo NSx+SWC (spray, weigh, and collect) nasal spray system, which it recently exhibited at RDD 2024 and which it calls "a pivotal advancement in product development and quality control workflows" with "walkaway automated functionality." The new system combines Proveris's Vereo NSx+ actuator technology with … [Read more...] about Proveris launches new Vereo NSx+SWC system for DDU testing of nasal sprays
Bespak announces that it will soon allocate capacity for new LGWP MDI filling line
CDMO Bespak says that it has already received new MDI filling equipment for one new LGWP propellant MDI manufacturing line at its Holmes Chapel, UK facility and that it has ordered equipment for another LGWP line at that plant. Both lines will be able to handle both HFO-1234ze and HFA-152a. According to Bespak, 100% of capacity for the first of the new lines has … [Read more...] about Bespak announces that it will soon allocate capacity for new LGWP MDI filling line
Kindeva announces additional expansion of its Loughborough UK facility
CDMO Kindeva Drug Delivery has announced an expansion at its facility in Loughborough, UK to add dedicated laboratory space for analytical laboratory services. According to the company, the new Loughborough facility will double its lab space in the UK. In January 2024, Kindeva announced that it was launching an analytical laboratory services business and was opening a … [Read more...] about Kindeva announces additional expansion of its Loughborough UK facility
MannKind acquires Pulmatrix R&D facility and the companies cross-license inhalation technology
MannKind Corporation will assume the lease for a Pulmatrix research laboratory located in Bedford, MA, USA, and Pulmatrix will transfer the facility, including all laboratory equipment, to MannKind, the companies said. MannKind says that it plans to hire some of the Pulmatrix personnel who have been working at the lab. In addition, MannKind will acquire the rights … [Read more...] about MannKind acquires Pulmatrix R&D facility and the companies cross-license inhalation technology
Gerresheimer adds capacity for inhaler manufacturing at US facility
Gerresheimer has announced a $180 million, 194,000 sq ft expansion of its device manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, GA, USA. The company says that the expansion will create more than 400 new jobs at its Georgia facilities, where it manufactures medical devices including inhalers, bringing its total workforce in Georgia to almost 700. According to Gerresheimer, … [Read more...] about Gerresheimer adds capacity for inhaler manufacturing at US facility
Cleveland Clinic to perform additional preclinical testing of dry powder universal flu vaccine candidates formulated with TFF technology
TFF Pharmaceuticals announced the Cleveland Clinic Florida will perform additional preclinical studies of 3 dry powder hemagglutinin antigen/adjuvent vaccine candidates produced under a 2023 SBIR grant to TFF for preclinical development of a dry powder pan-influenza vaccine formulation for inhaled and/or nasal delivery. The vaccine developed in Ted Ross's lab at the … [Read more...] about Cleveland Clinic to perform additional preclinical testing of dry powder universal flu vaccine candidates formulated with TFF technology
Renaissance Lakewood opens new headquarters
CDMO Renaissance Lakewood, which offers a wide range of nasal spray development and manufacturing services, announced the official opening of its new offices and warehouse space in Lakewood, NJ, USA. According to the company, the new 81,000 sq ft headquarters includes 67,000 sq ft of warehouse space that is expected to be in use within the next few months. The space … [Read more...] about Renaissance Lakewood opens new headquarters
Bespak and DevPro developing HFO-1234ze albuterol MDI
CDMO Bespak and DevPro Biopharma have revealed their partnership on development of DevPro's DP007 albuterol MDI, which is formulated with Honeywell's Solstice Air HFO-1234ze(E) propellant. According to the companies, DP007 is expected to provide a lower global warming potential alternative to Ventolin HFA MDI. Bespak and DevPro say that they plan to initiate clinical … [Read more...] about Bespak and DevPro developing HFO-1234ze albuterol MDI
Kindeva to add additional LGWP propellant MDI manufacturing line
Kindeva Drug Delivery has announced that it will install a second LGWP propellant MDI manufacturing line at its facility in Loughborough, UK. The company's first LGWP line at Loughborough is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Kindeva The new line, which will fill both HFA-152a and HFO-1234ze(e), is expected to come on line in 2026. In August 2023, … [Read more...] about Kindeva to add additional LGWP propellant MDI manufacturing line