Particle characterization specialist Gateway Analytical will move to a new 17,000 sq ft (1,580 sq m) laboratory and office space in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania on September 1, 2016, according to an announcement by its parent company, ChemImage. Gateway Analytical's services for OINDP testing include ingredient-specific particle size analysis, agglomerate analysis, and … [Read more...] about Gateway Analytical moves to larger facility
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Phillips-Medisize to be acquired by Molex
Molex, which describes itself as "a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions," will acquire device developer and manufacturer Phillips-Medisize from Golden Gate Capital, the company said. The financial terms of were not disclosed. Phillips-Medisize was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in 2014 and earlier this year announced that it would acquire … [Read more...] about Phillips-Medisize to be acquired by Molex
H&T Presspart opens Latin American sales office
Inhaler component manufacturer H&T Presspart has announced the opening of a new sales office in Montevideo, Uruguay to serve customers in the South and Central American region. In addition, Jesus Polanco, formerly Business Development Manager at H&T Presspart Tarragona has been appointed Sales and Business Development Manager Latin America, effective immediately, … [Read more...] about H&T Presspart opens Latin American sales office
US subsidiary of MedPharm now open
UK-based formulation development company MedPharm has announced the opening of its new US subsidiary, MP Pharma Services, located in Durham, NC. MedPharm offers services for transdermal and topical, including inhaled and intranasal, formulations. MP Pharma Services is led by former Stiefel Director of Topical Delivery Jon Lenn. MedPharm CEO Andrew Muddle … [Read more...] about US subsidiary of MedPharm now open
Adherium SmartInhaler technology used in new AstraZeneca study
Adherium has announced that AstraZeneca will use Adherium’s SmartTouch Symbicort device in an upcoming 12-month clinical study of adherence in patients with COPD that is expected to enroll almost 400 US COPD patients. In July 2015, Adherium announced a deal to supply SmartInhaler technology for AstraZeneca's asthma and COPD patient support programs. According to … [Read more...] about Adherium SmartInhaler technology used in new AstraZeneca study
Consort reports growth for both Bespak and Aesica
In its annual report for the fiscal year ended 30 April 2016, Consort Medical reports that its subsidiary Bespak experienced revenue growth of almost 11%, and CDMO Aesica, which Consort acquired in November 2014, experienced "significant growth" and "encouraging EBIT margin growth." Overall revenue for Consort was up 50.4% to £276.9 million. Bespak's MDI growth was … [Read more...] about Consort reports growth for both Bespak and Aesica
Hovione breaks ground on expansion of US facility
Hovione has announced that the official groundbreaking for the expansion of its facility in New Jersey took place on June 8, 2016. The expansion will double the capacity of the facility by adding 30,600 sq ft, a new commercial spray drying unit, and approximately 60 new employees. The company announced plans for the expansion in September 2015. The existing 24,000 … [Read more...] about Hovione breaks ground on expansion of US facility
Iconovo signs licensing and development deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Swedish DPI company Iconovo has announced a licensing and development deal with generics manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals for a generic dry powder asthma/COPD therapy delivered by Iconovo's ICOres multidose DPI. According to the company, the deal includes an undisclosed upfront payment and "milestone payments in the mid-single digit Euro millions range." Iconovo … [Read more...] about Iconovo signs licensing and development deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Phillips-Medisize Acquires Medicom Innovation Partner
Device developer and manufacturer Phillips-Medisize has acquired Danish device company Medicom Innovation Partner (formerly Bang & Olufsen Medicom) for an undisclosed amount. The company said that, "The addition of Medicom’s capabilities expands Phillips-Medisize’s end-to-end injectable and inhalation device innovation service solutions for biopharma customers, … [Read more...] about Phillips-Medisize Acquires Medicom Innovation Partner
Hovione opens office in Japan
Spray-drying and DPI specialist Hovione announced the opening a new sales and customer support office in Osaka, Japan, saying that "The new office underlines the importance of Japan for Hovione's business activities. Japan is a strategic market for Hovione where the company is growing both its off patent API and its contract manufacturing businesses. The new office … [Read more...] about Hovione opens office in Japan