Lonza to Invest in Additional Manufacturing Suites to Expand Bioconjugation Capabilities

Business Expansion Lonza to Invest in Additional Manufacturing Suites to Expand Bioconjugation Capabilities

2024-11-14 Source: Press release Lonza 2 min Reading Time

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Lonza has plans to invest in two additional manufacturing suites in Visp (CH), Switzerland with an aim to expand its bioconjugation capabilities. The new suites are expected to double the company’s multipurpose capacity for the launch and commercial supply of bioconjugates.

The new capacity will generate approximately 200 new jobs and is expected to be operational from 2028.(Source: Lonza) — The new capacity will generate approximately 200 new jobs and is expected to be operational from 2028.
(Source: Lonza)

Basel/Switzerland – Lonza has recently announced that it will invest in additional bioconjugation capabilities in Visp (CH). The expansion will add two multipurpose 1,200L manufacturing suites and manufacturing-related infrastructure to the existing bioconjugation facility in Visp (CH) for launch and commercial supply. The new capacity will generate approximately 200 new jobs and is expected to be operational from 2028.

The new suites will occupy approximately 2,000 m2 and double Lonza’s multipurpose capacity for the launch and commercial supply of bioconjugates. The flexible multi-customer suites are designed to run the increasingly complex and variable processes needed to manufacture antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates maturing through the drug pipeline.

The additional bioconjugation suites will support the growth of Lonza’s leading bioconjugation offering, spanning manufacturing for early phase clinical development, large-scale manufacture for launch and commercial supply, and will include drug product filling capability. This investment follows the recently announced customer-dedicated bioconjugation expansion in Visp (CH).

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Christian Morello, Vice President, Head of Bioconjugates, Lonza, commented: “We continue to see strong growth in the bioconjugates space as ADCs and other bioconjugated drugs increasingly progress towards commercialization. This investment in our multipurpose commercial bioconjugation capacity addresses the growing market demand, enables us to support the growth of our customers and offers a flexible and integrated service for manufacturing bioconjugates.”

As part of Lonza’s emission reduction strategy, the manufacturing suites follow sustainability design standards for new builds that include energy-efficient water heating systems, air supply and lighting solutions, leading to a significant decrease in carbon footprint compared to traditional design solutions. In addition, technology for improved cytotoxic liquid waste management will reduce waste by up to 90 %.

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