RentschlerBiotechnologie GmbH, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, has recently opened a new facility with a capacity of two times 3,000 liters at the company’s site in Laupheim. This innovative Twin system consists of two stainless steel bioreactors for the manufacturing of cell culture-derived proteins and is complemented by directly connected equipment for protein purification. The system increases Rentschler’s manufacturing capacity for the second time within a year; a new 2,000 liter single-use bioreactor was put into operation in 2015.
With the growing demand for biopharmaceuticals and increased industry manufacturing outsourcing, Rentschler made the decision to more than double its manufacturing capacity, investing a total of EUR 24M. The Twin system, which utilizes state-of-the-art technology, was completed three months ahead of schedule. Proteins for the clinical development of drug candidates, as well as already approved drugs, will be produced, for example used for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. With the continued growth of the biopharmaceutical industry and the company’s own growth and success, Rentschler is planning to significantly increase the size of its workforce by creating approximately 200 new jobs.