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Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project
Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility
13 October 2023
CDMO
Pharma
The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
27 June 2023
Base chemistry
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
Lonza Expands Drug Product Manufacturing in Visp
29 March 2023
CDMO
Pharma
The new cGMP line in Visp is operational, with first batches in April 2023. It supports clinical and commercial needs, enhancing end-to-end solutions and complementing recent site expansions.
Lonza Expands Bioconjugation Facility in Visp
16 February 2023
CDMO
Pharma
The expansion includes two new manufacturing suites, enhancing capabilities for clinical and commercial supply, and increasing process, analytical development, and quality control capacity.
Lonza to Build Large-Scale Drug Product Facility in Stein
1 July 2022
CDMO
Pharma
The CHF 500M facility, set for 2026 completion, will enhance end-to-end drug product manufacturing, leveraging existing infrastructure and focusing on sustainability with a photovoltaic roof.
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Lonza Expands Drug Product Services in Switzerland
22 September 2021
Investment in new filling line and expanded Drug Product Services in Stein and Basel will enhance capabilities for various drug modalities, creating over 70 jobs and supporting clinical and commercial stages.
DuPont Expands European Manufacturing
16 May 2021
Investing $5M in Germany and Switzerland, DuPont boosts capacity for high-performance automotive adhesives, supporting demand for vehicle electrification and advanced mobility solutions.
CABB Pratteln Site Enhances Safety and Reliability
11 January 2021
Specialties
Significant investments in Pratteln's production systems improve environmental impact and customer benefits, with upgrades in infrastructure, energy supply, and process control, despite rising costs.
Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon
30 January 2020
The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
DSM Cuts CO2 Emissions at Swiss Vitamin Plant
9 April 2019
Biobased & Circular
A new biomass plant reduces CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons/year, supplies steam and renewable electricity, and supports DSM's goal to cut greenhouse gases by 30% by 2030.
Merck Expands Biotech Manufacturing Capacity
28 March 2019
Specialties
CDMO
Pharma
€150M investment in Aubonne, Switzerland, for new building with advanced tech to boost production of biotech medicines, meeting global demand. Completion expected by 2023.
Cerbios Expands High Potency API Manufacturing
14 January 2019
CDMO
Pharma
A new production line for larger volumes and batch sizes will be added, enhancing capacity for HPAIs and CDMO services, with completion expected in the second half of 2020.
Caloric to Build Pilot Plant for Electrochaea's Biomethanation Process
27 October 2017
Biobased & Circular
The project in Solothurn, Switzerland, will demonstrate the feasibility of converting CO2 and H2 into synthetic natural gas using a patented biocatalyst, focusing on modular and scalable design.
BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland
19 June 2017
Specialties
Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
Roche's 3 Billion CHF Basel Investment
22 October 2014
Investing in new R&D and office buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and historic renovations, the plan aims to consolidate operations, enhance sustainability, and improve work environments.
First Commercial Production of Renewable 5-HMF
3 February 2014
Biobased & Circular
The Biochem-1 facility in Switzerland now produces up to 20 tonnes of high-purity 5-HMF annually from renewable feedstock, offering sustainable materials for various industries.
Clariant Advances Second-Generation Bioethanol Production
3 June 2013
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The sunliquid® process now efficiently converts corn stover and sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, reducing greenhouse gases by 95% and avoiding competition with food production.
Brenntag Schweizerhall Partners with Bayer CropScience and Infrapark Baselland
4 February 2013
Food
Brenntag will invest in a sulfuric acid dilution plant and relocate to Infrapark, enhancing supply efficiency and creating synergies with Bayer CropScience.
Huntsman Opens New Epoxy Resin Facility in Switzerland
25 May 2005
Polymers
The new facility in Monthey will enhance production of multifunctional epoxy resins, doubling capacity and reducing delivery times for the aerospace industry, particularly in Europe.
DSM Opens Largest Vitamin E Plant in Switzerland
1 September 2004
Specialties
Food
The new plant in Sisseln produces 25,000 tons of vitamin E annually, meeting high industry standards with advanced quality control and full traceability for feed, food, pharma, and cosmetics.
Ciba Expands DPP Pigment Production
30 June 2004
Specialties
In June 2004, a 20% expansion of the DPP pigments plant in Monthey was completed, with further expansion set for 2005. Additional capacity is also being added at the Newport, DE, plant.