CDMO

projects tracked
61
active
15
countries
22

Contract development and manufacturing services for chemicals, particularly in pharmaceuticals and specialties.

Projects in CDMO

chemXplore tracks 61 projects in CDMO, of which 15 are active.

  1. 3 projects Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 1 project FID / Sanctioned
  4. 10 projects Under Construction
  5. 1 project Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 10 expansion, 4 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.

Expected start-up, by year
0 1 2 3 4 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

1 active project carries no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • November 2026 Evonik Tippecanoe Lipid Innovation Center, Lafayette · Commissioning & Start-up · United States
  • 24 September 2026 VaxThera Rionegro Phase 2 Vaccine Facility Expansion · Under Construction · Colombia
  • 14 September 2026 Evonik Fermas biotechnology expansion, Slovenská Ľupča · Under Construction · Slovakia
  • 27 August 2026 Evonik Vancouver lipid nanoparticle GMP drug product facility · Announced / Concept · Canada
  • 8 July 2026 AMSilk Ajinomoto Foods Europe Nesle Silk Protein Production Line · FID / Sanctioned · France

What they make or use

Latest news in CDMO

10 November 2026
Evonik begins GMP production of PhytoChol at Lipid Innovation Center in Indiana

First GMP batch of plant-derived cholesterol produced at the new Tippecanoe facility; full capacity planned by mid-2027 to support LNP-based therapies.

29 October 2026
Teijin Regenet joins ACGMP as founding member

Signed a Sept 25, 2026 agreement to join a global CDMO alliance for cell and gene therapy, aiming to expand manufacturing support, quality tools and cross-region collaboration.

19 October 2026
AGC Biologics to develop and manufacture Flen Health enzyme therapy for diabetic foot ulcers

Process development and GMP manufacturing of lactoperoxidase and glucose oxidase to support an IND filing and a Phase II clinical trial in the US.

8 October 2026
WuXi Biologics bolsters European biomanufacturing at CPHI Milan 2026

Showcased quality, global dual‑sourcing and European capacity (Dundalk 54,000 L, Wuppertal 12–24,000 L) alongside platform speeds for complex biologics and 1,064 active projects.

6 October 2026
AGC Biologics expands cell therapy development hub at Yokohama

Yokohama technical center began cell therapy process development in July 2025 and has been awarded multiple exosome and T‑cell projects, including a program transferred from Milan.

29 September 2026
Nippon Shokubai and PURMX test Fol‑Dab8 DDS with naturally occurring microRNA

Feasibility study to combine Fol‑Dab8 (folate‑conjugated cationic peptide) with naturally occurring microRNA for oligonucleotide therapeutics; undisclosed equity investment made.

24 September 2026
EIB and European Commission back VaxThera vaccine facility in Colombia

€15m first tranche of a €35m package to expand a Colombian plant to produce up to 250m doses annually, plus a €1.5m R&D grant for three vaccine candidates.

24 September 2026
WuXi Biologics passes FDA GMP inspection at Wuxi Mashan

Passed a two-week unannounced FDA GMP inspection covering drug substance and drug product manufacturing, reinforcing U.S. commercial supply reliability.

22 September 2026
LANXESS at SEPAWA 2026: preservatives, Cosmelin esters and Scopeblue offerings

Shows preservative solutions for pet care, launches biodegradable Cosmelin esters as a silicone alternative, presents Scopeblue lower‑carbon preservatives and an Oct 16 LCA talk.

22 September 2026
Evonik refocuses portfolio and German sites, funds growth via Tailor Made cuts

Aligns businesses by role, assigns roles to six German sites, and shifts investment to Asia/Americas; launches growth projects in Canada and Slovakia, funded by cost cuts.

Where its projects are

active all projects

The 8 with the most active projects, of 22 countries.