Tagged with manufacturing,

Puerto Rico Rolando Torres, Chief Operations Officer for CooperVision, a division of global medical device company CooperCompanies, discussed the significant growth and investment CooperVision has experienced in Puerto Rico since 2019, including expansions in manufacturing, packaging, and a workforce increase from 1,700 to nearly 2,500 employees. He highlighted the company’s $500 million…

Mexico In her latest strategy to tackle Mexico’s persistent medicine shortages – a struggle inherited from predecessor López Obrador – President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that seeks to attract foreign biopharma investment. By promising international companies a better chance at winning government tenders, Sheinbaum hopes to increase domestic manufacturing,…

Hong Kong In March 2024, the Advanced Therapy Product Good Manufacturing Practice Centre (ATP GMP Centre) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Institute of Biotechnology (HKIB) became the first university-led centre within the special administrative region to receive certification for cell and gene therapy manufacturing and a license as an…

Switzerland Combining scientific rigour with entrepreneurial instinct, Igor Fisch charts a new path for gene and cell therapy manufacturing at NewBiologix. Focused on addressing the inefficiencies of current production models, the company develops stable platforms designed to lower costs, enhance quality, and expand patient access. With roots in the pioneering success…

Hong Kong With Asia-Pacific poised to become a global force in cell and gene therapy, Xellera Therapeutics is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. Led by CEO Camie Chan, the Hong Kong-based company is bridging critical infrastructure gaps by offering GMP-certified manufacturing, regulatory compliance aligned with global standards, and a…

Puerto Rico The industry’s growing reliance on outsourcing and flexible service models means that the consulting business, including ours, will continue to thrive. There is a strong market demand for specialised support, and as companies look to streamline operations, services like ours are well-positioned to meet that need. ProQuality Network, founded by…

Singapore Thanks to its strategic location and pro-business environment, Singapore has established itself as a major pharma manufacturing hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Five Big Pharma companies have stepped up their investments there as of late and either expanded existing manufacturing capabilities, or chosen the city-state as the location for a…

Puerto Rico Añasco-based Techno Plastics Industries (TPI) is a Puerto Rican firm specializing in injection molding, producing high-quality plastic parts for industries like medical devices, electronics, and aerospace. Recently appointed General Manager, Jorge L. Cabrera Lázaro discusses the company’s priorities, technological advancements, and its vision for the future while sharing insights into…

Europe Will a new ‘Critical Medicines Act’ go far enough to ensure Europe’s resilience to future health crises?   A Continent at Risk The COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious vulnerabilities in the European medicine supply chain. EU countries suddenly found themselves competing for limited supplies of sedatives and antibiotics for ICU care,…

Puerto Rico In a rapidly evolving global landscape, medtech manufacturer Copan Industries (part of Copan Group) has strategically chosen Puerto Rico as a key hub for its expansion in the Americas, attracted by the island’s skilled workforce and strong institutional support. As COO Efraín Rodriguez explains, with over $100 million invested, the…

Puerto Rico Basil Khalil, with an impressive 28-year career at FedEx, discusses the significant investments the company has been making to its infrastructure and the implementation of innovative solutions in Puerto Rico to meet the needs and complex logistics of the pharmaceutical industry. Khalil also addresses the evolving demands of the pharmaceutical…

Mexico Mexico has firmly established itself as a regional powerhouse in medical device manufacturing. The country is home to the second-largest medtech market in Latin America, employs around 160,000 people in the sector, and exports around USD 6.4 billion worth of medical devices annually, driven by major investments from global names…