Thermo Fisher Scientific Opens Biologics Manufacturing Site in Lengnau, Switzerland

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Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) has taken operational control of a new biologics manufacturing site in Lengnau, Switzerland, as part of its partnership with CSL Limited. This facility spans 1.5 million square feet and will enhance production capabilities with bioreactors up to 12,500L. Approximately 200 employees will join Thermo Fisher. Initially, the site will support CSL's Idelvion® production for hemophilia B, with plans for further expansion to other biopharma clients. This move strengthens Thermo Fisher's global biologics manufacturing network, including locations in the US, Netherlands, Australia, and China.

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• Expansion of biologics manufacturing network with the new Lengnau site.
• Enhanced production capabilities with bioreactors up to 12,500L.
• Addition of approximately 200 employees strengthens workforce.
• Initial support for CSL's Idelvion® will drive demand and revenue.

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WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has assumed operational responsibility for a new biologics manufacturing site in Lengnau, Switzerland as part of its strategic partnership with CSL Limited announced last year. The Lengnau site will become part of Thermo Fisher's global biologics manufacturing network, and approximately 200 employees will join Thermo Fisher.

The Lengnau site is a 1.5 million square-foot facility that will leverage highly flexible bioproduction technologies, including both single-use and stainless steel with up to 12,500L bioreactor capacity. This will provide biopharma companies with a pathway from development to large-scale production as manufacturing needs evolve. 

"We are excited to add the new Lengnau site to our global biologics manufacturing network and we are thrilled to welcome more than 200 new colleagues to Thermo Fisher," said Michel Lagarde, executive vice president of Thermo Fisher Scientific. "Through our partnership with CSL, this site further strengthens our unique customer value proposition to leverage our scale and depth of capabilities for pharma and biotech customers. With the addition of new high-volume stainless-steel capabilities in Lengnau, we are enabling our customers to start their projects with us and stay with us as their manufacturing requirements grow."

Following completion of site construction in 2022, Thermo Fisher will initially support manufacturing of CSL's next-generation recombinant factor IX product Idelvion® for patients with hemophilia B. Over time, Thermo Fisher plans to expand the use of the site to include additional biopharma customers.

The Lengnau site is an important expansion of Thermo Fisher's biologics manufacturing network that includes Princeton, NJ and St. Louis, MO, USA; Groningen, NL; Brisbane, AU; and Hangzhou, China.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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FAQ

What is the new biologics manufacturing site in Lengnau, Switzerland?

Thermo Fisher has assumed operational control of a new biologics manufacturing site in Lengnau as part of its partnership with CSL Limited.

How large is the Lengnau biologics manufacturing facility?

The Lengnau facility spans 1.5 million square feet.

What biopharma product will be manufactured at the Lengnau site?

The site will initially support CSL's Idelvion® product for hemophilia B.

How many employees will Thermo Fisher gain from the Lengnau site?

Thermo Fisher will welcome approximately 200 new employees from the Lengnau site.

What bioreactor capacity will the new site utilize?

The Lengnau site will utilize bioreactors with a capacity of up to 12,500 liters.