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New South Korea Bioprocessing Production Center

Increasing Supply Robustness and Resilience

Timely, reliable supply of bioprocessing materials used for the development and commercial manufacturing of biotherapeutics, and vaccines is a critical requirement for drug manufacturers worldwide. 

Our new 44,500 m² production center in Daejeon, South Korea, set to open in 2026, marks a significant expansion of our manufacturing capacities and capabilities for essential bioprocessing products including:

The production facility will address the growing Asia-Pacific demand for bioprocessing materials to manufacture monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), recombinant proteins, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and other novel modalities. Regionalization and proximity to this plant will benefit local biomanufacturers by:

  • Increased production capacity  
  • Dedicated regionalized capabilities
  • Streamlined logistics with shorter transportation distances
  • Minimized risk for many types of potential supply disruptions 

The site encompasses modern, advanced, and segregated manufacturing suites, and is home to distribution, automated storage & retrieval, administration as well as wastewater treatment facilities.

Experience the benefits of our products yourself: Request your free sample today.

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EXPLORE OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES MANUFACTURED IN THIS NEW FACILITY

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Dry Powder & Liquid Cell Culture Media

Choose high quality media fit for your application: from standard to custom formulation, from liquid to dry powder helping you to optimize cell growth.

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CIP Solutions

To ensure the highest standards of purity and quality for your processes, discover our GMP-grade (IPEC/EXCiPACT) solutions for CIP and buffer preparation.

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Liquid Ready to Use Downstream Buffers

Discover our extensive portfolio of buffers designed to accommodate different stages of drug manufacturing from early-stage to high-risk applications.

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Sterile Sampling

Reduce contamination risks and enable accurate, representative sample collection for reliable process control at any step of your process.

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imMEDIAte Advantage® Services

Get fast access to pre-GMP small-scale custom media, feeds, supplements, and buffers to accelerate your drug development.

Ensuring One Global Quality System

The Daejeon site will adhere to the highest standards of quality compliance, fully aligning with our stringent global quality standards. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to ensure consistent product performance and reliability, reflecting our commitment to excellence across our global manufacturing network.

Embedding Sustainability

We are applying “green building” standards and aim to achieve a net-zero design for the facility. We will use a variety of resource-efficient equipment including solar panels for electricity, a heat-pump system for heating, energy-efficient equipment and automation, and water collection systems to reduce water use. Shipping to APAC customers from Daejeon will result in shorter routes, reducing CO2e emissions from transportation up to 98%.

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300+ M€ Investment 43,000 m2 Land
 		 44,500 m2 Facility
 		 300+ New Jobs
 		 Groundbreaking:
May 2024		 Grand Opening:
Expected Q4 2026

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