Biopharma Group

Products

Laboratory / Benchtop Scale Freeze Dryers
AdVantage Pro Benefits offered by the Advantage Pro Design...
Pilot & R&D Freeze Dryers
Genesis & Ultra Benefits offered by the Genesis & Ultra A ...
Aseptic Production Freeze Dryers
In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, devices must b...
Food Production Freeze Dryers
Biopharma Group are the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of ...
Rotary Vial Washers
The RW series of rotary vial washers are designed to be an effic...
External Vial Washers
Vials filled with potent drugs such as antibiotics, cytotoxics a...
Sterilising Tunnels
These laminar airflow tunnels are designed to continuously and e...
Trayloaders
The TL range of trayloaders is designed for medium to high outpu...
Food Production Freeze Dryers
Biopharma Group are the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of ...
R&D Freeze Dryers
The Gellert benchtop models are versatile units designed to meet...
Pilot Freeze Dryers
The Gellert Cryo 20 and Cryo 40 are advanced pilot freeze dryers...
Microbiological Safety Cabinets
CytoFAST Elite Cytotoxic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet...
Fume Cupboards/ Hoods
Fume cupboards/ fume hoods provide users a safe working environm...
HT Series Evaporators
The Series 3 HT evaporator range from Genevac represents the ult...
EZ-2 Evaporators
The latest Genevac EZ-2 4.0 series centrifugal evaporator for pa...
Rocket Evaporators
Rocket technology enables the rapid evaporation of larger volume...
Automation Ready Cryostorage Freezer Systems
Vapour storage from 40,000 to 94,000 vials. The Revolution Se...
Revolution IVF - High Capacity Freezer
High Capacity Freezer designed for IVF operations With an inc...
Labs Series Cryostorage Freezer Systems
The Laboratory Archival Biological Storage (LABS) Series are cry...
High Pressure Homogenisers
Designed to deliver exceptional results whilst being user friend...
Avestin Range of Pilot Machines
The Avestin range of pilot machines offers an increased processi...
Production Scale High Pressure Homogenisers
Engineered for large scale industrial application, the productio...
Cell Lysis & Extruder Systems
Designed to deliver exceptional results whilst being user friend...
Analytical Lyo Instruments
Advanced Microscopy and Thermal Analysis for Freeze Drying Chara...
Technical Service & Maintenance
All our freeze dryers are fully supported with a range of techni...

About us

The Biopharma Group comprises Biopharma Process Systems (BPS), Biopharma Technologies Ltd (BTL), and Biopharma Technologies France (BTF). We are the foremost suppliers in the UK, offering freeze drying, solvent removal/evaporation (Genevac), high-pressure homogenisation technologies, and related equipment. BPS is the preferred option for pharmaceutical, biotech, and process industries across the UK, Ireland, and France.

At Biopharma, our goal is to furnish you with the appropriate equipment and extend any necessary advice and support. With extensive experience in the processing industry and profound understanding of our supplied equipment, we are well-equipped to assist you. Our seasoned service department maintains robust relationships with our suppliers, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the lifespan of your equipment. Additionally, our in-house freeze drying laboratory provides a comprehensive array of services for product and process development.

Biopharma Technology Ltd. offers specialised contract research, analysis, and development services, along with training and advanced instrumentation for the worldwide biopharmaceutical and associated sectors. They possess exceptional expertise in all facets of freeze drying technology.

Our Equipment Ranges Include:

Freeze Dryers
Vial Handling & Fill Finish Equipment
Food Production Freeze Dryers
Faster Airflow Equipment
Centrigugal Solvent Evaporation
Cryopreservation Storage Equipment
High Pressure Homogenisers
Analytical Lyo Instruments

We Also Provide Technical Service & Maintenance:

Our service department offers comprehensive technical support for all our freeze dryers. With strong connections to our suppliers and a vast installed base exceeding 400 freeze dryers of various sizes and setups, you can trust in our expertise. Alternatively, if you have your own service engineers, we can provide training in equipment care and maintenance. We have invested in top-notch calibration equipment and can conduct on-site calibration of all instruments to UKAS standards.

The Biopharma Group consists of various divisions tailored to specific regions and requirements. Our goal is to tailor our services to meet the unique requirements of our customers' projects, regardless of their size or stage. Whether they require equipment purchase, a single cycle run/analysis, or a comprehensive formulation development program, we aim to complement their in-house expertise effectively.

Equipment Sales & Technical Service: Being a top equipment provider for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and process sectors across the UK, Ireland, and France, we offer extensive experience in processing industries. Our specialised product lineup encompasses pharmaceutical and food production freeze dryers, centrifugal solvent evaporators, microbiological safety cabinets, aseptic processing lines and fill-finish solutions, cryopreservation storage solutions, and analytical instruments.

Contract R&D & Manufacturing Services: Established in 1997, our Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) division was created to offer impartial contract research, analysis, and development services, lyophilisation training, and analytical instrumentation on a global scale. We provide exceptionally comprehensive services and training courses, which can be scheduled or tailored to meet specific needs, covering every facet of freeze drying technology from pre-formulation to production and dried product analysis. Additionally, we continue to lead in the development of analytical instrumentation, with recent launches including the Lyostat5, Lyotherm3, and MicroPress.

Biopharma Technologies France (BTF): BTF provides a comprehensive package of equipment sales and expertise drawn from our CDMO division. This complete solution is tailored to meet the needs of our French-speaking clientele.

We provide an exceptionally thorough service and training programs that encompass every aspect of freeze-drying, spanning from pre-formulation to full-scale production and analysis of dried products.

Biopharma Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our customers. We strive to maintain controlled, safe, and dependable practices for the benefit of our staff, customers, and the products we handle. To this end, we have implemented a Quality Management System that upholds the highest standards in our laboratory, documentation, and health and safety practices. Our adherence to the UKAS Management Systems guarantees compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

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Articles/Press Releases

28/03/2022 - The importance/challenges of mRNA vaccines, and how the correct lyo and fill/finish equipment can support your mRNA ambitions.
This article investigates the importance of selecting the correct equipment to support the R&D and scale-up process when considering the challenges associated with the design and manufacture of mRNA vaccines.
15/03/2022 - Advanced HPLC Provides Rapid Screening Method Development of Peptides and Oligonucleotides in Drug & Vaccine Discovery
A new era has emerged in HPLC witnessing multiple separation channels merged into single dynamic systems. This approach is now rapidly demonstrating how advantages are not limited to increasing product throughput alone. This article reviews the latest developments of the Sepiatec Sepmatix parallel HPLC system range.
18/02/2022 - BPS Crowthorne Moves Toward a Greener Future
BPS Crowthorne executive gains coveted Green Labs Ambassador certification.
01/07/2021 - A 2020 Hindsight Look at How COVID-19 Has Affected the Freeze Drying Industry and What We Have Learned from ItDr.
Mattia Cassanelli, Biopharma GroupHow Biopharma Group and the Freeze Drying Industry Sought to Overcome Unprecedented Increases In Demand The process of freeze drying, or lyophilisation, removes the liquid from a substance through sublimation to leave behind a dry product or ‘cake’ as it is known.
01/07/2021 - Why was utilising CRO services for freeze drying, so vital in response to Covid-19?
Earlier in 2021, we published our technical review on freeze drying in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/06/2020 - Vial Processing Advances Reducing Contamination and Damage
Vials with chipped rim surfaces have been the cause of at least one recall for parenteral products and glass particles found in vials have resulted in several US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 483 notices issued to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
09/03/2020 - May 2020 - Biopharma Group Take the Avestin B15 on Tour in Ireland
Here's some good news for those of you using high pressure homogenisation technology for the likes of celldisruption, particlesize reduction and the likes. or looking for a new benchtop homogeniser.
09/03/2020 - Consumer demand drives the need for production scale freeze dried pet food
As people realise the benefits of better nutrition for their pets, so the use of freeze dried pet food is on the rise!
09/03/2020 - Biopharma Group joins forces with UCL & PMTC to expand lyo training course offerings.
With the popularity of freeze drying continuing to rise across the pharmaceutical, bioprocessing, nutraceutical & food processing industries to name a few, so the need for training in the technology also increases.
15/01/2020 - Biopharma Group Adds Another Exciting Range to its Product Portfolio
Biopharma Group is pleased to announce the completed acquisition in December 2019, of a majority interest in Easytesters Ltd.
20/11/2019 - High Pressure Homogenisation for the Cell Disruption of Algae
Extraction of biofuels and bio-products from algae is on the rise. Recent years has seen a substantial increase in demand for food, energy and valuable chemicals, which has led to the rise of R&D on renewable, novel and sustainable resources [1].
29/05/2018 - Why pre-formulation studies are crucial to successful drug development
Understanding the behaviour of a new active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) under various stress conditions is critical to provide a solid foundation for development of a robust dosage form that can survive processing and allow for a prolonged shelf life.
29/05/2018 - The Avestin EmulsiFlex B15: The Improved French Press
The French pressure cell press, also known as the French press, is a cellular disruption unit invented by Charles Stacy French, utilised to disrupt the plasma membrane of cells by forcing them through a narrow orifice at very high pressure.
20/12/2017 - ADCs and BIOSIMILARS: The development towards a new generation of targeted therapies
Having evolved drastically from early stages, antibodies-based therapeutics are becoming one of the most successful and versatile drug approach. What effect will this have on the biosimilars market? Read this article and find out what Biopharma's Dr. Roberto Castangia had to say...
20/11/2017 - How the Adaptability of Liposomes Assists in Overcoming Today’s Drug Delivery Challenges
With low bioavailability becoming an increasingly common challenge during modern drug development, could high pressure homogenisation be the solution to tackling this obstacle? Read here to find out what our expert has to say...
02/11/2017 - High Pressure Homogenisation: Binding Albumin Nanoparticles to Paclitaxel
At the cellular level, cancers are unique to everyone. Each individual’s cancer is a result of a unique combination of genetic alterations, and so specifically targeting these cells via anti-cancer therapy proves very challenging. Whilst systemic chemotherapy proves effective in many cases, it is far from “targeted”, often observed by the range of adverse side effects all over the body...
19/09/2017 - How freeze drying optimises the processing and viability of collagen bio-scaffolds
Collagen bio-scaffolds are hugely beneficial to many medical fields and therefore it is essential that the process used to develop them is as robust and viable as possible.
13/09/2017 - When did your analytical instruments have a maintenance inspection?
Regular maintenance of your instrumentation retains accuracy and prolongs its productivity; when is your next inspection due?
17/08/2017 - The Rise of Low Maintenance, Automated Aseptic Processing Lines
Contemporary procedures to ensure cleanliness of vials, for use in aseptic processing environments appear to be at the forefront of technology more than ever before.
08/08/2017 - Freeze Drying vs Spray Drying: is it essentially quality vs cost?
In an increasingly demanding industry when it comes to productivity and profitability, sometimes hard decisions need to be made as can be seen in the debate relating to the usage of freeze drying or spray drying when developing a product process, and it can come down to something as cut and dry as costing overheads. We have therefore played a bit of ‘devils’s advocate’ when considering the benefits of both to help you choose which is best for your project and product.
24/03/2017 - Why Lyophilisation Training Courses Are A Lab Essential
Having well trained and informed personnel for your lyophilisation processing helps ensure the best results for your projects, productivity and pocket.
24/03/2017 - Refurbished Lyotherm2 For Sale
Biopharma Technology currently has for sale a refurbished Lyotherm2 frozen state analysis system, complete with a brand new PC and 6 month warranty.

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The HT12 is a lovely instrument and is used every day. The methods [it ulitises] are perfect for our needs.

By R Ellis of Syngenta - 09 February 2024

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