Merck Acquires Cell Culture Media Specialist Biochrom AG
Acquisition rounds out Merck Millipore’s portfolio of media and buffers used in biopharmaceutical production
The acquisition will strengthen Merck Millipore’s Process Solutions business unit, which provides products, services and solutions that simplify production complexity for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Biochrom’s cell-culture media products are highly complementary and innovative, adding liquid cell-culture media and buffers including serum-free products and disposable packaging solutions to the existing portfolio.
“With Biochrom we have a great opportunity to deliver an expanded portfolio of cell- culture media products to our global customers and address a growing demand for ready-to-use liquid solutions that drive safety and efficiency in the development and manufacture of clinical and commercial drug materials,” said Robert Yates, head of the Merck Millipore division.
Dr. Bernd Frenzel, CEO of Biochrom AG, said: “Merck Millipore is the ideal partner for Biochrom. With Merck Millipore we will be able to leverage their industry relationships and global footprint to reach more customers and offer a more comprehensive portfolio of media and buffers”.
It is planned to maintain Biochrom’s operations in Berlin. Biochrom’s activities will be part of Merck Millipore’s Process Solutions business unit.
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Cell culture technology is a central pillar in biotechnological and pharmaceutical research and development. It enables the growth and maintenance of cells under controlled laboratory conditions, providing a window into the molecular and cellular processes of life.
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Cell culture technology is a central pillar in biotechnological and pharmaceutical research and development. It enables the growth and maintenance of cells under controlled laboratory conditions, providing a window into the molecular and cellular processes of life.