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The Evolution of the CDMO Industry.

The evolution of the CDMO sector is propelled by rising manufacturing standards, the advent of groundbreaking therapies, and a shift towards personalized medicine. CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of CDMOs to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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Sustainable Practices in Biopharmaceuticals

BioPhorum, an industry collaboration group, focuses on advancing sustainability within the biopharmaceutical sector. In an exclusive interview, Nicola Coles, Director of BioPhorum Sustainability, shares insights into the organization’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

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Integrated Continuous Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals

An innovative manufacturing platform called integrated continuous manufacturing (ICM) represents a completely modernized model for drug manufacturing. In contrast to batch processes, ICM’s unique operational advantages will allow for cost-competitive end-to-end manufacturing and enable a more robust and responsive supply chain for critical drugs.

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A New Standard of Collaboration for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Headquartered in Cramlington, UK, Sterling Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides a range of services to the global biopharmaceutical industry, including active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development, scale-up and cGMP manufacturing, as well as antibody drug conjugate (ADC) R&D and clinical-scale GMP manufacturing.

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The Future of mRNA Technology

mRNA-based vaccines against the coronavirus have become firmly established in medicine since the pandemic. Nevertheless, the technology is still at the beginning of its potential. Experts see a wide range of potential applications for this relatively new technology, particularly in infectious diseases and cancer.

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Bakelite Acquires LRBG Chemicals

Bakelite Synthetics, the US manufacturer of phenolic resins and adhesives, acquires LRBG Chemicals, a Canadian manufacturer and developer of resins based in Longueuil, Quebec.

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Johnson Matthey Set to Catalyze the Net Zero Transition

Johnson Matthey (JM) looks back at a legacy of 200+ years. Established in 1817, the London, England-based chemical company reported annual revenues of about €18 billion in 2022. JM has built a global presence with operations in more than 30 countries. The company’s strategy is based on the vision for a cleaner, healthier world and mirrors society’s need to create a more sustainable future. JM has set out to catalyze the net zero transition by delivering sustainable solutions to customers enabled by innovative technology and leading positions in JM’s key markets automotive, chemicals, and energy. To get a better understanding of the role JM’s technological developments play for a sustainable future, Michael Reubold spoke with Maurits van Tol, the company’s Chief Technology Officer.

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Digitalization in the Chemical Industry
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Digitalization in the Chemical Industry

29 April 2026 | This webinar explores how chemical industry organizations can design a digital‑ and AI‑ready operating model focused on clarity, usability, and measurable value.