Catachem Inc. (Oxford CT.) is a US based, ISO 13485 certified, FDA registered, custom manufacturer of diagnostic reagent products. These include controls, calibrators and test products in lyophilized, liquid or dry powder-fill formats. Additionally, Catachem has a range of various RUO and IVD products covering a number of specialty tests including those for Ethylene glycol, Methanol, Plasma free Hemoglobin, Fructosamine, Glutamate dehydrogenase and others. Please visit us in Booth #4844.
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[Oxford, CT - January 6, 2025] - Catachem Inc., a reagent manufacturer and provider of custom lyophilization services, is pleased to announce a significant expansion in its production capabilities with the installation of a customized lyophilization machine from Millrock Technology, Inc. This strategic investment marks a pivotal enhancement in Catachem’s commitment to delivering high-quality lyophilized products to the biotech industry.
The machine from Millrock, known for its innovative freeze-drying solutions, will effectively double Catachem's lyophilization capacity. This expansion will not only increase Catachem’s output but also enhance its ability to handle a broader range of lyophilization tasks, from diagnostic and research use only (RUO) reagents to larger bulk commercial batches.
"With this new installation, we expand our capacity to meet the increase in custom lyophilization business," said Richard Valentas, GM of Catachem Inc. "Our partnership with Millrock Technology allows us to offer our clients even more precise control over the lyophilization process, ensuring the stability and longevity of sensitive materials like biologics, proteins, and diagnostics."
The machine's advanced features include optimized freeze-drying cycles, initially developed by Catachem on Millrock’s Micro-FD research instrument which is designed to mimic the performance of Millrock’s larger equipment. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of various products as the scale of manufacturing is increased. This upgrade means Catachem now offers:
- Increased Production Volume: Enhanced capacity to meet the growing demand for lyophilized products.
- Customized Lyophilization: Ability to tailor the process for different types of products, ensuring optimal results for each unique formulation.
- Improved Efficiency: Faster turnaround times without compromising on product quality, thanks to the sophisticated technology from Millrock.
Catachem has a long-standing reputation for its expertise in lyophilization, dating back to the early 2000s when it first provided freeze-dried sera for global quality assurance programs. This latest addition reaffirms its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.
The installation of this new Millrock machine is underway and is expected to be fully operational early Q1 2025. This enables Catachem to push the boundaries of what's possible in lyophilization technology, supporting both its current clients and those it will serve in the future.
For more information about Catachem’s expanded capabilities or to discuss how this can benefit your product development, please contact Catachem Inc. at https://catachem.com/.
About Catachem Inc.: Catachem Inc. specializes in providing high-quality custom lyophilization services, focusing on the needs of the biotech, pharmaceutical, and research markets. With expertise in handling small research batches to large-scale production, Catachem ensures product stability and longevity through its advanced freeze-drying techniques.
Contact: Catachem Inc. https://catachem.com/contact/ or call: 203-262-0330.