Date:5/21/2008

Laupheim, Germany, Mai 21, 2008 / b3c newswire / - Rentschler Biotechnologie and Boehringer Ingelheim, both leading companies in biopharmaceutical development and production, have signed a preferred partnership agreement. The cooperation will enable Rentschler Biotechnologie’s clients to gain access to Boehringer Ingelheim’s large-scale mammalian biopharmaceutical production facilities in Biberach, Germany and vice versa, Boehringer Ingelheim’s clients to use Rentschler’s facilities of process development and intermediate-scale clinical supply production.

Through the cooperation clients from the pharmaceutical and the biotech industry will benefit from the combined development and manufacturing know-how and facilities, leading to increased flexibility and ultimately more customized services. Compatible bioprocessing methods guarantee a seamless project transfer between the companies which are conveniently located in close vicinity.

Rentschler Biotechnologie, a full-service contract manufacturer focused on process development and small to medium scale production of mammalian cell-derived biopharmaceuticals, currently operates eight independent GMP lines with fermenter volumes of up to 500 L. A 2,500 L has recently been qualified and is going to start operations. Boehringer Ingelheim, who offers similar services with technologies optimized for large scale industrial production, runs one of the world’s largest biotech facilities with fermenter volumes of up to 15,000 L.

"The cooperation with Boehringer Ingelheim will increase the value of our services, as both  companies will benefit from the combined expertise and the easy transfer from small/medium to large scale production” commented Dr. Wieland W. Wolf, Vice Chairman of the Rentschler Group.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Rolf G. Werner, Corporate Senior Vice President of the Corporate Division Biopha
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