Facility upgrade will support clinical supply demand for CGT development.
Catalent has expanded the services and capabilities at its facility in Shiga, Japan, to include the storage, kitting, and distribution of advanced therapies, such as cell and gene therapies (CGTs), and at ultra-low temperatures for clinical trials.
State-of-the-art cryogenic freezers alongside material transfer equipment have been installed that are designed to retain the integrity of investigational advanced therapy products by minimizing their time-out-of-environment.
The expansion forms part of Catalent’s ongoing global strategy to increase its ability to handle, store, and manage advanced therapies for clinical supply, and follows investments at its facilities in Philadelphia, Singapore, and Shanghai, China, in specialized, ultra-low temperature storage capabilities. The 6,000-square-meter Shiga site opened in October 2021 to support customers both locally and globally, providing flexible clinical supply solutions, including primary packaging, and demand-led supply, handling, and logistics.
Reference
Catalent Adds New Cryogenic Capabilities at Shiga, Japan, Facility to Support Clinical Supply Demand for Cell and Gene Therapy Development. SOMERSET, N.J. – May 25, 2023.
