Aker Solutions :: SBC Expansion, Serono Group, Vevey, Switzerland

Completed: 2003
Scope of Work: Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Validation
Project Value: £40 million TIC
Type of Project: Biopharmacuticals
Expansion of upstream & downstream processing suites for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Serono SBC

Features:

USP Suite based on mammalian cell culture using large scale perfusion type bio-reactors
DSP suite based on chromatographic purification & ultrafiltration
5,000 sq.m. floor space on two floors
Fit-out of existing building shell
Containment of genetically modified organisms
Range of room classifications between Grade C & clean manufacturing with local Grade A
High quality utilities including clean steam, WFI & Purified Water
Workstation principles for flexible manufacturing using skid mounted equipment
No interruption to existing production during construction
Large buffer preparation & storage areas
Use of flexible bags for media storage