CARBOGEN AMCIS Manchester: CDMO in Fine Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Innovation

A Unique CDMO with Integrated Capabilities

CARBOGEN AMCIS’s Manchester site is a key player in the company’s global network, offering a unique blend of fine chemical expertise and pharmaceutical development. With over 40 years of experience, the site plays a crucial role in early-phase drug development, providing high-quality starting materials and building blocks for various industries, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, electronics, and dental applications.

Unlike many CDMOs, CARBOGEN AMCIS integrates its services across multiple sites, allowing customers to benefit from an end-to-end supply chain. Projects initiated in Manchester with non-GMP building blocks can transition smoothly through Switzerland and beyond, supporting early development to commercial supply.

CDMO in Complex and Simplified Chemistry

The Manchester site stands out for its complex and fine chemical synthesis expertise, offering customers access to cutting-edge process development, analytical services, and manufacturing capabilities. Manchester also provides tailored solutions for non-pharmaceutical markets, demonstrating flexibility across industries.

Chemistry CDMO

While the team excels at handling complex chemistry, they are equally skilled in simpler chemical processes that require deep technical expertise to execute successfully. CARBOGEN AMCIS ensures that whether a project involves multi-step synthesis or efficient execution of a seemingly simple process, customers receive the highest level of precision and quality.

CDMO Cosmetics

A key differentiator is its ISO 22716 Cosmetics GMP accreditation, which underscores its ability to develop and produce high-quality ingredients for skin cream products. This certification reflects the site’s adherence to stringent manufacturing, storage, and shipping controls, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. 

Collaboration and Customisation: The Key to Success

Customer collaboration is central to the Manchester site’s operations, with a single project manager ensuring streamlined communication. 

One of the site’s key advantages is its flexibility, including in equipment modification. For example, if a customer presents a unique challenge, the team can design and modify vessels, implement new process controls, or integrate specialist equipment such as fractional distillation setups or oxygen meters for sensitive reactions. 

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Investment in Innovation and Operational Excellence

The site has on-site manufacturing and analytical capabilities, providing end-to-end project execution without outsourcing, which enhances speed and efficiency. Recognizing its commitment to operational excellence, it received the Resource and Manufacturing Excellence Award from the Chemical Industries Association in 2023.

Investment in Talent and Innovation

The Manchester site’s strength lies in its people. With a diverse team of chemists, from apprentices to PhD-qualified professionals, the site fosters an environment of continuous learning. CARBOGEN AMCIS is an accredited training provider with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), supporting employees in becoming chartered chemists. Over 40%  of the technical  teams have achieved chartered chemist status recently, reinforcing its commitment to excellence.

A Commitment to Long-Term Partnerships & Sustainability

CARBOGEN AMCIS’s long-term customer relationships, some over 20 years, reflect its reliability and innovation. The site is also focused on sustainability, holding Ecovadis Silver status and actively working towards Gold certification, demonstrating its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.