THE PROJECT
We were approached by a leading medical device company, to refurbish one of their controlled pharmaceutical manufacturing areas. The aim was to de-bottleneck and improve efficiency through new, automated bulk handling, dosing, mixing and filling operations, as well as to improve conditions through facilities refurbishment, ventilation system and fume extraction optimisation. The project included a full strip-out of the client’s equipment before the installation of new systems and components.
APPROACH
Our team started with the civils, mechanical and electrical engineering works to ready the site before commencing on the interior and exterior refurbishment work.
Mixer and Ingredients Handling Improvements
Stainless steel and fully-jacketed, the specification of a new mixer included two, counter-rotating mixing blades and an emulsifier, providing a fully-functioning mixing apparatus for our client complete with pneumatic valves for automated ingredient addition and sequencing. As part of this project deliverable we also installed a product batch tank, bulk tank and heated feed delivery system. You can learn more about this key project deliverable here > link to mixer piece.
Facility Improvements
Work on the project also included refurbishment of facilities to improve conditions and operational efficiency. We worked to dismantle toilets, changing rooms and offices before installing new washbay, storage, office space, first aid and worker comfort facilities. This included lighting & electrical systems and sprinklers, white walls and flooring – crucially to offer a clean room environment for the site. We also completed exterior work that incorporated roof modifications and new ceilings.
Ventilation Improvements
This project also included control and ventilation system upgrades, encompassing a full cascade ventilation shaft and revised fume extraction. 
James, our Project Technician, had this to say about the project:
“This was a large project with many elements of complexity, and our team worked well together to achieve a great result for our client.”
RESULT
The client is now able to utilise their refurbished production area to its full capability, with improved processes, reduced bottlenecking and improved operational speed and efficiency. All verification was completed to exacting standards commensurate with a pharmaceutical, clean room environment.
