CellGenix, a global manufacturing leader of GMP-grade raw materials for cell therapy, gene therapy and tissue-engineered products, started facility expansions as more customers approach late-stage clinical development and commercialization.

Through early 2018, research and development laboratory as well as production and warehouse space will be added to its German headquarters in Freiburg. Consequently, new positions in research and development as well as quality control and production will be filled. The upgrade also introduces state-of-the-art, large scale, filling capacities for recombinant protein products in the existing GMP facilities.

The expansion is the result of robust, sustainable and profitable growth which the company has experienced over the previous years. These advancements are reflective of the rapidly expanding cell and gene therapy space as promising therapies approach market authorization and commercialization. The experienced industry growth and strong forecasts in cell and gene therapy lead to an increased demand in GMP-grade raw materials for production.

"The investment we are making is a very positive sign for the gene and cell therapy space and the future of CellGenix. It will allow us to fulfill the increasing demand for GMP-grade cytokines and serum-free media. It also shows the importance of high quality GMP reagents for safe, reliable and successful cell and gene therapy manufacturing." says Prof. Dr. Felicia Rosenthal, CEO of CellGenix.

Frank Hecht, Vice President Marketing & Sales at CellGenix, adds: "With this expansion we strengthen our position as a leading partner for all companies active in the manufacturing of cell and gene therapies and we are ready to grow with them into their commercial phase."

About CellGenix
CellGenix is a leading manufacturer and developer of premium-grade reagents for clinical cell culture needs. The company has more than two decades of in-house expertise in GMP manufacturing and development of products in the field of cell therapy, gene therapy and regenerative medicine. As trusted supplier CellGenix offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including preclinical and GMP-grade cytokines and proprietary serum-free media for cell and gene therapy applications. The products combine superior quality and safety with excellence in performance due to state-of-the-art manufacturing, stringent in-house quality assurance under an ISO 9001 certified quality management system, comprehensive documentation packages as well as expert regulatory and technical support. These essential factors help to simplify qualification and validation for market authorization and ensure a seamless transition from research to commercialization. The superior quality GMP reagents are used by leading experts and are proven in clinical trials and commercial manufacturing throughout the world. CellGenix is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany and operates a subsidiary in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA, serving the North American market.