Vetter brings first pre-sterilised syringe filling line online

German CDMO Vetter has started up its first new commercial filling line, designed for pre-sterilised syringes, as part of a programme to add ten filling lines across its network. Seven lines are going into existing sites through 2028, while the remaining three are planned for a new commercial site in Saarlouis, Germany, due to start up by 2031.

Why this mattersAdds sterile fill-finish capacity for syringes, vials and cartridges as pharma and biotech customers seek CDMO partners with proven aseptic manufacturing scale.

• Vetter is adding ten commercial filling lines in total across its network.
• The first new line, for pre-sterilised syringes, has become operational.
• A second line is expected to follow by the end of 2026.
• A further five aseptic production lines are planned through 2028 at existing sites.
• Three lines are planned for a new commercial site in Saarlouis, Germany, expected operational by 2031.
• Vetter employs 7,400 people with production in Germany, Austria and the US.

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