Modular cleanroom expert Pharmadule expands in France

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Pharmadule, a Sweden-based expert in design and construction of modular pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, has opened a new sales office in France.

Pharmadule Morimatsu Business Development Director, Frederic Faiz, will manage the sales office in France.

“This strategic move allows us to better serve our clients in France and the French-speaking markets in Europe, with our innovative modular facilities and customised process equipment,” the VP of Pharmadule, Jens Lindgren, commented in a LinkedIn Post.

With this new office, Pharmadule also intends to collaborate with local partners.

Pharmadule is a Morimatsu Group company, which is a multinational company that manufactures and supplies process equipment and modular facilities to a variety of industries.

The group includes Morimatsu International Holdings, as well as Pharmadule.

AM Technical Solutions expands in Malaysia to support semiconductor cleanroom builds

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US-based AM Technical Solutions is investing significantly in semiconductor markets throughout Asia.

The company has recently announced expansion plans in India, and is now expanding its presence in Malaysia.

The expanded presence in Malaysia will be in the form of a new office in Penang, Malaysia. “[This] will enable us to support our semiconductor customers by providing the specific resources they need to support capital projects,” the company stated.

“Additionally, we are helping the local contractors on the ground in Malaysia understand our customers’ needs to ensure project requirements are satisfied on tight timelines,” the company added.

The Malaysian market

Malaysia’s semiconductor boom is centred in the northern state of Penang.

With semiconductor projects being AM’s core business they stand to be able to help both new facilities and expansion projects. For example,

“For example, we are currently supporting a backend facility in Kulim, where semiconductor activity is bustling,” the company stated.

“We are primarily focusing on providing commissioning, construction management, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) to validate that projects are completed according to industry requirements through a first-time-right approach,” the statement explained.

“By establishing a new office in Malaysia, we can maintain visibility into each project and provide prompt solutions to resolve any issues.”

“When asked by our customers to support semiconductor projects in Malaysia, we gladly agreed to help,” said Sandeep Davé, Chief Business Officer. “Our proven experience will enable us to build a local pool of talent to support our customers in Malaysia and provide a cost-efficient solution for each project.”

PBSC redesigns cleanroom air shower for functionality

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UK-based PBSC has redesigned its air shower.

The cleanroom and containment expert’s Air Shower is a specialised enclosure designed for cleanrooms and controlled environments. Reducing the risk of particulate contamination from personnel before entering or exiting critical areas.

The product has been redesigned to enhance not only the aesthetics but also the functionality.

The high-performance fans are now strategically fitted to each side wall, ensuring optimal airflow through each plenum for more effective decontamination for personnel.

Jamie Davis, PBSC company owner, explained: “Widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and food processing, PBSC’s Air Shower is essential for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and contamination control.”

Davis added: “We are proud to have contributed to a number of prestigious projects with our personnel decontamination shower, and with our latest enhancements, we ensure an even smoother experience for facilities staff.”

Key features of PBSC’s Air Shower:

  • High-performance air jets: Powerful air jets effectively remove dust, lint, and other contaminants from personnel – Air velocity of 30 to 34 m/s through 38mm diameter nozzles.
  • Durable construction: Made from robust materials like 304 or 316 stainless steel or powder-coated steel, the air shower is built to withstand rigorous use and ensure long-term reliability with no side service access required.
  • Compact design: The final assembly is designed to fit through a standard single doorway eliminating the need for cranes or special access during installation.
  • Advanced control systems: The shower includes user-friendly controls for efficient operation and can be customized to meet specific requirements.
  • High flow upgrade option with 3800m³/hr airflow capacity available.

The building has to “rest in itself”: CRC tops out on wafer fab for Vishay

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Vishay has topped out on its new hi-tech fab in Itzehoe, Germany.

The expert in discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components has invested around $400m in the new 12′ wafer fab.

The expansion was needed as the US-based group’s existing factory reached its limits.

For the build’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM), Vishay has contracted Germany-based Clean Room Consulting (CRC).

CRC provides hi-tech facility services such as cleanroom planning and laboratory planning.

Germany-based CRC is also acting as EPCM partner for other projects, such as the Jenoptik semiconductor fab in Dresden, which started interior work in February 2024.

Itzehoe

The new facility is planned to manufacture products for the automotive industry, hosting around 150 employees.

According to Timo Porta, Managing Director at CRC: “The building has to “rest in itself” in order to ensure the extremely high production quality in the nanometer range. A lot of concrete – a total of around 80,000 tons of concrete will be used – and the waffle elements installed a few months ago ensure that even the smallest vibrations can be avoided.”

Originally announced to cost around €300-350m according to EE Times Europe, the new facility is now estimated to cost €374m.