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Vetter Expands Global Manufacturing Network to Support Future Customer Needs

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Vetter Expands Global Manufacturing Network to Support Future Customer Needs
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Vetter Expands Global Manufacturing Network to Support Future Customer Needs

2026-09-28 20:17 Last Updated At:20:20

RAVENSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--

Vetter, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), continues to expand its commercial fill-and-finish network to further strengthen its global manufacturing operations and support the evolving needs of pharma and biotech customers. The company’s long-term investment program includes the addition of ten more commercial filling lines.

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Seven of the ten planned manufacturing lines are being implemented across Vetter’s existing sites. This phased rollout will make additional manufacturing resources available over the coming years. The first new line, designed to fill pre-sterilized syringes, recently became operational, and a second line is expected to follow by the end of 2026. Another five lines for aseptic production are planned through 2028. Looking ahead, the final three lines are planned for Vetter’s new commercial site in Saarlouis, Germany, which is expected to become operational by 2031.

“Pharma and biotech companies seek partners with a proven track record, operational expertise, and the capabilities to support their current and future drug products,” states Managing Director Henryk Badack. “This demand is reflected in our strategy for sustainable growth. Through our ongoing investments, we are expanding our global manufacturing resources and strengthening our ability to support customers throughout the lifecycle of their products in international markets.”

Continued investment in Vetter’s broader operational infrastructure accompanies the expansion of its manufacturing capacity. Current initiatives include expanding compounding, pharmaceutical storage, and visual inspection capabilities, as well as implementing advanced cleanroom technology and increased automation and digitalization.

“Our phased approach enables us to make additional capacity available while systematically expanding our global production network,” explains Managing Director Carsten Press. “These investments provide customers with scalable operations, well-managed supply chains, and high-quality aseptic manufacturing to support their long-term growth.”

Vetter will be exhibiting at CPHI Milan from October 6 to 8, 2026, at booth 6A52, where company representatives will engage with customers and industry stakeholders to discuss current and future project requirements.

Find the Vetter press kit and more background information here.

About Vetter

Vetter is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with headquarters in Ravensburg, Germany, and production facilities in Germany, Austria, and the US. As a global player, the independent pharmaceutical service provider is also present in the Asia-Pacific markets of Japan, China, South Korea, and Singapore with sales locations. Around the world renowned pharma and biotech companies benefit from decades of experience, high quality, modern technologies, reliability, and commitment of its 7,400 employees. In close collaboration with its customers, the Vetter team helps enable the supply to patients all over the world with medicines, many of which are vital. The CDMO provides support from drug product development through clinical and commercial filling to a wide range of assembly and packaging services for vials, syringes, and cartridges. With innovative approaches, Vetter develops prefilled drug-delivery systems together with its customers to continuously improve patient safety, comfort, and compliance. Vetter takes responsibility for sustainable practices and operates as a socially and ethically responsible corporate citizen. The CDMO is a member of the UN Global Compact and Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and received platinum status in the renowned EcoVadis ranking. Multiple awards such as the CDMO Leadership Awards, Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award and the recognition of Best Managed Company emphasize Vetter’s commitment to sustainable business. Founded in Ravensburg in 1950, the company remains family-owned to this day. For more information, visit www.vetter-pharma.com and follow Vetter on LinkedIn.

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH: The latest filling line at Vetter’s commercial facility in Langenargen, Germany

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH: The latest filling line at Vetter’s commercial facility in Langenargen, Germany

MONACO (AP) — McLaren’s Lando Norris says he has apologized to Franco Colapinto after stating that some drivers “shouldn’t be in Formula 1.”

Norris made the comments after Colapinto set off a multicar collision that ended the defending champion’s race in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix over the weekend.

“After the race, I sent Franco a message apologizing for the comments I made that I simply should not have said,” Norris backpedaled on his Instagram account on Monday. “I know better and emotions were running high but that is not an excuse, it was wrong of me. I’ve made mistakes of my own over the years and I know this is very much a part of racing and fighting on the limit.”

Colapinto braked too late at the first corner as the race restarted after a safety car period, slamming into his own Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly, whose car then pushed Norris’ into the barriers. As drivers reacted to avoid the crash, Arvid Lindblad pushed his teammate at Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson, into a spin, too.

“I just got taken out,” Norris told broadcaster Sky Sports after the race. “There’s just some drivers that shouldn’t be in Formula 1, to be honest.”

Colapinto called it a “big mistake” and said a “big sorry to both of them,” referring to Gasly and Norris.

Colapinto was given a 10-second time penalty for causing the collision. He didn’t finish the race, so that could be converted into a grid penalty for next week’s race in Malaysia, branded as the Bahrain Grand Prix.

“Me and Franco came to a good understanding, are still good friends and are both excited to get back racing this weekend,” Norris added on Instagram.

Norris is now left 116 points off standings leader Kimi Antonelli.

See AP’s full auto racing coverage here

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina walks down pit lane following his crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) CORRECTION: Photographer Darko Bandic instead of Pavel Bednyakov

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina walks down pit lane following his crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) CORRECTION: Photographer Darko Bandic instead of Pavel Bednyakov

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina sit in their cars after crashing during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina sit in their cars after crashing during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks down pit lane following his crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks down pit lane following his crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain gets out of his car after a crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain gets out of his car after a crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

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