YORK, S.C., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Elkem Silicones celebrated the grand opening of its new specialized facility for producing high purity medical silicones on Wednesday, September 28, in York, S.C. Customers and local, state, and federal officials, attended the event which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, facility tours and a reception.
Designed to produce high purity silicone materials that meet the MedTech and Pharma market requirements, this new 18,000 sq.ft. site features state-of-the-art ISO-certified Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms.
Elkem Inaugurates its New Highly Specialized Medical Grade Silicone Facility in York, S.C. Pictured left to right: Leeanne Brown, Michael Goglia, Bob Waitt, Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel, Bertrand Mollet, Matt Pickvett, Karen O’Keefe, James Chappell
Elkem Opens its New Medical Grade Silicones Facility in York, S.C.
Regulatory Expertise — Elkem’s Regulatory Affairs Manager Dr. Lamont Booker, PhD and former FDA reviewer shared his perspective on “Navigating the Regulatory Landscape” as the keynote speaker at the grand opening event.
Elkem Touts State-of-the-Art Controlled Manufacturing at its New Medical Grade Silicone Facility in York, S.C.
Operations at this site are controlled under one quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IPEC Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
“Elkem’s investment in this highly specialized facility demonstrates our commitment to growing with our customers around the world in medical implantable and pharmaceutical applications,” said Bertrand Mollet, president of Elkem Silicones Americas. “As the only fully integrated silicone supplier in this space, we are incredibly proud of this facility and all the opportunities it offers our customers.”
“Now, customers have a choice in their partner for quality medical grade silicones,” adds Bob Waitt, global strategic marketing director of Elkem’s Life Sciences. “This is another example of Elkem’s commitment to raising the bar for what customers should come to expect of their silicone partner. Whether addressing supply security risks or next generation device development, we now have a world class manufacturing infrastucture to combine with our comprehensive implant grade product range and global technical & regulatory support network to meet critical market needs. This is good news for our customers and, most importantly, patient care.”
Serving as Elkem’s global center of excellence for medical grade silicones, the company produces medical grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR), high consistency rubber (HCR), high purity silicone gels, silicone adhesives and dispersions marketed under the Silbione® Biomedical brand in this highly controlled environment in York. Elkem’s Silbione® Biomedical products are supported by Master Access Files (MAF), and where applicable Drug Master Files (DMF), filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Located on Timberland Court, this new facility is Elkem’s second operational facility in York. In 2012, the company opened its main manufacturing campus for North America on Park Place Rd., which is located a half mile from the new facility.
For more information about Elkem’s full range of advanced silicone materials for medical, implantable and drug delivery applications, call (866) 474-6342 or visit www.elkem.com.
About Elkem
Elkem is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced material solutions shaping a better and more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. Elkem helps its customers create and improve essential innovations like electric mobility, digital communications, health and personal care as well as smarter and more sustainable cities. With a strong track record since 1904, its global team of more than 7,000 people has a joint commitment to stakeholders: Delivering your potential. In 2022, Elkem obtained a Platinum score from EcoVadis, which rated the company among the world’s top 1% on sustainability transparency, and the company achieved an operating income of U.S. $3 billion. Elkem is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: ELK). www.elkem.com
Company Contact: Karen O’Keefe, [email protected], (609) 658-5458
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