Biotechnology & Biopharmaceuticals
Biotechnology & Biopharmaceuticals
Supporting one of the most promising sectors for the future
As a leading and promising field in healthcare, with numerous ethical and regulatory challenges, biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals are driving innovation in the medical field and revolutionizing it. It results from the application of science and technology to living organisms (tissues, cells, genes, etc.) to produce new active ingredients through means other than chemistry.
Vast prospects for application are opening up and raising high hopes. They are the subject of scientific and economic competition. Through the France Relance Plan and the France 2030 program, France has set itself on a course to play a leading role in this field, with the goal of fostering the emergence of new players and new solutions.
As for these molecules of the future, they require new bioproduction methods. The cultivation of microorganisms is a major pillar of this field, which can be used to produce vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and more.
Equans France, a partner in the biotechnology sector
Equans France provides its expertise to biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies by designing and supplying them with production facilities, equipment, and environments. But that’s not all! Consulting, installation, and maintenance of these facilities make the Group an unparalleled catalyst in the market and a solid partner for driving the growth of the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors.
Equans France has a long history of supporting numerous industrial players in the production of drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Group possesses complementary areas of expertise that enable it to provide true 360° support.
Bioproduction
Production of specialized equipment such as bioreactors, culture medium preparation tanks, collection units, and clean-in-place stations—cornerstones of bioproduction (Pierre Guérin).
HVAC and Cleanrooms
Design and construction of controlled-atmosphere environments incorporating HVAC systems and cleanrooms (partitions, floors, etc.).
Fluid and Gas Distribution
Distribution of pharmaceutical-grade fluids and gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and compressed air.
Industrial Utilities
Establishment of production and distribution units for industrial “utilities,” such as industrial steam, compressed air, and chilled water (positive or negative cooling).
Collection Devices
Systems for collecting liquid effluents—whether contaminated or not—and gaseous emissions.
Electrical Distribution
Electrical distribution systems (high- and low-voltage), from the delivery substation to the information systems.
Pharmaceutical-grade water
Installation of systems for the production, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical water (purified water, PPI water, etc.).
Equans and Pierre Guérin: The Synergy of Two Entities for Comprehensive Support
As a subsidiary of the Group, Pierre Guérin designs, manufactures, and installs high-tech equipment, including bioreactors, fermenters, and process tanks equipped with innovative agitation and mixing components. It provides automation for production equipment and environments, as well as cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems. This structure ensures seamless complementarity with Equans, which brings its expertise in managing highly technical projects and constructing qualified environments. These solutions are designed for biotechnology production and incorporate the technical, regulatory (GMP standards, etc.), and environmental requirements associated with the manufacture of biological products (BioSafety Level containment)
In fact, Equans supports companies in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors from the initial planning stages of their production facilities through to the operation of their units, covering the design, construction, qualification, and validation phases.
140,000 m²
140,000 m²
cleanrooms in 2020.
Top 3 in the World
Top 3 in the World
Pierre Guérin is one of the world's top three suppliers to the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries, with a history spanning more than 70 years and 500 employees.
Support
Support
Whether in France, Europe (Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom), or internationally (notably in China and the United States), Pierre Guérin supports his clients based on their needs and locations.
Addressing all needs-related challenges
Whether supporting technical departments in their planning or assisting our clients with a very specific installation, offering a fully integrated solution or addressing a particular need, the Group has developed unique expertise covering the entire value chain, adaptable to all types of projects and organizational structures. Whether starting with a set of specifications or a problem statement, determining client needs, and understanding the financial challenges and time-to-market requirements (time-to-market), Equans France takes all these factors into account.
Ce qui fait notre différence : notre haut niveau d’expertise qui est mise à la disposition des clients et des projets dès leur phase de conception.
References
GSK
Construction of cleanrooms for GSK as part of its move to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, one of its largest bioproduction centers.
LFB
Delivery of Phase 2, comprising three production facilities for blood fractionation.
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