Avrio Purchases a New Lyophilizer and Liquid Vial Filling Machine - New Capabilities and Added Capacity

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In response to the growing needs of its clients, Avrio is pleased to announce the addition of a new Hull 72FXS100-SS25C Freeze Drying System and a new M&O Perry Industries P1510-DT Dual Tooled Liquid Filling, Stoppering, and Alu-Crimp Capping Machine. The acquisition of these leading-edge technologies combined with the currently established KTS Q1129 SIP Lyophilizer and Bosch FLT Automated Filling/Stoppering/Capping systems allow Avrio to enhance its breadth of filling capabilities and increase its capacity. Scheduled to be validated and ready for use later this year, Avrio will offer its client's programs the steadfast flexibility and reliability they deserve.

"We are ecstatic about growing and adding new state-of-the art equipment to better support the increasing demand from our clients," said Kale Ruby, Senior Vice President of Operations. "With the addition of the lyophilizer, which has an external condenser and shelfstoppering capability, along with an automated filler providing integrated tooling and 100% weight check capability at 60 vials per minute capacity, Avrio will provide more flexibility and higher volume in a shorter period of time."

Avrio's new state-of-the-art facility providing fill-finish services combined with its parent company, Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, which has a 23 year cGMP analytical history provides clients a reliable turn-key experience.

To learn more about Avrio visit www.avriobiopharma.com , call 866-98-AVRIO, or stop by our booth at the upcoming Contract Pharma 10th Annual Contracting & Outsourcing Conference & Tabletop Exhibition, table 26.

About Avrio Biopharmaceuticals, LLC

Avrio Biopharma, an affiliate of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization providing support to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Avrio, along with its Irvine affiliate, offers full cGMP product development support, specializing in preformulation/formulation, analytical development, process validation, scale-up studies, packaging and labeling, stability storage and complete analytical CMC testing. Learn more at www.avriobiopharma.com or call 866-98-AVRIO (866-982-8746).