KEY DATA
Client: Solfarcos
Location: Portugal
Year: 2023
Size: 2600 m2
The need
In order to guarantee the required manufacturing capacity driven by the Solfarco’s product pipeline, a number of assets need to be deployed.
The solution
By utilizing an existing building owned by Solfarcos, the necessary utilities need to be specified/designed to support the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process.
What we did and how we did it
We developed the basic and detailed design for different disciplines such as general arragement of manufacturing operations, compressed air generation and distribution, cooling water distribution, softened water generation and distribution, plant steam generation and distribution, oxygen generation and distribution and nitrogen generation and distribution and laboratory gases.
About
Solfarcos is a dynamic and innovative Biotechnology company specialized in developing and manufacturing peptides and proteins for disruptive applications in wellness and health sectors, in particular pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Solfarco’s highly qualified team, gathers expertise in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics & Molecular Simulations, Protein Engineering, Peptide Synthesis, Enzymology, Nanoencapsulation, Inflammation & Immunology, Cosmetics Formulation, Hair Sciences, Skin Modelling, and Chemical Analysis.
Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University of Minho, Solfarcos has experienced rapid expansion, evolving into a robust and independent entity. In 2023, we took a significant step by relocating our headquarters and laboratories to a fully renovated 2600 square meter building in Braga city center, where an industrial unit is also set for the in-house production of proteins and peptides.
