Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SGS ISL achieves My Green Lab Platinum Certification, setting a new benchmark for sustainable pharmaceutical testing through environmentally responsible practices, GMP compliance, and scientific excellence in Cork.

Author: businesswire

US-based life sciences technology firms L7 Informatics and Turnberry Solutions have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across pharmaceutical and biotech operations. The collaboration targets enterprise data integration, AI readiness and regulated manufacturing environments.

Author: The Manila Times

Galway-based healthcare technology company Luminate has secured new private funding to scale home-based cancer treatment delivery. The investment strengthens Ireland’s life sciences footprint in oncology devices, digital health and decentralised care models.

Author: Medical Economics

Ireland’s life sciences manufacturing sector sees further consolidation as US automation group AIR acquires Irish specialist KAON Automation. The deal strengthens industrial automation capabilities supporting regulated pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing environments.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The pharmaceutical industry continues to balance scientific rigour with operational confidence as innovation becomes embedded across manufacturing, quality and talent development. This edition reflects an editorial focus on insight that helps readers interpret progress while understanding its wider industrial meaning. Looking back to 2025, 'AbbVie Ireland Wins Dual Awards at Pharma Industry Awards 2025' recalls a moment when excellence in delivery and leadership was publicly affirmed. The achievement sets a benchmark for pharma excellence and paves the way for the 2026 awards to showcase the next wave of ambitious projects. Meanwhile, 'BioPharmaChem Skillnet to Launch NFQ Level 9 Knowledge Management Programme to Strengthen Life Science Manufacturing this January.' The initiative reflects a sector-wide understanding that knowledge, skills and structured learning are central to maintaining competitiveness and regulatory confidence. Lastly, scientific advancement remains a constant theme, illustrated by 'SGS Accelerates Viral Safety Testing with CHO uBH.' Together, these stories underline a pharma industry that is investing with intent, reinforcing resilience while advancing standards that support long-term growth and global relevance.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BioPharmaChem Skillnet, with TU Dublin, launches an NFQ Level 9 Knowledge Management micro-credential to strengthen life science manufacturing capability from January 2026.

Author: WVNews

US-based Medispend has completed a merger with RLDatix Life Sciences, creating a unified platform for regulatory compliance and commercial operations. The combined entity offers enterprise software and services tailored for global life sciences companies.

Author: water magazine

Irish chemical solutions provider CSG has acquired Cork-based wastewater specialist Celtic Water Care Solutions. The move strengthens CSG’s industrial wastewater capabilities, expands regional presence, and aligns with long-term growth plans targeting €150M revenue by 2030.

Author: CONTRACT PHARMA

Two Irish pharmaceutical manufacturers have consolidated their Beta-Lactam operations in a strategic acquisition. The deal strengthens Ireland’s life sciences manufacturing base and reinforces domestic supply chain resilience for essential generic antibiotics.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SGS supports biomanufacturers with accelerated CHO uBH viral safety testing, combining GMP-compliant PCR technology, deep virology expertise and regulatory alignment to de-risk development and speed biologics to market.