First European hub for storage/stability: Eurofins BPT France inaugurates new building, offering 5300 m3 of GMP storage

Hugo Magrin, Business Unit Manager, Hugo.Magrin@bpt.eurofinseu.com; Sylvain Darondel, Business Unit Manager, Sylvain.Darondel@bpt.eurofinseu.com; Eurofins BPT France

The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (EBPT) network in France, a global leader in analytical services for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, inaugurated the extension of its Saint-Augustin site in Corrèze in 2024. This extension concerns a new European center dedicated to stability studies under GMP conditions: STABIOCOR, an acronym for “Stability of Pharmaceutical Bioproduction in Corrèze.” The project, which began in late November 2023, follows a €5 million investment for a 2,100 m² pharmaceutical facility comprising 2,500 m³ of GMP climate-controlled chambers, with the building having been completed in September 2024. It addresses the continuous growth of Eurofins BPT France and will ultimately triple Eurofins’ EU network’s storage capacity, supporting clients in managing product shelf life and tracking medications in real-world conditions through climate-controlled rooms tailored to clients’ specific needs.

The extension includes state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the stability of pharmaceutical products, with 24/7 monitoring and regulation systems equipped with automatic backups. The project is part of a sustainability initiative, featuring a low-energy building equipped with eco-friendly technologies such as a dual-flow ventilation system, heat pumps, and 600 m² of solar panels.

This development also aims to support innovation in sectors such as biotherapies, vaccines, and gene therapies, while strengthening French industrial sovereignty. In addition to its positive environmental impact, the project will boost the local economy by creating more than 20 jobs and establishing partnerships for continuous training in collaboration with local authorities. Supported by the local community, this project reinforces Eurofins BPT’s leadership in logistical innovation and its commitment to sustainable development.

With over 20 years of experience in this field, we can support clients with all projects. Contact us at: FR_BPT_Sales@bpt.eurofinseu.com, or for more information, visit: www.eurofins.com/storage-stability