Celebrating 60 years & 10 with Eurofins
by Neal Salerno, President, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Inc., a Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Company
In 1961, Lancaster Laboratories began its iconic success story in a 2,500 ft2 building on farmland owned by the family of company founders Dr. Earl and Anita Hess. Lancaster Labs’ seeds of success were firmly planted in the founding principle that providing personal quality testing services in an ethical manner would not only delight clients, but also ensure continued record growth and longevity. Six decades of a strong work ethic, unrivaled data integrity, and unparalleled customer service turned a small dream into 1/2 million ft2 state-of-the-art laboratory testing campus, employing more than 2,000 and serving clients across the globe.
This year we also celebrate 10 years as part of Eurofins Scientific. In 2011 when we joined Eurofins, we couldn’t have imagined a better parent company which held the same standards in ethics and customer service. With the help of Eurofins, our global growth trajectory sky-rocketed. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories became part of Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing, the largest network of harmonized biopharmaceutical GMP product testing labs in the world with 36 facilities in 19 countries. Fueled by strong and steady business growth the group continued to hire talented staff and make strategic investments in capacity and offerings. In 2017 Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories grew 200 times its original size and constructed its 13th and largest building expansion. In addition, the team created a Medical Device testing business at the site and became part of the Eurofins Medical Device Testing network which consists of over 20 laboratories worldwide. The company also realized outstanding growth and development for its unique client-site laboratory management service model, PSS Insourcing Solutions, which has grown to 85 sites in 20 countries with more than 2,000 employees since its inception in 2002.
Biopharmaceutical service offerings have grown exponentially over the last several decades as the world’s largest drug developers and manufacturers continue to trust our renowned reputation for regulatory compliance, technical expertise, and impeccable data integrity. Successfully delivering innovative, timely and cost effective scientific solutions to help customers better manage their testing challenges and advance drug development have been the catalyst for our sustained success. We take a lot of pride in what we do and enjoy working with each other.
Decade after decade, with growth comes exciting new technology and instrumentation to deliver the most comprehensive service offering in the industry. Partnering with our clients’ to meet their ever-expanding needs allows us to be at the forefront of the industry. Just this past year, we’ve enhanced capabilities for mRNA COVID-19 vaccine support, rapid mycoplasma testing, rapid sterility, and surgical mask testing. We have added instrumentation like ddPCR, AUC, and MALS for GMP product testing. We continue to invest in equipment like new sterility isolators and invest in our infrastructure like new lab expansions for Virus Safety, Cell Based Assay, Stability, Product Testing, Category 5, Portage Microbiology Lab, BSL2 labs in San Diego and Columbia, and a Sterile Fill/Finish lab in San Diego. Finally, we also have created a state-of-the-art LIMs system and improved LabAccess functionality. We’ve done all this to ensure that we may continue to service our customers for the foreseeable future.
Behind the science, equipment and facilities are our scientists who are the most important element in our chemistry and the reason for our satisfied clients and historic success. We are humbled by the hard work and dedication of each member of our team. Our profound gratitude goes to our clients for choosing us to be part of their groundbreaking solutions that help make the world healthier and safer. Please join us in celebrating 60 years of remarkable partnerships and accomplishments.
