PCI increase cryogenic storage capabilities

Pharmaceutical outsourcing services provider PCI Clinical Services (PCI) has announced that it has increased its cryogenic storage capabilities at its Rockford Illinois site. The follows the company’s investment in specialist cryogenic storage last year.

PCI’s continued investment highlights the growing need for large-scale, high quality storage of temperature sensitive products by the pharmaceutical and biotech market. PCI’s dual site capabilities also provide critical back-up opportunities for clients’ gene and cell therapies, cell banks and temperature-sensitive materials.

PCI state that the increased storage capacity gives its clients full flexibility to meet any project configuration while maintaining product segregation and integrity. The expansion includes the installation of larger-scale specialised storage for more versatile storage configurations.

The additional capacity is situated in the 93,000 square feet Logistics Parkway building at the PCI Rockford campus, purpose-built by PCI in 2015 to support Clinical Trials storage and distribution. The site is one of seven facilities at the Rockford centre of excellence.

PCI’s Brian Keesee, general manager, US Clinical Services, said: “PCI’s continued investment in Clinical Trial services ensures a robust supply chain for our clients; our dual-site set up allows highly-flexible, high-capacity storage options, giving them the maximum degree of confidence and total peace of mind that their life-saving treatments are stored safely and securely.

“We are delighted to announce the expansion of our existing Cryogenic storage facilities in the US. This additional capacity allows for more storage configurations and shows our commitment to testing and validating innovative technologies and storage capabilities to ensure they are the most effective for our clients.

“PCI has gained significant experience and specialised knowledge across the segment of gene therapies, somatic cell therapies and ATMPs over the past ten years. We have a proven track record with dry ice and nitrogen shipping and storage systems, an extensive global distribution network and expertise in handling, storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive products.”