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ADVERTORIAL Corporate Capabilities Flexicon A World Leader in Aseptic Single-Use Dispensing are capable of high-throughput fill rates under completely aseptic conditions. Flexicon also manufacturers a range of filling products and systems for integration and retrofit into existing filling lines as well as OEM applications. Capabilities At the core of the Flexicon product range is the peristaltic dispensing pump. Naturally low- shear and accurate by design, the tube is the only product contact point within the pump. Because Flexicon extrudes its own highly pre- cise silicone tubing, Accusil, and also manufac- tures sterile bag systems, asepticsu, accuracy and purity are inherently assured throughout the aseptic filling process. F Flexicon Liquid Filling (A Watson-Marlow Pumps Group company) 37 Upton Technology Park Wilmington, MA 01887 Phone 800.282.8823 Website www.wmflexicon.com Date Founded 1986 Number of Employees 400 or over 25 years, Flexicon has special- ized in aseptic single-use peristaltic filling and capping systems for pharmaceuti- cal, biotech, and diagnostic applications. Flexicon, a member of the Watson-Marlow Pumps Group, uses proven peristaltic filling technology. Unlike piston fillers, Flexicon peri- staltic pumps take advantage of single-use fluid paths to guarantee purity and precision in filling and dispensing. We offer a range of products from compact dispensers for benchtop filling, through semi-au- tomatic systems, to fully automatic filling, stop- pering, and capping machines. Fully automatic systems can accommodate most glass vials, plas- tic bottles, test tubes, eye-droppers, or nonself standing microtubes. Flexicon also manufactures the highly accu- rate Accusil platinum-cured silicone tubing as well as asepticsu single-use fluid path systems. Our unique combination of peristaltic pump technology, drives, tubing, single-use technol- ogy, and industry expertise makes Flexicon a unique and unequalled manufacturer in today's biopharmaceutical industry. Our products are delivered on time, to specification, and are engi- neered to ensure we observe and meet all regula- tory requirements. Our U.S. direct headquarters are in Massa- chusetts and we provide expert service to our North American customers through an exten- sive network of highly skilled and trained bio- pharmaceutical specialists. Flexicon is a global business and is ready to respond globally with direct sales and stocking operations in 20 coun- tries with distributors in 50 others. Markets Served Flexicon products are designed and produced to grow with a customer from discovery to clini- cal trial to full production. For benchtop and lab-scale needs, Flexicon offers stand-alone fill- ers and cappers that are perfect for re- search and design of new products and tech- nologies. For small-scale and clinical trial produc- tion environments, Flexicon has a wide selection of semi- automatic integrated filling and capping machines that are designed to occupy minimal space while providing maximum flexibility and ease of use. For full-scale pro- duction and contract manufacturers, Flexi- con produces fully automatic systems that Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | genengnews.com | October 1, 2012 | 71 A variety of peristaltic fillers are available for dispensing with accuracies as low as +/- 0.5%. Configurable as simple to use benchtop fillers, Flexicon's pumps can also be easily integrated into the semi-automatic FlexFeed system. The FlexFeed semi-automatic filling and capping sys- tem is ideal for small-scale batches and clinical trials. Compact enough to fit inside a biosafety cabinet, the FlexFeed is perfect for limited space environments. For full-scale production and contract man- ufacturing, Flexicon offers fully engineered systems such as the FMB2011. The FMB2011 features 120 vials/minute fill rates, 100% weigh checking, reject stations, 100% torque control of capping or crimping and 100% data logging, all under fully aseptic conditions. Q