Codis announced a major expansion of its UK manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a GEA Pharma-SD® type PSD-4 solvent-capable spray dryer. Codis will become the only UK CDMO offering this capacity. The addition will take place at its 400,000 square-foot facility in Haverhill, UK. The new facility will be operational in 2027.
This investment is supported by the UK government's Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), subject to final agreement of terms and conditions, which offers up to £520 million in capital grants to life science manufacturers to support economic growth and to build resilience for future health emergencies.
The PSD4 is a large-scale, cGMP pharmaceutical spray dryer designed to produce commercial batches up to 500 kg with a total capacity of 30,000 kg per year. This expansion responds to rapidly increasing demand for solvent‑based spray drying of ASDs, a proven technology to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble drug candidates and accelerate their path to market.
The new PSD4 complements Codis' existing spray drying platform, which includes a PSD2 unit supporting pilot‑scale and smaller commercial‑scale production. Together, these assets provide customers with a seamless pathway from development through large‑scale commercial manufacturing.
"This milestone marks the next phase in Codis' evolution as a global leader in spray drying and ASD," said Nicolas Fortin, Chief Executive Officer of Codis. "The PSD4 significantly expands our ASD capacity and gives customers dedicated commercial‑scale throughput to bring more life‑changing medicines to market. We are grateful for the support of the UK government through the LSIMF, which enables us to accelerate this project and continue investing at our Haverhill site."
Construction, installation, and commissioning of the PSD4 will create short‑term employment opportunities in the Haverhill region, with additional long‑term roles expected as production ramps up. The project will rely on local suppliers, contractors, and service providers, contributing to sustained economic development within the region's life sciences ecosystem.