Device and component maker H&T Presspart and CDMO Bespak, which recently spun out from Recipharm, have announced that they will collaborate on projects related to low global warming potential (LGWP) propellants. According to the companies, “The collaboration leverages H&T Presspart’s expertise in inhalation product development, the company’s low GWP filling equipment and market-leading portfolio of MDI componentry, and Bespak’s expertise and leading position in valves as well as its formulation development expertise and finished product manufacturing capability.”
Bespak CEO Chris Hirst commented, “We are committed to leading the transition to low GWP propellants in pMDIs, and in collaboration with H&T Presspart, we are proud to be able to offer a unique combination of capabilities and expertise to support our customers to transition as efficiently as possible. This partnership is significant in that we can offer development with both sustainable propellant options within a matter of weeks, no matter what the customer’s stage of product development when they commence work with us. Our goal is to transition as many pMDI products as possible to meet the requirements of evolving global legislation, and we believe in working together across the industry to achieve this goal, which not only helps protect the planet, but also safeguards patient access to inhaler options.”
H&T Presspart President Christian Krätzig said, “This collaboration underlines H&T Presspart’s core strategic commitment to support the industry in creating more sustainable inhalation products for future generations. As two companies who have navigated the last major change from CFC to HFA propellants, we are pleased to bring together our expertise and capabilities to accelerate the current transition. With our combined team of experts, breadth of development services and market-leading portfolio of componentry, our customers can be confident they are in safe hands as they make the transition to more sustainable pMDIs.”
Read the Bespak and H&T Presspart press release.
