Avantor Inaugurates Expanded Singapore Hub

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One-Stop Facility with cGMP Manufacturing to Bolster AMEA’s Biopharma Industry

Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies, and applied materials industries, today inaugurated its expanded Singapore Hub which includes newly added cGMP manufacturing and a world class quality control laboratory. The hub is a one-stop facility serving the needs of customers across Asia, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA), strengthening the region's innovation and biopharma ecosystems.

Strategically located in Singapore, the hub enables quicker turnaround times and expedites customers' access to raw materials that are essential in AMEA's drug discovery and development whilst upholding stringent quality standards.

 

"At Avantor, we recognize the growing complexities around customer requirements and regulatory standards across AMEA's biopharma industry," said Christophe Couturier, Executive Vice President, AMEA. "By enhancing our regional capabilities through the launch of our Singapore Manufacturing and Distribution Hub, we tap into our legacy of serving the evolving needs of customers, demonstrating our commitment to advancing life-changing science."

The inauguration ceremony today was officiated by Avantor executives, Christophe Couturier, and Narayana Rao, Vice President, Biopharma – AMEA, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), represented by Elaine Teo, Senior Vice President and Head, Investment Facilitation at EDB.

"Avantor's latest expansion of its Singapore hub enhances the supply of key materials and services required by biopharma manufacturers in Singapore and the region. This strengthens supply chain resilience for businesses and enhances the competitiveness of Singapore's biomedical sciences industry, an integral part of Singapore's manufacturing sector. Avantor's successive investments in Singapore demonstrate confidence in our manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. These expansions are in line with EDB's commitment to work with businesses to deepen their footprint and create new job opportunities in Singapore," said Elaine Teo, Senior Vice President, EDB.

Building onto Avantor's 2022 investment, the integration of the current distribution hub with new manufacturing operations features cGMP suites, quality testing, warehousing of certified products, batch-to-batch traceability and customized palletization capabilities. These state-of-the-art facilities allow the hub to drive innovation and efficiency to address the immediate challenges in AMEA's biopharma industry.

About Avantor

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 300,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

FDCP to screen “Aftersun,” “Close,” “Corsage,” and “Return to Seoul” in Ayala Cinemas

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) licensed the rights to four new titles from Belgium, Austria, Cambodia, and the United Kingdom earlier this year which are now set for commercial release, in partnership with Ayala Cinemas, from July 26 to 30.

The FDCP’s Audience Development Program and Ayala Cinemas’ The A-List Series aim to bring acclaimed films more accessible to movie lovers through the “A-List Series Presents: FDCP World Cinema.”

With this partnership, the FDCP and the Ayala Cinemas will bring world cinema titles to the Filipino audience with its initial offering of films that have won multiple recognitions in reputable film festivals and award-giving bodies.

Cannes-winning titles “Aftersun” directed by Charlotte Wells, “Close” directed by Lukas Dhont, “Corsage” directed by Marie Kreutzer, and “Return to Seoul” directed by Davy Chou will be screened in select Ayala Cinemas in Metro Manila, Bacolod, Cebu, Cinema ‘76, and in FDCP Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Davao, Iloilo, Nabunturan, and Negros.

In a statement, FDCP Chairman and CEO Tirso Cruz III said that the national film council is proud to showcase these award-winning films from all over the world and assured viewers that they will have a memorable experience watching these films.

“May these powerful films be an effective avenue of inspiration and deepen your love of profound film artistry,” Cruz ended.

More than its aim to encourage audiences to return to the cinemas, this program aims to further expose moviegoers to titles that would help them expand their horizons.

For more updates on these films, follow FDCP on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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At M Lhuillier Jewellers, they take pride in producing their own merchandise. While most of our items are manufactured in-house, they also offer Italian gold pieces imported from Italy, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship.

M Lhuillier Jewellers' influence extends beyond its own boutiques and into the digital realm. The brand has embraced e-commerce and established a strong online presence, making its exquisite jewelry accessible to customers around the world. Through its user-friendly website and secure online platform, customers can explore the brand's collections, make purchases, and have their jewelry delivered to their doorstep with ease.

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