Our Capabilities

Automated Vision System: This state-of-the-art system is composed of dozens of cameras to detect physical and print defects with high "through-puts". Every capsule gets imaged by 48 cameras during this process to ensure conformance.

Encapsulation: In-house sophisticated manufacturing equipment developed over six decades provides precise controls over critical-to-quality aspects like ribbon thickness, temperatures, and fail-proof mechanisms. The latest generations of these machines are PLC controlled and aspects of PAT (Process Analytical Technologies) are built in, facilitating continuous monitoring and documenting of the key, critical parameters.

Potent Compounding Area: A state-of-the-art suite (complete with air-lock entry and isolation chamber) designed to ensure the complete safety of personnel and active ingredients with stringent environmental and human exposure requirements.

At Banner, we've created a drug delivery and specialty Pharma Company built on continuous innovation in softgel technology. It's a platform that enables our pharmaceutical health partners to maximize the value of their assets - and allows the global community to benefit from these medical advances. With roots that go back more than four decades, and operations that extend through North America and Europe, Banner Pharmacaps has grown to become one of the largest producers of soft gelatin capsules in the world.

And with extensive capabilities built around our patented softgel delivery systems, we're an unmatched resource for companies looking to optimize formulations and efficiently address lifecycle management challenges. Over the last decade, we have invested heavily in R&D and manufacturing technology. As a result, our global, state-of-the-art manufacturing sites have received numerous drug manufacturing approvals from key regulatory authorities. These investments have brought us to the forefront of the drug delivery and manufacturing business.

Our innovative patented technologies, combined with exceptional customer responsiveness, make Banner the preferred partner for major pharmaceutical projects. Our reputation for developing pharmaceutical technologies that conform to the highest standards of excellence has earned Banner a solid reputation in the drug delivery, prescription and OTC pharmaceutical industry.

Applications Laboratory

Allows very small, scalable batches to be made quickly, saving time and thousands of dollars.

Cytotoxic Facility

A fully dedicated containment operation for compounds including cytotoxins, immunosuppressants and teratogens.

Potent Compounding Suite

Designed for those actives with stringent environmental and human exposure requirements.

CaCo-2 Cell Lines

Our scientists can predict the relative rate of gastrointestinal absorption of compounds in various formulation bases, allowing for rapid in-house screening for fast analysis and decision making on new formulations.

Manufacturing

Banner's teams of R&D scientists and Quality analysts develop and/or transfer analytical methods from clients. We can also support stability studies to ICH guidelines. The company has sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment for manufacturing and processing a wide variety of products to the highest quality standards. This is facilitated by implementation of the latest technologies for in-process monitoring and data collection. In addition, we have implemented Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement programs. Banner has a strong customer focus that operates to accommodate customer requirements.

Banner also has an approved Foreign Trade Zone and capabilities for manufacturing DEA controlled drugs which cater to a wider range of specialty products. Banner's capabilities include feasibility, pilot, scale-up and full-scale production; clinical supplies production; small and large-scale equipment support; formulation development; clinical studies support; product registration, and commercial production. We've also developed a validation program to support process, packaging and cleaning validation. In addition, we have experience providing data for product submissions to regulatory agencies.