MODA Technology Partners (MODA), a software company that provides
mobile data acquisition solutions to the pharmaceutical manufacturing
industry announced today that Lonza has selected MODA-EM(TM) to
automate environmental monitoring processes at its Walkersville, MD
site.
MODA-EM is an innovative software and hardware solution that
improves the performance of environmental monitoring (EM) operations
by eliminating the inefficiencies and reducing error rates inherent
with manual, paper-based systems. The system delivers a tangible
return on investment by removing low value and redundant activities
from EM processes while improving the quality and availability of EM
data.
"We selected a solution that will not only automate our
environmental monitoring program but also facilitate the
transformation to a completely paperless operation," said Tim Coleman
Ph.D., Senior Director of QC Testing Services at Lonza. "We feel that
the improvements in productivity and regulatory compliance that will
result from the MODA-EM implementation will enhance our competitive
position within the contract manufacturing market."
"We are extremely pleased that Lonza has selected MODA as a
business partner and we are committed to helping them increase
efficiency within their EM program," stated David Lipson, MODA CEO and
Chairman. "Their adoption of innovative technology underscores Lonza's
commitment to ongoing process improvement and operational excellence."
About Lonza
Lonza is one of the world's leading suppliers to the
pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. Its products
and services span its customers' needs from research to final product
manufacture. Lonza is the global leader in the production and support
of pharmaceutical active ingredients both chemically as well as
biotechnologically. Biopharmaceuticals are one of the key growth
drivers of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Lonza has
strong capabilities in large and small molecules, peptides, amino
acids and niche bioproducts which play an important role in the
development of novel medicines and healthcare products. Lonza is also
a leading provider of value added chemical and biotech ingredients to
the nutrition, hygiene, preservation, agro and personal care markets.
Lonza is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is listed on the
SWX Swiss Exchange. In 2006 Lonza had sales of CHF 2.91 billion.
Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
About MODA Technology Partners
MODA Technology Partners is a commercial software company whose
primary focus is addressing the growing need for effective automation
and efficient regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical
manufacturing. MODA's software leverages mobile computing technology
to help their clients increase operational efficiency, improve quality
and reduce manufacturing costs. Additional information is available at
www.modatp.com.
