CSL Behring AG – Protinus - Production Expansion

Project Overview

With Exyte* as general design contractor, construction management, commissioning & qualification lead, CSL Behring is expanding its production capacity to keep up with global demand for its market-leading immunoglobulin products.

The new building accommodates two additional manufacturing lines for immunoglobulin products. This extension is a multi-story building with three basement levels and is connected to the existing service and logistics center on site. Its core includes immunoglobulin bulk manufacturing, space for a future sterile filling line, and utility and logistics rooms.

Project Approach

Exyte served as general design contractor to support the production expansion using a fast-track approach across all project phases to meet strict timelines. For example, the basic design was completed in just six months.

The new production building and envelope had to be built within a limited timeframe without interrupting existing site operations. With the footprint of the new buildings occupying most of the remaining site area, there was very limited space for a typical construction setup, which required careful site planning and logistics coordination.

Design Highlights

Alongside successful delivery on time and within budget, a standout achievement of this large-scale project was the outstanding safety performance during construction, driven by individual accountability and behaviour.

*This work was completed by Pharmaplan, now part of Exyte.