Downstream Processing Companies

Danaher Corporation's Pall Life Sciences division acquired Finesse Solutions, a leading provider of chromatography resins and filtration technology, in September 2023. This acquisition strengthens Danaher's downstream processing portfolio and expands its reach in the biopharmaceutical market.

Merck partnered with Agilent Technologies, a leader in analytical instrumentation, to combine their expertise in bioprocess technology and advanced analytical tools. This collaboration aims to improve process monitoring and control in downstream processing, enhancing efficiency and product quality.

GE Healthcare introduced the ÄKTA Avant chromatography system, featuring advanced automation and software capabilities for efficient protein purification and isolation. This system caters to biopharmaceutical manufacturers seeking streamlined and optimized downstream processes.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launched the Sartobind® Ultra high-capacity ion exchange chromatography resin, designed to improve yield and reduce processing time in protein purification steps. This innovative resin offers enhanced performance for manufacturers with high-volume production needs.

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)


• Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. (France)


• Merck Millipore (Germany)


• Danaher Corporation (U.S.)


• 3M Company (U.S.)


• Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany)


• Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)


• Eppendorf AG (Switzerland)


• Corning Incorporated (U.S.)


• Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan)