PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aceto, a leading global provider of specialty materials for life sciences and advanced technology end markets, announced today its acquisition of A&C Bio Buffer Ltd, a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturer of custom buffer and chemical blend products used in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical drug products. This transaction complements Aceto’s acquisition earlier this year of A&C, a global manufacturer of GMP specialty excipients and custom process solutions, and reinforces the company’s expanded business development efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector.

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Inside A&C Bio Buffer’s manufacturing facility in Limerick, Ireland. (Photo: Business Wire)

“A&C Bio Buffer is a natural add-on to our acquisition of A&C and aligns with our commitments to the biopharmaceutical space,” said Gilles Cottier, Chief Executive Officer of Aceto. “It is a nimble, highly customer-centric organization serving some of the top biopharmaceutical manufacturers in Europe. Its rapid growth reflects a reputation for service and quality, which recently led to its key role in the raw material supply chain for COVID-19 vaccines. A&C Bio Buffer enhances our growing European manufacturing footprint and commercial presence. We believe the shared lineage reflected in A&C Bio Buffer’s skills, culture and customer focus will further support our evolution as a leading supplier of critical raw materials in the life sciences sector.”

A&C Bio Buffer GMP manufactures over 50 products including biological buffers, process solutions, cleaning solutions and WFI (Water for Injection) in its state-of-the-art facility in Limerick, Ireland. A&C Bio Buffer’s combination of advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, robust quality management systems, technical excellence, commitment to transparency and customer-centric approach make it a leading global GMP partner for custom buffer solutions and chemical blends.

“We are proud of A&C Bio Buffer’s outstanding reputation for quality and customer service and its emergence as a leading specialty manufacturer of GMP custom buffers and chemical blend products for the biopharmaceutical industry,” said John Godfrey, CEO of A&C Bio Buffer Ltd. “We are delighted that our unique capabilities, European footprint and custom products are being incorporated into Aceto, as we continue our evolution as a dynamic new solutions provider to the global biopharmaceutical sector.”

Aceto will continue to support A&C Bio Buffer’s manufacturing facilities and offices in Ireland. Financial terms were not disclosed.

About Aceto

Aceto is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of differentiated specialty materials to life sciences and advanced technology end markets. With business operations in 10 countries, Aceto manufactures and supplies over 3,000 chemical compounds used principally by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, agricultural and specialty chemical industries. In just two years Aceto has made six acquisitions of firms with expanded manufacturing, R&D and portfolio offerings, transforming the company into a worldwide supplier of critical raw materials with a robust manufacturing footprint. Aceto’s global operations, including a significant presence on the ground in China, India, Europe and North America, enable the company’s deep worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. Aceto is well positioned to innovate new solutions, ensure quality and customize products to meet customers’ specific needs. Its expanded capabilities and decades of global sourcing expertise are especially valuable now that supply chain management is a critical strategic issue for companies worldwide. For more information, visit aceto.com.

About A&C Bio Buffer

A&C Bio Buffer Ltd is a GMP manufacturer of biological buffers, process solutions, cleaning solutions, chemical blends and WFI (Water for Injection) in its state-of-the-art ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility in Limerick, Ireland. A&C Bio Buffer was established in 2017 as a strategic location to provide tailored services to companies operating in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries in Ireland and Europe. Services offered include GMP custom ingredient development, GMP custom manufacturing and GMP custom packaging. A&C Bio Buffer was part of A&C, a global GMP manufacturer of excipients, buffers, process solutions and a select number of active pharmaceutical ingredients with offices in Europe and GMP production facilities in Canada, until its acquisition by Aceto in April 2021. Today A&C Bio Buffer is also joining the Aceto family. High quality standards combined with professional project management and competitive pricing make A&C Bio Buffer the premier choice for pharmaceutical companies looking for a reliable buffer outsourcing partner. For more information, visit acbiobuffer.com.

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