Irish owned Micro-Bio is a world leader in pharma technology

Micro-Bio (IRL) Ltd is a wholly Irish-owned firm, unique on the Irish chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.

Micro-Bio is a world leader in its use of technology. It has pioneered the use of membrane cell technology in Europe which is acknowledged as the best available technology for the production of high purity sodium hydroxide (caustic), hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite and brine solutions.

Founded almost 40 years ago, Micro-Bio continually reinvests in the most up-to-date process technology. The manufacturing plant is located in Fermoy, Co Cork, in the heart of Ireland’s pharmaceutical, dairy, food and beverage industries. The plant operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Being the sole manufacturer on the island of Ireland, Micro-Bio offers customers the highest level of security of supply and continuity of supply.

Equally important — and more so now with increasing supply chain issues so vital in the pharma and agri-food sectors — it offers traceability of the utmost integrity. The supply chain could not be simpler between manufacturer and end user.

Micro-Bio manufactures a range of product grades up to product suitable for use in CIP, buffers, and excipients in the pharma/biopharma sectors. The quality systems employed include ISO 9001: 2008 with GMP controls. It has the capability and flexibility to adjust specifications to meet customer requirements and is open to meeting new demands as may be required by the customer.

Its customer-focused culture ensures flexibility and responsiveness to the changing concerns for the various sectors the company serves. This is delivered by a skilled workforce, committed to continuous improvement in all areas. Serving the growing biopharma sector is a relatively new direction.

Micro-Bio has placed itself well with not only manufacturing high purity products and quality assurance and control around this core activity but also in provision of clean room filling environments to meet this market’s exacting needs. Micro-Bio has adapted to market changes in the last 40 years and continues to evolve.