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With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Sharp has become a global leader in clinical supply chain services and contract pharmaceutical packaging.

70+ years experience

Throughout our history, we have continuously invested in our facilities, new capabilities and talent to ensure we can meet our commitment to provide world-class services to our clients, now and in the future.

Sharp acquires Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing

Sharp has announced the acquisition of Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing (BSM), a Massachusetts-based fill finish contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for clinical and commercial sterile injectable products.

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Purchased new land as part of a $17 million investment into Conshohocken, PA site

Sharp, part of UDG Healthcare plc, a global leader in contract packaging and clinical supply services, has purchased new land as part of a $17 million investment into its Conshohocken, PA site.

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Acquired pharmaceutical packaging facility in Macungie, PA

Sharp, part of UDG Healthcare plc, a global leader in contract packaging and clinical supply services, has acquired a pharmaceutical packaging facility from Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC (QPSI).

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Purchased 25% stake in Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing

Sharp has taken a minority 25% ownership in BSM with the support of UDG Healthcare, extending the existing preferred partner agreement that has been in place between the two businesses since 2018.

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Expanded Commercial Packaging Capabilities to UK Facility

Sharp, part of UDG Healthcare plc, a global leader in contract packaging and clinical supply services, has invested £1 million in a commercial expansion project at its site in Rhymney, UK.

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Opened new £9.5 million clinical facility in South Wales, UK

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Relocated clinical services US to Bethlehem PA, and clinical services UK to South Wales, UK

Sharp completes relocation to $23 million clinical services facility in Bethlehem, PA

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Acquired packaging facilities in Bethlehem, PA

Sharp acquires Daiichi Sankyo Inc.’s pharmaceutical packaging facility in Bethlehem PA

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Invested £9 million in EU & UK Clinical Services Centre of Excellence ion South Wales

The investment, which also includes £500,000 from the Welsh Government, will enable the company to satisfy increased demand for Phase III clinical and commercial services.

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Completed US packaging expansion with building 4 biotech Center of Excellence in Allentown, PA

Established Belgium site as Injectables Center of Excellence

Completed US packaging expansion of Building 2 in Allentown, PA

Acquired Sharp Clinical US and EU, formerly Bilcare

Acquired by UDG Healthcare

Acquired Enestia NV in Belgium

Acquired Manufacturing & Packaging Center BV in the Netherlands

Opened facilities and corporate HQ in Allentown, PA

Sharp Corporation is established in Conshohocken, PA

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