Overview
Eurogentec, registered as Kaneka Eurogentec S.A., is a biotechnology company and contract development and manufacturing organisation based in the Liege Science Park in Seraing. It was founded in 1985 as a spin-off of the University of Liege by professors Joseph Martial and Andre Renard, together with industrialists Jean-Claude Lahaut and Hubert Vandecapelle, and its first work centred on a genetically engineered vaccine to improve fish breeding. It began synthesising oligonucleotides for research laboratories in 1987 and moved into contract manufacturing for the biopharmaceutical sector in 1996, working with SmithKline Beecham. The catalogue and services span oligonucleotides, PCR and qPCR reagents and kits, peptides, proteins and polyclonal, monoclonal and VHH antibodies. GMP services cover plasmid DNA, produced since 2004 at gram to kilogram scale, mRNA in batches of 0.5 to 50 grams, recombinant proteins and antibody fragments in E. coli and P. pastoris, therapeutic oligonucleotides and peptides. Eurogentec has more than 10,000 square metres of production area across four manufacturing sites, two in Belgium, one in the United Kingdom and one in the United States, and reports 492 employees worldwide. It acquired Oswel Research Products in 1999, Wita Proteomics in 2002 and AnaSpec in 2009. Kaneka Corporation took a majority stake in 2010. Lieven Janssens is president.
Stated facts & numbers
- Founded: 1985
- Legal name: Kaneka Eurogentec S.A.
- Headquarters: Seraing (Liege Science Park), Belgium
- Founders: Joseph Martial, Andre Renard, Jean-Claude Lahaut, Hubert Vandecapelle
- President: Lieven Janssens
- Employees: 492 worldwide
- Parent company: Kaneka Corporation, majority stake since 2010
- Sites: Four manufacturing sites: two in Belgium, one in the United Kingdom, one in the United States
- Production area: Over 10,000 m2
- Business units: Research products, diagnostic services, therapeutic manufacturing
- Catalogue: More than 11,000 genomics and proteomics items
- GMP modalities: Plasmid DNA, mRNA, recombinant proteins and antibody fragments, therapeutic oligonucleotides, peptides
- Acquisitions: Oswel Research Products (1999), Wita Proteomics (2002), AnaSpec (2009)
- US operation: AnaSpec Inc. and Eurogentec US, Fremont, California
Key people
In the news
- Eurogentec is part of MabDesign, a leading European network dedicated to biotherapies and bioproduction. This membership strengthens our connection with key players across the biotech ecosystem and opens new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and business development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/em_dKnXT Looking forward to opening new perspectives together. #Eurogentec #MabDesign #Biotech #Biotherapy #Innovation #LifeSciences
- Let's connect this November! Our team will be attending several biotech events throughout the month, and we'd love to meet you there! Whether you have a new project in mind, a technical challenge to tackle, or simply want to explore new opportunities, our experts will be happy to connect. 📅 Attending one of these events? Request a meeting 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed2xsd7m #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #Networking #Eurogentec
- A focus on health and well-being! Eurogentec has organized a series of workshops dedicated to health and well-being. From chrononutrition and workplace wellness to anti-stress aromatherapy, healthy cooking, and a refreshing walk in the woods, these sessions offered practical tips and simple habits to incorporate into everyday life, both at home and at work. A great opportunity to learn, recharge, and share meaningful moments with colleagues! #HealthAndWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #Eurogentec
- Choosing the right dye and quencher for your qPCR probe? Compatibility matters : with your thermocycler, but also between the dyes used in your multiplex assay. Our new compatibility tool helps you quickly identify suitable dye and quencher combinations for your setup. 👉 Find the right combination for your assay: https://lnkd.in/eZgMKy2R #qPCR #PCRProbes #MultiplexPCR #MolecularBiology #Oligonucleotides
- See you at the show! Autumn is packed with opportunities to meet, exchange and talk science. We’ll be attending several major biotech events this month, and our experts are ready to talk about your next project, challenge or opportunity. 📅 Planning to be there? Let’s meet👉 https://lnkd.in/eMExdNcH
- With siRNA duplexes now part of ScreenToLead™, you can easily order custom siRNA duplexes with quality standards suited for high-throughput screening of potential drug candidates. Key features: • Custom siRNA duplex production • From 20 sequences (18–22-mer + 2dT overhang) • Partially to fully modified sequences • Access to various chemistries (2’O-Me, 2’O-MOE, 2’Fluoro RNA, phosphorothioates) Explore the service: https://lnkd.in/ekFjCsWu #siRNA #Oligos #DrugDiscovery #RNA #Screening
- Advancing biomanufacturing across the Kaneka Group. As part of the Kaneka Group, we’re pleased to spotlight our colleagues’ participation in BPI Boston, where they presented KANEKA KanCapA™ 5G, a next-generation Protein A resin for antibody purification. A great opportunity to exchange with the bioprocessing community on the challenges and opportunities shaping antibody manufacturing. Discover more in Kaneka Pharma Division’s post below. 👇 #Kaneka #Bioprocessing #Chromatography #AntibodyManufacturing #proteinAresin
- What happens when the qPCR kit you rely on is discontinued? This was the challenge faced by the French National Reference Center for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 when their long-used commercial kit became unavailable. By developing a custom 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 spp. LDT and partnering with Eurogentec for its preparation, they secured diagnostic continuity while supporting ISO 15189 and IVDR expectations. Discover their story: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvrVD-H #qPCR #LDT #In-House-Assay #Legionella #NationalReferenceCenter
Alumni 4 went on to found or lead
- PArnaud GiustiCorporate Project Manager→Co-Founder at Digital Flows
Daniel BartholemyProduct Manager→Chief Strategy Officer & Co-founder at Elysia-Raytest
Gottfried ProessDirector Chemical Operations→Chief Technology Officer at Kaneka Eurogentec S.A.- PLieven JanssensChief Business Officer→President at AnaSpec
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