Case studies: Manufacturing

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer Uses Matrix Gemini LIMS to Improve Operational Efficiency

Solution: LIMS

FAR Chemical

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Specialty chemicals manufacturer FAR Chemical adopted Matrix Gemini LIMS to improve the efficiency of its laboratory operations. Moving to a paperless approach has brought the QC laboratory data into one place, significantly reducing the time taken to test and approve samples in the laboratory.

FAR Chemical manufactures a wide range of chemical compounds including pharmaceutical reagents and intermediates, advanced polymers and catalysts and precursors for structural composites. Their products are used in the pharmaceutical, medical products, cosmetic and commercial markets, and range from simple raw materials to finished formulations and complex high-performance polymers. Configuring the LIMS in-house has allowed FAR Chemical to optimize the solution for their exact needs. Faster sample results from the QC laboratory has led to a more efficient operation for the business.

CHALLENGES

  • Broad range of chemical products manufactured
  • Paper-based approach

SOLUTION

matrix-lims

RESULT

  • Fast approval of test results
  • Reduced administrative time
  • Costly hold times reduced in manufacturing plant
  • In-house configuration allows optimized future-proof LIMS

"Efficiency of our QC laboratory has vastly improved. We rarely now have reactor vessels standing idle awaiting release of intermediate QC results before the next production steps."

FAR Chemical

Background

FAR Chemical is a leading manufacturer of complex specialty chemicals, based in Palm Bay, Florida. They have experience of manufacturing a wide range of chemical compounds including pharmaceutical reagents and intermediaries, advanced polymers and catalysts and precursors for structural composites. Their products are used in the pharmaceutical, medical products, cosmetic and commercial markets, and range from simple raw materials to finished formulations to complex high-performance polymers.

Since 1984 FAR Chemical has built a strong reputation for safe and reliable custom, contract, and toll manufacturing in accordance with ISO9001 standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). From developing formulations to scaling to production volumes, FAR Chemical have extensive experience and expertise in handling and processing complex and hazardous chemistries.