We don’t just follow the process; we design it. From custom-built equipment crafted by our in-house engineers and chemical experts to hands-on oversight at every critical step of the mine to medicine process, our manufacturing is driven by precision, expertise and care.
The St. Gallen site specialises in producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for iron-based therapies. This is the central manufacturing capability, supported by expert teams of chemical engineers and specialists.
The facility features a modular ‘Multicube’ design, which are flexible production units that can be expanded over time. This structure allows for agile responses to changing demand while maintaining full control over production quality.
To better control every detail of production, some manufacturing equipment is custom-designed in-house to meet highly specific process needs.
While automation plays a key role in quality control, essential steps in the process are still guided and supervised by skilled professionals. This combination of technology and human expertise helps uphold the highest standards of safety and consistency.
The site uses innovative energy recovery systems to capture and reuse heat generated during production, greatly reducing heating needs. Solar panels and local sourcing further reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.
The St. Gallen site maintains a centrally organised supply chain from Switzerland, holding reserves of active substances and iron ore to ensure supply reliability.
Agility in action
Our resilient and agile supply chain is built on decades of experience and strong partnerships across a trusted global network. To meet a wide range of needs – including small-scale production and late-stage customisation – we’ve established both manual and automated packaging lines. This gives us the flexibility to adapt quickly without compromising on quality.
Managing complexity
Learn how we master the complexity of manufacturing our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) with precision and care. From rigorous quality control to expertly managed processes, every step is designed to ensure the highest standards of safety, consistency, and excellence.
From mine to medicine
Our commitment to quality is exemplified in this informative video: Transforming rock into iron dust – from sourcing to extraction, refinement, shipment, and finally delivery. Learn why we choose iron ore as a starting material for our iron solutions (rather than iron chloride), and the fascinating journey that enables our iron-based treatments.
Sustainability at CSL
Our vision is a sustainable future for our employees, communities, patients and donors, inspired by innovative science and a values-driven culture.
Driven by its vision for a healthier world, CSL has identified focus areas where it can have the most positive impact. These focus areas include existing emissions and environmental targets as well as new initial goals for other focus areas that seek to enable healthier communities and environments.
The focus areas are guided by CSL’s material sustainability topics, which inform continuous improvement across its operations and transparency in areas that matter most to CSL’s key stakeholders.
St. Gallen 2023