By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : October 06, 2025 3:04 pm
It represents a 30% increase in the company’s production capacity and introduces a segment dedicated to highly potent active ingredients
AGC Pharma Chemicals inaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Malgrat de Mar, Barcelona, representing an investment of over €100 million.
The new facility marks a key milestone in the company’s growth strategy and its long-term commitment to developing life-saving therapies, especially in oncology and other high-potency therapeutic areas. It represents a 30% increase in the company’s production capacity and introduces a segment dedicated to highly potent active ingredients (HPAPI).
The official opening ceremony featured speeches from AGC Pharma Chemicals CEO Jun Kurihara and AGC Inc. CTO Hideyuki Kurata, along with distinguished guests such as Akiko Shikata, Consul General of Japan in Barcelona; Sonia Viñolas, Mayor of Malgrat de Mar; and Miquel Samper, Minister of Business and Employment of the Government of Catalonia.
In his inaugural speech, CEO Jun Kurihara highlighted the importance of the new plant: “This facility is more than a building: it is a symbol of our commitment to health, innovation, and sustainability. With this expansion, we increase our production capacity and reinforce our mission to improve people’s lives through the highest quality pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are deeply grateful for the support of institutions and our team, and proud to do this here in Catalonia.”
The 7,500 m² expansion represents a 30% increase in production capacity and introduces the manufacture of HPAPI (Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) at OEB5 level, enabling AGC to meet growing demand from clinical development to commercial supply. Designed to handle volumes from grams to tons, the plant covers the entire drug development lifecycle: from initial R&D to commercial manufacturing.
The plant’s horizontal layout was conceived to optimize operational control, space utilization, and long-term scalability. It is equipped with systems that meet the highest global standards of safety and quality. Additionally, its modular design allows for seamless integration of future technologies and expansion of its high-containment capabilities.