{"id":1399,"date":"2018-08-15T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T09:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chromacon.com\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:27:48","slug":"chromacon-strengthens-continuous-chromatography-partnership-with-ymc-after-lewa-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chromacon.com\/en\/news\/chromacon-strengthens-continuous-chromatography-partnership-with-ymc-after-lewa-acquisition\/","title":{"rendered":"ChromaCon strengthens continuous chromatography partnership with YMC after LEWA acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Update: YMC Process Technologies is now under the brand YMC America<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zurich, Switzerland \u2013 August 15, 2018.<\/strong> ChromaCon AG, a specialist in laboratory-scale continuous and batch chromatography solutions for biopharmaceutical process development, confirms the continuity and expansion of its long-standing collaboration following the acquisition of LEWA\u2019s bioprocessing division by YMC Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ChromaCon strengthens continuous chromatography partnership with YMC Process Technologies after LEWA acquisition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LEWA-Nikkiso America Inc. and <strong>YMC Co., Ltd.<\/strong> have announced that LEWA\u2019s bioprocessing division will be acquired by YMC, forming a new entity, <strong>YMC Process Technologies<\/strong> headquartered in Devens, MA, USA. This acquisition brings together LEWA\u2019s expertise in bioprocessing hardware with YMC\u2019s leadership in chromatography media and systems to better serve the biopharmaceutical market with scalable, GMP-ready purification solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A joint press release by LEWA and YMC announcing the transaction and addressing key questions about the integration has been published and is available from the companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to customers: seamless transition and expanded capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Michael Bavand, CEO of ChromaCon AG, emphasized the company\u2019s commitment to its existing and future customers as responsibilities transition from LEWA to YMC Process Technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe want to assure our customers that a seamless transfer in our business relationship between LEWA and YMC is warranted,\u201d<\/em> said Dr. Bavand. <em>\u201cWe have worked closely with LEWA to co-develop and co-market a leading continuous chromatography scale-up system based on our proprietary twin-column technology. YMC has been a valued business partner for many years as our distributor in Japan and India. We look forward to continuing and expanding our collaboration with YMC Process Technologies into additional, significant business areas.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this strengthened partnership, biopharmaceutical developers benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>End-to-end solutions from laboratory-scale method development to GMP pilot and production scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven <strong>twin-column continuous chromatography<\/strong> technology for higher productivity and improved resin utilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global support through YMC\u2019s and LEWA\u2019s established sales and service networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven twin-column technology and industry recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration between ChromaCon, LEWA and YMC is built on a track record of innovation in continuous chromatography and downstream processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LEWA\u2019s EcoPrime Twin<\/strong> system, implementing ChromaCon\u2019s twin-column process technology, received the <strong>Aspen Award for the Advancement of Downstream Processing<\/strong> in 2017, recognizing its contribution to efficient and scalable biopharmaceutical purification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in 2018, a major milestone was achieved with the successful scale-up of ChromaCon\u2019s proprietary <strong>CaptureSMB<\/strong> process by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The work, published in <em>Bioprocessing International<\/em>, demonstrated robust and economical twin-column Protein A capture at larger scale, confirming the industrial relevance of ChromaCon\u2019s technologies for monoclonal antibody purification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, ChromaCon, LEWA and YMC Process Technologies provide a strong platform for companies seeking to implement <strong>continuous chromatography<\/strong>, improve resin utilization and reduce <strong>CAPEX<\/strong> and <strong>OPEX<\/strong> in downstream bioprocessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About ChromaCon AG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ChromaCon AG<\/strong> is a private life science tools company headquartered in Z\u00fcrich, Switzerland, providing best-in-class laboratory-scale chromatography equipment, software and process solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has developed and patented novel process principles, process control and simulation software, equipment designs and operating software for <strong>batch, cyclic and continuous chromatography<\/strong>. These solutions enable scalable chromatographic purification with significant capital and operating cost savings across a wide range of biologics and high-value molecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ChromaCon\u2019s <strong>Contichrom\u00ae<\/strong> laboratory-scale equipment is co-marketed worldwide together with selected partners. ChromaCon has also granted global licenses for its process technologies to <strong>YMC Process Technologies<\/strong> (Devens, MA, USA) for implementation in scale-up and GMP manufacturing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ChromaCon Contact<\/strong><br> To find out more about ChromaCon\u2019s chromatography solutions, please contact:<br> Dr. Thomas M\u00fcller-Spaeth, CEO<br> <a href=\"mailto:info@chromacon.com\">info@chromacon.com<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chromacon.com\/\">www.chromacon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About YMC Process Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YMC Process Technologies<\/strong> creates advanced downstream bio\/pharmaceutical processing platforms. Their systems are designed to deliver the work of multiple competitive units in a smaller footprint, supporting efficient and flexible manufacturing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging deep expertise in fluid dynamics and industry-leading pump technology, LEWA provides precise batch-to-continuous processing solutions with an optimal balance of accuracy, repeatability and precision. Integrated design, fabrication and automation services deliver single-point, vertically integrated supply, helping customers accelerate time to operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Contact YMC Process Technologies<\/strong> <\/strong><br> To find out more about LEWA\u2019s bioprocessing platforms, please contact:<br> <a href=\"mailto:sales@lewapt.com\">sales@ymcamerica<\/a><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewapt.com\/\">www.ymcamerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About YMC Co., Ltd.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YMC Co., Ltd.<\/strong>, founded in 1980 in Kyoto, Japan, is a global manufacturer of <strong>HPLC and preparative chromatography<\/strong> products. From its inception, YMC has focused on developing high-performance columns and packing materials that meet the demanding requirements of analytical and preparative separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a pioneer in industrial chromatography, YMC has developed complete systems for large-scale preparative purification and provides separation and purification technologies for high value-added substances, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). By combining expertise in both packing media and chromatography systems, YMC has built a new <strong>GMP-compliant purification plant<\/strong> and actively offers contract purification services, with a focus on APIs and other high-value biopharmaceutical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YMC Contact<\/strong><br>\nTo find out more about YMC and YMC Process Technologies, please contact:<br>\nMr. Yoshihisa Ohyagi, Director<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:y-ohyagi@ymc.co.jp\">y-ohyagi@ymc.co.jp<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymc.co.jp\/\">www.ymc.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b\" class=\"block-faq py-fluid-4xl alignfull  \"><div class=\"l-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"block-faq__header mb-fluid-m md:mb-fluid-3xl typo-off\">\n                            <h2 class=\"text-display-m leading-display-m leading-h1 md:text-h1 text-primary-800 text-center mb-fluid-xs\">Frequently Asked Questions about the ChromaCon, LEWA and YMC America Partnership<\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"block-faq__accordion js-block-faq-accordion flex flex-col gap-fluid-s\">\n                            <div\n                    class=\"block-faq__item bg-white px-[14px] py-[24px] md:py-fluid-m md:px-fluid-l\"\n                    id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-0\"\n                    data-faq-item>\n                    <button \n                        id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-0-trigger\"\n                        class=\"block-faq__trigger appearance-none flex items-center justify-between cursor-pointer select-none w-full text-left\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-0-content\"\n                        aria-label=\"Toggle question: What does the update \u201cYMC Process Technologies is now under the brand YMC America\u201d mean for bioprocessing customers?\">\n                        <h3 class=\"!text-h4 md:!m-fluid-2xs text-primary-800 flex-1\">What does the update \u201cYMC Process Technologies is now under the brand YMC America\u201d mean for bioprocessing customers?<\/h3>\n\n                        <div class=\"block-faq__icon-wrapper relative shrink-0 ml-4 w-5 h-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <span class=\"block-faq__icon block-faq__icon--plus absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center transition-opacity duration-300 ease-in-out opacity-100\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa w-5 h-5\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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For customers, this reflects a brand consolidation rather than a disruption: the same team continues to provide advanced downstream bio\/pharmaceutical processing platforms, leveraging YMC\u2019s chromatographic expertise and LEWA\u2019s heritage in bioprocessing hardware. The goal is to offer a clearer, unified market presence for GMP-ready purification systems and services.<\/p>\n                            \n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                    class=\"block-faq__item bg-white px-[14px] py-[24px] md:py-fluid-m md:px-fluid-l\"\n                    id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-1\"\n                    data-faq-item>\n                    <button \n                        id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-1-trigger\"\n                        class=\"block-faq__trigger appearance-none flex items-center justify-between cursor-pointer select-none w-full text-left\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-1-content\"\n                        aria-label=\"Toggle question: How does the ChromaCon, LEWA and YMC America collaboration support continuous chromatography and downstream bioprocessing?\">\n                        <h3 class=\"!text-h4 md:!m-fluid-2xs text-primary-800 flex-1\">How does the ChromaCon, LEWA and YMC America collaboration support continuous chromatography and downstream bioprocessing?<\/h3>\n\n                        <div class=\"block-faq__icon-wrapper relative shrink-0 ml-4 w-5 h-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <span class=\"block-faq__icon block-faq__icon--plus absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center transition-opacity duration-300 ease-in-out opacity-100\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa w-5 h-5\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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ChromaCon contributes patented twin-column and continuous chromatography process technologies; LEWA\u2019s bioprocessing division (now part of YMC America) adds high-precision pumping and skid hardware; and YMC provides industry-leading chromatography media and systems. Together, they deliver end-to-end solutions from laboratory-scale method development (Contichrom\u00ae systems) through scale-up and GMP manufacturing, enabling robust continuous chromatography, better resin utilization and reduced CAPEX and OPEX in downstream bioprocessing.<\/p>\n                            \n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                    class=\"block-faq__item bg-white px-[14px] py-[24px] md:py-fluid-m md:px-fluid-l\"\n                    id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-2\"\n                    data-faq-item>\n                    <button \n                        id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-2-trigger\"\n                        class=\"block-faq__trigger appearance-none flex items-center justify-between cursor-pointer select-none w-full text-left\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-2-content\"\n                        aria-label=\"Toggle question: Will existing ChromaCon and LEWA bioprocessing customers be affected by the YMC acquisition and brand change?\">\n                        <h3 class=\"!text-h4 md:!m-fluid-2xs text-primary-800 flex-1\">Will existing ChromaCon and LEWA bioprocessing customers be affected by the YMC acquisition and brand change?<\/h3>\n\n                        <div class=\"block-faq__icon-wrapper relative shrink-0 ml-4 w-5 h-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <span class=\"block-faq__icon block-faq__icon--plus absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center transition-opacity duration-300 ease-in-out opacity-100\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa w-5 h-5\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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Ongoing collaborations, such as co-developed continuous chromatography scale-up systems based on ChromaCon\u2019s twin-column technology, will be maintained and expanded. Service, support and project responsibilities will continue through YMC\u2019s and LEWA\u2019s established global sales and service networks, so users of LEWA\u2019s EcoPrime Twin systems and ChromaCon\u2019s Contichrom\u00ae platforms should experience continuity with additional capabilities rather than disruption.<\/p>\n                            \n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                    class=\"block-faq__item bg-white px-[14px] py-[24px] md:py-fluid-m md:px-fluid-l\"\n                    id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-3\"\n                    data-faq-item>\n                    <button \n                        id=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-3-trigger\"\n                        class=\"block-faq__trigger appearance-none flex items-center justify-between cursor-pointer select-none w-full text-left\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"faq-item-block_9c6e93be6f709760ef0866b6b741fd2b-3-content\"\n                        aria-label=\"Toggle question: What are the benefits of ChromaCon\u2019s twin-column technologies such as CaptureSMB for monoclonal antibody and biologics purification?\">\n                        <h3 class=\"!text-h4 md:!m-fluid-2xs text-primary-800 flex-1\">What are the benefits of ChromaCon\u2019s twin-column technologies such as CaptureSMB for monoclonal antibody and biologics purification?<\/h3>\n\n                        <div class=\"block-faq__icon-wrapper relative shrink-0 ml-4 w-5 h-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <span class=\"block-faq__icon block-faq__icon--plus absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center transition-opacity duration-300 ease-in-out opacity-100\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa w-5 h-5\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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Successful large-scale implementation by companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb has demonstrated robust, economical operation for monoclonal antibody purification. 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