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With a history dating back to 1981 , Extract Technology has been dedicated to innovation and excellence since its inception . Now part of the Dec Group , Extract Technology continues to develop and evolve , boosted by the resources and complementary business lines of its new parent company . As a leading worldwide supplier of containment and aseptic systems for the pharmaceutical , healthcare , biotech and chemical markets , Extract Technology is a natural fit for Dec Group , which itself is a recognized global leader in the field of powder handling and process containment systems . As an addition to the Containment Solutions Technologies division ( CST ), Extract Technology is now part of a group that employs over 800 staff and has successfully implemented over 10,000 projects worldwide .
As a complete solutions provider for bespoke containment ( configured as well as integrated solutions ), Extract Technology ’ s operations comprise sales , project management , engineering , production , field and aftermarket services . Darren Hughes , Global Technical Director & Director , UK Operations , elaborates further on its products and services . “ We are a market leading manufacturer of both custom made and configured containment equipment , including downflow booths , solvent booths , gloveboxes and process isolators , for various industries . Our products offer both operator protection from exposure to highly potent material , as well as product protection within aseptic manufacturing applications . We offer a full turnkey service , which includes a comprehensive suite of design options , project management , full in-house manufacture , installation , commissioning and aftercare .
“ Our unique ability to fabricate in-house is key to our success , giving our clients confidence that the project is in good hands from conception through to fruition ,” he continues . “ We have a long history of providing innovative containment solutions and are well known within the pharmaceutical industry for our industry leading designs , and ability to push boundaries .”
Extract Technology ’ s manufacturing operations are carried out at two facilities – one in the UK and one in the US . “ This is in addition to our large and extensive manufacturing capability across the Dec Group in Poland , India , the Netherlands and Germany ,” Darren notes . “ Our Huddersfield , UK , site consists of 15,000 square feet of office space , and 41,500 square feet of manufacturing space , and it has benefited from a recent expansion as we took on a new building adjacent to the existing site .”
The UK site plays a pivotal role in Extract Technologies ’ future , as it makes strategic investments and expansions into the nuclear sector . “ Drawing on the expertise we have within the US market , we are moving towards our fit4Nuclear accreditation in 2024 ,
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