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The need for advanced containment solutions, and novel fill-finish processing to enable implementation of these solutions, continues to grow as more complex drug products enter multiple pipelines. As biotech companies develop these complex drug products, the integration of product and process knowledge is crucial to delivering product safety, quality, identity, potency, and purity. And as biotech companies seek partners to help accelerate their development processes, West is committed to leading multi-disciplined, high-performance teams in developing optimal fill-finish solutions for novel packaging and container systems. This dynamic partnership is well-illustrated by the following case study.

Erik Anderson

October 21, 2021

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By Your Side

Marisa Leuzzi

October 13, 2021

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FluroTec COVID-19 Vaccines

Page McAndrew PhD

September 16, 2021

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Germany Floods Philanthropy Our Culture Of Giving

In July, the western states of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany experienced devastating floods caused by days of extreme rainfall. Our Eschweiler and Stolberg production sites and Kiefernweg Campus were not directly impacted; however, the communities were heavily affected. While we are thankful that none of our team members were injured, we empathize with many of them who are dealing with damage to their homes and personal property, as well as trauma caused by such a devastating event.

Gillian Power

September 14, 2021

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Quality Enhancements Flurotec® Barrier Film

One of the challenges of sharing technical content is making the material engaging and easily digestible to many different types of learners. It must not only be scientifically accurate, but also needs to capture and keep the attention of the intended audience. The Knowledge Center on West’s website is a valuable repository of written and presented materials, created by the experts who develop and test our products. It is also now home to the Learning Center, a section of the Knowledge Center that shares information on a more introductory level, aimed at new employees or companies that are new to packaging. In an effort to continue enhancing our website content, we are now also starting to add new types of media. In the age of podcasts and vlogs (video blogs), we understand that video and audio are just as helpful (maybe more so!) for people trying to grasp a new concept.

Tara Haarlander

September 10, 2021

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Diversity Diversity Month

West Recognizes Diversity Month

By Maureen Hunter

April 22, 2021

This April, West is proud to celebrate Diversity Month. West has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which is inherent in our core value of One West Team. In the wake of recent events, West is deepening our commitment and becoming a stronger advocate.

International Women’s Day Women’s History Month Diversity

West Recognizes International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2021

By Maureen Hunter

March 18, 2021

This March, West and its Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) are proud to join organizations around the world in celebrating International Women's Day and Women’s History Month to recognize female achievement. We are especially proud to celebrate our female team members’ invaluable contributions to West & the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries at large.

Black History Month Diversity

West Recognizes Black History Month 2021

By Maureen Hunter

February 18, 2021

West is honored to celebrate Black History Month with educational opportunities and ongoing discussion as One West Team. We strive to build and maintain a culture where we value each other as fellow human beings; our policies and practices are just, inclusive and equitable; and all feel a sense of belonging.

Diversity Inclusion Corporate Responsibility Report

Corporate Responsibility Report 2019 Series, Part 4: Diversity and Inclusion

By Amee Olson

September 09, 2020

At West, we actively foster an inclusive and collaborative culture for our team members where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. We are convinced that this approach brings forth innovation, learning and growth for our team members on a global basis.

LGBTQ By Your Side Pride Month Diversity Corporate Responsibility

West’s Support of the LGBTQ Community and Pride Month

By Beth Crawford

June 24, 2020

Each June, West recognizes Pride Month, which promotes and supports the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) community.

By Your Side Diversity

West is By the Side of Our Team Members for their Professional Development – Focus on WIN

By Sandy Aman Keller

October 16, 2019

At West, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion that values difference as a source of strength so that all employees may bring their whole selves to work. We strive to create a workplace that is inclusive of all people, where team members feel respected and valued, and have the opportunity to excel.