Progen gets in synth

By Dylan Bushell-Embling
Wednesday, 02 July, 2008

Brisbane biotech Progen Pharmaceuticals (ASX: PGL) has spun out its manufacturing business into a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The new subsidiary will be called PharmaSynth, and will be responsible for completing Progen's PI-88 manufacturing process.

It will also offer process development and manufacturing services to the biotechnology industry.

Progen's former director of manufacturing operations, Les Tillack, is the new company's CEO.

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