Lonza Group Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire MODA Technology Partners, a software company that provides paperless quality control solutions. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening the Rapid Testing Solutions platform of Lonza’s Bioscience division by adding a complementary product offering for QA and QC organizations in the life-science industry. The acquisition is expected to close during 2Q10. MODA was advised by Fairmount Partners.

MODA’s technology platform offers automated data collection, on-demand analytics and workflow visualization of regulated manufacturing processes including environmental monitoring, utility testing, and product testing. MODA’s offerings include MODA-EM (Paperless Environmental Monitoring), MODA-VIP (Visual Intelligence Portal) and MODA-FDC (Field Data Capture), which are components designed to help to bridge the gap between quality assurance and production processes.

“MODA’s technology provides an excellent fit with our recently expanded informatics platform, building upon our industry-leading WinKQCL endotoxin and analysis software,” said Doug Danne, head of Lonza’s Rapid Testing Solutions business unit. “We are very excited about our partnership with MODA, because we share in our approach to develop innovative, automated tools that will enhance our customers’ ability to manage risk, improve efficiencies and help ensure final product quality.”