What to Expect from Upperton at CPHI Frankfurt 2025

CPHI Frankfurt is one of the most anticipated events in the pharmaceutical calendar, bringing together professionals from across the drug development and manufacturing ecosystem. This year, there are expected to be over 63,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors. Upperton is proud to be exhibiting at the heart of the action, showcasing our cutting-edge facilities and capabilities. Whether you’re attending to explore new partnerships, discover the latest technologies, or simply immerse yourself in the latest developments from the pharma community, here’s what you can expect from Upperton at CPHI 2025.

Where to Find Us

• Stand #5.0B48
• Contract Manufacturing Hall

Our team will be based in the Contract Manufacturing Hall, where we’ll be highlighting our full-service CDMO capabilities. From early-stage development to commercial manufacturing, Upperton offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the needs of pharmaceutical innovators.

Meet the Team

We’re bringing a diverse team of experts to Frankfurt, ready to engage in meaningful conversations and share insights across technical and commercial domains:

• Technical Expertise: Paul Kelsall, Laura Mason, Ian Lafferty, and Pablo Galaz will be on hand to discuss formulation development, process optimization, and manufacturing capabilities. Our Subject Matter Expert knowledge spans oral, nasal, pulmonary, and sterile drug product development.
• Business Development: Mick Mellor-Clark, Josh Moule, and Harry Pollard will be available to discuss project scopes, and help you understand how Upperton can support your product journey from concept to clinic. They’ll also be on hand to show you around our facility, via a VR walkaround tour we’ll be bringing with us.

If you have a particular challenge or question to ask, our team are available for meetings throughout CPHI, which can be booked in here.

Take a Look Around our Award-Winning Trent Gateway Facility

One of the highlights of our stand this year is the VR tour of our award-winning Trent Gateway facility. This immersive experience allows you to explore our state-of-the-art Sterile facility, GMP suites, R&D labs, and QC laboratories all from the show floor. Plus, step inside our new sterile manufacturing facility built to the revised EU GMP Annex-1 regulations.

Our Trent Gateway Facility won Large Pharma Project of the year at the UK Pharma Awards 2024, and the VR tour offers a unique opportunity to see why. You’ll get a first-hand look at the technologies and infrastructure that enable us to deliver high-quality products with precision and efficiency, whist offering the unique advantage of having all these facilities on one-site.

Discover Our Capabilities

Upperton has built a reputation as a leading CDMO for small to medium sized biotech, known for our flexible approach, scientific excellence, and commitment to quality. At CPHI, we’ll be showcasing our expertise across a wide range of dosage forms and delivery routes, including:

• Oral formulations: Tablets, capsules, and powders.
• Nasal and pulmonary delivery: Innovative solutions for targeted drug delivery.
• Sterile manufacturing: Aseptic processing and fill-finish capabilities.

Our technical experts will be available to discuss your specific challenges and how we can help overcome them depending on where you are on your drug development journey and what the unique elements of your molecule require.

Plan Your Visit

If you’re attending CPHI Frankfurt, make sure to add Upperton at Stand #5.0B48 to your agenda. With our VR tours, expert team, and award-winning facility on display, there’s plenty to discover. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how Upperton can support you during your drug development journey.