Yves Buelens has been appointed general manager for Recipharm’s new blow fill seal subsidiary, Kaysersberg Pharmaceuticals SAS, based in France.
 
Mr. Buelens brings experience from various roles in the pharmaceutical industry and contract manufacturing organizations in Europe. He has served as plant manager for the Kaysersberg facility since 2014.
 
Thomas Eldered, Recipharm’s chief executive officer said “Yves brings valuable experience to Recipharm having worked with a variety of pharmaceutical companies including CDMO’s. I am sure he and his team will contribute greatly to the ongoing development of Recipharm and in particular with this exciting new technology.”
 
Mr. Buelens said, “I’m looking forward to becoming a member of the Recipharm family. I believe it will be a fruitful environment for growth and expansion of the Kaysersberg site. The long-term contract with Alcon will be an excellent foundation and milestone for other business opportunities and the proven quality track record will be the cornerstone to attract new customers. The Recipharm entrepreneurship combined with high technical skills of the Alsace workforce will give us a bright future together.”