Lonza Group AG (LONN)

Overview

Lonza Group AG, established in 1897 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operates on a global scale, providing a broad spectrum of products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and nutrition markets across Europe and internationally. The company is structured into four main segments: Biologics, Small Molecules, Cell & Gene, and Capsules & Health Ingredients. Each of these segments plays a critical role in meeting the development, manufacturing, and market needs of the company’s diverse client base, ranging from pharmaceutical giants to emerging biotech firms. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Lonza is dedicated to advancing the science and technology that empower the healthcare and nutritional industries, contributing significantly to the development of life-saving therapies and products.

Products and Services

• Biologics

  This segment is focused on the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services for biopharmaceuticals. It covers a comprehensive range of clinical and commercial manufacturing needs throughout the product lifecycle, including both drug substance and drug product manufacturing. Capabilities also extend to process development, cell line development, and analytical services, ensuring clients receive full-spectrum support for their biological drug candidates.

• Small Molecules

  As an integrated development and manufacturing service provider, this segment offers extensive support for small molecule drug substances and their intermediates. Services span from early design and development through to commercial manufacturing, covering all aspects needed for the successful launch and supply of small molecule therapeutics. This includes custom synthesis, process development, scale-up, and regulatory support.

• Cell & Gene

  This segment is at the forefront of cell and gene therapy manufacturing, providing technologies and platforms that streamline the production processes of these cutting-edge therapies. Lonza offers contract development and manufacturing services, along with regulatory support for a wide variety of therapies including allogeneic and autologous cell therapies, exosome-based therapies, and viral vector gene therapies. The Cocoon® Platform, a proprietary, closed, and automated system, exemplifies Lonza’s innovation in this area, offering a scalable solution for patient-scale cell therapy manufacturing. Additionally, it provides specialty raw materials and technology solutions key to the cell and gene therapy, injectable drug, vaccine, and bio-manufacturing markets.

• Capsules & Health Ingredients

  This segment supplies a broad portfolio of capsules and dosage form solutions alongside health ingredients for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. With an emphasis on innovation, quality, and safety, Lonza’s offerings range from hard capsule manufacturing to the development of highly specialized dosage forms such as liquid-filled capsules and advanced delivery systems. The segment supports customers in improving bioavailability, targeted delivery, and overall product performance of their health and nutrition products.