The companies will leverage their combined experience in the development of conjugate vaccines for their clients
Primrose Bio will supply its industry-leading carrier protein, PeliCRM197®, for vaccine development
Intravacc has knowhow in vaccine conjugation and manufacturing of carrier protein-based products
Clients active in conjugate vaccines will benefit from a seamless solution across development and manufacturing
BILTHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Intravacc
,
a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in infectious disease and therapeutic vaccines and biologics, and
Primrose Bio
, a biotechnology company with leading technologies that improve the manufacturing of next-generation therapeutics, renew their strategic partnership to enhance the development and supply of conjugate vaccines. Third parties engaged in developing conjugate vaccines will have access to a seamless solution for vaccine conjugation, manufacturing, and supply.
Ivo Lemmens, Intravacc’s managing director, says:
“We are excited to renew our partnership with Primrose Bio. By combining our expertise with Primrose's cutting-edge technologies, we aim to revolutionize the landscape of conjugate vaccine development, ultimately benefiting millions worldwide."
Andrew Burch, Primrose Bio’s CEO, further comments:
“Expanding the capability of our PeliCRM197
®
franchise with Intravacc now creates a full-service solution for our early-stage customers and partners needing vaccine conjugation development. With both companies having direct product experience in preclinical, manufacturing, and clinical development, the combined know-how of the two firms fills a gap that is needed by the vaccine industry as a whole.”
This partnership harnesses the synergistic strengths of both companies, fostering innovation and efficiency in vaccine development.
Intravacc
contributes its comprehensive technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust capabilities in antigen conjugation process development, scale-up, and GMP production of conjugate vaccines.
Primrose Bio
complements this with its ultra-pure production, supply chain, and regulatory support for the PeliCRM197
®
carrier protein, a vital ingredient in conjugate vaccine formulations and the only CRM197 used in commercial vaccines available for purchase. This carrier protein is offered in a range of quantities and grades, from milligrams to kilograms, both for research and GMP applications. The partnership signifies a strategic alignment aimed at advancing vaccine development and accessibility for researchers and industry clients.
About Intravacc
Intravacc
is a leading global CDMO specializing in vaccine and biologics development and manufacturing for biotech and pharmaceutical partners. Leveraging its cell-culture, bacterial, and conjugation platforms and extensive GMP capabilities, Intravacc supports the full development pathway from early-stage research to Phase I/II clinical production. With a strong track record in technology transfer and scalable vaccine solutions, Intravacc enables partners to accelerate timelines, reduce risk, and efficiently bring innovative vaccines to the clinic. For more details, visit
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About Primrose Bio, Inc.
Primrose Bio
was established in 2023 from the merger of Primordial Genetics, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals’ Pfenex Expression Technology
®
platform and PeliCRM197
®
carrier protein franchise. This combination brings together Primordial’s Prima RNApols™ and Function Generator™ platforms to enhance the development and manufacturability of complex protein- and nucleic acid-based products for human and animal health, vaccines, and non-pharmaceutical uses. Top pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Serum Institute of India, and Alvogen, use these technologies in their approved products. Additional clients include Arcellx, Arcturus, and a host of others well known players. For more details, visit
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Contact info
Intravacc
Dr. Robert van der Put, VP BD
P: +31 30 792 03 00
E:
businessdevelopment@intravacc.nl
Primrose Bio
Melanie Venter-Roit, Communications
P: +1 858 344 4419
E:
media@primrosebio.com