28 October 2025 | News
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CSL's base fractionation facility in Broadmeadows, Australia has been recognised as the Overall Winner of the 2025 Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
Purpose-built to optimise the production of plasma-derived therapies for conditions such as immunodeficiencies, neurological disorders, and burns, the Broadmeadows facility combines cutting-edge technologies with a pioneering hybrid manufacturing platform. Key features include advanced automation, real-time production monitoring, robotics, and digital twin infrastructure that enable flexible multi-process manufacturing, fully paperless execution and continuous improvement. Its modular design ensures scalability and long-term adaptability.
These advancements have increased plasma processing capacity nine-fold – enabling the facility to handle over 10 million litres annually – while boosting efficiency and yield, which enables CSL to impact the lives of more patients globally.
"This prestigious award underscores CSL's unwavering commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, and positions the Broadmeadows facility as a global benchmark in next-generation biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Facility of the Year Award is a tribute to the dedication and collaboration of our entire team – across functions and continents," emphasised Andrew Hodder, VP Manufacturing and Site Head at Broadmeadows.
The facility's sustainable infrastructure plays a vital role in advancing CSL's commitment to responsible innovation and long-term impact, with innovations such as reusable filters, energy-efficient systems, and a fully automated warehouse powered by robotic vehicles for seamless material handling. "By combining automation, digital innovation, and sustainable design, we've built a future-ready facility that not only meets the highest standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing but also sets a new benchmark for responsible innovation", underlined Jeffrey Ball, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for EHS, Strategy & Engineering.
This recognition builds on the facility's earlier achievement in May 2025, when it received the ISPE FOYA award in the Pharma 4.0™ category for its advanced use of digital technologies and automation to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing.
