PBS Biotech, a company that designs and manufactures single-use bioreactor systems with the patented Air-Wheel mixing technology, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tokyo-based, SCRUM Inc. to market and sell its single-use bioreactor technology in Japan.

PBS Biotech makes next generation single-use bioreactors that grow a wide range of cell lines used to develop biological drugs and vaccines. The unique Air-Wheel mixing system and innovative product design provide maximum operation efficiency with minimal space requirement. PBS Bioreactors are fully scalable from three liters to eventually 2500 liters.

“We looked for a partner with the expertise and network to bring the PBS Bioreactors to its customers. We are delighted to work with SCRUM to bring our technology to Japan.” says Brian Lee, president of PBS Biotech.

“There is a continuing trend in the bio industry to adopt single-use bioreactors for both R&D and commercial manufacturing. We are flattered to close a distributor agreement with PBS Biotech and to enter the market with innovative Air-Wheel bioreactors,.” says Toshiaki Shimada, vice president of SCRUM.

SCRUM Inc. is a subsidiary of SEIKO CO. LTD, which is one of the biggest dealers in Japan. SCRUM, a Life Science Research and Process support company, brings in novel and innovative product from around the world to the labs in pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic companies, universities, national institutions and other commercial biotech companies.