Formulation & Packaging
From recovered product to ready-to-ship material.
Complete the Manufacturing Path
Fermentation and downstream recovery are only part of the manufacturing process. Once the desired product has been recovered, it may need to be concentrated, blended, stabilized, formulated, packaged and prepared for storage and/or shipment.
WBP works with our customers to develop practical formulation and packaging solutions around the requirements of their product, process and supply chain.
Formulation Support
Because every product is different, WBP evaluates the physical characteristics of the material, concentration targets, handling needs, storage requirements and final product specifications when developing a finishing strategy.
- Blending and formulation
- Product concentration or dilution
- Addition of approved carriers, stabilizers or other ingredients
- pH adjustment
- Buffer preparation
- Homogenization
- Mixing of bulk liquids or suspensions
- Standardization to target concentration or activity
- Temperature-controlled processing
- Intermediate product holding
- Preparation for final packaging
Packaging Designed Around the Product
The right packaging format depends on how the material will be stored, transported and ultimately used. Packaging requirements may also change as a project moves from pilot volumes into commercial production.
- Totes and intermediate bulk containers
- Drums
- Pails or carboys
- Customer-specified packaging formates
- Primary and secondary packaging
- Product labeling
- Lot and batch identification
- Palletization
- Direct tanker filling
Flexible Packaging for Changing Commercial Needs
A pilot production run may require only a small number of containers for evaluation, while a commercial campaign may require drums, totes or other types of bulk shipment. WBP can help customers plan for this transition so final handling and packaging do not become unexpected scale-up obstacles.
Temperature-Controlled Handling & Storage
Where product requirements call for controlled handling conditions, storage and shipping needs can be incorporated into the manufacturing plan.
- Cold storage- refrigerated (+4°C) and frozen (-20°C) available
- Defined product hold temperatures
- Maximum hold-time planning
- Protection from temperature excursions
- Coordination of temperature-sensitive shipments
Quality & Traceability Through Final Packaging
- Lot identification
- Packaging records
- Label review
- Container reconciliation
- Batch documentation
- Certificate of Analysis requirements
- Release status
- Storage conditions
- Shipping documentation
- Customer-specific documentation or portal requirements
Reduce Handoffs Between Manufacturing Partners
Moving material between separate vendors for fermentation, recovery, formulation and packaging can add scheduling dependencies, transportation, documentation requirements and additional handling. Combining more of these steps within one organization can simplify project coordination and preserve visibility throughout the manufacturing process.
- Fewer manufacturing handoffs
- Better continuity between process steps
- Simplified project coordination
- More direct communication
- Reduced transportation between processing stages
- Faster response when requirements change
Solutions Built Around Your Requirements
Some products have straightforward finishing requirements. Others require a more customized approach. Viscosity may affect filling. A suspension may require continuous agitation. Concentration may need to be adjusted immediately before packaging. Storage temperature may limit container choices.
These details matter. WBP works with our customers to identify them early and develop a formulation and packaging strategy that is practical for both the manufacturing process and the customer's downstream needs.
One Partner From Fermentation Through Final Product
Fermentation→Recovery→Concentration→Formulation→Packaging→Quality Release→Shipment