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APURANO
Apurano Life Sciences GmbH was founded in 2014 and specializes in the development and production of high-quality and nutritionally effective dietary supplements with its proprietary PuranoTec manufacturing technology. Due to their efficient corporate structure and the highly motivated, competent and experienced employees, they were able to build up a company within the last years which was launching its first product, verified by a nutritional physiological study and manufactured in the new Development & Production Center.
B+H SOLUTIONS
B+H Solutions GmbH is a company that develops innovative agricultural concepts based on metal-based fertilizers using nanotechnology. The team from Remshalden has been developing concepts for agriculture to reduce the use of pesticides to zero for over 10 years. The innovative products, which contain trace elements such as copper (Cu), silver (Ag), iron (Fe), boron (B), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg), are used to optimally supply all crops while protecting the environment. This makes the plants more vital and resistant to any pathogens. In the cultivation of cannabis, a significant increase in the harvest and vitality of the young plants can be achieved with this concept.
BECANEX
Becanex GmbH (Berlin Cannabis Extraction) was founded in January 2019, headquartered in Berlin-Adlershof, and has been an independent manufacturer of PIEX cannabis products (plant-identical extracts) since 2023. The company uses its self-developed One-Step Extraction method for extraction, a selective extraction technique that extracts only the desired plant components from the cannabis plant. The result is a cannabis extract produced according to the German Pharmacopoeia, in which the ratio of THC to terpenes corresponds to the ratio found in the flower. As such, PIEX products serve as an alternative or supplement to flower-based cannabis therapy. The product portfolio includes THC- and CBD-rich cannabis extracts following the German Pharmacopoeia, raw extracts as active ingredients, and Dronabinol.
BESTE NATUR
Beste Natur is a Stuttgart-based company that deals in over-the-counter medicinal products, medical products and food supplements, some of which have been manufactured according to their own recipes for many years. The team has expertise in the fields of pharmacy as well as in the cultivation and cultivation of cannabis. The aim is to manufacture cannabis products based on the non-psychoactive cannabinoids that are used in the medical field.
BEXBIOTEC
BexBioTec is a young start-up company founded in 2018 that is driving the development process of new sustainable plant treatments. Our unique laboratory test system has a modular design and is appicable to diverse plants. Thus, we are able to evaluate the effects of plant treatments, such as biostimulants, not only in traditional field seed, but as well in Cannabis sativa. Plant performance is influenced by versatile abiotic and biotic parameters. In our test setup, we control a range of these parameters and evaluate their influence on growth, yield, fruit quality, and stress tolerance (abiotic and/or biotic). Therefore, we combine classic plant growth assays with bioanalytical technologies, in order to gain a better understanding of the molecular biological processes in the plant. Thus, we provide data independent of seasons in exceptionally short time helping you to identify interesting candidate substances for further studies or new products and to accelerate the market entry.
BIOTESYS
BioTeSys GmbH in Esslingen was founded in 1999 and is a certified service provider for the development, further development and implementation of new concepts in the fields of nutrition (food and feed), natural and chemical raw materials, consumer health care and cosmetics. The core competence is the investigation and assessment of the effect of biologically active ingredients; that is, the identification of the functional properties of an ingredient or a mixture of ingredients, as well as the investigation of their effectiveness and effectiveness.
COMPUTOMICS
Computomics is a team of world-leading experts in plant research and bioinformatics and offers high-quality data analysis of sequence data (NGS) for agricultural biotech companies and plant scientists. Computomics helps to understand the complexity of cereals, vegetables, fruits and other genomes. The advanced bioinformatics services offer customers high-quality, state-of-the-art NGS data interpretation.
DEMECAN
DEMECAN is an independent company founded in 2017, which grows and processes cannabis for medical purposes in Germany on behalf of the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). DEMECAN supports research on the use of medical cannabis as well as research aimed at the cultivation conditions and processing methods of cannabis.
ECOTUBE
ecotube Germany GmbH was founded 2008 in Rostock with the aim to develop an efficient and sustainable subsurface irrigation system that can be used in agriculture and landscaping. Years of research and development made it possible to produce a microporous tube that delivers water homogeneously over a distance of 100 meters. Now, that planting in pots is becoming more and more important, especially for cannabis, we developed the ecotube circle, which until now has mainly been used for blueberry farms. It is possible to supply water, fertilizer and oxygen effectively at the root zone. This reduces resource consumption and improves plant growth which leads to higher yields. The ecotube is manufactured in Germany from mainly recycled tires.
FLORECO
Floreco was founded in 1997 by the Schönges family in Korschenbroich (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Since then, the company has been engaged in the vegetative production of young plants. The sustainability and cultivation of healthy plants is always of the highest priority.
Furthermore, Floreco produces potted plants at any time of the year. In plant production, it is crucial that the plants are processed and produced using professional and state-of-the-art technology.
Floreco is certified by GlobalGAP, GlobalGRASP and MPS.
GLATT
The Glatt Group is a full-service provider and offers integrated solutions along the entire value chain: from primary particle production, through refinement, to the finished tablet. Glatt is an international family company with 15 branches and around 3000 employees worldwide. The company's headquarters are in Binzen in the south of Baden.
The Glatt brand combines the four areas of expertise Pharmaceutical Services, Process Technology Pharma, Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals and Process & Plant Engineering. All from a single source!
GMP-VERLAG PEITHER
GMP-Verlag Peither AG is a specialist information service provider for the area of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the pharmaceutical industry and its suppliers and service providers. GMP-Verlag® was founded in 1999 and is an owner-managed SME with 25 employees. The published knowledge, know-how and learning portals support companies in achieving and maintaining GMP Compliance with European and international rules, regulations and laws.
The main products of GMP-Verlag® are:
GMP Compliance Adviser: Most comprehensive and unique knowledge and know-how portal on GMP worldwide. Current regulations and technical interpretations support quality management in the pharmaceutical industry and its suppliers. Organisational, technical and process-related GMP requirements are described both by regulations and practical interpretations, which are supplemented with examples and sample documents.
GMP BERATER: German version of the GMP Compliance Adviser.
Other English publications are: e-learning modules GMP:READY (German and English), GMP:KnowHow Pharmalogistics GDP.
HARDER
Harter GmbH is an owner-managed company that develops, manufactures and sells energy-saving drying systems for industry. With its heat pump technology, Harter is also active in the field of innovative medical hemp drying and would like to establish a sensor system for optimized process control within the network. This is to ensure gentle drying in different temperature ranges in order to preserve the valuable and volatile ingredients of the cannabis plant.
HUMINTECH
Humintech GmbH, based in Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, develops, produces and markets humic-based products for agriculture, animal husbandry, environmental applications and industry. Exporting its products to more than 70 countries worldwide, Humintech is one of the market leaders in the industry. Humintech's inputs meet organic farming requirements and are certified and listed by certification organizations such as FiBL, ECOCERT and OMRI.
KLASMANN-DEILMANN
Klasmann-Deilmann manufactures growing media as an essential basis for the growth of plants and success in production horticulture. The company, founded in 1913, is active in the international substrate industry and operates sales and production companies worldwide. In addition to the core business areas such as the extraction of peat raw materials and the production of wood fibers and green compost.
KNAUER
Knauer, founded in 1962, is a medium-sized, owner-managed family company in the 2nd generation with its headquarters in Berlin. Knauer manufactures scientific measuring instruments of the highest quality for research, routine analysis and quality assurance. They develop and manufacture their instruments and components in Berlin. The supported technologies include liquid chromatography, the precise delivery / dosing of liquids even at high pressures and the detection of dissolved substances in the liquid flow. Knauer is a global partner for science supporting research and progress.
MLS-MWS LABORATORY SOLUTIONS
Excellent sample preparation starts with precision instruments. With our products, we enable researchers and laboratory personnel to optimize their workflows in the areas of digestion, extraction, synthesis, ashing, mercury analysis, and ultra-pure chemistry. Our innovative developments often make tricky processes more accessible, faster, and safer. Our software ensures an efficient workflow with hundreds of stored standard methods and industry specifications. Data is collected automatically and distributed, filed, or integrated into the network according to your specifications.
PHARMBIOCON
Pharmbiocon GmbH is a company located in Bad Endbach, Hesse, Germany. It is a partner of the pharmaceutical and life science industry. Our employees can rely on more than 15 years of experience in the fields of technical engineering, project management and quality management. This experience is what we use to support our costumers to handle even the most complex tasks.
Our core business is the planning, testing and validation of pharmaceutical facilities and production areas as well as the development and optimization of processes and methods. A special focus lies on lyophilization of pharmaceutical products.
PURE EUROPE
Pure Group and its associated companies – Pure Production AG, Pure Pharma AG, Puregene AG, and Pure Europe GmbH – are pivotal in the European cannabis industry. They are pioneers in various sectors, from genetics research to production and distribution. A significant milestone for the group is its status as Europe's first legal producer of recreational THC cannabis within Swiss pilot studies, highlighting their commitment to science-based legalization efforts. The Pure Group is distinguished by its comprehensive "Seed to Sale" approach, encompassing the entire cannabis business value chain. This includes the research and development of new cannabis genetics, high-quality production processes, and distribution logistics. The group places a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and regulatory compliance, making them a leading player in the industry.
RETSCH
RETSCH develops and manufactures laboratory equipment for primary and fine size reduction of samples for subsequent analysis. Grinding tools made of 316L stainless steel have recently been added to the portfolio; these are particularly suitable for small scale production processes in the food and pharmaceutical sector. Our focus is on solution-oriented counselling in all questions related to homogenization, size reduction, sieve analysis or gentle drying of cannabis products. This refers to the raw materials for extraction as well as to processed products (solids).
SCREENSYS
ScreenSYS GmbH, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University of Freiburg, develops innovative solutions for plant breeding as a green biotech company. The single-cell phenotyping technology developed at ScreenSYS provides an efficient way to identify plant developmental traits and predict parameters essential for cellular reprogramming and production of fertile plants in vitro. This technology helps plant breeders produce plants with new, improved traits more quickly. This is a key technology, especially when breeding new cannabis varieties, since modern breeding methods, such as those used for most cultivated plants, have not been developed for cannabis due to the extensive prohibition. With the ScreenSYS technology, these breeding methods can be developed in a short time. ScreenSYS enables growers and society to better cope with rapidly changing environmental conditions, rising prices of staple and industrial crops, and customer-specific demands for producing better plants: Screening cells - improving plants.
SELECTA ONE
Selecta one is a worldwide leading breeder, producer and marketer of vegetatively propagated ornamental plants. Breeding activities include the bedding of balcony plants, poinsettia, perennials, grasses and cut flowers segments. With 14 of its own production sites and sales companies in Europe, Africa, Asia and America, the group serves all relevant markets globally. The third generation family-owned company is headquartered in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen.
STEP SYSTEMS
STEP Systems develops, produces and markets portable and stationary analysis systems / devices for soil, water and air analysis. The main focus is on measuring devices for determining the pH value, the salt content and the individual nutrients to ensure optimal plant nutrition. The possible uses range from use in professional plant production to mobile on-site use for consultants and use in research and training.
UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM FREIBURG
With around 12,000 employees, the Freiburg University Medical Center is the largest employer in South Baden and one of the largest hospitals in Europe. In its original task, the university clinic combines research, teaching and patient care. With innovative approaches and excellent scientists, interdisciplinary findings from basic research are combined with findings from clinical research. One of the focal points of the research group Molecular Preventive Medicine at the University Medical Center Freiburg deals with the preventive / therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and plant-based foods as well as their bioactive ingredients. Current bilateral research collaborations exist in this area with East Africa, South America, Asia and India.
ZÜRN HARVESTING
For more than 30 years Zürn Harvesting has been developing and producing attachments for combine and forage harvesters for all manufacturers. The extensive range of products extends from header attachments for rape and sunflower harvesting, to the direct cutting ProfiCut header and the high-performance PremiumFlow belt header Header transporters complete their portfolio. At their factory in Hohebuch they have developed, produced and sold clean grain plot combines for field research since 2004.