Welcome to Corden BioChem
We are one of Europe‘s leading contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) for biotechnological products.
Comprehensive support
At Corden BioChem International, we provide comprehensive support to our customers throughout all project phases – from process development and piloting to upscaling, commercial production and process fine-tuning in our large-scale bioreactors and respective downstream facilities.
Extensive expertise
From yeast and bacteria to filamentous fungi and microalgae, we have experience working with a wide range of organisms. Leveraging our flexible equipment and decades of process experience, we consistently achieve exceptional process performance.
Diverse product range
We operate a multipurpose facility for the production of a diverse range of products, including food, feed, functional ingredients, technical products, and fine chemicals. We offer the option to manufacture under certifications such as FSSC22000, Halal, and Kosher.
Located in the heart of Europe
With our central location in the Frankfurt-Höchst industrial park, we are easily and quickly accessibel from anywhere. It’s only a 20-minute ride from Frankfurt airport. Our second site is located in Podari, Romania, and will be operational from 2026 onwards. Podari is close to the largest city of the Lesser Wallachia – Craiova.
Our third site is located in Berlin-Mitte in the Humboldthain technology park.
Independence
All three sites are independent companies within the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) and form the Corden BioChem Group, making it flexible and agile with a strong support network at its back.
ICIG is a privately owned industrial group with a global presence, employing more than 6,800 professionals worldwide. ICIG focuses on chemical and pharmaceutical companies, primarily through its key platforms: Benvic, WeylChem, Catexel, Vynova, Haltermann Carless and Stockhausen Group, as well as various independent enterprises such as Corden BioChem. The Corden BioChem Group consists of Corden BioChem and Corden BioChem International GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany; Corden BioChem Berlin GmbH in Berlin, Germany, and Corden BioChem Romania SRL in Podari, Romania.
Since its establishment in 2004, ICIG has experienced dynamic growth and is globally active, acquiring over 25 independent chemical businesses in Europe, India and the United States in niche markets.
Leveraging ICIG’s extensive experience in the chemical industry, along with operational and financing expertise, the Corden BioChem Group is able to continuously enhance and optimize its manufacturing capabilities.
ICIG
International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) is a dynamic and globally active industrial group in private ownership.