About Us

Pure Progress

“Pure Progress represents our passion to provide innovative, high-quality products that will enable the advancement of new therapeutic treatments along with a sustainable approach to make those biologics affordable and available to patients.” Charles Ruban, President and CEO of Verdot

Verdot have been designing and manufacturing custom solutions for over 70 years, with more than three decades within the bioprocessing space.

We specialize in the design and manufacture of downstream purification solutions for the biopharmaceutical and gene therapy sectors.

Our mission

Provide tailored purification technologies to the biopharmaceutical companies striving to bring innovative and transformative therapies to patients

One team, one vision

At Verdot, we are a dedicated, close-knit team of bioprocessing engineers and scientists who fundamentally believe in moving science forward.

Our vision and commitment is to provide technologies to our clients that enable the development of therapeutic treatments, and ultimately, improve patients lives through:

  • Downstream bioprocessing expertise
  • Custom solution engineering
  • Manufacturing excellence and global support
  • Sustainable operations

Made in France, for the entire world

Our headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Riom, within the department of Puy-de-Dôme, right in the heart of France.

Fun fact:  this region is known for the Chaîne des Puys (designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2018), its abundance of natural volcanic spring water and fine cheeses.

Engineering expertise with in-house design, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities

All equipment is designed, engineered, manufactured, and assembled within our ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities enabling cross-functional collaboration and rapid design iteration; ultimately, reducing project lead times.

Sustainable Operations

In alignment with our sustainability efforts, 96% of the components used in our equipment are supplied from within Europe (as of June 2024).

The Verdot story:

  • We began in the 1950s, from the workshop of Mr. Charles Verdot. Under his guidance, a small team worked tirelessly to fashion high-quality products for the likes of Michelin.
  • From the 1970s, the workshop grew and began to specialize in stainless steel and plastic materials. The Verdot team manufactured bespoke prototypes, sub-assemblies and intricate works of immense detail.
  • The 1980’s saw Verdot lean increasingly towards the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
  • By the mid 90s, using the expertise acquired over many years, a research unit was created to develop our own equipment. We offered three lines of product:
    • Weighing and packing equipment
    • Closed loop water systems
    • Industrial equipment for purification processes
  • From the 2000s to the present day, we’ve been dedicated to the mastery of smart design and bioprocessing in the Pharmaceutical industry. We create and innovate solutions designed for decades of service, in order to make a genuine difference.

 

We thank the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council for their continued support.