NORTON, Va., LA ROCHELLE, France and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jan. 22, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, SOLARBIOTECH, GPC Bio, and Eleszto Genetika proudly announced their acquisition and strategic unification under a single ownership. This consolidation creates a vertically integrated Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing powerhouse, uniquely positioned to harness the disruptive potential of precision fermentation. By integrating decades of expertise, the unified organization will leverage the strength of each team to seamlessly advance Synthetic Biology innovation from ideation to commercial production. The acquisitions bring together over 100 engineers, scientists, and seasoned biotech executives, marking a significant leap forward in the rapidly evolving biomanufacturing landscape. The unified organization is fully equipped to give clients unparalleled and seamless support in all stages of biomanufacturing, including microbial strain and bioprocess development, plant engineering, automation, construction, deployment, and large-scale operations. The coming months will involve further integrational activities to fully leverage the strength of the organization. Strategic Relevance said Alex Berlin, CEO of Pictor Biotech Inc. (d.b.a. SOLARBIOTECH). Zsolt Popsé, CEO of GPC Bio, added, "With " Lóránd Szabó, Managing Director of Eleszto Genetika Kft., stated, " Peter Rosholm, owner of EG, GPC Bio and Pictor Biotech (dba SOLARBIOTECH) emphasized:. About the Companies SOLARBIOTECH ("SBC"), based in Norton, VA, USA, offers world-class expertise in microbial and animal and plant cell precision fermentation and downstream processing across various scales. Leveraging 18 acres of industrial park infrastructure in Southwest Virginia, SBC consistently delivers innovative synthetic biology bioprocesses and products for its partners. GPC Bio ("GPC"), headquartered in La Rochelle, France, specializes in the design, automation, software control, engineering, and fabrication of biomanufacturing equipment for the biopharmaceutical, food tech, and beverage industries. For nearly two decades, GPC Bio has delivered state-of-the-art systems to some of the biggest names in industrial biotech and biopharma. Eleszto Genetika Kft. ("EG"), based in Budapest, Hungary, brings nearly two decades of expertise in R&D for advanced industrial microbial strains. EG's portfolio includes microbial strains from engineered yeasts, bacteria, and filamentous fungi for producing a wide range of biopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals, supported by cutting-edge infrastructure in the heart of the European Union. For Further Information, Please Contact: SOURCE Pictor Biotech Inc. (dba SOLARBIOTECH), GPC Bio, and Eleszto Genetika