Inside Touchlight’s DNA Manufacturing Facility
This video introduces Touchlight’s state-of-the-art DNA manufacturing facility, located in the historic Morelands Waterworks in Hampton. Once a vital site for Victorian London’s clean water supply, it has been transformed into the world’s largest enzymatic DNA manufacturing facility and the first to receive GMP certification. The video highlights the integration of modern production capabilities within a preserved heritage structure, the advantages of Touchlight’s dbDNA™ technology, and the company’s commitment to sustainability, digital innovation, and scientific excellence.
The 2026 FOYA Banquet and Awards Celebration will occur on Sunday, 18 October, during the 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington D.C., USA, 18-21 October. All are welcome to register to join the prestigious black-tie event. The event will include speeches from award recipients, keynote sessions from industry leaders, and abundant opportunities to connect with manufacturing and engineering experts.
ISPE’s Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) is a leading global program recognizing innovation in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing. It highlights achievements in facility design, construction, and operation, celebrating the commitment of individuals worldwide to improve patient health. Award categories include Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain, Pharma 4.0™, and Social Impact, showcasing excellence in the industry.
The submission deadline is Monday, 7 December 2026.
Established in 2005, the FOYA program recognizes state-of-the-art projects utilizing new, innovative technologies to improve the quality of products, reduce the cost of producing high-quality medicines, and demonstrate advances in project delivery. The FOYA program provides a platform for the pharmaceutical science and manufacturing industry to showcase its accomplishments in facility design, construction, and operation, while sharing the development of new applications of technology and cutting-edge approaches.
