Suncombe, formed in 1961, design and manufacture high quality critical automatic processing systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research sectors. We are experts in BioWaste Effluent Treatment, Cleaning In Place, GMPWashers, GMP Vessels, Sterile Liquid Processing Skids/Modules and Custom Production, Storage, and Distribution Solutions for validation and compliance to cGMP requirements.
Trusted by 17 of the Top 20 Biopharma Companies Worldwide, You’re In Good Company
All Suncombe equipment has been redeveloped for sustainability purposes and incorporate techniques and technologies to minimise its impact on the environment. Some of these features include minimizing the volumes, thereby decreasing water and effluent generation and chemical usage, more efficient motors, more optimised spray devices and ultra-configurable cycles.
“We are proud to have delivered most of the category 4 Effluent Decontamination Systems in the United Kingdom.” Dave Adams, Director, Suncombe.
Our Commitments
Our commitment is to Design and Build in-house all aspects of our equipment including software, electrical and mechanical. This commitment has produced a work force made up of highly motivated and experienced personnel who have all proved their dedication to the industry.
Our Values
To act with integrity and show respect, we are passionate about our business and our products and aim for Engineering Excellence at all times. We offer Value for Money whilst priding ourselves on Innovative Design. We use robust Health and Safety guidelines in addition to the promoting environmentally responsible practices.
Our Expertise
Our company was formed in 1961 specifically to supply a high-quality range of CIP, effluent treatment and sanitary processing equipment. To continually achieve our goals, we use the most up-to-date facilities and employ the best-qualified and experienced staff.
The oldest and most experienced independent UK manufacturer of BioWaste Decontamination and Cleaning In Place equipment
Risk Aversion or De-risking – Suncombe takes away your Risks – Suncombe takes away your risks by ensuring that our equipment is matched to comply with your requirements. Our vast experience allows us to apply leverage to countless similar projects throughout the world, to ensure your project meets all requirements and legislation. With countless systems operating throughout the world, every individual project is given the same thorough treatment, by the very experienced Suncombe organisation.
Robustness and Longevity – designed for 25 year + life – which means lower cost of ownership and minimal maintenance downtime
Reliable and Repeatable Results – guarantee of repeatable process on all Suncombe equipment, so product quality is maintained, and contamination risk is virtually eliminated
Versatility – fully configurable recipes for every process – maximise the utilisation of your Suncombe equipment
Useability – simple intuitive user interface for operation, with user levels accessed for more complex tasks – your staff will quickly be up to speed
Validateability – suitable for validation and verification – reassuring you that you have a secure audit trail
Reports – batch reports and process reports, electronic or paper based – ideal for monitoring issues and spotting trends
Online Connection – on line connection to Suncombe After Care department for off-site support, so that any problems can be quickly diagnosed and solved
At Suncombe our focus when designing your system is to meet your individual wants and needs. Through our design in PFD, P&ID, Schematics and Circuit Diagrams in ACAD as well as the use of our 3D Modelling in Autodesk Inventor we have the ability to design your machine with the ability for you to share your comments at every stage of its building. In addition, Formal risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA) and design reviews would be carried out as part of and throughout the detail design and construction of the system.
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At Suncombe we take pride in knowing clients have absolute confidence in our manufacturing practices and capabilities. Our design ethos means that our systems are of sanitary design; ensuring no deadlegs or product retention areas. Further we comply with ASME Bioprocessing equipment guidelines at all times; and additionally require all equipment and materials to be validatable with complete documentation. This transparency is passed on to our clients in the form of data manuals (including instruction), operation and maintenance manuals, design drawings, and schedules etc. We keep a clear and open channel of communication with our clients at all stages and are happy to provide documentation when needed.
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All Suncombe systems are put through a Factory Acceptance Test Protocol which you the client witness and once we know your needs are met, we can deliver and install your Suncombe system for you. Whether you need your system delivered in a few large segments or broke down and delivered in individual parts we will do what we can to meet your individual needs.
When purchasing a Suncombe system, we give all of our client’s extensive automation training explaining how to use your system allowing maximum efficiency and reducing labour time considerably. Additionally, we provide all clients with an equipment spares list and opportunity to sign for a maintenance contract. This allows our engineers to easily order any spare parts needed and install/replace it as quickly as possible. Each maintenance contract would be unique to your individual needs and is dependent on which system you purchase. Health checks included in our maintenance contract would include health checks on the majority of your systems components. (Seals, pumps, valves, transmitters, regulators, switches and indicators. In addition to this our engineer would also check control components such as power supplies, back up batteries, touch panels, relays, timers and bulbs.)
“Suncombe is the oldest independent UK manufacturer of BioWaste Decontamination and Cleaning In Place equipment and has been since 1961. We are all proud of our heritage and approach the future with passion, integrity and a drive for excellence in everything that we do.” Dave Adams, Director, Suncombe.
Our company was formed in 1961 specifically to provide state-of-the-art equipment and systems for the critical engineering, high purity and GMP sectors.
The Life Science Sector encompasses a broad range of technologies including the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, life systems technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals and biomedical devices. Working with 17 of the top 20 worldwide Biopharmaceutical companies, Suncombe have worked on numerous high purity projects throughout the world, developing and supplying systems and products for Biotechnology facilities, Vaccine Production, syrups, suspensions, parenterals, blood products, lotions, ointments, creams and emollients, fine chemicals, API, sterile fill / finish and formulations.
This sector includes a wide variety of worldwide organisations including Research Facilities and Centres, Universities, Institutes, Laboratories, Public and Animal Health, Technology and innovation centres involved in Research and Innovation, disease surveillance, diagnostic services, quarantine and other services.
The critical processing sector encompasses the sectors where quality control of the process equipment, operations and results are required. Typically requiring development of products to a documented lifecycle suitable for full validation, traceability of products, design and software, for quality and operational excellence.
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We offer the services to customise any of our more standardised products and also to fully custom or bespoke design, engineer, and manufacture products in accordance with a customer's specifications, based around our knowledge and technology base. Our custom products are managed throughout by a dedicated product manager and the development and manufacture would be overseen by a small team of engineers, who would incorporate continuous quality control and extensive testing. Custom manufacturing is crucial for anyone who requires a unique specification that cannot be fulfilled by off-the-shelf products or components.
The terminology Hybrid bioprocessing is typically used to describe a bio processing facility which employs a combination of single use (SUT) technologies and stainless steel repeat use equipment. Suncombe’s hybrid stainless steel equipment is pre-validated to integrate into your SUT processes.
Original Equipment Manufacturers produce dedicated equipment, such as mixers, coaters, fluid bed dryers and isolator gloveboxes. Focusing on their core technologies, many OEMs use Suncombe’s expertise in washing, cleaning, biowaste treatment, sanitary design, vessels and equipment, to incorporate these technologies to their products. OEM systems are often specially designed products with integrated automation, to suit the OEM clients methodologies.
We act with integrity and show respect
We are passionate about our business and our products
We aim for Engineering Excellence
We offer Value for Money
We pride ourselves on Innovative Design
We offer Quality in everything that we do
We use robust Health and Safety guidelines
We strive to continuously increase our Knowledge
We promote environmentally responsible practices
