Bakersfield, California — August 26, 2025 — Tezalon Biotech, a leader in automation-ready bioprocess systems and single use mixers, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Strikebox, a specialized bioprocess equipment design and manufacturing firm based in Mullingar, Ireland. This collaboration brings together deep bioprocess engineering expertise and world-class precision fabrication to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions for the global life sciences industry.

A Stronger Value Proposition for Biomanufacturers
The partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to designing and delivering systems that help biomanufacturers adapt faster and scale smarter. Tezalon Biotech’s configurable upstream and downstream platforms—including single-use bioreactors, chromatography skids, and multipurpose filtration systems—will now be supported by Strikebox’s proven capabilities in liquid handling and transport solutions, hygienic process skids, and custom biopharma solutions.

With localized European and USA manufacturing and fabrication capacity, customers can benefit from reduced exposure to tariffs, minimized customs delays, and greater certainty in their project schedules—no matter where they operate.

“We are thrilled to partner with Strikebox Engineering to strengthen our scope to deliver fully integrated solutions,” said Jeff Kelly, General Manager of Tezalon Biotech. “Strikebox’s reputation for customer satisfaction, quality, compliance, and innovative fabrication perfectly complements our mission to empower biomanufacturers with transformative technologies and lifetime support.”

Combining Complementary Strengths
Strikebox, established in 2011, is trusted across the pharmaceutical and biopharma sectors for its hygienic design, custom stainless fabrication, and turnkey solutions. Their dedicated team of design engineers, CNC machinists, welders, and quality assurance professionals deliver robust, high-spec systems built to meet stringent regulatory standards.

By aligning Strikebox’s manufacturing and design precision with Tezalon’s modular bioprocessing systems and integrated automation, the partnership aims to reduce project risk and accelerate speed to market for innovative therapies, including cell and gene therapies, MAb’s, biosimilars, vaccines, and more.

“Partnering with Tezalon Biotech is a natural fit,” said John O‘Reilly, Managing Director of Strikebox. “Together, we can offer clients a true end-to-end service: from early design through fabrication, FAT, and commissioning—without compromise on quality or flexibility.”

About Tezalon Biotech
Tezalon Biotech is redefining what’s possible in bioprocessing. Its portfolio of single-use and hybrid systems is designed to help biomanufacturers scale seamlessly, integrate smarter, and futureproof their operations—from benchtop to full-scale GMP production.

About Strikebox
Strikebox specializes in the design and manufacture of bioprocessing liquid handling solutions for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, including bespoke liquid storage, liquid transport, weighing systems and process skids. The team combines innovative design, fabrication excellence, and rigorous QA/QC to deliver premium quality on time, every time.

For general inquires contact:

Jeff Kelly
General Manager
M: 908.568.4885
jkelly@tezalon.bio

For media inquiries, please contact:

Alyssa Wolfer
Director of Marketing
Tezalon
awolfer@tezalon.bio

Tezalon introduces a full line of single-use mixers featuring a unique brand-agnostic design that delivers unmatched flexibility. Customers are not locked in to a specific vendor for their single-use bags and other components. With recent supply chain issues related to single-use bags and components, this added flexbility with sourcing is invaluable.

Phil Sanders, Chief Innovation Officer at Tezalon, commented, “At Tezalon, we’re focused on delivering solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each and every customer. The new line of single-use mixers is aligned with this approach and includes models from 10 L for small-volume, highly concentrated samples, up to 650 L for full-scale production. We’re excited to add these mixers to our growing single-use technologies and provide our customers with a mixing solution for virtually every step of their bioprocess.”

Tezalon single-use mixers feature a unique built-in motor that enables both manual control and easy integration with the customer’s preferred automation and control system via Ethernet I/P Connect.

For automated control, customers can choose the automation and control platform that fits their needs best, whether DeltaV®, Rockwell Automation®, or another platform. When the mixer is integrated directly into the customer’s control system, operation can be conveniently controlled as part of other connected devices.

The single-use mixer bags can be tailored to meet the customer’s specific application requirements, including inlets, outlets, and sample ports. Analytical measurements such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen can also be added.

Tezalon Single-Use Mixers integrate more beneficial features such as low-shear mixing using Levitronix® MagLev Mixers, built-in load cells for monitoring the weight of the solution, Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD), and durable stainless steel construction. Interested customers should visit the Tezalon website for more information or contact their local Tezalon representative for more details.

Click here to learn more about the Tezalon Single-Use Mixers

April 19, 2022 marks an important company milestone. Today, the company is commemorating with its employees the 20th anniversary of its founding in 2002. This day kicks off an anniversary year of reflection and celebration as the company looks forward to future opportunities and pioneering progress in biotech. Tezalon President & CEO, David Wolfer remarked on the company’s milestone anniversary.

Then and Now

Tezalon was founded in 2002 by engineers David Wolfer and Ben Gough. Originally named Innovative Engineering Systems (IES), the company began by providing quality automation and electrical engineering services to industrial clients with a heavy emphasis on the oil & gas industry. In the years that followed, the company grew rapidly.  In its second decade, through mergers and expansions into new industries, the company quickly evolved into a full-service engineering and construction firm with a reputation for quality and integrity.

In 2008, the company’s Food & Beverage division was launched. This was followed by a series of company mergers.  In 2013, the company merged with TSM (Technical Services and Management), which expanded the company’s mechanical capabilities and innovative technologies in laser scanning and 3D modeling. The company further expanded its electrical construction capabilities in 2018 through a merger with ESI (Electrical Systems and Instrumentation, Inc.) In 2020, with the recruitment of experienced biotech industry experts, the Biotech division was launched, establishing the company as a pioneering partner to the cutting-edge biotech industry.

In 2021, the company announced the launch of its new brand identity and company name, Tezalon. This change reflected the company’s legacy of agile evolution, expansion into new industries, and future vision of pioneering innovation. Today, Tezalon leverages its experience and innovations to add value in a wide range of contexts and across several core industries: oil & gas, food & beverage, biotech, and renewable energy.

In the face of a constantly changing world and worldwide challenges that include the recent global pandemic, Tezalon’s leadership remains extremely positive about the future. The company embraces challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, and explore pioneering solutions that will power possibilities for a better tomorrow. This, together with a steadfast commitment to the company’s core values will ensure future growth and success for the next 20 years and beyond.