Particle engineering specialists, from first development batch to commercial scale.
From our founding in Monteggio to becoming a European reference partner in particle engineering, our history is built on scientific rigour, continuous investment, and the trust of partners across the pharmaceutical industry.
Micro-Macinazione SA is established in Ticino, Switzerland — beginning a journey in pharmaceutical particle engineering that continues to this day.
Micro-Macinazione SA is established in Ticino, Switzerland — beginning a journey in pharmaceutical particle engineering that continues to this day.
Our first dedicated contract micronization facility marks the start of our commercial service offering to the pharmaceutical industry.
A significant step forward in high-containment capability: the installation of our first isolator-based system for the safe processing of highly potent APIs.
A significant step forward in high-containment capability: the installation of our first isolator-based system for the safe processing of highly potent APIs.
Expanded manufacturing capacity with a second fully GMP-compliant production site — strengthening our ability to support partners at commercial scale.
A dedicated, independent R&D laboratory opens, enabling deeper process and analytical development, solid state characterization and stronger tech transfer to GMP
A dedicated, independent R&D laboratory opens, enabling deeper process and analytical development, solid state characterization and stronger tech transfer to GMP
Micromacinazione becomes part of Lonza, one of the world's leading life science companies — a period of investment and operational development that further strengthened our GMP infrastructure.
Micromacinazione enters a new phase of independence and growth — with a focused team, an expanded partner network and a clear ambition: to become the European reference partner for particle engineering.
Micromacinazione enters a new phase of independence and growth — with a focused team, an expanded partner network and a clear ambition: to become the European reference partner for particle engineering.
Everything we do is built on three principles. They define how we think, how we work, and what our partners can expect from us — on every project, at every stage.
Leading the frontier of particle engineering through technological innovation and scientific depth. We combine solid-state expertise, PSD control, and high-containment maturity to manage complexity where it matters most — and to support well-informed technical decisions at every stage of development.
Building collaboration as a system: simple, transparent, and engineered for long-term success. We work as an extension of your team — with clear technical dialogue, structured project management, and the agility to move without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Two continents, four GMP facilities, one integrated standard — reliability multiplied. Our transatlantic framework with Microsize ensures dual-source capability, unified quality governance, and supply continuity built into every partnership from day one.
Particle engineering is a precision discipline. At Micromacinazione, it is also a human one. Our team brings together decades of specialized experience — in process development, analytics, quality assurance, and commercial development — with the focus and commitment of an independent organization that stays close to every project.
All four of our production and development sites are located in the Ticino region of Switzerland — within a few kilometres of each other, operating as a single, integrated platform. Together they cover over 5,700 square metres, with 19 GMP production suites, capacity exceeding 1,000 metric tons per year, and a workforce of approximately 100 people. All facilities operate under GMP standards and are regularly inspected by Swissmedic and the FDA, and certified by PMDA.
Microsize is a US-based pharmaceutical CDMO with over 30 years of specialized experience in micronization and particle size reduction. We help drug developers improve dissolution and bioavailability for poorly soluble and highly potent APIs.
World-class equipment for particle characterization, along with operator and product protection, ensures that your processes are safe and reliable, while our tailored solutions and outstanding machines help you achieve the best possible results.
Whether you are at the start of your development journey or scaling to commercial supply, we are ready to work with you. Let's talk about your molecule.