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The Next That's Nice Lambo
The next That’s Nice Lamborghini has been ordered! The SUV (Urus) was spiced this weekend with a simple royal blue and black shinny trim finish, signature orange brakes, and interior trim. The new Lamborghini should be ready for delivery in September this year.
Caffeine and Carburetors
Caffeine and Carburetors had an event in New Canaan, CT this weekend. Luke Walker turned up and picked out his favorite car out of the 1000+ on display.
Pizza Friday
That That's Nice team enjoyed an in-office pizza party to mark the end the work week,
HME at Catalent
Nigel Walker is visiting Catalent today to learn more about their HME technology. The company's Somerset, NJ location has become their new home for early phase development.
Lady Liberty
Lady Liberty is always a welcoming sight as you pull into the New York City Harbor. Here she is, pictured from the INmune Bio IPO launch celebration.
INmune Bio IPO Celebration
INmuneBio invited That’s Nice to celebrate the launch of their IPO with a party on the Hudson - the stock is already up 25%!
New Lambo
The beautiful new Lamborghini Urus, picked up by one of our new clients this weekend at Manhattan Motors. Lamborghini proves that Italian design and German engineering are a perfect combination.
Japanese Boys Day Display
Nigel Walker sets up the traditional
Japanese Boys Day display, taking place on May 5th - the tradition is to set up one month in advance.
Doing Business at Interphex
Federal Equipment Company engages in business during the equipment-centered trade show.
The Federal Equipment Company Hologram
Have you seen the Federal Equipment Company hologram? She's pretty impressive! Check her out at booth
3110.
Piramal Booth at Interphex
Piramal is set up and ready to go at Interphex! Visit them at booth
1258!
Interphex Day One
It's the first day of Interphex! The show takes place at the
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, pictured here, in New York City.
Nice Passion
That's Nice has launched "Nice Passion" the 10th line extension of the That's Nice brand. The new brand will show case a selection of stories that high light the passion of individuals working in the field of science.
www.NicePassion.com
will launch a new film every quarter.
Jue Lan Club Lunch
The That's Nice team heads to hotspot the
Jue Lan Club, fueling up before organizing client booths at Interphex.
Piramal Booth Prep
The Piramal booth has a long way to go before Interphex but the team is ready for the challenge!
Federal Equipment Company at Interphex
Emilee Kudla and Lina Ma from the Accounts team prep the Federal Equipment Company booth prior to Interphex.
Interphex Prep
The That's Nice Accounts team preps for Interphex doing booth setup for Federal Equipment Company.
A Very Wei Birthday
Director of Accounts, Wei Gao, celebrates his birthday with cheesecake from Lady M.
That's A Nice Dinner
The That's Nice staff gathered at Iberian restaurant, Aldea for a company dinner celebrating the close of DCAT.
The DCAT Dinner
Thank you, BioVectra, for another delightful DCAT dinner at the Hilton.
Smooth Rolling at DCAT
Nigel Walker poses for a selfie on the second to last night of DCAT - the event has been happily smooth this year.
DCAT HQ
Nigel Walker is h
eading into his third day of DCAT, with the Intercontinental Hotel on Lexington Ave serving as the event's new HQ.
Prepping For A Rainy DCAT
When your getting ready for DCAT Week, you need to choose your umbrella carefully.
Viscosity & Gravity: Science Experiment
Luke Walker’s Science Fair Experiment for the 4th Grade, 2019. Luke solves the p
roblem:
Does viscosity and gravity help filling a pharmaceutical manufacturing line for a Topical dry skin therapy?
Cover-Ready: PA Q1
The Pharma’s Almanac Q1 cover is complete! The full issue will be distributed in time for DCAT Week 2019 in New York City and available at www.pharmasalmanac.com.
Countdown to DCAT
That’s Nice will be attending DCAT Week, with more than 105 pre-booked meetings on the calendar. We look forward to meeting you again in our home territory of New York City!
Throwback to Interphex ‘16
As we approach a series of winter/spring industry events, we took a moment to look back to Interphex 2016. Pictured here are members of the That’s Nice leadership and business teams repping our 20th anniversary chrome campaign at a UBM party.
Hitting the Pavement
It's the inaugural day of the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, and we're ready to get a jump start on our next business platform. Pictured here is our managing director, Nigel Walker, who we can only assume has just finished lacing up his running shoes.
Ready for JP Morgan
That’s Nice looks forward to attending the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference for the fifth consecutive year.
Kicking off with eChinaHealth
That’s Nice is supporting eChinaHealth, a B2B media company serving China’s chemical, pharmaceutical and life science industries, during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, January 6th-10th.
Looking Forward to 2019
As we near the end of 2018, we find ourselves looking back to look forward. The Super Bowl may be just five weeks away, but we are training for our own start-of-the-year – the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference January 7-10th in San Francisco.
PharmSci 360: UPM
That’s Nice is pleased to support our long-time client UPM Pharmaceuticals at AAPS PharmSci 360. Visit the team at booth #2014 to learn how UPM can take your solid or semi-solid product from concept to commercial.
Closing out the Show
As the UPM Pharmaceuticals team wraps up AAPS PharmSci 360 for 2018, we look forward to being with them at next year's event in San Antonio.
PharmSci 360: WuXi AppTec
WuXi Lab Testing and WuXi STA are joining forces at this year’s AAPS PharmSci 360, and we are proud to have supported their exhibit design. Stop by the booth to discover the full scope of WuXi’s open-access capability and technology platforms.
PharmSci 360: Hovione
Our client Hovione is exhibiting at this year’s AAPS PharmSci 360. Visit booth #2309 to learn about Hovione’s capabilities in APIs, intermediates, spray drying and more.
PharmSci 360: SPI Pharma
Dealing with a formulation challenge? SPI Pharma can help. That’s Nice is proud to support SPI’s exhibit presence at this year’s AAPS PharmSci 360. Stop by booth #2535 to meet the team.
PharmSci 360: Avara
World-class CDMO and That’s Nice client Avara Pharmaceutical Services is exhibiting at AAPS PharmSci 360. With the company's rapid and continued growth, there’s always something new happening at Avara. Visit booth #2142 to learn more.
Front & Center: WuXi STA
Wuxi AppTec STA has a strong presence at AAPS PharmSci 360 this year. As always, we are incredibly pleased to be able to support the thriving CDMO business.
Caught in the Act
The surveillance cameras at AAPS PharmSci 360 have captured our leader eating during a trade show - perhaps for the first time in over 20 years.
PharmSci 360: AsahiKASEI
AsahiKASEI is exhibiting its microcrystalline cellulose (CEOLUS™) excipients at this year’s AAPS PharmSci 360. That’s Nice is proud to support the global chemical company with its exhibit presence.
Mid-Term Elections
It’s Election Day in the US, with 36 governorships, one-third of Senate seats and all 435 seats in the House up for election. We're in the center of it all in DC, where
AAPS PharmSci 360
also happens to be in full swing.
Spotted in DC
Members of the That's Nice team came across a rather unusual display of standing puppets while attending AAPS PharmSci 360 in Washington, DC this week.
Caught on Camera
Surprise...the 2018 AAPS PharmSci 360 promotional video is out and guess who's smack in the middle of the shot? Our very own Nigel Walker
–
pounding the pavement, of course. Looking forward to seeing everyone next week in Washington, DC!
View from the Top
Here’s a sneak peek of our new creative vision for 2019 — “View from the Top.” More to come in the coming weeks...
Let the Fall Festivities Begin
Van Cortlandt Manor, a historic property in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, puts on an amazing jack o'lantern display every year, with more than 10,000 pumpkins on site. Hundreds of thousands of families will visit “The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze” over a four-week period.
Big Things in Store at CapsCanada
CapsCanada and the Gilinski family are wrapping up another successful CPhI. That’s Nice is proud to support the organization’s growth as it prepares to launch its brand-new GMP facility in Colombia.
Closing Out CPhI with Servier
The Servier team enjoyed a successful CPhI in Madrid. We are all looking forward to continued growth for the contract development and manufacturing business as we move into 2019.
Día de la Hispanidad
Spain's National Day, also known as Día de la Hispanidad or Hispanic Day, commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. We are excited to witness the day’s celebrations on this post-CPhI Friday in Madrid.
Excipient Leader SPI at CPhI
SPI Pharma is one of the key excipient suppliers attending this year’s CPhI Worldwide in Madrid. Check them out at stand 8F100 in hall 8 and meet CEO Jeanne Thoma to learn about SPI’s new product launch.
Continued Growth for Cenexi at CPhI
Cenexi has invested heavily over the past few years on new site acquisitions and CapEx investment in Central Europe. Come meet Cenexi’s senior management team, led by CEO Francois Hincker, at stand 3F60 in hall 3.
UPM’s CPhI Debut
UPM Pharmaceuticals is exhibiting for the first time this year at CPhI Worldwide in Madrid. Come on over and meet the sales team at stand 3H52in hall 3.
Discover Servier’s CDMO Business at CPhI
Servier is in the final stages of setting up in Madrid for the start of CPhI. Arnaud Girard has recently taken over as General Manager of the CDMO business, and growth is on the horizon. Come meet the management team this week at stands 1H20 and 1J30 in hall 1.
Supporting GSK at CPhI
GSK CDMO is putting the finishing touches on its CPhI setup in Madrid. This will be the sixth year That’s Nice has supported the British pharmaceutical giant with its exhibit presence at the industry’s largest annual event. Stop by stand 3C50 to discover the benefits of working with GSK.
Celebrating Friendship at CPhI
That’s Nice is excited to present a special gift to one of our close friends on Tuesday evening. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
Pre-CPhI R&R
Less than a week out from CPhI Worldwide in Madrid, we’re taking a moment to relax and gather our thoughts before the madness begins on October 9th. That’s Nice is ready to hit the ground running at the biggest event of the year.
Where’s Nigel?
Coming in for landing somewhere over
Calvià
, Spain, Managing Director Nigel Walker is the first member of the That’s Nice team to head to Europe for a series of pre-CPhI meetings. Just one week from today before the pharma industry’s biggest show of the year kicks off!
Check Out Avara at Contract Pharma
That’s Nice Business Logistics Manager Albert Bruan is on scene at the 17th Annual Contract Pharma Contracting & Outsourcing Conference and Tabletop Exhibition 2018 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His first stop—Avara Pharmaceuticals table #10!
Blast from CPhI Past
In just two weeks, CPhI Worldwide will welcome 50,000-plus pharma executives back to Madrid. The hair may be shorter (and the weight a bit higher?) but regardless, we are always looking forward to the opportunity to spend three exciting days with 90 percent of our customers.
Chat with Servier at ChemOutsourcing
Gwenael Servant, managing director of Servier’s contract manufacturing business, is ready to answer any questions you may have about the company’s Embedded Protection for Your Molecule value offering. Stop by Servier’s booth #71 to learn more!
Meet Avara at ChemOutsourcing
A lot is happening at Avara following the company’s latest acquisition of Canada’s largest sterile injectables plant and adjacent world-class Center of Excellence for development from Novartis. Stop by ChemOutsourcing booth #57 to learn more about Avara’s enhanced sterile processing capabilities and how the CDMO can deliver on your next project!
Kicking off ChemOutsourcing with Servier
Eugene Hsiu, account executive for That’s Nice, is on scene at ChemOutsourcing in New Jersey preparing our clients for
Monday’s
event kickoff. Eugene, pictured here, is putting the finishing touches on Servier’s booth #71.
Back to School
In New York, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and the official start of the school year. With temperatures well into the 90s this weekend, there was still plenty of summer sunshine to justify one more dip in the pool for Nigel's son Luke before he hits the books on Tuesday.
Making a Comeback
Number 18 Kyle Busch on the M&M team was on fire at Bristol this
weekend. Two laps down at the start of the race, he and made it all
the way back to second place before crashing out just 16 laps before
the checker flag.
World Cup Winners
As the French celebrate a tremendous World Cup victory over the small
country of Croatia, That’s Nice Accounts Director Wei Gao is in France
mixing it up with the locals. Congratulations to France (and our
French clients) on their World Cup win!
country of Croatia, That’s Nice Accounts Director Wei Gao is in France
mixing it up with the locals. Congratulations to France (and our
French clients) on their World Cup win!
England Reaches World Cup Semi-Finals
Following
Saturday's
win over Sweden, England has advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 – a feat that has not just the British-born members of our team reveling in this long-awaited triumph. We’ll be cheering on Harry and the boys
this Wednesday
as the team meets Croatia in Moscow.
The Odds Are in Favor
The stars seem to be in alignment on Nigel's World Cup bracket as Germany is out and England doesn't miss a penalty.
Looking Back on #BIO2018
The BIO International Convention has come to a close, and That’s Nice is reflecting on an exhilarating week of business and biotech at the Boston Convention Center where it all took place.
Wrapping BIO 2018
That’s Nice was thrilled to meet so many of our clients and other industry leaders in the biotech hub of Cambridge, Massachusetts during this week’s BIO International Convention in Boston.
Continued Leadership
Nigel Walker, managing director for That’s Nice, reported a refreshing conversation and overall great meeting with AGC Biologics at BIO 2018 this week. President and CEO Gustavo Mahler continues to lead the company after 10 years of commitment.
BioVectra Expands Biologics Capacity
The management team at BioVectra came out in full force at this year’s BIO International Convention following the recent expansion of its biomanufacturing capacity in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Italian CDMO | Global Reach
Capua, Italy-based Capua BioServices proudly displays its Italian heritage at this year’s BIO International Convention in Boston.
Avara Expands Fill-Finish Capabilities
Avara debuted its expanded capabilities at BIO 2018 following its acquisition of Novartis’ sterile manufacturing facility in Canada.
UPM: Formulating Your Future
That’s Nice is proud to be supporting UPM Pharmaceuticals at BIO 2018 and other industry events throughout the year. Pictured here are Mary Lee Schiesz, Manager, Business Development for UPM, and Guy Tiene, Business Director and Partner for That’s Nice.
Samsung BioLogics Shares Insights at BIO
Incheon-based Samsung BioLogics took the prize at BIO 2018, giving yet another winning presentation showcasing the organization’s expertise and leadership in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
#BIO2018 Here We Come
It’s the last day of setup before the BIO International Convention kicks off at the Boston Convention Center
June 5th
, and the last-minute hustle is in full swing. Pictured here is
That’s Nice Managing Director
Nigel Walker, , who is preparing for a whirlwind week of client meetings and new business development.
Talking Shop with Jim Greenwood
Jim Greenwood, CEO of BIO International, is pictured here at BIO 2017 being interviewed by Steve Kuehn in the glitter-wrapped chrome Lamborghini Roadster. Jim is a powerhouse and leader in the biotech industry and, as we learned in our interview, has a passion for a 1973 E-Type Jaguar.
Alcami On Demand
Visit
Alcami
at BIO International in Boston,
June 5th-7th
, in booth #267. Alcami is continuing to enhance the experience for its customers with the implementation of an on-demand customer portal.
An Innovative, Reliable CDMO Partner
BioVectra
, the “Refreshingly Adaptable CDMO” led by President Oliver Technow, will be exhibiting at BIO 2018 in Boston
June 5th-7th
. Stop by booth #1215 to learn more about BioVectra and the organization’s microbial fermentation capabilities.
Meet Rentschler at BIO
If you’re attending BIO 2018, be sure to visit booth #1155 to see what’s happening at
Rentschler BioPharma
and get to know the senior leadership—Dr. Thomas Rösch, Vice President Biopharma Engineering & Technology; Federico Pollano, SVP of Business Development; Frank Mathias, CEO and Ralf Otto, COO.
Overcoming Hurdles in Biologics
Karen Fallen, Vice President, Business Unit Head of Clinical Development & Manufacturing at Lonza, describes
how biopharmaceuticalcompanies can overcome challenges
inherent to complex biologic drug candidates. To learn more about Lonza, visit
www.lonza.com
or, better yet, visit the team at BIO booth # 563!
UPM’s BIO Debut
Visit
UPM Pharmaceuticals
at BIO International in Boston
June 5th-7th
—booth# 903. UPM will be exhibiting at BIO for the first time and we look forward to supporting the team.
Expanding in Footprint & Capacity
Visit
Avara Pharmaceutical Services
at BIO International in Boston
June 5th-7th
where the expanding CDMO will be exhibiting in booth # 1005. Avara’s senior business development team will be attending the show on the heels of a major acquisition in Canada that will significantly expand the organization’s sterile fill finish capacity.
Another CPhI in the Books
CPhI North America has come to a close. Congratulations to our clients and the industry for another successful show! That’s Nice is celebrating with the team from UPM Pharmaceuticals, which was featured on the cover tip of this year’s show guide.
Grumman Greenhouse, Philadelphia
Displayed just outside of the Philadelphia Convention Center is the Grumman Greenhouse, a decommissioned cold war era Naval plane that was transformed into a greenhouse by local artist Jordan Griska. Inside the plane are nutritive and medicinal plants, the edible of which are provided to low-income families through City Harvest.
UPM Pharmaceuticals at CPhI North America
Trade show attendees gather in front of the UPM Pharmaceuticals booth at CPhI North America in Philadelphia.
GSK at CPhI North America
The GSK booth is a glowing orange at the CPhI North America show.
Federal Equipment Company at CPhI North America
There's a navy blue motif for the Federal Equipment Company booth at CPhI NA.
Hovione at CPhI North America
The Hovione booth is pictured at CPhI North America.
Servier CDMO at CPhI North America
The tradeshow floor is bustling at CPhI North America, especially in front of the Servier CDMO booth.
Biotech Pharma at CPhI North America
Biotech Pharma lists their capabilities to initiate conversation with attendees at CPhI North America.
Unither at CPhI North America
Unither is illustrated at CPhI North America, a booth that's attracting quite the crowd!
WuXi AppTec New Jersey
Guy Tiene is on site at the WuXi AppTec Expansion site in Cranberry New Jersey.
Kicking Off Interphex
Today marks the first day of Interphex 2018, the premier event for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device development and manufacturing. We are noticing slightly fewer CDMOs this year, but, as is to be expected, there is plenty of new equipment on display.
Federal Equipment Company at Interphex
That’s Nice is proud to support Federal Equipment Company at this year’s Interphex. Check out booth #3110 to learn how sourcing used equipment from a reputable supplier like Federal Equipment Company can save you significant costs and lead time.
Supporting Cenexi at Interphex
That's Nice is supporting customers at Interphex 2018 in New York City. If you’re at the event, take a walk over to Cenexi’s booth #1131. The CDMO recently expanded its production capacity for sterile syringes and ampoules with the acquisition of a world-class steriles facility in 2017.
Piramal Pharma Solutions at Interphex
Pirmal Pharma Solutions is exhibiting at Interphex 2018 in New York City. If you’re at the show, stop by booth #1258 to learn how Piramal’s discovery, API and formulation services can support your project.
Up Close and Personal
Albert Braun points out the Philadelphia Convention Center, ahead of CPhI North America.
Planning CPhI
Business Logistics Manager Albert Braun, headed to Philidelphia this weekend and decided to stop by the city's convention center, which is the site of CPhI North America. We're all looking forward to the show this May!
DCAT After Hours
The party continued into the night at the Xellia Pharmaceuticals post-DCAT dinner party. We’ll avoid naming names, but pictured here are members of the That’s Nice, UPM and BioVectra teams.
Post-Dinner Party
That’s Nice attended Xellia Pharmaceuticals’ DCAT party
on Thursday
evening in New York City. After a bustling week of business, the buzzing atmosphere was a great excuse to let loose.
Keynote Speaker
Actor, singer, producer and philanthropist Will Smith was this year’s Annual DCAT Dinner speaker. Smith discussed his early life, career and the work of The Will and Jada Foundation in an inspirational and entertaining sit-down.
DCAT Annual Dinner
Dressed to the nines, That’s Nice had the opportunity to attend the 92nd DCAT Annual Dinner
on Thursday
evening with the BioVectra senior management team.
DCAT Hustle
As we head toward the latter end of DCAT Week, we are invigorated by the number of companies coming together to discuss future business. Despite the snow, we’re seeing more companies than ever!
Meet Me at the Clock
DCAT reports over 10,000 industry professionals from more than 700 companies are in New York City for the highly anticipated DCAT Week 2018, transforming the famous Grand Central clock from a time-honored meeting point into an epicenter of innovation—if only for the week.
Another Snowy DCAT Week
It seems rain, snow and slush has become as much a staple of DCAT Week as the opportunity it represents. It’s no surprise, then, that New York’s fourth Nor’easter of the season has fallen right in the middle of DCAT Week 2018.
DCAT Week 2018
That’s Nice is ready for DCAT Week, with over 90 meetings booked across all of the company’s brands. This six days of business will break all records at That’s Nice, and is “the event where it all began.”
Counting Down to DCAT
With many of our clients coming to New York for one of the industry's most highly anticipated annual events, the team at That's Nice is in full prep mode, finalizing calendars, assembling meeting materials and (eventually) tidying up the office for what is sure to be a whirlwind week. We hope to see you in New York!
Post-Show Strategy
Today is the last day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, and Nigel is heading back to New York to follow up on the week's activities.
Supporting WuXi Lab Testing
That's Nice is proud to be supporting WuXi AppTec's Laboratory Testing Division during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Catching up with Haig Barrett
Pictured here outside of the Westin St. Francis, our business partner Haig Armaghanian and managing director Nigel Walker are
catching up for first time in 2018 at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
End-to-End Support
Events like AAPS provide an opportunity to reflect on the value of an agency partnership with That's Nice, as a comprehensive exhibit strategy is a paradigm for the full scope of our integrated offering. Pictured here is the combined UPM and That's Nice team during a post-AAPS strategy meeting, most likely to discuss, “What’s next?”
So Long, San Diego
AAPS has drawn to a close, marking the unofficial year-end stretch for That's Nice and our clients. After a successful show, there is still plenty of work to be done as we start to close out the year.
AAPS Day 3
The Annual AAPS Show is on its final day. We enjoyed meeting you all!
AAPS Day 2
The last major trade show of the year is in full effect and the That's Nice team is busy with meetings.
Avara Pharmaceutical Services – AAPS Booth # 32
Avara is continuously expanding its global footprint—and with it, its capabilities as a world-class CDMO. Reporting live from Avara’s AAPS 2017 booth is Emilie Branch, Scientific Content Manager for That’s Nice.
UPM Pharmaceuticals – AAPS Booth # 1043
The family-owned CDMO is showcasing its end-to-end capabilities in solid dose and semi-solids from their popup booth at this year’s AAPS Annual Meeting.
SPI Pharma – AAPS Booth # 1223
SPI Pharma is exhibiting at this year’s AAPS Annual Meeting by showcasing its capabilities in solving complex formulation challenges with efficiency and service.
Unither Pharmaceuticals – AAPS Booth # 2515
Unither, an innovator of single-use dosage forms, is making full use of its booth’s ample meeting space to discuss what we can only assume is the “Single Best Way to Deliver.” (Though we’ll have to confirm this with Guy Tiene, pictured here.)
Hovione – AAPS Booth # 2806
Hovione’s capabilities in inhalation and commercial spray drying are on full display from the company’s corner booth at AAPS. Guy Tiene, Strategic Content Director & Partner for That’s Nice, stopped by for a visit while making the rounds.
Unither Pharmaceuticals at AAPS
Unither Pharmaceuticals is at booth 2515 - come see them at AAPS in San Diego!
AAPS Photoshoot
Director of Digital Capture, Brian Pierce, shoots the show floor of AAPS.
Kicking off AAPS
Reporting live from the San Diego Convention Center on the evening before AAPS, Nigel confirmed all was in order and, most importantly, that our clients’ booths are looking good. That’s Nice is excited to be kicking off this last key event of the year.
2017 AAPS Annual Meeting
The team is getting ready for AAPS in San Diego. The show begins this Monday!
Marken CPhI Booth #41K32
The Marken team has now taken a leading position in the Clinical Supply Chain Logistics space, as moving Biologics, and injectable drugs needs great care. CPhI was the big push for Marken this year, and they will continue to grow with the support of their new parent UPS.
Avara CPhI Booth #41A30
Expanding CDMO Avara Pharmaceutical Services was shining bright at CPhI with a well-lit booth location that complemented the organization's vibrant color scheme. The company is continuing to grow with the recent addition of several facilities in the U.S. and Europe.
Servier CDMO CPhI Booth #41C50
Gwenael Servant and the rest of the team Servier CDMO team was front and center at CPhI. So much to offer the industry as Servier moves forward on new opportunities.
SPI Pharma CPhI Booth #102B10
SPI Pharma appoints new CEO, Jeanne Thoma, a season veteran from Lonza, recently placed to sculpt the next stage of growth. CPhI a key event for the excipients companies.
Alcami CPhI Booth #111F20
As the Alcami train continues to gather steam, the commercial team are continuing to grow and add on key staff for their next stage of growth.
GSK CDMO CPhI Booth #41D70
John Bolla the senior executive at GSK Third Party sales has developed the new direction for GSK, and with the sales team they see picture opening up. CPhI Worldwide was important for the team to show off the new team.
Bushu Pharmaceuticals CPhI Booth #41A44
Bushu, with Manufacturing and Spera with Drug Discovery and Development services are leading the Japanese CDMO space. Baring Private Equity Asia are looking for growth and Japan is ready.
Cenexi CPhI Booth #41F80
With a new CEO, Francois Hincker, Cenexi expanded capabilities were on display at CPhI worldwide. A successful show for all, as this diversified CDMO is in growth mode.
Frankfurt Messe - Night Time
It's the first day if CPhI Worldwide 2017 and we're happy to report there is a lot going on!
Unither Pharmaceuticals #41C80
Come visit the Unither management team at CPhI Worldwide.
Grifols #41J52
We'll see you at the Grifols booth, the morning of CPhI. Meet Marga Vines and the management team there!
Ready for CPhI
With just a day until CPhI Worldwide - Frankfurt, it's the final day of booth set up for our clients. There's still lots to do as Graham Combe, arrives from UK office. We can't wait to see you there!
BioVectra #41A32
Keeping it consistent, BioVectra is ready for a big year in Fermentation, complete with a new plant location. Come meet the company President and his commercial team at CPhI!
Cenexi #41F80
This is our third year with Cenexi. The company has a new CEO in place, and with the visionary founder and Chairman still at the helm, there’s much to do at Cenexi.
Bushu Pharmaceuticals #41A44
The Bushu Pharmaceuticals booth is
in the process of being built at CPhI Frankfurt. You can come visit the completed booth this Tuesday morning, the 24th. We'll see you there!
Marken #41K32
The booth is ready to go in hall 4.1 Join us at Marken for a beer and a gift from the supply chain market leader.
SPI Pharma #102B10
After 5 years, SPI Pharma is launching their brand new booth and there's plenty of work to be done. Come over and meet the new CEO!
Avara Pharma #41A30
Avara has a new booth this year. There's so much going on with the company's growth--we encourage you to stop by and talk with CEO Tim Tyson about it!
GSK CDMO at CPhI
GSK CDMO # 41D70 is installing their booth for the sixth year, only now they have both a new management team and new ideas. Stop by and meet the boss, John Bolla, and listen to his vision moving forward.
American Chemical Society at CPhI
Come visit our long-time client ACS at CPhI booth #110D63. ACS is supporting the academic community--come over and meet the team.
That's Nice at Chem Outsourcing
That's Nice staff attended the Chem Outsourcing show, which was hosted in Long Branch, New Jersey.
CPhI Worldwide Is Coming
The That's Nice Countdown to CPhI Worldwide has begun – we can't wait to see you in Frankfurt this October 24th-26th.
Busy after BIO
BIO International may be over, but our work is just beginning. A special thank you to everyone who followed us along the way. Don't worry if you missed it – you can click here
to relive the journey anytime!
End to BIO
The BIO International Convention is officially wrapped up. Our team and clients had a great time at the show--and half the fun was getting there! Recap our journey anytime by visiting
https://www.pharmasalmanac.com/blog.
That's Nice in the Press
Nigel Walker, Founder & Managing Director for That's Nice, was interviewed during yesterday's BIO International Convention by San Diego's KSDY50.
James C. Greenwood Stars in Pharma's Almanac TV
Steve Kuehn, Editorial Content Director, interviews
BIO President & CEO, James C. Greenwood about his own Road to BIO. To watch all the videos from our cross-country trip, visit Pharma's Almanac TV >
BIO President & CEO, James C. Greenwood
We could think of no better person with whom to commemorate the Road to BIO than Mr. Greenwood himself, as he discussed his own journey, and his effort to communicate the "Biotechnology Message" across the globe.
Glittering…Insoles?
That’s Nice Founder & Managing Director Nigel Walker is always representing the company’s campaign colors, and BIO 2017 is no exception.
MPI Research at BIO
MPI’s Lisa Yoder, Senior Leader, Global Marketing & Communications, and Katie Kridler, Brand Manager, came by That’s Nice booth # 1019 for a visit and a photo op in the Aventador.
GSK Biopharmaceuticals at BIO
Janice Graff, GSK Biopharmaceuticals Director of Finished Product Sales & Business Development, and Brian Pierce, That’s Nice Director of Digital Capture, are pictured here in the That’s Nice signature Lamborghini at the end of the Road to BIO, booth # 1019.
Celebrating with Abzena
That’s Nice celebrated Abzena’s growing biologics manufacturing footprint at a sunset party yesterday evening after BIO.
Glittering Insights at BIO
Our Glittering Insights campaign has followed us to San Diego. Come check out our “garden” at booth # 1019 where we are reporting live from inside the industry.
Safe & Sound
Almost 5,000 miles and 19 states later, the Lamborghini is safely tucked inside BIO booth # 1019. Come say hello!
Enter the Convention Center
That's Nice has officially made it to BIO International. We are so happy to finally reach San Diego and complete the Road to BIO!
Arrival
We made it! The That's Nice staff traveling on the Road to BIO have reached their final destination – BIO International in San Diego, California. You can see us – and our trusted Lambo at the convention center at Booth 1019. See you there!
Nice Exhibit - Unither
Pictured here is Unither's CPhI North America booth #2836 featuring the company's illustrated "Single Best Way to Deliver" campaign, which emphasized the benefits of single unit dose technologies. The display includes an animated video to bring the illustration to life.
Haig Barrett at CPhI North America
Look who we found at CPhI NA - the Haig Barrett team! Pictured here are Haig Armaghanian, CEO and Nice Consulting Partner; Beth Harris, Senior Account Director; and Josh Dunn, Strategy and Execution Lead.
UPM & The That's Nice Team
Greetings from CPhI NA in Philly! Mimi Chen, Yiyi Liu, and Wei Gao from the That's Nice accounts team are pictured here with
Mary Lee Schiesz
, Manager of Marketing for UPM.
Nice Exhibit - UPM Pharmaceuticals
Speed. Agility. Instinct. UPM's CPhI NA booth #2937 incorporates the key elements of the organization's commitment to advancing formulation development efforts for clients.
Nice Exhibit - Federal Equipment Company
Stop by CPhI North America booth #2125 to check out Federal Equipment's unique booth design, and to chat with the team (including "Kate" the hologram) about the company's capabilities in providing used manufacturing equipment for a wide range of industries.
Nice Exhibit - Hovione
Hovione's CPhI North America booth #2537 features
large-scale graphics highlighting the company's recent expansion in New Jersey, as well as their unique capabilities in API and drug product development, commercial spray drying, and highly potent APIs and SDD.
GSK at CPhI North America
The That's Nice staff is currently attending CPhI North America, taking place in Philadelphia this week, offering us an insider's view into the show. Pictured above is the GSK booth, which conveys their Molecule to Market messaging in an eye-catching orange backdrop.
Nice Exhibit - Capsugel
Check out CPhI North America Booth #2719 featuring Capsugel's unique exhibit design and a 3D CGI animation that illustrates the company's capabilities in "Engineering Medicines to Life."
That's Nice at CPhI NA & Informex
Nigel Walker, Founder & Managing Director of That's Nice, kicks off a productive week at CPhI North America and Informex in Philadelphia. The event, which runs from May 16th - 18th, connects buyers and sellers across the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Countdown to CPhI North America
CPhI North America is officially less than two weeks away! The conference takes place from May 16-18 and will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. According to the official CPhI website, the show kicks off in 13 days, 11 hours, and 46 minutes. Visit http://cphinorthamerica.com/ for more details!
Hubspot Partner Day
Aaron Mazze, Digital Director and Partner, captures the entire executive Hubspot team while attending Hubspot Partner Day. Co-Founder and CEO Brian Halligan is pictured in the front row with Parter, CTO and Co-Founder Dharmesh Shah on the far right.
Road to Bio Planning
The That's Nice team is busy planning for the summer road trip to BIO International, which takes place from June 19th through 22nd in San Diego. That's Nice will cross the country, visiting client sites along the way.
Interphex Highlights
Nigel Walker, Managing Director, is pictured in front of one of the most popular booths at Interphex, "Alcami igloo" which was a showstopper!
Post DCAT Planning
We are counting our cards post-DCAT, making sure to follow up with all the great people our team has met after a highly successful show week.
DCAT 2017
As DCAT is officially behind us, we want to say thank you to everyone who came out and made the events of the week so memorable.
Interphex, Day 2
Maurice and Annie from the Research Department talk to customers at our Booth 3765.
Alcami Announcement at DCAT
Alcami hosted their annual event at the Rainbow Room during DCAT, the press announcement is pictured.
Visit Us at Interphex, Booth 3765
The That's Nice team is at interphex. Come see us and our Tesla at booth 3765.
The Tesla Has Arrived
The Tesla wrapped in the That's Nice 2017 pop art campaign has arrived just in time for Interphex. We will see you at the show!
That's Nice at SOT
Pictured at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting 2017, Michelle Hernandez, the Director of Business Intelligence and Competitive Research, poses in front of a presentation.
Roadtrip Ready
Select That's Nice staff led by Managing Director Nigel Walker, will be embarking on a roadtrip to BIO International this June. The Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, in orange, will take staff across the USA this summer.
Nice Symposium - a Closer Look
The Pharma's Almanac TV interviews were one of the main events of the Nice Symposium. Here our Director of Digital Capture, Brian Pierce, puts a microphone on David Shenberger of CAI.
Symposium Reflection
Looking back at the Symposium, fun was had by all! Guy Tiene is pictured with Chloe Park and Emilie Branch on the Pharma's Almanac team.
Nice Symposium 2017 Kicks Off
Nice Symposium 2017 Oral Solid Dose kicked off this morning in Raleigh. This is a new industry think tank forum for leaders in outsourced pharmaceutical services and their customers.
Gearing up to film!
Our Pharmas Almanac TV team are gearing up to interview thought leaders from the life sciences industry attending Nice Symposium 2017.
Nice Symposium Preparations
Thats Nice staff are busy, making preparations in North Carolina for Nice Symposium 2017 Oral Solid Dose, which kicks off tomorrow 31st January.
We Heart J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is progressing smoothly, and generating plenty of exciting news about the pharma and biotech market. The staff at That's Nice are in San Francisco to enjoy the conference as it unfolds.
Centerstage at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2017
We are front and center at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2017. This photo is of a presentation at the conference, which attracts those in biotech from across the globe!
See You in San Francisco
Are you in San Francisco for the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference? We are on the west coast this week and couldn't be more excited to be a part of this growing event, known as the "superbowl of biotechs."
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2017
We look forward to seeing you at the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which we will be attending in lovely San Francisco from Jan. 9th through 13th.
