Q&A: 9 Things You Need Know About Pharmaceutical Isolation Technology

A Q&A with Gary Partington, Sales and Marketing Manager, Walker Barrier Systems

Gary Partington has been with Walker Barrier Systems (WBS) for over 12 years. For the past three years, he has served as sales and marketing manager. Prior to that, he was a technical sales engineer for six years. He has a BS degree in mechanical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

WBS designs and builds positive pressure isolators for aseptic product testing, processing, and filling. The company's negative pressure, potent material isolator and glove box experiences range from weighing/dispensing applications to synthesis processes and nuclear applications, and its Extract Technology downflow booths and containment products offer solutions to large bulk powder handling issues.

In this Q&A, Partington answers 9 key questions about pharmaceutical isolation technology, covering everything from its origins in Europe to future applications worldwide, from the technology's pros and cons to practical advice about sourcing it.