Alliance Biopharma is continuing to increase its analytical and biophysical capabilities , by acquiring Colorado - based Elion Labs , a contract analytical organisation . The company’s services include analytical method development, qualification and validation, characterization of biologics, and comprehensive data analysis including visualization and interpretation of complex data sets. Under the deal all of Alliance 's staff will join KBI , strengthening its presence in Colorado , where it already operates a facility . The acquisition comes following KBI 's acquisition of Alliance Protein ##s in 2017 , and the expansion of its other facilities to add cell therapy development and manufacturing capabilities . The expansion has given KBI the most powerful analytical capacities in the industry , according to its CEO Tim Smith .
Alliance Biopharma is continuing to increase its analytical and biophysical capabilities , by acquiring Colorado - based Elion Labs , a contract analytical organisation . Under the deal all of Alliance 's staff will join KBI , strengthening its presence in Colorado , where it already operates a facility . The acquisition comes following KBI 's acquisition of Alliance Protein ##s in 2017 , and the expansion of its other facilities to add cell therapy development and manufacturing capabilities . The expansion has given KBI the most powerful analytical capacities in the industry , according to its CEO Tim Smith .