Our History
Our Impact
Expertise, equipment, and consumables to improve your production processes
To make industrial batch centrifugation, filtration, and lyophilization processes easier, more reliable, and more efficient for our clients (fine chemistry, pharma & biopharma).
To contribute to maintaining production in France and Europe, by leveraging our expertise and technical curiosity alongside agile and innovative European partners.
Agility Collaboration Creativity Engagement Sincerity
Our Scope of Action
OPE is a French SME, located in the Lyon region. It provides services and consumables to fine chemistry industries, pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) manufacturers, cosmetic ingredient manufacturers, and biotechs.
Our clients include start-ups, small businesses, and large groups, from R&D to production, often under GMP systems.
Our scope of action is predominantly in France and neighboring European countries.
OPE is above all a specialist in batch centrifugation Processes, offering its 30 years of experience with batch centrifuges of all brands and for all types of applications:
- To provide unparalleled on-site training in France
- To guide you when purchasing a new centrifuge
- To optimize your processes
- To advise and supply you with equipment and consumables: FDA filter cloths in PP, Polyester, Polyamide, PEEK, PTFE, FDA drainage grids, viscodampers, vibration analyzers and sensors…
Driven by client demands and challenges, and through the development of our long-standing German partner Kögel Filter, as well as encounters with expert and/or innovative partners, we have expanded our scope of action. We have thus broadened our offering in the field of industrial lyophilization and filtration to provide you with:
- Customizable ultrafiltration skids
- Custom solutions for filtration bags, sleeves (customizable fabric/size), powder pump filters
- Static or dynamic lyophilizers
- A lyophilization control solution with Product temperature (TEMPRIS technology using wireless and battery-free probes)
- Containment solutions for lyophilized bulk products (Lyosafe® smartbags, trays, stainless steel trays with Lyosafe® membranes)…
EXPERTISE
A word from the Founder and Director
In 2000, I seized the opportunity of a restructuring following the ROUSSELET ROBATEL merger to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure, which I have never regretted and have enjoyed making successful.
Since then, I have, of course, continued to consolidate my expertise in filtration and batch centrifugation processes across all brands and hundreds of products. But I have also taken an interest in other technical fields, such as automation programming when I created and patented the VIBRATOPE solution.
Curious and creative, I have always enjoyed solving concrete technical problems encountered by my clients in the field. That is my primary motivation!
My weakness and regret is not feeling sufficiently comfortable in English. Problem solved, as Isabelle joined me in 2024. Passionate about technology and curious, she loves developing new businesses and has solid international experience, with 25 years spent in R&D then Business at ARKEMA.
OPE is therefore on its way to developing other partnerships and other application areas, such as lyophilization…
BATCH CENTRIFUGATION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Company (SARL) created by Lionel BIRKEN
2000
FIRST PATENT
To facilitate the assembly and fastening of centrifuge filter cloths
2005
OPE becomes exclusive agent
for Kögel Filter (KF)/Contecma Filtration in France, Belgium, and Switzerland: custom-made centrifuge filter cloths and filter elements
2011
PATENT for real-time vibration analyzer
To trigger the appropriate correction on centrifuges
2014
Purchase/resale of used equipment
Valorization of a first pharma synthesis workshop, avoiding the scrapping of new equipment
2014/15
Promotion of new KF range
For containing bulk products during lyophilization processes
2022
Purchase/resale of used equipment
Becomes ISAYO SAS, managed by Isabelle BIRKEN
2024
Industrial filtration and lyophilization
To expand our range of innovative solutions and custom consumables
2024/25
OUR TEAM
Experienced and committed Engineers
Lionel BIRKEN
Chemical Engineer, Filtration & Batch Centrifugation Expert
Isabelle BIRKEN
Chemical Engineer, PhD in Materials, Business Development & Partnerships
Our Difference
Reliable, accessible, and patient-centered services
At our medical clinic, we prioritize patient-centered care, modern equipment, and a welcoming environment to ensure every visit is comfortable, and focused on your long-term well-being.
Easy appointments
Book online, by phone, or in person with flexible scheduling.
Patient first approach
Every treatment plan is designed with your needs in mind.
Multiple locations
Accessible clinics in your neighborhood for added convenience.