Ashrit Pradhan

Director

India’s rise to the position as the third-largest contributor to the global pharmaceutical production has impacted a critical sector that works in the background - the cleanroom industry. As the Indian pharmaceutical industry flourishes on the global platform, the cleanroom industry also thrives, guided and regulated by domestic and international safety regulations such as the ISO 14644-1, WHO, GMP, and more. With over 3000 companies operating from over 10500 manufacturing facilities, and growing, the demand for cleanroom solutions is expected to continue rising. Yet, the availability of end-to-end cleanroom solutions providers remains a challenge that company’s regularly come across. To put an end to the hassle of finding multiple service providers to tackle the various aspects of cleanroom building and maintenance, Alpha Linear was founded in 1990. The company’s offerings encompass the entire spectrum of cleanroom lifecycle services from HVAC design conceptualization to construction, supply and installation of cleanroom equipment, as well as ongoing maintenance.

One-Stop Solutions

Maintaining a regulatory compliant facility is critical in the pharma industry. Understanding this core value, Alpha Linear has created an ecosystem comprising everything necessary for its clients to operate cleanroom facilities in a hassle-free, and contamination risk-resistant facility. Offering everything from core services to spare parts such as HEPA filters, the company acts as a one-stop shop for all cleanroom requirements.

With a proven three decade track record based on transparency and trust, Alpha Linear has established its position as a preferred partner in the cleanroom industry catering not only to the pharma sector, but also to the biotech, medical devices, hospitals, and aerospace industries. The company’s CE certifications, and observance of safety standards including IEC 60601-2-18 and IEC 60601-1, along with the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 for medical device quality management, as well as integration of GMP manufacturing standards and ISO 45001:2018 accreditation for occupational health further enforce its reliability as a quality partner.

“In 1990, Alpha Linear began with a vision to make highquality cleanroom equipment accessible and affordable for the benefit of pharmaceutical, healthcare, and thousands of private diagnostic and analytical laboratories in India. Our aim was to offer an indigenously designed and manufactured Laminar Air Flow Clean Benches, Biosafety Cabinets, Pass Boxes and Air Showers as a competitive alternative to more expensive imported western brands. Today, Alpha Linear has reached an enviable position in the industry as a brand recognized for quality, safety, superior performance and excellent after-sales service experience”, shares Ashrit Pradhan, Director.

Safety Innovations

As a leading player of a critical industry, Alpha Linear is committed to devising practical solutions for controlling airborne contamination. Its recent innovation, the ‘UV-C Disinfection System’ is an example of the same. This system tackles the transmission of SARS-COV2, including COVID-19 in controlled environments, particularly those with centralized HVAC systems like airports, hospitals, offices, and more; reducing the risk of airborne infections. A simple to deploy retrofit system, the UV-C Disinfection System employs chemical-free electromagnetic ultraviolet radiation to eliminate biological and chemical contaminants in the air.

While the company continues to innovate new solutions to meet the evolving industrial needs, it also has a dynamic portfolio of flagship products like the Laminar Air Flow Cabinets, Biosafety Cabinets, Dispensing/Sampling Booths (Down flow Booths), and Cleanroom Passbox (Material Transfer Hatch), to name a few. All of these products cater to multiple industries, being a well-rounded solution. For instance, the Laminar air flow cabinets which are particularly suitable for biotech and pharmaceutical industries can also be utilized for applications in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors, medical and diagnostic labs, as well as for forensic analysis, in addition to other applications.

The dynamic team of specialists at Alpha Linear makes the development of every one of its products and services not only possible, but also exemplary enough to stand out in the market. “Cleanrooms and cleanroom equipment necessitate a controlled environment that ensures comprehensive contamination control, safeguarding products, processes, personnel, and the surrounding environment. At Alpha Linear, achieving these crucial objectives involves the continuous commitment of application specialists, HVAC design engineers, product designers, and project site managers to stay updated on evolving technological trends in cleanroom technology and regulatory changes”, further shares Ashrit.

With the crucial role that the workers at every level play in this segment, Alpha Linear ensures and facilitates continuous skill enhancement training through third-party vendors. Moreover, the company encourages the team to participate in technical workshops, and seminars to enable it to stay updated with the latest industry trends. These motivations also help align the company’s objectives with environment friendly goals and sustainability philosophy, impacting the overall culture and service provisions.

Beyond upskilling its team, the company also stays on the lookout for growth and development opportunities at all times, seeking ways to expand its product portfolio consistently in addition to penetrating new markets and industries. One such example is the company’s recent venture into customized cleanroom-compatible modular laboratory furniture segment. This venture was planned to address the latent demand from biotechnology start-ups, diagnostic/ analytical laboratories, product testing laboratories, and universities seeking cost-effective options. With a risk taking attitude along with an enthusiasm to undertake new challenges and conquer new opportunities, Alpha Linear has been the market Alpha for a long time, and aspires to retain this position in the years ahead.