The Kindeva – Project Phoenix was driven by the need to install syringe filler lines used in producing EPI-Pens, insulin injections, and hormone treatments. With St. Louis seeing significant post-pandemic growth in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, the timeline was highly accelerated to meet strict production deadlines. Murphy led the installation of complex process piping and assembled three intricate syringe fillers—massive robotic systems delivered in numerous parts. Our team coordinated closely with the German manufacturer to ensure proper assembly. Over 100 tradesmen worked 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, within a 30,000 sq ft clean suite to deliver the project on schedule.
This project required a comprehensive demolition and remodel of an existing 80,000-square-foot warehouse, with 30,000-square-feet designated for high-specification clean suites. This project involved the installation of robust mechanical infrastructure, including a boiler plant and a fully prefabricated modular chiller plant designed to meet the facility’s complex heating and cooling demands. Murphy constructed a specialized clean mechanical room to house critical utility systems such as clean steam generation, reverse osmosis (RO), and water for injection (WFI) production – forming the operational core of the facility. Murphy also installed extensive piping systems to support the full suite operations, encompassing chilled water, hot water, medical gases, WFI, clean steam, and other necessary process piping.
This project also included the installation of 13 air handling units (AHUs) and their associated ductwork to ensure high-efficiency air filtration across the warehouse and manufacturing zones. Additionally, the facility received, set, and assembled three specialized syringe filling machines, completing the infrastructure needed for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Murphy also worked hand-in-hand throughout the preconstruction process with Advance-Tec, a prefabricated clean room contractor, to ensure coordination was maximized.
Communication and scheduling were key to our successful construction process on this project. Using model-based software such as Stratus, we maintained a detailed schedule and manpower breakdown, maximizing on-site efficiency. The platform gave us clear visibility into production progress, enabling us to plan ahead effectively and keep the project moving smoothly and on track. Half of the building and an operating lab within the building were cGMP, so jobsite cleanliness was a non-negotiable.
This project created 150 local manufacturing jobs and long-term employment opportunities. We are proud to support Kindeva’s mission of improving health and longevity while helping strengthen the St. Louis community and local economy.
