Dr Peter Lehrke’s expertise was critical to the design of PharmaNZ’s innovative pharmaceutical factory.

A nutritional biochemist with over 25 years experience in the pharmaceutical and natural health products sectors, Dr Lehrke led the PharmaNZ technical team through the conversion of a derelict coolstore into New Zealand’s first full-service factory specialising in the production of tablets, capsules and powders. His knowledge and vision overcame numerous design challenges to create ultra-hygienic spaces essential to manufacturing a variety of health supplements, ensuring smooth process flow, avoiding contamination and achieving internationally-recognised quality certifications.

Dr Peter Lehrke

Great Chemistry

Datamars Engineering Science Award

Dr Peter Lehrke’s expertise was critical to the design of PharmaNZ’s innovative pharmaceutical factory.

A nutritional biochemist with over 25 years experience in the pharmaceutical and natural health products sectors, Dr Lehrke led the PharmaNZ technical team through the conversion of a derelict coolstore into New Zealand’s first full-service factory specialising in the production of tablets, capsules and powders. His knowledge and vision overcame numerous design challenges to create ultra-hygienic spaces essential to manufacturing a variety of health supplements, ensuring smooth process flow, avoiding contamination and achieving internationally-recognised quality certifications.