CER Groupe

What we do: CER Groupe is a collective research center specializing in life sciences and agriculture. It provides companies, universities, institutions, and individuals with high-quality services including end-to-end pre-clinical solutions in a regulated environment (ISO, GxP). The group manufactures innovative products such as polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, diagnostic kits, reagents, recombinant proteins, and viruses for the pharmaceutical and food industries. CER Groupe supports biotech, pharma, food safety, and agricultural sectors, contributing to economic development and supporting regional and European agricultural policies.

Where we are located: The headquarters is located at 8 Rue de la Science, 6900 Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium. The group operates within the Walloon Biotech network and serves clients both in Belgium and internationally.

Short history: Founded in 1977, CER Groupe has over 45 years of experience. It has grown to include more than 200 employees, including over 60 researchers, and operates 15,000 m² of facilities. The group has developed several subsidiaries, such as Thymolux (GMP therapeutic antibody production), ECI (European Colostrum Industry), and Agrinew (promoting Walloon agricultural products).

Organization & culture: CER Groupe employs over 200 people with a strong research team of more than 60 scientists. The organization values innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance, holding multiple certifications (ISO9001, ISO17025, GLP). It fosters collaboration with public and private partners to advance scientific development in human and animal health.