Integrated Project Services

Integrated Project Services (IPS): Saul A. Edenbaum has been named manager, process engineering to its growing process technology group. As a key manager, Mr. Edenbaum will provide his extensive industry insight and leadership to IPS’s PA-based process and technology engineering specialists.

“Saul’s track record of process and project engineering and his extensive experience in working with biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies is noteworthy and we are looking forward to his contributions to our management team,” said David Goswami, P.E., principal and president. “His skills in developing new processes and technology management are a great asset and we are very pleased that Saul has joined IPS.”

Mr. Edenbaum has more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical and life sciences experience. He joins the company from Washington Group International and its legacy companies, all providers of integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions, where he held numerous management positions with increasing responsibilities. Most recently, Mr. Edenbaum was director of engineering and technology, biopharmaceutical division and was responsible for identifying new technologies in the areas of bulk API pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and secondary manufacturing. He began his career with Tenneco Chemicals, and E.I. DuPont De Nemours as a process/project engineer.

Also, Gabriel J. Lopez, P.E. has been appointed engineering manager, PR. Mr. Lopez will oversee and coordinate the activities of the architectural and engineering design departments for IPS’s PR-based projects. He will provide mechanical engineering design expertise to ensure quality and compliance for pharma and biopharma companies with key manufacturing operations on the island.

“Gabriel joins a highly-talented team of licensed engineers and architects at IPS PR, and we expect that his focused leadership will assist biotech and pharmaceutical companies improve operations, revitalize facilities, and stay compliant in today’s challenging regulatory environment,” said Sterling G. Kline, R.A., senior director, project development. “His considerable knowledge of the industry, particularly relating to bulk and finished product pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, coupled with his first-hand mechanical engineering experience, and customer focus, will be a great asset to IPS and our clients.”

Mr. Lopez has more than 18 years of experience providing mechanical engineering design services for the manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. His areas of expertise include HVAC design for class 100 sterile facilities and OSD manufacturing suites handling both potent and non-potent products. The type of projects includes sterile and oral solid dosage facilities, API chemical plants, laboratories, medical devices, healthcare, and microelectronics. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Lopez served as HVAC department manager for several firms dedicated to serving pharma and biopharma companies.