Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading suppliers of packaging machinery and comprehensive services for pharmaceutical products in blisters and bottles, announced the commencement of its India operations- Uhlmann India Pvt Ltd.
Headquartered in Pune, a wholly owned sales and service company as of now will locally support existing Indian customers and solicit new orders. The company will have another sales office in Mumbai which will complement their presence providing assistance on the project planning of new machines, the supply of tools and spare parts or support services. The announcement was made by Siegfried Drost, managing director, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG along with Sumeet Arora, managing director, Uhlmann India Pvt Ltd and Holger Hochdorfer, India project director.
Uhlmann is a member company of Excellence United, a unique alliance covering the entire value-added chain of pharmaceutical production. The spectrum, together with partners, ranges from product development, to the production of clinic samples, to production and packaging lines.
Customers today need packaging machines and solutions that combine reliability with quality, efficiency, and low overall costs. Uhlmann India will leverage on the brand’s legacy, German engineering, innovation and unparalleled technological expertise to cater to the Indian market with its range of products and end-to-end services.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers can combine their ideal line from a wide range of blister machines, cartoners, and end-of-line packaging machines, packaging lines for tablets in bottles and labelers. A comprehensive selection of customer support services ensures smooth operation over the whole service life of the machines. End-to-end line competence from a single source also includes the integration of made-to-measure automation solutions. Track & Trace by Uhlmann ensures, also for non-Uhlmann lines, maximum security against counterfeiting and reliable adherence to latest legal requirements.
Sharing his thoughts at the sidelines of this announcement, Siegfried Drost, managing director said, “India today is at the cusp of exponential growth when it comes to the pharmaceutical market and figures significantly in our global expansion plans. Backed by the Indian government’s progressive ‘Make in India’ initiative and strong reforms promoting ease of doing business, eliminating several levels of clearances, expediting project execution among others has encouraged us to pursue our India plans. Our Indian customers will now be able to leverage benefits like shorter turnaround time, cost and process efficiencies coupled with our proven technology like Track & Trace by Uhlmann, quality and engineering expertise. Twenty percent of all generics are already being produced here – and the upward trend is continuing. Through the new branch office, Uhlmann wants to tap into a larger share of this growth than previously.”
Speaking at the announcement, Sumeet Arora, managing director, Uhlmann India said, “Entry into the Indian market was a natural progression for us at Uhlmann, and this will enable us to serve our clientele with our best line products and services. Pharmaceutical companies continuously need support and solutions when it comes to complex issues such as track & trace or tamper evidence. We understand such requirements and are familiar with current issues and trends, which will be leveraged to benefit our customers.”
Established in 1948, Uhlmann's reputation for superior performance and reliability continues to set new standards of excellence in the packaging industry. Till now Uhlmann has supplied over 8000 packaging machines worldwide. With more than 1800 worldwide employees and group turnover of 294 million euros in 2014-2015, Uhlmann continues to provide innovative leadership around the globe.