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01.01.2022 20 th Anniversary
On January 2, 2022, PolyCine GmbH celebrated its 20th anniversary. “20 years ago, PolyCine was founded here at Schiffweiler, Germany. During this time PolyCine became a real success story“ says René Gross, General Manager of PolyCine. Since its founding days, the company and plant at Schiffweiler has continuously grown and expanded on site. A highlight here is the latest extension in 2020/2021 with an extra 100,000 sq/ft of warehouse & production area added. Over the years, PolyCine has become a global player and supplier for the pharmaceutical primary packaging industry. The products stand for quality, technical excellence, and innovation. PolyCine also benefits from industry trends to reduce packaging materials. “In the pharmaceutical packaging market, glass and plastic bottles are single-use-systems. The flexible, sterilizable multilayer-films developed and produced within the cleanrooms at Schiffweiler are saving natural resources, comparing to single-use bottles, and offer excellent barrier properties” explains Dr. Susanne Holzer, Head of R&D at PolyCine. Additionally, PolyCine benefits from the pharma packaging industry demand for PVC free materials since their multi-layer films are Polypropylene based. PolyCine is well and strategically positioned for the years ahead!23.06.2021 PolyCine to CPhI North America Trade Show
Over the past year and a half, video conference and virtual trade shows have dominated our daily business lives; however, with vaccinations ramping up across Europe and the U.S., it is finally possible again to visit customers, attend trade shows and exhibitions, in person! PolyCine will be exhibiting at this year’s CPhI North American 2021 event taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on August 10-12. You can find and meet with PolyCine representatives in the Innopack area of the convention hall. We look forward to seeing our customers, friends, and meeting new potential clients. CPhI North America is a platform to pharma innovation and the latest advancements within drug manufacturing and development. From ingredients and outsourcing to manufacturing and finished products, this event offers pharmaceutical buyers and suppliers across the full supply chain the opportunity to cultivate meaningful connections and relationships within the Americas region. CPhI North America is also a hybrid event, featuring a 2-week online high-level content program along with a smart networking/business matchmaking platform, from July 26 thru August 6. For further information or to set up a meeting, please contact us at sales@polycine.de28.08.2020 More space for future & growth
PolyCine GmbH is starting a new construction project in Schiffweiler to expand its capacities. In the 2nd quarter of 2020, PolyCine GmbH started construction work for the expansion of the existing company building at the Schiffweiler plant. The completion is planned for 2021. The company cites the strong economic growth in recent years and the initiation of new major projects with international customers as reasons for the structural expansion.19.12.2016 Armira to acquire PolyCine
The former shareholders of PolyCine GmbH, Mr Thomas Nicola and Mr Martin Schmidtlein agreed to sell their stakes in the Company to Munich-based industrial holding Armira. The parties agreed not to disclose any details of the transaction. PolyCine is one of the world`s leading suppliers of flexible packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry representing excellent quality and extensive technical expertise combined with the highest degree of innovation. Since its foundation by Thomas Nicola and Martin Schmidtlein in 2002, the company has continuously invested in its production site and currently employs over 70 in Schiffweiler and China. This step now will strengthen PolyCine`s successful positioning as a reliable, international partner in the fields of technology and innovation – a positioning we will continue to develop for the benefit of our clients. The new owners of the company share our focus on growth as well as strategic expansion with the aim to carry on PolyCine`s success story. Rene Gross, Managing Director already since 2014, and Christian Kunz, authorized representative and head of sales, will both continue to manage the business going forward. About PolyCine: PolyCine GmbH in Schiffweiler, Germany, is a specialist in the development and manufacturing of PP-based packaging systems for medical solutions such as sodium chloride, amino acid solutions, lipid solutions etc. Their products also comprise a broad range of patented high gas barrier films for special solutions like antibiotics and vitamin solutions, peel seal films for multi-chamber bags and flat films for drainage bags. Since 2002, the company has distinguished itself by highest standards of quality and innovation. About Armira: Armira is an industrial holding company focusing on direct equity investments in privately-held, medium-sized "Mittelstand" businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Armira engages in established, profitable companies typically generating up to EUR 500m in sales.
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