Construction of Nipro glass tube facility in Aumale, France begins
Nipro PharmaPackaging is investing over $60 million in its facilities for glass primary packaging in France and the US.
The sum addresses the global increase in quality and demand, as well as supports Nipro’s growth in its pharmaceutical packaging business.
In France, the investment means the construction of a greenfield operation in Aumale in the Normandy region.
On June 15, the works for the greenfield operation started with an official ground-breaking ceremony by Messrs. Stephan Arnold, Jean-Michel Rat, and Pierre Sinoquet, supported by Mr François Mozzo – Director of Emdelen, Nipro’s construction partner.
Housed in a new building adjacent to the current manufacturing facility, the new lines will be producing NSV borosilicate type I glass. Automation combined with the pure composition of Nipro’s glass enables the site to produce improved quality glass tubing for high-end pharmaceutical packaging products.
Mr. Stephan Arnold, CEO Nipro PharmaPackaging International, commented: “We have come a long way with this site in Aumale. We are celebrating our 150th anniversary this year and have had a long history with many different partners. When we joined Nipro in 2011, we immediately felt a very strong sense of commitment. This commitment resulted in the biggest investment ever in this plant’s history. Together with my team here, I look forward to a stronger future in France. I want to thank Nipro for its trust in us, and I want to thank the team for their relentless efforts in getting this project started. Together, we are building the future here!”
Image: Nipro Aumale ground breaking ceremony
