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3 Step 3: Forming
Gobs are formed, cut and delivered into the blank moulds.
COMPANY PROFILE The vial is formed using the Press&Blow or Blow&Blow
process. In both these cases, the vials are formed in two steps:
Company profile
1. A preform or blank and the neck are formed
SGD Pharma focuses its invest- 5IF CMBOL JT USBOTGFSSFE UP UIF mOJTIFE NPVME UP GPSN UIF mOJTIFE WJBM
ment to support this dynamic The fully-automated IS machines are equipped with multiple stations to
market on mature and emerging form 4-48 vials per cycle.
zones. After forming, all vials are controlled and pass through the annealing
- To widen its product offer, lehr to release glass mechanical stress.
SGD Pharma enters into the
tubular glass market through
external growth.
- SGD Pharma strengthens its
capabilities in pharmaceutical
glass containers for injectable
and infusion markets.
- The R&D department imagi-
nes solutions easy-to-use in
the new pharmaceutical facility
format: Smaller-scale, flexible
and multiproduct, these facili-
ties use single-use technolo-
gies, continuous processing
and modular design.
With a global footprint and a
strong sales force, SGD Pharma
is recognised worldwide as a key
player that customers can rely on
to support new product develop-
ment, day-to-day delivery, quality
or regulatory support.
SGD Pharma benefits from
a long know-how and a best-
in-class manufacturing footprint.
The company has a long-term
investment plan to regularly lev-
erage its manufacturing facilities
and develop people competencies
to be at the cutting edge of the
technology. SGD Pharma com-
mits to have the same standard
in all its facilities. In 2016, all
plants are certified according to
ISO 15378 standard, pharma
GMP’s compliant and equipped
with ISO 8 clean rooms.
Commitment is a key value
for SGD Pharma and includes
responsibility towards customers
and patients; employees; society.
Innovation: SGD Pharma is
recognised as an innovative lead-
er in glass for pharmaceutical
primary packaging. The compa-
ny dedicates important resources
to be one-step ahead, respond
to customers’ expectations and
commit with patient safety.
Safety is a major priority for
SGD Pharma. Best practices,

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