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14 Feb 2012

Bosch Packaging Technology to Acquire Eisai's Machinery Business

Bosch Packaging Technology is to acquire Eisai’s machinery business to strengthen its position in the pharmaceutical market.

Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology has signed an agreement to acquire Eisai Co., Ltd.’s machinery business, which specializes in inspection machinery for the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Eisai's machinery business generated sales of approximately $103 million in 2010 and has 120 associates worldwide with locations and service centers in Japan, Germany, North America, and China.

 

Eisai’s inspection technology is used for liquid pharmaceuticals such as ampoules, pre-filled syringes, infusion bottles or vials, as well as for the production of solid pharmaceuticals such as tablets. The Eisai machinery companies also sell packaging materials for pharma products, as well as pharma packaging machines from various manufacturers.

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