New Site for Bosch Packaging Technology

Bosch Packaging Technology has moved into a new location at Musashi, some 70 km north of Tokyo. Since the move there in late March, more than 100 associates have been developing and manufacturing inspection technology for the pharmaceuticals industry on premises covering 3,240 m2.

A total of some 1.6 million euros was invested in the new site. Following relocation from Honjo to the much larger Musashi site, Bosch Packaging Technology now has considerably more space at its disposal for the development and assembly of its machines. This investment in the Musashi site underscores the company's commitment to Japan as a major market for pharmaceuticals inspection technology.

“Expansion of the Bosch global center of competence in Japan is important for our innovative strength,” said Peter Tyroller, the member of the Bosch board of management with responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region. “We want to offer our customers outstanding products that are both beneficial and fascinating.”

Inspection Technology by Bosch Packaging Technology

In the pharmaceuticals industry, demand for product safety and quality — and thus also for inspection solutions — is constantly rising. “We want to build on the experience we have amassed in Japan over many decades and offer our customers technology that is 'Invented for life' around the world,” said Joachim Baczewski, head of the Inspection Technology Pharma unit and general manager of Bosch Packaging Technology in Japan.

The Inspection Technology unit was established in 2012 following the acquisition of Eisai Machinery, a Japanese company. It comprises manual, semi-automated, and fully automated inspection machines designed to identify particles in pharmaceutical products. It also includes the cosmetic inspection of containers or tablets to detect defects such as scratches or discoloration.

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