In order to meet the growing demand for high-quality first-class water-resistant medicinal glass tubes in the Chinese market, SCHOTT will increase its support for the Chinese market. The company plans to invest in a new factory to produce FIOLAX® neutral borosilicate glass tubes. . "The new glass tube base in Jinyun County, Zhejiang Province is a clear commitment for us to support the rapid development of the Chinese market," said Dr. Patrick Markschläger, Executive Vice President of SCHOTT Glass Tube Division. "This plant will introduce SCHOTT's most advanced production Technology to help the further development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry. "SCHOTT, with its more than 100 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical packaging industry, will continue to provide its scientific and technical services to the pharmaceutical industry in the region, as well as provide consistency and evaluation of new drugs R & D and other areas provide professional glass technology and regulatory support.
In view of China's increasing regulatory intensity and increasingly stringent patient safety standards, the demand for high-quality pharmaceutical packaging products by pharmaceutical companies is steadily increasing. FIOLAX® glass tube, since its launch in 1911, has become the material of choice for glass packaging materials worldwide. With its uniqueness and good physical and chemical properties, it has been widely used in high-quality pharmaceutical packaging containers, such as vials, ampoules, cartridges and pre-filled syringes.
SCHOTT is a leading international technology group in specialty glass and glass ceramics. The company has accumulated more than 130 years of R & D, materials and technical expertise, and provides a wide range of high-quality products and intelligent solutions. SCHOTT is an innovation enabler in many industries, including the home appliance, pharmaceutical, electronics, optics, life sciences, automotive and aviation industries. SCHOTT strives to play an important role in improving people's quality of life and is committed to promoting innovation and sustainable development. SCHOTT has production bases and sales offices in 33 countries. The company currently employs approximately 15,000 people and had sales of 2.05 billion euros in the 2016/2017 fiscal year. Mainz's parent company, SCHOTT AG, is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. As a fund company, SCHOTT has special responsibilities for its employees, society and the environment.