Bosch Packaging Technology has completed the acquisition of the machinery businesses of Eisai Co., one of Japan’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Specialised in the manufacture, sales and export of inspection equipment, pharmaceutical machinery and packaging materials, four Eisai Machinery locations will be integrated into the Bosch network, in the USA, Germany, China (Shanghai) and Japan.
Inspection technology from Eisai Machinery is used for liquid and solid pharmaceuticals, such as ampoules, syringes, vials and tablets.
The Japanese company has developed automatic inspection machines able to detect particles and identify incorrect filling levels and the smallest cracks in glass which are invisible to the human eye, enabling the quick detection and amendment of production errors.
“Adding these competencies to our portfolio further enhances our position as full-range provider to the pharmaceutical industry,” says Bosch Packaging Technology president Friedbert Klefenz. “We will quickly merge our expertise and expand our presence globally.”
Eisai Machinery has installed more than 1,000 inspection machines worldwide, and in 2010 generated sales of around €76 million (8.6bn JPY).
Eisai EIS 296 inspection system for syringes
