World Class in Primary Packaging for the Pharmaceutical Industry

SCHOTT offers the highest quality

St. Gallen (Switzerland), 02/10/2011 – Manufacturing high-quality primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry ranks among the core competencies of the SCHOTT technology group and is one of its most important businesses. “We are a world leader when it comes to high-quality pharmaceutical packaging made of special glass and high-tech polymers. The same can be said for our production technology, production quality and market share. No pharmaceutical packaging company can match the global presence of SCHOTT. We are present in close proximity to our customers in all mature and growth markets,” notes Dr. Jürgen Sackhoff, Executive Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Systems division of SCHOTT AG in St. Gallen (Switzerland).

From diabetes to cancer and vaccinations – high-quality syringes, cartridges, vials and ampoules from SCHOTT play an important role in the fight against many different diseases.

The main plant, but also the competence and development center for the Pharmaceutical Packaging business segment are based in St. Gallen. The segment pursues a global growth strategy. With new business operations in major growth markets such as China SCHOTT AG Hattenbergstrasse 10 (2008), Argentina (2009) and Russia (2010), but also Japan (2010), 55122 Mainz Germany an established market, SCHOTT has expanded its global network Phone +49 (0)6131/66-2411 E-mail [email protected] of pharmaceutical packaging production plants significantly in Internet www.schott.com

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recent years. With more than 600 production lines in 14 countries around the world, SCHOTT manufactures over seven billion syringes, vials, ampoules, cartridges, and special products for the pharmaceutical industry each year. Approximately 600 employees work at the plant in St. Gallen. Vials, cartridges and pre-fillable syringes are the main products produced here.

SCHOTT is fully committed to the highest standards for quality. For instance, the company even manufactures its own preliminary product for use in manufacturing pharmaceutical packaging. The technology group also produces pharmaceutical glass tubing. “SCHOTT Fiolax” brand special glass tubing has been the reference glass for high-quality pharmaceutical packaging for 100 years. SCHOTT is thus a world leader in this field as well.

To meet the high quality requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, all pharmaceutical packaging products from SCHOTT are manufactured according to strict quality standards. Its global pharmaceutical packaging plants all follow the guidelines of the GMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) for quality assurance for producing medicines, active ingredients and medical products. In addition, pharmaceutical packaging from SCHOTT also meets the requirements of the international Pharmacopeia, in other words, the legally binding regulations pharmaceutical companies and their suppliers must observe with respect to manufacturing and packaging. SCHOTT AG Hattenbergstrasse 10 55122 Mainz Germany In addition to producing excellent raw materials and conducting Phone +49 (0)6131/66-2411 continuous research and development, SCHOTT relies on state-of- E-mail [email protected] Internet www.schott.com

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the-art production technologies to ensure the high quality of its packaging. This includes the inspection system AIS (Automated Inspection System) that the company developed on its own. This highly sensitive system detects even the slightest of defects, such as scratches on the surfaces of glasses, in a highly reliable manner. It sorts out defective packaging and even automatically identifies specific defects with great accuracy. This prevents defects that could cause glass breakage during the subsequent filling process at the pharmaceutical companies.

Customers also benefit from the technology group’s expertise with respect to service. After all, as an internationally recognized pioneer and expert on glass technology and materials with more than 125 years of experience, SCHOTT also offers scientific and technical services. For instance, “SCHOTT Pharma Services” supports pharmaceutical companies with its extensive know-how in areas like materials, analysis, product manufacturing in solving complex problems related to packaging.

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SCHOTT AG Hattenbergstrasse 10 55122 Mainz Germany Phone +49 (0)6131/66-2411 E-mail [email protected] Internet www.schott.com

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SCHOTT is an international technology group that has been developing and producing speciality materials, components, and systems for over 125 years. The company’s core markets are the household appliance industry, solar power, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, the automotive industry and architecture. SCHOTT Group maintains close proximity to its customers with manufacturing and sales companies in all major markets. Its workforce of around 17,500 employees generated worldwide sales of approximately 2.9 billion euros for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. The company's technological and economic expertise is closely linked with its social and ecological responsibility. At the same time, SCHOTT strongly supports the principles of sustainability. SCHOTT AG is owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation.

The following photographs can be downloaded in printable resolution under: http://www.schott-pictures.net/presskit/97867.pharma

ID-Nr. 42926 ID-Nr. 96734 Primary packaging is of vital importance to the pharmaceutical industry. These products protect medicines from contamination, UV radiation and high humidity. Each year, SCHOTT Pharmaceutical Packaging manufactures more than seven billion syringes, cartridges, vials and ampoules at its production facilities in 14 different countries. SCHOTT AG Hattenbergstrasse 10 55122 Mainz Germany Phone +49 (0)6131/66-2411 E-mail [email protected] Internet www.schott.com

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ID-Nr. 35769 Pre-fillable syringes made of glass and high-tech COC polymers from SCHOTT are a user-friendly and safe form of packaging for injectables.

ID-Nr. 96735 The main plant for SCHOTT AG’s Pharmaceutical Packaging business segment in St. Gallen (Switzerland).

More press photographs from SCHOTT can be downloaded under: www.schott-pictures.net

Contact: SCHOTT AG Dr. Jürgen Steiner Public Relations Manager Phone: +49 (0) 6131 / 66-4335 Fax: +49 (0) 3641 / 2888-9140 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.schott.com

SCHOTT Forma vitrum AG SCHOTT AG Christa Fritschi Hattenbergstrasse 10 Director Marketing 55122 Mainz Phone: +41 (0) 71 274-1602 Germany E-mail: [email protected] Phone +49 (0)6131/66-2411 Internet: www.schott.com E-mail [email protected] Internet www.schott.com

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