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OPTIMA GROUP: Setting an example in environment protection
An important step in making the production of filling and packaging machines as ecologically friendly as possible: Optima Group completely changes over to power from renewable resources at both sites in Schwaebisch Hall. In the beginning of December, Hans Bühler (managing director) signed a contract with the municipal utility company of Schwaebisch Hall that guarantees direct power supply from a hydropower plant. Optima Group in Schwaebisch Hall with its approximately 950 employees has a consumption of about 2.7 million kilowatt hours, which can be compared to the consumption of 600 four-person households.
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New executive committee in the Packaging Valley
During the last meeting of its members, Mr. Hans Bühler (Optima Group), chairman of the association “Packaging Valley Germany e.V.” was able to draw a very positive balance of the packaging machinery manufactures’ association of the region of Schwaebisch Hall, which now looks back at two years of existence.
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Systematic approach to ecological responsibility
Environmental aspects have been a guideline for the mindset and work of Optima Group long before “sustainability” became an industry focus. To take control of all relevant environmental issues, the company implemented an eco-management system for six of its subsidiaries in 2007. The system has been certified according to ISO 14001 standards by an independent organization.
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Big family event at Optima
Optima Group celebration with more than 2,000 guestshow picture galleryLast Saturday, the employees of Optima Group and their family members celebrated a joyful and entertaining event. The company holds its Family Day every two years. As before, this year was highlighted by a colourful program and a delicious buffet. Even a few colleagues from USA, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, China, Italy and France were present as guests.
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Network Dynamics
Known for its continuous developments and progress, Optima Group pharma sustains its characteristic progression, as seen in „diagnostics“ and „disposables“ departments. The process is supported and enhanced by network structures.
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Safety – with maximum flexibility
Vial line with integrated freeze dryer for contract manufacturing
Optima Group Pharma has recently built a comprehensive, turnkey, yet flexible processing line for vials including an integrated freeze dryer, for a growing contract manufacturing company in the United States that fills and packages biopharmaceutical products. The actual line was displayed at the Achema exhibition Frankfurt, Germany May 11-15, 2009.
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Diagnostics: One line, multiple batches
simultaneously!
Fully automated, high-precision microplate coating line. Almost every component of this line for diagnostic immunoassay tests is a new development. The application – diagnostics – is of increasing significance for biopharmaceutical substances, and has got outstanding ratio-nalization potential. With this ground-breaking microplate coating line, Optima Group Pharma succeeded in realizing full automation of a set of complex processes. The line integrates three process zones, and an incubator which is accessed via a fully automated robot handling station. The machine system is designed in a space-saving U-shape.
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Diagnosis: Safely packaged
Individually encoded, individually controlled.
With its special-design Kugler Linoline, Optima Group Pharma realized a monoblock packaging machine for liquid diagnostics. The machine features a control system for the packaging process and is characterized by outstanding weighing precision supporting documentation of each individual cartridge. The design of filling system meets the particular requirements.
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New: Sterile isolator transfer by disposables
Lugaia STS AG – Optima Group Pharma’s latest premium partner
The Swiss company Lugaia STS AG is a manufacturer of disposable solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. With SteriCon®, Lugaia is on the market with a certified and patented procedure that uses sterile foil products and applies precision welding technology, to transfer pharmaceutical substances, vials or plugs for example, to an isolator-protected zone. An RTP port is not required. In March 2009, Lugaia became a premium partner of Optima Group Pharma GmbH.
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Managing director Viktor Schnyder answers questions on the new co-operation:
O-com: Mr Schnyder, how did the co-operation between the two companies materialize?
Schnyder: Three years ago, Lugaia started developing the SteriCon® method and presented it to its customers. At one such occasion, I met Matthias Poslovski from Optima Group Pharma. He and Mr. Jürgen Rothbauer (business manager) soon developed the idea of a partnership and quickly recognized its opportunities for both companies. Then we took some time to get to know each other. They wanted to know how far we were. And to us, a large partner was interesting, one with capacities to market products on a global scale.
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OPTIMA GROUP pharma at Achema
Line competence, freeze-drying and disposables. Turn-key line competence is one of the most impressive features of the vial line which was shown at Achema. It comprises both Inova and Klee components: Line functions include cleaning, sterilizing, filling, freeze drying and closing – with process controls (Please refer to page 4 - 7 for a detailed description). Klee was at the fair with a pilot freeze dryer for lyophilized bio pharmaceuticals, operable under isolator even when manually loaded. The presented Kugler Linoline offers maximum flexibility for its diversified format and closure applications, particularly when used for clinical diagnostic applications. The Stericon® system by Lugaia for sterile transfers of APIs and materials to an isolator protected zone is a safe and extremely inexpensive solution.
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Review on our trade shows and visitors’ feedback
Achema and more events …Achema, the most important trade show in the pharmaceutical industry, self-assuredly presents itself as Technology Summit and Innovation Motor. In 2009, Optima Group Pharma contributed significant innovations once again. A survey taken at the fair stand confirms that the stand’s concept, machinery on show, technical information and advice met with visitors’ utter approval.
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Training at OPTIMA of good quality
18 apprentices and 4 BA students were honored at the graduation ceremony of Optima Group. During their training or studies, they had already learned that only disciplined learners who diligently prepare for new tasks will be successful after all. Learning is like rowing against the flow. If you stop, you will fall behind.
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Lugaia STS most recent premium partner
Visp (Switzerland)/Schwaebisch Hall (Germany). The Swiss company Lugaia STS is a manufacturer of disposable solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. With Stericon, Lugaia is on the market with a certified and patented procedure that uses sterile foil products and applies precision welding technology to transfer pharmaceutical substances, vials or also plugs to an isolator-protected zone. An RTP port is not required. In March 2009, Lugaia became a premium partner of Optima Group Pharma.
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OPTIMA GROUP growth throughout 2008
Schwaebisch Hall, Germany. Optima Group announces increased productivity in 2008 with a total turnover of 190 million Euros – an 11% increase on the previous year (170 million Euros in 2007). The pharma sector, in particular, greatly exceeded internal forecasts and the nonwovens sector also experienced favourable growth, both of which are predicted to continue. Innovations and new developments offer additional potential and orders are secured until the last quarter of 2009. At the end of 2008, staff size was 1,180 – the same as in the previous year. Export rate remains constant at 80%.
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