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Norwich Pharmaceuticals Adds New Bosch 1400L Encapsulation Machine
Norwich Pharmaceuticals, a US-based outsourcing provider of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and associated QA services, has installed a new, state-of-the-art Bosch GFK 1400L commercial scale encapsulation machine. This new encapsulation machine will support the growth of new business and will be operational the first quarter of 2005. The new encapsulation machine increases the current encapsulation capacity of Norwich; and importantly, expands encapsulation capabilities, operational flexibility, and responsiveness.
The Bosch GKF 1400L is a state-of-the art encapsulator, incorporating a liquid filling station for the filling of liquids or semi-solids into hard shell capsules. The newly-designed GKF 1400L combines the latest technology and ergonomic engineering with cGMP compliant design and layout for easy changeover and maintenance. The GKF 1400L also utilizes the latest Enhanced Segment Cleaning technology, which is an improved method of cleaning the individual capsule holders.
The GKF 1400L can accommodate capsule sizes from 00 to 5 and DB. Operating at speeds up to 84,000 capsules per hour (1400 per minute), the GKF 1400L will compliment two existing encapsulators currently in operation at Norwich.
The GKF 1400L software is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and the machine is easily adaptable to include pellet and tablet filling, capsule cap and body scanning.
Associated with the GKF 1400L installation, Norwich has upgraded a manufacturing suite to Intermediate Potency capability. The new suite will also support processing in a very low humidity environment, ranging from 15 to 20% RH.
Carolyn Gherardi, Plant Manager of Norwich Pharmaceuticals, stated: “This new filling technology is an important addition to our existing tablet and capsule manufacturing capabilities. Our customers count on us to be able to offer technology solutions for their solid dose product formulation needs.”
Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an outsourcing provider based in Norwich, NY offering comprehensive manufacturing and packaging support – from clinical trial, through scale-up, to commercial launch – to the pharmaceutical industry. The company brings over 100 years of experience to the production, packaging, and distribution of solid dose, semi-solid, and liquid over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products.
For more information, please contact:
Bob Calabro
Norwich Pharmaceuticals
6826 State Highway 12
Norwich, NY 13815
Tel. 610-918-8510
Fax. 610-918-8502
E-mail. bob.calabro@norwichpharma.com
