Press Kit - Romaco...2011/06/18 · Press Kit ACHEMA 2018 Hall 3.0, Stand B49 June 11 to 15, 2018...

Press Kit

ACHEMA 2018Hall 3.0, Stand B49June 11 to 15, 2018Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Press contactSusanne SilvaP + 49 (0)721 4804 0F + 49 (0)721 4804 225E [email protected]

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Press Release

Karlsruhe/Germany, 30/05/2018

Romaco at ACHEMA 2018

Convincing line concepts

Three packaging lines, including one with an upstream tablet press –

Romaco will take advantage of the upcoming Achema to demonstrate its

expertise when it comes to configuring turnkey concepts. The

manufacturer will also show a whole series of standalone units for

pharmaceutical production and packaging.

Romaco Unity 500 in line with the Promatic PTT and the Promatic PAK 130

Romaco’s new Unity 500 blister packaging line is set to make its public debut at

Achema 2018. This monobloc machine will be on show in line with the Promatic

PTT for seamless track & trace and the new Promatic PAK 130 case packer.

Romaco specialises in single-source turnkey concepts – with the primary,

secondary and final packaging all in one line. A compact, GMP compliant design

was a key priority for the fully integrated blister packaging line. With a maximum

output of 500 blisters and 150 cartons per minute, the Romaco Unity 500 is

mainly intended for high-performance jobs at medium speeds.

For the first time ever, the Romaco Unity 500 will be teamed up in Frankfurt with

a Combo v2.0 feeder from Elizabeth Europe. This patented system gives

Romaco increased flexibility for feeding pharmaceutical solids in numerous

different shapes and sizes. The finished blisters are passed directly to the

cartoner’s bucket chain by means of a vacuum assisted overhead conveyor and

QuickTransfer, which works according to the positive transfer principle. Separate

servo drives ensure safe operation at the individual stations. Apart from an

advanced level of automation, the Romaco Unity 500 also offers excellent

opportunities for improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The optimal

access to all components speeds up and simplifies cleaning of the blister line.

The fast product changes add up to significantly less downtime for the Romaco

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Unity 500. Reproducible format parameters and QuickAdjust, the automatic

station control system, simultaneously reduce the run-in times to almost zero.

Innovative final packaging solutions with track & trace function

The Promatic PTT, which can be flexibly connected to any standard cartoner,

checkweigher or transfer system, was developed by Romaco to enable tamper-

evident identification of cartons. This new track & trace machine provides

numerous functions for seamless monitoring all along the supply chain, for

example the cartons can be laser or inkjet printed with 2D Data Matrix or QR

codes. The data can then be read out using OCR/OCV. The packs can

additionally be closed with various seals or labels for even better protection

against counterfeiting. A vignette applied to the top of the carton provides further

proof of originality. An interface to special serialisation software rounds off the

Romaco Promatic PTT.

The Promatic PAK 130, too, is shipped ready for integrating aggregation and

serialisation solutions. Up to five shipping cases per minute can be filled with this

semi-automatic machine. Romaco will show the compact Promatic PAK 130 at

Achema in line with the Romaco Unity 500 and the Promatic PTT.

Romaco Macofar LF 202 liquid filler with the Promatic PC 4000

A Macofar LF 202 attached to a Promatic PC 4000 continuous motion cartoner

will be another highlight at the upcoming trade fair. This latest member of

Romaco’s Macofar LF product family was likewise designed for processing non-

sterile liquids and is ideal for filling not only pharmaceuticals and cosmetics but

also nutraceuticals. To meet the requirements of such diverse applications, the

Macofar LF 202 can be equipped with various filling, check and closure systems.

The version with a table top design has two closing stations to enable dosing

caps to be fitted to bottle screw caps, for instance.

With a maximum output of 12,000 bottles per hour, the Macofar LF 202 is up

among the leading performers at high speeds. The actual production speed

always depends on the bottle size and the filling volume, which ranges from 0.5

to 500 millilitres. Versatile technology is a must here. The positive bottle handling

principle and the positive transfer of the stoppers and caps by means of pick &

place guarantee a highly reliable process whatever the application. If necessary,

the Macofar LF 202 can also be equipped with laminar flow or supplied in an

ATEX version.

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The filled and stoppered bottles are transferred to Romaco’s Promatic PC 4000

continuous motion cartoner and packed in cartons at a maximum speed of 250

units per minute. In addition to the obligatory leaflet, various medical devices

such as spoons or pipettes can be inserted depending on the customer’s

requirements.

Integrated line for tableting and packing dishwasher tabs

Romaco Kilian and Theegarten-Pactec will join forces to show an integrated

solution for tableting and packing triple-layer dishwasher tabs together with an

AZO powder feeding system. The powerful Kilian KTS 1000 is tailor made for

processing corrosive, abrasive or acidic products. The dishwasher tabs are

transferred to the Theegarten-Pactec FPC5 and wrapped in flow packs with a

maximum output of 1500 tablets per minute. In addition to numerous industrial

applications, the Kilian KTS 1000 is also ideal for the food and cosmetics

segments.

The extra-robust KTS 1000 tablet press is offered in three different configurations.

The 3L model for compressing triple-layer tablets is shipped by Kilian with three

fill shoes and four compression stations. The tablet press achieves compression

forces of up to 120 kN with a pitch circle of 840 mm. Targeted measures reduce

in-process vibration to a minimum. The patented, wear-free punch brake

magnets and hydraulic overpressure protection enable an even more reliable

process. Thanks to its dedicated tooling and optimised product feeding system,

the Kilian KTS 1000 compresses even sticky or poorly flowing powders efficiently.

Other highlights at the Romaco booth

Apart from these line configurations, Romaco will also show several technologies

for packing, tableting, granulation, coating and drying pharmaceuticals. A Siebler

HM 1-230 strip packaging machine, tablet presses in the Kilian KTP, KTS, K and

STYL’ONE Evolution series and Innojet VENTILUS® processing machines will

provide an impressive demonstration of the Romaco portfolio’s diversity.

Romaco’s newest service products will round off the engineering specialist’s

trade fair exhibit.

Blister formats from Romaco Noack can be created quickly and easily using the

new BlisterMagic software. The system checks automatically whether the desired

formats are feasible based on the product specifications. PartGuard, developed

by Romaco Kilian, will in future be responsible for procuring and managing spare

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and wearing parts. This innovative warehouse system keeps a continuous watch

on the customer’s inventory levels and makes sure owners of Romaco-built

equipment have all essential spares in stock in the right quantity exactly when

they are needed. Last but not least, Romaco will present the latest generation of

its smart glasses.

On show at ACHEMA in Frankfurt/Main (Germany) from June 11 to 15, 2018

(Messe Frankfurt, Hall 3.0, Stand B49).

The Romaco Group

Romaco is a leading global supplier of Processing and Packaging equipment,

predominantly for the pharmaceutical industry. Divided into three business areas,

Processing, Tableting and Packaging, the company develops engineered system

solutions for the pharmaceutical market, but also supplies the cosmetics, food

and chemical markets. Romaco operates from four European locations with the

headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company serves the multiple industries

through a total of seven brands. The packaging product lines Noack, Siebler and

Bosspak are manufactured in Karlsruhe, Germany, the primary and secondary

packaging brands Macofar and Promatic in Bologna, Italy. The tableting product

line Kilian is produced in Cologne, Germany, while the Innojet product line in

Steinen, Germany, is responsible for granulation and coating.

Romaco’s product portfolio includes primary, secondary and final packaging,

aseptic and non-aseptic liquid and powder filling, tablet press technologies,

granulation and coating. Over 12,000 Romaco installations are currently in

operation in more than 180 countries. The company’s worldwide customer base

is supplied and supported by over 600 highly skilled and committed employees.

Since 2017, Romaco has been part of the Truking Group, a turnkey supplier of

liquid filling lines for pharmaceutical products and a global player headquartered

in Changsha (China).

For more information about the Romaco Group, visit www.romaco.com

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The following pictures are enclosed with the press release:

1. Romaco Unity 500 blister line

Romaco_Unity-500.jpg

2. Romaco Macofar LF 202 liquid filler

Romaco_Macofar_LF-202.jpg

3. Dishwasher tabs line by Romaco Kilian and Theegarten-Pactec

TheegartenPactec_FPC5_Romaco-Kilian.jpg

Company contact

Susanne Silva

Market Communications

Romaco Group

Am Heegwald 11

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

T +49 (0)721 4804 0

F +49 (0)721 4804 225

E [email protected]

Press contact

Susanne Pfeiffer

AzetPR

International Public Relations

Wrangelstrasse 111

20253 Hamburg

Germany

T +49 (0)40 413270 31

F +49 (0)40 413270 70

E [email protected]

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Press Release


Romaco Innojet IHD series at ACHEMA 2018

GMP compliant hot melt device for pharmaceutical applications

Romaco Innojet has just come up with the first GMP compliant hot melt

coating device specifically for use in the pharmaceutical industry. The IHD

series for processing hot melt coatings can be supplied as a laboratory or

pilot scale machine.

The IHD series from Romaco Innojet was specially designed for coating and

granulating pharmaceutical products with hot greases and waxes. GMP

compliance was a key development priority for these CIP capable devices,

particularly regarding the validation of the cleaning processes. All sealing points,

gaps and enclosed spaces were eliminated for this reason and flange

connections reduced to a minimum. The hot melt coating flows through straight

tubes to prevent any build-up of product residues. All product-contacted surfaces

inside the IHD devices are positioned in such a way that they are fully visible and

suitable for swab testing. Once the device has been cleaned, it can be opened up

quickly and easily for inspection. The Romaco Innojet IHD series successfully

avoids cross-contamination thanks to the hygienic design with no dead spaces.

To allow precise and uniform heat distribution, the Innojet IHD was designed as a

heatable monobloc integrating all functional components. The melting container,

dosing unit and valve block are all included in the same thermal cycle, which

means they do not have to be heated and insulated separately. The compact hot

melt coating devices are connected via a trace heated tube to the processing

machines in the Romaco Innojet VENTILUS® series whenever this is required by

the application. The Innojet IHD feeds the hot melt with a pulsation-free dosing

piston as standard, so that the coating is applied to the product absolutely evenly.

The central bottom spray nozzle on the Innojet machine enables both the

temperature and the size of the droplets with which the product particles are

coated to be precisely defined. The Romaco Innojet air flow bed technology

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ensures homogeneous and controllable flow conditions in the container of the

processing machines. The laboratory scale version of the hot melt coating device

(Innojet IHD 5) is designed to handle batches of up to 5 litres while the pilot scale

machine (Innojet IHD 50) can process up to 50 litres.

Benefits of hot melt coated formulations

Innojet’s IHD technology lets pharmaceutical manufacturers reap the previously

unattainable benefits of hot melt coatings. Unlike aqueous alternatives, hot melt

coatings contain no solvents which would have to be evaporated again after they

have been sprayed on. Hot melt coatings solidify directly on the product, resulting

in up to 85 percent shorter processing times. Less spray is required for hot melt

coating processes because the formulations are solvent-free. What’s more, since

there is no need to heat the air in order to dry the product, energy efficiency is

improved. Hot melt coating is not only an extremely economical and efficient

production process; it is also very versatile, for example for moisture barriers,

taste masks or delayed API release.

Presentation from Kai Koch, Technical Director, Romaco Innojet on the subject of

hot melt coating at the ACHEMA press preview from March 14, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=99&v=8WAIKnXLUnI

On show at ACHEMA in Frankfurt/Main (Germany) from June 11 to 15, 2018

(Messe Frankfurt, Hall 3.0, Stand B49).

The Romaco Group












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The following pictures are enclosed with the press release:

1. Romaco Innojet IHD 5 hot melt device

Romaco_Innojet_IHD-5.jpg

2. Functional layout of the Romaco Innojet IHD 5

Romaco_Innojet_IHD-5_3D.jpg

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Company contact

Susanne Silva


Romaco Group

Am Heegwald 11

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

T +49 (0)721 4804 0

F +49 (0)721 4804 225

E [email protected]

Press contact

Susanne Pfeiffer

AzetPR


Wrangelstrasse 111

20253 Hamburg

Germany

T +49 (0)40 413270 31

F +49 (0)40 413270 70

E [email protected]

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Press Release


New development from Romaco Promatic

Integrated solution for seamless track & trace

Romaco offers new technology that enables the implementation of anti-

counterfeiting devices for cartons. The Promatic PTT track & trace machine

can be flexibly configured and integrated into new or existing

pharmaceutical secondary packaging lines.

The Promatic PTT was developed by Romaco as a new platform for anti-

counterfeiting systems for carton identification. The integration of this track &

trace machine in a secondary packaging line enables pharmaceutical packaging

to be tracked seamlessly all along the supply chain. The Promatic PTT can be

either implemented in a new line configuration or retrofitted in an existing one,

depending on the specification. It makes no difference whether the PTT module

is connected to a Promatic continuous or intermittent motion cartoner or to third-

party apparatus. The servo-driven machine works independently; it allows

synchronised operation of the upstream and downstream line components as

well as positive transfer of the cartons by means of toothed belts.

Variable data and the Pharmacode – either a 2D Data Matrix or a QR code – are

first of all printed on the side of the packs. Various devices such as an inkjet or

laser printer can be used for this purpose. The printed data can then be read

optically and verified using OCR/OCV. This system is also suitable for connection

to serialisation software. Furthermore, a vignette can be applied to the top of the

cartons in order to comply with the regulations which are in force in certain

countries. This process, too, is monitored by a camera. The flaps at both ends of

the cartons can then be sealed with security labels for even more effective

protection against counterfeiting. Once again, a system checks that these

tamper-evident features have been applied correctly.

All operations carried out by the Promatic PTT are linked to an ejection system,

which ensures that any faulty packs are automatically removed. The reject bins

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can be locked securely and discharged safely without stopping the machine. As

an option, rejects can be sorted into two different bins, depending on the type of

error that occurred on the machine.

The Promatic PTT processes up to 400 cartons per minute overall. Romaco’s

new track & trace system has benefits for contract packaging and pharmaceutical

manufacturers alike as an integrated and flexibly configurable solution for

tamper-evident identification and tracking of cartons.

The Romaco Group





















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The following picture is enclosed with the press release:

1. The Promatic PTT track & trace machine

Romaco_Promatic_PTT.jpg

Company contact

Susanne Silva


Romaco Group

Am Heegwald 11

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

T +49 (0)721 4804 0

F +49 (0)721 4804 225

E [email protected]

Press contact

Susanne Pfeiffer

AzetPR


Wrangelstrasse 111

20253 Hamburg

Germany

T +49 (0)40 413270 31

F +49 (0)40 413270 70

E [email protected]

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Press Release


Top-level management change at Romaco Holding GmbH

Jörg Pieper appointed new CEO of Romaco

Jörg Pieper has just been appointed new CEO of Romaco with immediate

effect by the Advisory Board of Romaco Holding GmbH. Truking

Investment Co., Ltd, based in Changsha (China), acquired a majority

interest in Romaco at the beginning of July 2017.

Jörg Pieper (55) has just been appointed new CEO of Romaco Holding GmbH,

which has its headquarters in Karlsruhe (Germany), with immediate effect. He

directly succeeds Paulo Alexandre, who has left the company. The Advisory

Board would like to thank Mr. Alexandre for his contribution to the firm’s

expansion during the last six years.

Jörg Pieper joined Romaco Holding GmbH in 2011. As Vice President Customer

Service, he was initially responsible for establishing customer service throughout

the Group. In 2013, he transferred to Romaco Kilian GmbH as Managing Director,

playing a major part in the tablet press manufacturer’s success story. Prior to his

arrival at Romaco, Mr. Pieper held various top-level management positions at

European and American corporations in the component industry and the machine

building sector.

The Karlsruhe (Germany) based Romaco Group is currently undergoing a

strategic realignment following the acquisition of a majority interest by the

Chinese Truking Investment Co., Ltd at the beginning of July 2017. “Jörg Pieper,

Romaco’s new CEO, is a proven industry expert with an in-depth knowledge of

Asia”, emphasized Yue Tang, Truking Chairman. “With him at the helm, the

company will have a chance to concentrate on its core competencies and

systematically strengthen the innovation capability of its seven brands.”

In his role as CEO of the Romaco Group, Mr. Pieper will be in overall charge of

Sales & Customer Service, Product Management, Marketing and International

Strategy Development. “We are aiming to give an entirely new meaning to the

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term ‘close to the customer’ and to simultaneously strengthen our service

mentality”, said Mr. Pieper, CEO Romaco Group. “In the future, it will be

particularly important to anticipate the needs of our customers worldwide, to

enable us to respond promptly and flexibly to changing market requirements.”

Carsten Strenger will remain CFO/COO of Romaco Holding GmbH with

responsibility for Finance and Operations.

The Romaco Group





















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The following picture is enclosed with the press release:

1. Jörg Pieper, CEO Romaco Group

Romaco_CEO_Pieper.jpg

Company contact

Susanne Silva


Romaco Group

Am Heegwald 11

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

T +49 (0)721 4804 0

F +49 (0)721 4804 225

E [email protected]

Press contact

Susanne Pfeiffer

AzetPR


Wrangelstrasse 111

20253 Hamburg

Germany

T +49 (0)40 413270 31

F +49 (0)40 413270 70

E [email protected]

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Company Profile

Romaco Group

June 2018

History

1985 Romaco Group founded in Monaco by Brian Fenwick-Smith

2001 Romaco Group sold to Robbins & Myers, Inc. (USA); company

headquarters transferred to Volketswil (Switzerland)

2006 Romaco Group headquarters relocated to the Romaco Pharmatechnik

facility in Karlsruhe (Germany)

2011 Romaco Group sold to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) of

Frankfurt/Main

2017 Romaco Group sold to the Chinese Truking Group, based in Changsha

(Hunan Province), on April 28

Integration of Romaco brands into the Group

1989 Noack (established in 1934 in Karlsruhe, moved to the Romaco

Pharmatechnik GmbH site in 2000)

1991 Macofar (established in 1972 in Rastignano, Bologna, Italy)

1992 Promatic (established in 1985 in Bologna, moved to the Romaco S.r.l.

Site in 2010)

1998 Siebler (established in 1948 in Remchingen, moved to the Romaco

Pharmatechnik GmbH site in 2006)

1998 Bosspak (established in 1988 in Brisbane/Australia, moved to the

Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH site in 2006)

2013 Kilian (established in 1875 in Berlin, moved to Cologne in 1946)

2015 Innojet Herbert Hüttlin (established in 1997 in Steinen)

2015 Medipac AB (established in 2002 in Hässleholm, Sweden) integrated into

the Romaco Siebler brand

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The Romaco Group’s production facilities

Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH (Karlsruhe, Germany): Established on 3 June

1991, moved into the current premises in 2000

Romaco S.r.l. (Bologna, Italy): Established in 1992 in Bologna

Romaco Kilian GmbH (Cologne, Germany): Established in 1875 in Berlin

Romaco Innojet GmbH (Steinen, Germany): Established in 1997 in Steinen

Romaco Sales & Service Centres (SSCs)

Romaco do Brasil: Established in 2002 in São Paulo

Romaco China: Established in 2013 in Shanghai

Romaco Russia: Established in 2014 in Moscow

Romaco North America: Established in 2014 in New Jersey

Romaco France: Established in 2016 in Strasbourg

Romaco India: Established 2018 in Mumbai

Sales

Fiscal year 2017: 140 million euros




Markets

Romaco mainly focuses on the global pharmaceutical markets but also serves

the international food, cosmetics and chemical industries. The export rate is more

than 90 percent.

Employees

Romaco Group: Approx. 600 (worldwide)

Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH: Approx. 180

Romaco S.r.l.: Approx. 150

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Romaco Kilian: Approx. 170

Romaco Innojet: Approx. 40

Romaco Sales & Service Centres: Approx. 60

Locations

The Romaco Group is a leading global supplier of Processing and Packaging

equipment. Divided into three business areas, Processing, Tableting and

Packaging, the company develops system solutions for the pharmaceutical

industry, but also serves the cosmetics, food and chemical markets. Its core

competencies are manufacturing, processing and packing pharmaceutical solids

such as powders, granulates, tablets and capsules. Romaco Holding GmbH has

its headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH

Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH also has its headquarters in Karlsruhe, where the

Romaco Noack, Siebler and Bosspak brands are manufactured. The portfolio is

comprised of all standard primary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical solids

and healthcare products. Noack blister machines, Siebler strip packaging

machines and tube fillers and Bosspak electronic tablet counting machines are

suitable for a wide range of applications.

Romaco S.r.l.

The Macofar and Promatic product lines are manufactured at the Romaco S.r.l.

facility in Bologna, Italy, which employs around 150 staff. Complex systems for

filling and dosing sterile or non-sterile liquids and powders are developed and

built there under the Macofar label. Promatic unites numerous secondary and

final packaging solutions including cartoners, case packers and track & trace

machines.

Romaco Kilian GmbH

Romaco Kilian is a Cologne based manufacturer of tablet presses. The portfolio

covers the entire spectrum of tableting technology from high speed machines

through core and multilayer tableting to R&D applications. Tablet presses built by

Romaco Kilian are used in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries.

Training, customer seminars and laboratory analyses are carried out at KiTech,

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the company’s own test laboratory. About 170 people currently work for Romaco

Kilian GmbH.

Romaco Innojet GmbH

Processing machines for granulating, drying and coating a wide range of

pharmaceutical, food and chemical industry products are manufactured at the

Romaco Innojet facility in Steinen/Germany. The technology is based on the

innovative air flow bed technology originally developed by Herbert Hüttlin. All

machines can be supplied as laboratory, pilot or production scale solutions.

These systems enable gentle handling of solid particles in a variety of formats.

Romaco Innojet has approximately 40 people on the payroll.

Romaco brands

Innojet

Processing machines for granulating, drying and coating pharmaceutical solids

Kilian

Tablet presses for the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries

Noack

Blister machines for packing pharmaceutical solids such as tablets, capsules and

caplets

Siebler

Strip packaging machines and rigid tube fillers for packing pharmaceutical solids,

specialist for effervescent tablets

Promatic

Secondary and tertiary packaging solutions: cartoners, case packers and track &

trace machines

Macofar

Machines for filling and dosing sterile or non-sterile liquids and powders

Bosspak

Electronic counting systems for filling pharmaceutical solids into bottles

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Website:


The following picture is attached to the company profile:

1. Headquarters of the Romaco Group in Karlsruhe (Germany)

Romaco_RKA_Pharmatechnik.jpg

Company contact

Susanne Silva


Romaco Group

Am Heegwald 11

76227 Karlsruhe

Germany

T +49 (0)721 4804 0

F +49 (0)721 4804 225

E [email protected]

Press contact

Susanne Pfeiffer

AzetPR


Wrangelstrasse 111

20253 Hamburg

Germany

T +49 (0)40 413270 31

F +49 (0)40 413270 70

E [email protected]

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