PERLEN PACKAGING – SYSTEMS PROVIDER WITH PHARMA PROFILE
In terms of packaging films, we speak your language
At Perlen Packaging, processes, facilities, products and environment are geared to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry.
With locations in Switzerland, Germany, USA, China and Brazil, we operate internationally and create win-win situations for SMEs and multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Rely on Perlen Packaging with our focus on high consultancy competence and numerous success stories in the pharmaceutical world.
Our affiliation with Chemie & Papier Holding AG, an international group of companies, gives us and you easier access to a valuable global network of relationships.
Perlen Packaging at a glance
70 Years
experience in coating and laminating of barrier films
551 Employees
all pulling in the same direction
85 Countries
delivering products in over 85 countries
50 Agents
more than 50 agents and partners working hand in hand
7 Global offices
direct contacts in several countries like USA, China, India, Brazil
237 Million CHF
turnover in 2023
5 Facilities
5 State-of-the-Art facilities in Europe, USA, South America and Asia
Philosophy
In our company, the customer is always at the center of our work. Our employees and our worldwide sales network are the most important success factor. We focus on innovations and developments in order to meet the market requirements with our high-quality product range and achieve sustainable growth.
The continuous expansion of our capacities forms the basis for the continuation of our expansion course. Our goal is to meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry to their suppliers on a sustainable basis.
By constantly improving our processes and coordinating the processes with our partners, sustainable optimization possibilities in the sense of "always a step ahead" can be realised. Through a partnership-based collaboration, this creates a real "win-win" situation.
We are your partner for the pharmaceutical industry.
- We undertake to manufacture the pharmaceutical packaging materials in such a way as to guarantee product and patient safety according to customer requirements
- Continuous adjustment of company organization to market conditions
- Compliance with applicable standards and laws: as well as use of economically and ecologically acceptable technologies
- The application of the standards and regulations such as ISO 9001 and ISO 15378 are binding for us
- General GMP requirements for packaging manufacturers and hygiene regulations are defined, trained and checked for compliance
- We guarantee high product quality through qualified suppliers and service providers
- We act responsibly towards our employees, business partners, society, the state and the environment
History of Perlen Packaging
2020
Perlen Packaging increases its majority shareholding in Perlen Packaging Anápolis Indústria e Comércio Ltda. (formerly Sekoya Indústria e Comércio Ltda. of Brazil) to 100% at the end of 2020.
2018
Perlen Packaging is to acquire a 60% majority shareholding in Sekoya Indústria e Comércio Ltda. of Brazil, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2018.
2016
Official opening of Perlen Packaging (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
in Wujiang, China
2015
The foundation stone for the new location Perlen Packaging (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
in Wujiang, China
2013
Set up our own fully automatic blister machine for testing high-barrier blister film and multilayer combinations
2010
The three locations in Perlen, Müllheim and Whippany are now under the
parent brand "Perlen Packaging". In the same year, due to missing
synergies with the pharmaceutical business, the production of siliconized films (PERLASIC®) is discontinued
2009
Perlen Converting AG receives the innovation award of the Central Swiss Chamber of Commerce for the new development of the antimicrobial film PERLAZID®
2008
Automation of the packaging and modernization of the integrated camera systems at the slitting machines. Further investments are being made in the expansion of the coating plant at the Perlen site.
2007
Perlen Converting AG takes over ac-Folien GmbH in Müllheim (DE). In the same year, the site is certified ISO 15378 GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
2005
Perlen Converting AG sets up a subsidiary in Whippany, New Jersey (USA) under the name Perlen Converting LLC
1983
Foundation of ac-Folien GmbH in DE-Müllheim
1970
First coating of PVC with PVdC
1962
The packaging area becomes independent
1954
First coating tests at the plant in Perlen