Tagged with manufacturing

Puerto Rico The industry’s growing reliance on outsourcing and flexible service models means that the consulting business, including ours, will continue to thrive. There is a strong market demand for specialised support, and as companies look to streamline operations, services like ours are well-positioned to meet that need. ProQuality Network, founded by…

Singapore Thanks to its strategic location and pro-business environment, Singapore has established itself as a major pharma manufacturing hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Five Big Pharma companies have stepped up their investments there as of late and either expanded existing manufacturing capabilities, or chosen the city-state as the location for a…

Puerto Rico Añasco-based Techno Plastics Industries (TPI) is a Puerto Rican firm specializing in injection molding, producing high-quality plastic parts for industries like medical devices, electronics, and aerospace. Recently appointed General Manager, Jorge L. Cabrera Lázaro discusses the company’s priorities, technological advancements, and its vision for the future while sharing insights into…

Europe Will a new ‘Critical Medicines Act’ go far enough to ensure Europe’s resilience to future health crises?   A Continent at Risk The COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious vulnerabilities in the European medicine supply chain. EU countries suddenly found themselves competing for limited supplies of sedatives and antibiotics for ICU care,…

Puerto Rico In a rapidly evolving global landscape, medtech manufacturer Copan Industries (part of Copan Group) has strategically chosen Puerto Rico as a key hub for its expansion in the Americas, attracted by the island’s skilled workforce and strong institutional support. As COO Efraín Rodriguez explains, with over $100 million invested, the…

Puerto Rico Basil Khalil, with an impressive 28-year career at FedEx, discusses the significant investments the company has been making to its infrastructure and the implementation of innovative solutions in Puerto Rico to meet the needs and complex logistics of the pharmaceutical industry. Khalil also addresses the evolving demands of the pharmaceutical…

Puerto Rico José F. Oramas, Caribbean GEO Country Manager for UPS, highlights the company’s strategic role in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, particularly within the life sciences and logistics sectors. With nearly four decades of experience at UPS, Oramas shares his perspectives on navigating challenges, leveraging Puerto Rico’s unique geographic and economic…

Mexico Mexico has firmly established itself as a regional powerhouse in medical device manufacturing. The country is home to the second-largest medtech market in Latin America, employs around 160,000 people in the sector, and exports around USD 6.4 billion worth of medical devices annually, driven by major investments from global names…

Saudi Arabia Amgad Talaat, Regional Cluster Head of EVA Pharma Saudi Arabia, delves into the company’s strategic expansion in the region, emphasizing investments in local manufacturing, innovation, and team development to align with Saudi Vision 2030. With a focus on addressing unmet medical needs and fostering partnerships, EVA Pharma is positioning itself…

Mexico This interview explores Esmeralda Ortiz’s transformative leadership at Grupo Loeffler Russek (GLR), where she has worked to professionalize operations, strengthen the product portfolio, and position the company for sustainable growth. By balancing structure with inclusivity, Ortiz implements best practices drawn from global experience while respecting GLR’s legacy as a family-owned…

Puerto Rico Migna Fontan, Director of Operations for Viant Medical in Puerto Rico, provides insights into the company’s evolution and its critical role in the medtech industry. Fontan discusses Viant’s journey in Puerto Rico, its transformative milestones, and its manufacturing facility’s innovative capabilities. She highlights how the island’s skilled workforce positions Puerto…

Africa John M. Mwangi of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, writing in the December 2024 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, examines why longstanding calls to implant more of the pharmaceutical manufacturing chain into Africa have yet to reach fruition.   Recent pandemics have triggered calls for deglobalization in the production of medical products…