Schott management board chairman Udo Ungeheuer said expanding presence in Russia is an important strategic step for the benefit of customers.
”In other words, by pursuing a consistent investment strategy, we will be helping our customers in the Russian pharmaceutical industry to achieve their own growth and quality objectives," Ungeheuer added.
"GMP will be required by law for all companies that manufacture in Russia starting in 2014 and SCHOTT has the necessary know-how on helping its customers to establish GMP-certified manufacturing thanks to its 125 years of experience and global manufacturing network."
The company has become the first international manufacturer in Russia to open a new GMP-compliant pharmaceutical packaging plant in the spring of 2011, according to Schott.