Colorcon has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, aimed at enhancing its production capabilities for film coatings.
Colorcon provides film coating systems, speciality excipients, controlled release formulations, and controlled atmosphere packaging for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
The facility, which spans 200,000ft², will create 30 jobs and serve as a key production centre for the Asia-Pacific market.
The plant features advanced technology and energy-efficient systems, aligning with Colorcon’s commitment to quality in the aforementioned sectors.
Colorcon CEO Simon Tasker said: “We are thrilled to open this world-class facility to support our pharmaceutical customers throughout Asia.
“This investment is aligned with our long-term vision to strengthen and de-risk our supply model for film coatings worldwide. Our goal is to anticipate market growth, adding capacity to ensure we are always a step ahead of demand.”
The new facility marks Colorcon’s seventh manufacturing site globally, further expanding its operational footprint.
Colorcon managing director Willem Hoogwater said: “We’re proud to offer superior film coating technology and a world-class facility to this rapidly growing region.
“Malaysia has quickly become an important hub for high-value pharmaceutical manufacturing, and we’re proud to support the local economy with an investment like this.”
Colorcon, established in 1961, launched Opadry in 1980, which is claimed to be the first complete film coating system that improved batch uniformity and minimised errors in tablet coating.
Since then, Opadry has evolved into a variety of high-performance film coatings that meet different formulation and manufacturing requirements, such as taste-masking, moisture protection, and regulatory compliance.
In May this year, Colorcon entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with ASHA Cellulose to supply polymer-based products in select international regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Northeast and Southeast Asia.
