Oliver Healthcare Packaging inaugurates advanced production site in Johor, catering to pharmaceutical and medical device firms in Asia-Pacific.
Expansion into Asia-Pacific: Oliver Healthcare Packaging's New Manufacturing Facility in Johor, Malaysia
Oliver Healthcare Packaging, a pioneer in quality and innovation for medical packaging, has officially inaugurated its latest 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia. The grand opening ceremony was led by Yang Berhormat Tuan Lee Ting Han, the Chairman of the Johor State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee.
Nestled within the i-Tech Valley in Iskandar Puteri, the facility will join an expanding roster of companies operating within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. This strategic location serves to cater to Oliver's growing customer base across the Asia-Pacific region.
Photograph shows (from left to right): Mr. Mohd Reduan Mohd Zabri, Director, Johor Office, Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Mr. Michael Benevento, President & Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Healthcare Packaging, Yang Berhormat Tuan Lee Ting Han, Chairman of Johor State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee, Mr. Kenneth De Muynck, General Manager, Asia-Pacific, Oliver Healthcare Packaging, and Mr. Warren Shaw, Vice President, Global R&D & Quality, Oliver Healthcare Packaging, at the grand opening of Oliver Healthcare Packagings Johor manufacturing facility.
The cutting-edge facility is poised to create numerous roles in sectors such as quality control, engineering, logistics, and supply chain management. The new facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and adheres to ISO13845, ISO-7, and ISO-8 cleanroom standards. This ensures the production of high-quality, medical-grade packaging, including pouches, lids, and roll stock. By providing superior packaging solutions, Oliver aims to support customer productivity and regulatory adherence in this diverse market.
"Asia-Pacific has rapidly emerged as a significant hub for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers," said Michael Benevento, President and Chief Executive Officer at Oliver. "Malaysia, in particular, boasts the highest concentration of medical device manufacturing sites in the region. Our new facility's capabilities promise to foster in-region sourcing for our operations, aiming to address gaps in demand and expertise for the Asia-Pacific healthcare industry."
With over 50 years of experience in medical packaging design and manufacturing, Oliver remains committed to its focus on quality and sustainability. By implementing advanced manufacturing processes and a strategy to reduce waste before it is produced, Oliver sets itself up to collaborate with clients on emission reduction and efficiency improvements. Enhancements at the new site include energy-efficient LED lighting and a rainwater harvesting system, which contribute to a more sustainable working environment.
"We have observed remarkable growth in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in the region, and our new capabilities in Johor are designed to address the expanding demand from customers across a broader geography in Asia-Pacific," said Kenneth De Muynck, General Manager, Asia-Pacific, at Oliver. "We are steadfast in our commitment to delivering unmatched innovation and quality, and we eagerly anticipate serving the evolving needs of the regions healthcare companies."
The Johor facility is testament to Oliver's ambition to grow globally, with a particular emphasis on local support. In Asia, Oliver has been investing in new capabilities to cater to the medical sector. This includes an ISO-7 converting facility in Suzhou, China and a fully-equipped technical lab in Singapore for collaboration on packaging design, innovation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Oliver Healthcare Packaging is not merely a packaging company; it is a healthcare company at its core. With nine manufacturing sites across three continents, Oliver offers a range of medical-grade packaging solutions to customers in the medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical markets. Learn more about Oliver's packaging solutions designed to protect patients at www.oliverhcp.com.
- Oliver Healthcare Packaging,with a focus on innovation, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, to meet the growing demand in the Asia-Pacific healthcare industry.
- The strategic location of the new facility aligns with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, catering to the companies operating within the i-Tech Valley in Iskandar Puteri.
- By implementing sustainability practices, such as energy-efficient LED lighting and a rainwater harvesting system, at the new site, Oliver aims to reduce its environmental impact in the health-and-wellness industry.
- As part of its global expansion, Oliver Healthcare Packaging has invested in new capabilities in Asia, including an ISO-7 converting facility in Suzhou, China, and a technical lab in Singapore, to serve the expanding medical sector more effectively.
