Germany-based Packaging Technology has finalized the previously announced acquisition of machinery business units of the Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai, which will be hereafter referred to as Eisai Machinery.
Antitrust authorities have approved the transaction without further restrictions and the entire share and equity interest of Eisai Machinery is transferred to the Bosch Group.
According to Bosch, Eisai Machinery's inspection technology is used for liquid and solid pharmaceuticals, such as ampoules, syringes, vials and tablets and its solutions range from basic inspection solutions to fully automated systems.
The inspection machines have the capability to detect particles and identify incorrect filling levels and smallest invisible cracks in glass, enabling quick detection and amendment of production errors.
Eisai Machinery business, which generated sales of around JPY8.6bn (€76m) in 2010, is engaged in the manufacture, sales and export of inspection equipment as well as pharmaceutical machinery and packaging materials.
