Univar Europe: Best-in-class for all Pharma API needs
- Categories: Customers news, Industry, Products
- 16 October 2009
Brussels, Belgium – 13th October 2009 – The European market for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) is currently growing at 6% per year and is estimated at 7 billion Euros. However, in today’s economic climate, come a number of challenges such as security of supply and assurance of quality of products. Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical market and its global reach to the best suppliers, Univar can offer top quality products at the best cost which promises peace of mind to its customers.
Univar, a leading global company specialising in the sales, marketing, application and safe, efficient handling of a wide range of chemicals and ingredients, offers a broad API product portfolio and understands the customer needs at a local and global level. Globalisation of the pharmaceutical industry has made suppliers and customers alike look towards a global sales and marketing partner who can complement their own teams. Univar Europe is the perfect partner for all API needs, thanks to its global reach and local presence. Univar offers innovative ways to reduce cost and complexity without compromising on quality.
“We serve over 1200 customers in the pharmaceutical industry, and these are small to mid-sized companies as well as international businesses. As we have such a wide range of suppliers, we are able to offer our Pharma customers a diverse range of APIs and the expertise of our global team of specialised Pharma sales, technical and regulatory professionals,” explains Deepak Grover - API Market Manager EMEA of Univar.
An expanding business
Univar already has several API products in their portfolio covering some of the key therapy areas such as, Cardiovascular, Pain Management, Dermatology and CNS. Over the next few years, the company plans to further expand this to areas like Anti Cancer and Respiratory enabling Univar to offer a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical ingredients throughout the world.
Sourcing the best
With over half of all API products coming from the Far East and more specifically from India, there is an increasing need for ensuring quality and compliance with the stringent EU and international legislations. Univar Europe has a global sourcing and procurement programme with direct presence in local markets. The company can therefore offer the highest quality products, which comply with all regulatory needs making Univar a trusted and reliable partner in the pharma industry.
The importance of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most highly regulated, one where consistent compliance to the highest quality standards is a critical success factor. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) are key priorities for Univar and allow the company to offer the best service to its API customers. With the recent appointment of Michael Cooke as Marketing Manager Pharma EMEA, the company is putting one of its key SHEQ experts directly inside this highly regulated industry. Cooke was previously Univar’s Director of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality so his knowledge in that area will be an added value to customers and suppliers.
Operating from 56 distribution locations in 20 countries across Europe, Univar’s 2,400 local employees serve more than 50,000 European customers in a diverse range of industries including coatings, food, personal care, pharma and other major sectors.
To learn more about Univar Europe, please visit: www.univareurope.com
About Univar
Univar is one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals and related services. Univar provides its customer base, made up of 250,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of approximately 170 distribution centres throughout North America, Europe and China. In 2008, Univar reported sales of $9.4 billion. For more information, visit: http://www.univareurope.com/ / http://www.univarcorp.com/.
For further information please contact:
Catherine LENNON
Communications Manager Europe – Univar Europe
Tel: +32 2 525 05 63
Mobile: +32 478 251 588
E-mail: Catherine.lennon@univareurope.com
Eva BÖCKLE
HILL & KNOWLTON
Tel: +32 2 737 95 00
Mobile: +32 478 52 35 16
E-mail: eboeckle@hillandknowlton.com