Meanwhile, back to more current happenings .... for those that missed all this info in amongst the dross .... here it is again ....
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So far I have found four of the worlds top capsule manufacturers, and e-mailed them Stanelco's Capsules RNS.
I did tell them I was only a shareholder .... I guess that doesn't count as ramping .... LOL !
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Pfizer own Capsugel, which had a turnover of $451m (up 5%) in H1 2005, they are the biggest in the world !
Coni-Snap capsules from CAPSUGEL are the world's most popular brand of two-piece gelatin capsule. The product of choice by leading pharmaceutical and dietary supplement companies for over 50 years, Coni-Snap capsules are renowned for their consistent and reliable performance"
http://www.capsugel.com/products/conisnap.php
http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/are/mn_about_all.jsp
Other Pfizer Web Sites
Capsugel - The world's leading supplier of two-piece capsules.
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Qualicaps Group is the industry leader in Japan taking more than 60 percent share in the pharmaceutical hard capsules market, and is the second largest in the global market including the U.S. and Europe.
http://www.thecarlylegroup.com/eng/geo/news-3165.html
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We are one of the largest manufacturers of hard gelatin capsules in the world
http://www.acg-world.com/a.php
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Overview
We are one of India's largest exporters of branded generic pharmaceuticals products. We
manufacture pharmaceuticals formulations in various dosage forms, including capsules, tablets,
liquid injectibles and we are one of the world's top five manufacturers of soft gel capsules. We
also have the only globally dedicated soft gel facility for hormones. In addition, we undertake
contract research and the manufacturing of speciality chemicals for various multinational
companies. We have a major presence in various developing countries such as Africa, Latin
America and Asia as well as in developed markets such as the US, Canada and parts of Europe.
We are one of the largest Indian suppliers of institutionally funded aid projects and we are an
approved supplier to the World Bank, the African Development Bank and UNICEF, amongst
others.
We have 11 manufacturing plants spread across the US, Brazil, Mexico and India. This
broad manufacturing network facilitates partnering with global organisations ranging from
UNICEF and WHO-Global Drug Facility to European and American pharmaceutical
multinationals and also private labellers and distribution chains. We have product registrations
in over 37 countries around the world and we have earned ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GMP
accreditations. We employ approximately 1,300 people across the globe. We also have a
marketing presence in over 50 countries.
Our consolidated total revenues for fiscal 2002, 2003 and 2004 was Rs.2,781.49 million
(US$64.28 million), Rs.4,276.73 million (US$98.84 million) and Rs.4,624.50 million (US$106.88
million), respectively.
Overview
According to data from IMS Health Incorporated, or IMS, the world pharmaceutical market
size was estimated to be US$466 billion in 2003, based on audited retail sales of prescription
Pharmaceuticals and some over-the-counter products in more than 60 countries. IMS similarly
expects the global pharmaceutical market to show significant growth, despite continued
government pressure on pricing, measures for cost control and a number of widely-used drugs
going off patent, which usually results in a drop in price for those products. IMS estimates
average annual global sales to grow 18.5 per cent. and the global pharmaceutical market to
expand to US$561 billion by 2005. According to IMS, combined sales in the 13 leading markets
increased 8 per cent. to US$309.78 billion in 12 months up to November 2003. IMS predicts a
compound annual growth rate of 9.7 per cent. to US$688 billion for the global market over the
2002-2007 period. The United States market representing nearly half of all global sales is
expected to drive most of the world wide growth over this period with a CAGR of 12.5 per cent.
North America, the world's largest pharmaceutical market, accounted for US$172 billion of
pharmaceutical sales, or 54 per cent. of sales of the 13 key global markets. Over 70 per cent. of
the growth in the global pharmaceutical industry in 2003 came from the United States. For a
further description of the United States pharmaceutical industry, see "The United States
pharmaceutical market".
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