LEADING PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION

Altergon Italia is a centre of Excellence
and Innovation for the production of
Medicated Plaster and biotech
Ultra Pure Hyaluronic Acid.

As a result of the success of several products sub-licensed to pharmaceutical multinationals, in 2001 the Swiss company Altergon SA decided to set up a strategic Italian site of production and R&D called Altergon Italia.

Our strength is in combining the strict respect of the rules and ethical principles that govern the production of the drug, focusing on innovation and scientific research. The production processes, packaging, and Research & Development are secured by high and modern technology and human resources highly technical and professional. Altergon Italia core business is represented by modern plants producing medicated plasters. The uniqueness of the processes developed by Altergon allows us to be identified as European leaders in the production of medicated Hydrogel patches, Drug in Adhesive and Orodispersible Films (ODF)

STRUCTURE

The Altergon Italia production site, situated in the ASI Industrial Area of Morra de Sanctis (Avellino), covers a total area of 50,000 sqm, of which 20,000 sqm is allocated to the manufacturing plants and warehouses, 1,000 sqm executive and technical offices, 10,000 sqm to technical services and utilities, 4,000 sqm  to green areas and 15,000 sqm are available for future expansion.

Today, the site includes four manufacturing plants, two modern R&D laboratories (500 sqm), two pilot plants: biotech (350 sqm) and medicated plasters (200 sqm), a modern Quality Control laboratory and an automated warehouse for 7,000 pallets. A side building for general services (including a conference lecture hall and a canteen) is available.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MILESTONES

Personnel and strategic projects management

Supply chain innovation

Advanced automation

Digitalization and goods/products traceability

SAP management system
2010

Extensive automated warehouse
2013

Robotised packaging
2015

RFid + SAP+Track &Trace 2018-2019

Six‐Sigma & Lean Manufacturing

VISION & MISSION

“We wish to implement and improve the conformity, safety and efficacy of drugs and API products, contributing to improve our patient’s quality of life.”

Our values: Competence (we continually update our knowledge), Courage (we react with efficiency and efficacy to changes), Consistency (we work orientated towards continuous improvement), Care (we work passionately and enthusiastically, pursuing excellence in every personal and group activity), are based on Ethics and Reliability that together with Speed and Flexibility are the foundation of Altergon Italia teamwork.

The focal points of our commitment are:

  • produzione

    Production

    Continuous improvement of quality and production standards to improve quality and safety in our products

  • Ricerca e sviluppo

    Research & Development

    Continuous innovation in the field of biotech, diagnostic and pharmaceutical. Study and design of new technologies and development of know-how. Creation of synergies, links and partnerships with centers of university excellence and R&D of our customers.

  • Risorse umane

    Human resource

    Enhancement, care and attention to human talents. Pursue excellence, through a careful recruiting process and a continuous training plan: applying the principles of Total Quality Management.