Boasting 40 years of tube expertise, Girnar Group specializes in providing top-tier packaging solutions
Mitin A Jain, Director
The pharmaceutical packaging market in India is undergoing a significant transformation, poised for robust growth driven by various factors. One crucial driver is the escalating healthcare expenditure within the country, reflecting a heightened focus on healthcare services and products. With a growing population and increasing awareness of healthcare, the demand for quality pharmaceutical products is on the rise, further stimulating market expansion. Stringent regulations mandating secure packaging have also become paramount, emphasizing the need for packaging solutions that ensure product integrity and patient safety. Consequently, there is a growing emphasis on advancements in packaging technology, such as tamper-evident seals and child-resistant packaging, to address these requirements effectively.
Moreover, India's emergence as a global hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing is propelling the packaging sector forward. This is attributed to the country's competitive advantage in terms of manufacturing capabilities, innovation, and adherence to international quality standards. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, fueled by innovation and increasing demand, the packaging sector is expected to witness sustained growth, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
Girnar Group stands as a beacon of accomplishment, continually challenging and surpassing its own boundaries. Boasting 40 years of tube expertise, Girnar Group specializes in providing top-tier packaging solutions to the pharmaceutical, industrial, food, cosmetics, and toiletries sectors. Founded in 1984 by CMD Anil P Jain, the legacy now extends into the capable hands of Mitin A Jain, ushering in the second generation of leadership. Headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the company specializes in manufacturing and supplying aluminum collapsible tubes, aerosol cans, containers, and plastic laminated tubes globally.
Boasting 40 years of tube expertise, Girnar Group specializes in providing top-tier packaging solutionsMitin A Jain, Director
Renowned for its core competency in packaging, the firm caters to esteemed clients like Godrej, Glen mark Pharmaceuticals, and Zydus Cadila, serving major markets including the USA, Middle East, Africa, and South Africa. “Notably, our USFDA-approved tube facilities command a significant 50 percent market share in the US, underscoring our Group turnover exceeding Rs.100 Cr”, adds Mitin A Jain, Director.
Girnar Group's manufacturing facilities boast over 200,000 sq. ft. of cutting-edge infrastructure. For multilayer laminated tubes, a fully-equipped QC department ensures adherence to pharmaceutical industry standards and international regulations, with a Class 100 clean room facility ensuring pristine production environments. Aluminum collapsible tubes benefit from state-of-the-art German machinery and in-house tool room and graphics design capabilities, including a dedicated facility for Regulatory pharma products.
The production of aluminum rigid and aerosol cans is supported by top-of-the-line German machines and an in-house graphics design department, offering mini cans with both matte and gloss finishes. Girnar Group also excels in producing plastic caps and closures, providing a variety of customized designs and tamper-proof solutions. Finally, dispenser pumps benefit from advanced automatic assembly machinery, online leakage testing, and in-house mold-making capabilities, offering a wide range of high-quality designs to meet diverse needs.
Sustainable Innovations & Milestones
Girnar Group is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of laminate tubes through various innovative strategies and recent advancements. Embracing recycled materials is paramount, with a focus on post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials, ensuring improved quality while reducing environmental impact. Weight-saving techniques are implemented, utilizing advanced laminates that incorporate 10 percent recycled resources and optimizing cap design to minimize raw material usage.
Moreover, Girnar Group prioritizes the adoption of green, bio-based materials like polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) derived from renewable sources, further promoting sustainability. The company's commitment extends to renewable energy, with the ongoing installation of solar panels to harness clean energy for operations. Waste from laminate tubes is repurposed into versatile sheets for various applications, fostering a circular economy approach.
Girnar is confident of satisfying diverse regulatory requirements and cultural preferences of different markets worldwide and company’s supply chain management addresses traceability and ensures timely delivery of packaging materials. Well trained proficient personal in regulatory compliance and advanced packaging technology enables to meet the evolving demands of pharma industry.
Says Mitin Jain “We have smart investments in Infrastructure and technology, enhanced regulatory oversight and initiatives to develop talent in packaging Industry. Looking forward to new ventures to meet the challenges offered by pharmaceutical industry”.
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