365telugu.com online news,Gujarat, August 13, 2025: SCHOTT, a global leader in specialty glass, has become the first company in India to locally manufacture high-precision syringe and cartridge glass tubing at its Jambusar facility. This milestone strengthens India’s pharmaceutical self-reliance and aligns with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, while positioning SCHOTT as Asia’s largest producer of syringe and cartridge glass tubing.
Addressing Growing Demand in Pharma
The new production capabilities cater to the rising demand for GLP-1-based injectables such as semaglutide, widely used for type 2 diabetes management and weight control. The GLP-1 segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 33%, highlighting the strategic importance of local manufacturing. With this launch, SCHOTT now provides end-to-end glass primary packaging solutions, from vials and ampoules to syringes and cartridges.
Technology Transfer and Quality Excellence
The production is a direct technology transfer from SCHOTT’s German operations, ensuring world-class precision. SCHOTT’s FIOLAX® Type I borosilicate glass tubing guarantees consistent wall thickness, tight geometric tolerances, and precise inner diameters—critical for prefillable syringes and cartridges. The perfeXion® quality system monitors 100,000 data points per minute, aiming for zero-defect manufacturing.
Leadership Comments
Sundeep Prabhu, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, SCHOTT Glass India, said, “As the first in India to locally produce high-precision syringe and cartridge glass tubing, we are reinforcing India’s healthcare self-sufficiency. This strategic expansion supports pharmaceutical packaging capabilities and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to excellence and economic growth.”
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Pawan Kumar Shukla, President & Managing Director, added, “Our goal is to empower India’s pharmaceutical ecosystem. By localizing high-precision glass tubing production, we ensure a stable supply chain for critical drug delivery systems and contribute to the nation’s economic development.”
SCHOTT in India
With over 140 years of expertise in specialty glass and more than two decades in India, SCHOTT continues to be the most trusted supplier for parenteral pharmaceutical packaging in the region. India was chosen as a hub due to its rapidly growing pharma industry, skilled workforce, and favorable regulatory environment.
This strategic expansion not only strengthens India’s domestic production capabilities but also enhances the country’s role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain.