SCHOTT, a global pioneer in specialty glass, has announced the addition of syringe and cartridge glass tubing to its existing state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities in Jambusar, Gujarat, India. This also marks a significant milestone in India’s glass primary pharmaceutical packaging landscape and reinforcing SCHOTT’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This strategic action positions the company as Asia’s largest producer of syringe and cartridge glass tubing.
The cutting-edge production is a direct technology transfer from SCHOTT’s renowned German expertise. It is set to meet the surging demand for biologics like semaglutide (belonging to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class) used for weight management and control of blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. As per experts, the GLP-1 segment alone is projected to witness a staggering CAGR of 33 percent. Also administered in a pre-filled syringe or cartridge, this launch positions SCHOTT in India to fully cater to all glass primary packaging needs of pharma, from glass tubing for vials and ampoules to the newly added syringes and cartridges.
“This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey to support pharmaceutical packaging capabilities in India,” said Sundeep Prabhu, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, SCHOTT Glass India. “As the first in India to locally manufacture high-precision syringe and cartridge glass tubing, we are not only elevating our operational capabilities but also reinforcing India’s healthcare self-sufficiency. This investment aligns strongly with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and showcases our ongoing commitment to driving excellence, and economic growth in the country.”
The precise inner diameter tolerance of syringe glass tubing can ensure plunger tightness and consistent gliding forces on the inner surface of the entire length during administration of the drug. SCHOTT’s Type I borosilicate glass tubing, FIOLAX®, has consistent wall thickness and very tight geometric precision and tolerance especially for the inner diameter which makes it the perfect fit for prefillable syringes and cartridges.
India was chosen by SCHOTT for its rapidly expanding pharmaceutical industry, skilled talent pool and favourable regulatory environment—making it an ideal hub to serve growing demand across Asia.