Colorcon chooses the Netherlands for new starch manufacturing plant

The plant will provide a secure second source of supply of Starch 1500, Pregelatinized Maize Starch.

Strategically located in the heart of Europe and close to the major port of Rotterdam, the site will produce GMP starch products for the pharmaceutical and nutritional markets served by Colorcon in the EMEA region.

Nathan Evans, Operations Project Manager – Netherlands says: “The location has been chosen to bring manufacturing closer to our customer base in Europe. The plant will provide a secure second source of supply with the same quality, consistency and equivalency to the product manufactured in our existing facility in Indianapolis, IN, USA. The new facility will enable Colorcon to take advantage of new advances in process control and automation to manufacture a product that has over 40 years of history in use across the pharmaceutical industry.”

Martti Hedman, CEO, Colorcon explains the significance of Colorcon’s investment: “By investing ahead of demand, the facility is also an important step in securing the supply chain for our customers and enhances Colorcon’s Business Continuity Plan as the demand for Starch 1500 continues to grow.”

Jayesh Parmar, General Manager adds: “Colorcon is committed to providing the highest quality products and superior service to meet our customers’ needs around the world. This investment reinforces our dedication to providing continuity of supply and highlights our long-term commitment to the specialty excipient business.”