<ul><li>Size of the site: 9,200 m² </li><li>Production: 4,000 m² </li><li>Analytics: 460 m² </li><li>Warehouse: 3,200 m² </li><li>FTE: 320 </li><li>Shifts: 21/7 </li></ul>

<ul><li>Production of Softgelcapsules<ul><li>Bovine gelatin</li><li>Pig gelatin</li><li>Fish gelatin</li><li>VegaGels®</li></ul></li><li>Fill material<ul><li>Oils</li><li>Suspensions</li></ul></li><li>OEB 1-3</li><li>Quality services</li><li>Film coating</li><li>Hot fill (up to 70°C) encapsulation in VegaGels®</li><li>Big volume capsule up to 50ml</li><li>Chewable gels (gummy) mid 2024</li></ul>

<ul><li>Analytical services</li><li>Stability testing</li><li>Food formulation development</li></ul>

<ul><li>Blister (with and without serialization and aggregation)</li><li>Bottles (with and without serialization &amp; aggregation)</li></ul>

<ul><li>Manufacturing licenses<ul><li>EU GMP</li></ul></li><li>Non EU-GMP certificates<ul><li>EAEU GMP </li><li>US FDA OTC</li><li>US FDA Dietary supplements</li><li>TGA (Australia)</li><li>Health Canada</li></ul></li><li>ISO certificates<ul><li>ISO9001</li><li>ISO13485</li><li>ISO14001</li></ul></li><li>Food standards<ul><li>BRC </li><li>FOS</li><li>MSC </li><li>RSPO</li><li>Kosher</li><li>Halal</li></ul></li></ul>

<ul><li>Pharmaceuticals</li><li>OTC</li><li>Food supplements</li><li>Medical devices ISO 13485/2016</li></ul>

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Manufacturing
<ul><li>Equipment formation<ul><li>4 dispensing rooms</li><li>3 preperation vessels for gelatin, 1 vessel for VegaGels®</li><li>4 formulation vessels for liquids or suspensions (up to 2.300 l) </li><li>1 film coating unit</li><li>Chewable Gels (gummy) production line (mid 2024)</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li>Equipment encapsulation<ul><li>7 encapsulation machines for softgel capsules</li><li>1 encapsulation machine for VegaGels® and softgels</li><li>9 drying rooms</li></ul></li></ul>
Printing
<ul><li>2 laser &amp; ink capsules printer</li></ul>
Bulk Packaging
<ul><li>Sorting and bulk packaging lines</li></ul>
Primary &amp; Secondary Packaging
<ul><li>4 blister packaging lines</li><li>1 bottle packaging line</li><li>3 serialization units</li><li>1 aggregation unit</li></ul>
Quality Control
<ul><li>3 GC</li><li>3 HPLC, 3 UHPLC, 1 IC</li><li>2 NIR</li><li>1 FTIR</li><li>1 TLC</li><li>1 stability room 25°C/60%</li><li>5 stability chambers</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Algae oil</li><li>Algae oil, organic certified</li><li>Astaxanthin </li><li>Black cumin oil</li><li>Borage oil</li><li>Carotin + biotin</li><li>CoQ10</li><li>CoQ10 + Se + Vit. B1</li><li>CoQ10 + Vit. B1</li><li>Cranberry</li><li>Diphenhydramine</li><li>Eucalyptus oil</li><li>Evening Primrose Oil</li><li>Fish oil (DHA/EPA/OMEGA3/6/9)</li><li>Garlic oil + Vit. B1</li><li>Hempseed oil</li><li>Holy thistle</li><li>Joint care</li><li>Krill oil</li><li>Linseed oil + vitamins</li><li>Lutein</li><li>Saw Palmetto</li><li>Simethicone</li><li>Ubiquinol Q10</li><li>Various Lecithins</li><li>Vegan Krill oil (Vrill)</li><li>Vitamin D</li></ul>

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The Aenova site in Cornu, Romania, produces and packages softgel capsules and vegan soft capsules.  Aenova is one of the world's largest manufacturers of softgel capsules and is innovative in the development of vegan soft capsules, the so-called VegaGels®. 

Aenova at its site in Cornu, Romania, produces and packages softgel capsules and vegan soft capsules. Aenova is one of the world's...

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Competence Center and one-stop shop for Soft gelatin capsules and VegaGels®

The Aenova site in Cornu, Romania, produces and packages softgel capsules, vegan soft capsules and mid of 2024 chewable gels (gummy).
Aenova is one of the world's largest manufacturer of softgel capsules and is innovative in the development of vegan soft capsules, the so-called VegaGels®. The new generation of Aenova VegaGels® are plant-based and a pioneering further development of their current technology. The new VegaGels® are heat and temperature resistant and very stable. This significantly reduces stickiness and cross-linking reactions during prolonged storage. The new VegaGels® are characterized by their flexible and soft texture and availability in many different variations in sizes, shapes and colors. Vegetable-based soft capsule technologies are also suitable for special religious food requirements, such as kosher or halal. VegaGels® are free from genetically modified organisms, animal materials, gluten and preservatives.

Aenova expands with new gummy line for pharma and food grade

28/08/2024 - Aenova expands with new gummy line for pharma and food grade

Starnberg, 28/08/2024

Aenova, one of the world's leading CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, is implementing a new gummy line at its site in Cornu, Romania. Gummies are quickly emerging as the dosage form of choice for many food supplements and even pharmaceutical applications. The new gummy line will be launched by the end of 2024 with a capacity of approximately 1 billion gummies per year. The global gummy supplements market has reached a value of over $ 9 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $ 18.2 billion by 2033. The surge in demand for gummies (chewable gels) is driven by a number of benefits related to convenience, indulgence, and efficacy. Aenova's new gummy line addresses this market with a complete, state-of-the-art production area for gummies, including bottle packaging, which has been developed with an investment of approximately € 8 million. The manufacturing process is starchless and offers food and pharmaceutical grade (GMP) production for gelatin and pectin formulations with halal, kosher, and vegan options available. Format settings can be tailored to suit a range of sizes and shapes. The new line, with a capacity of approximately one billion gummies per year, is scheduled to go live at the end of 2024. While gummies are helpful for children and anyone who has difficulty swallowing or digesting medications, adults enjoy them as well. Specialized gummy formulas can address specific needs such as immune system support, bone health, digestive issues, pain, sleep, or antioxidants. Gummies release their active ingredients when they are chewed and their flavor can mask unpleasant tastes and odors, providing a much more enjoyable experience than traditional pills. With formulas that are free of artificial colors, flavors or even sugar, they also offer vegan-friendly options that use pectin as a base, giving consumers a health-conscious choice. “Our new gummy area offers our customers a brand-new platform that will facilitate our entry into an attractive market and allow our company to gain a competitive edge in terms of experience, flexibility, and market presence. With over 40 years of experience in gelatin cooking and handling, Aenova offers excellent standards of hygiene, efficiency, and product quality”, comments Michael Ammann, Managing Director Site Cornu / Vice President Operations Softgel Capsules at the Aenova Group.

Interview - Managers under the spotlight: the managing director of our Cornu site

Managers under the spotlight: the managing director of our Cornu site

Cornu, 25/11/2021

The Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Romania has recently launched the “Who’s who” series of profile interviews about the CEOs managing the member companies. In the current issue, our Managing Director of the Aenova site in Cornu, Romania, Michael Ammann, answers interesting questions about his daily work and life in an interview. Michael Ammann is also SVP of the Softgel Capsules business unit at the Aenova Group. <a href="https://www.ccer.ro/news/news-from-members/managers-under-the-spotlight-michael-ammann-swiss-caps-aenova-group/" target="_blank"> Read more.</a>

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New chewable VegaGels® with algae-based omega-3: multiple colours and flavours

23/09/2021 - New chewable VegaGels® with algae-based omega-3: multiple colours and flavours

23/09/2021

<ul><li>The new softgel capsules are based on the vegan Aenova VegaGels® and are filled with omega-3 DHA fatty acids from microalgae.</li><li>The chewable vegan softgel capsule is easy to take.</li><li>Available in Tutti-Frutti, Strawberry and Citrus flavours in a variety of colours, the DHA-rich supplement is particularly suitable for children. </li><li>The new pure vegetable omega-3 softgel capsule is a joint project of AlaskOmega AG, Algarithm and Aenova.</li></ul>
With its VegaGels®, the Aenova Group, a global leading contract manufacturer and developer for the pharmaceutical and health care industries, has already been producing vegan softgel capsules based on seaweed extract for some time. Now the VegaGels® on a purely vegetable basis are being expanded to include a chewable variant. In cooperation with AlaskOmega AG, the European subsidiary of Wiley Companies, and Algarithm, a leading Canadian company for algae DHA oils, Aenova manufactures the new vegan softgel capsules. These contain Algarithm's microalgae-based alphamega³ omega-3 DHA oil. The softgel capsules are chewable and therefore particularly easy to take. They are currently being produced specifically with children in mind. Flavours include Tutti-Frutti, Strawberry and Citrus Lemon with corresponding colours pink, red and yellow. The new composition targets the needs of consumers who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or prefer products without animal testing and are suitable for special religious food requirements, such as kosher or halal. The new softgel capsules are compliant with the regulations for the American, European and Chinese markets. "We are delighted about this successful cooperation. It shows again that the Aenova Group is an innovative contract manufacturer that can adapt to customer requirements and market trends quickly and with flexible solutions," explains Michael Ammann, Head of the Softgel Capsules Business Unit at Aenova. "This also reflects the Aenova motto "Excellence beyond Manufacturing"! The new chewable vegan softgel capsules with algae-based Omega-3 DHA will be introduced at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva, October 5-7, 2021. Visit Aenova at Vitafoods at booth F60.

<figure><img src="https://www.aenova-group.com/content/navigation/_medium/Aenova_Chewable_vegan_Softgels.JPG" alt="Chewable VegaGels(R)" /><figcaption>New chewable VegaGels® with algae-based omega-3 in multiple colours and flavours (Photo: Aenova)</figcaption></figure>

Eco Certificate for Aenova site in Cornu

13/08/2021 - Eco Certificate for Aenova site in Cornu

Cornu, 13/08/2021

Aenova at the site in Cornu, Romania, now received a Certificate on Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions for 2020. This certificate was issued based on the calculations made by the environmental engineers of the environmental consulting firm "Eco Synergy" on the packaging waste generated by Swiss Caps Romania, member of the Aenova Group, during 2020 and recycled/valorized by Eco Synergy. The joint action of Aenova in Cornu has contributed to the reduction of 415 tons of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, representing the saving of 2072 trees. This is another building block in the Aenova HSES strategy and reflects Aenova's claim: Excellence beyond Manufacturing!
<figure><img src="https://www.aenova-group.com/content/navigation/_crop500/Cert_cornu_5.png" alt="New Eco Certificate, Aenova site Cornu" /><figcaption>New Eco Certificate, Aenova site Cornu</figcaption></figure>

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One-stop shop CDMO Aenova: production and packaging of softgel capsules from a single source

20/07/2021 - One-stop shop CDMO : production and packaging of softgel capsules from a single source

20/07/2021 - Cornu

Aenova produces and packages soft gelatin capsules and vegan soft capsules as a contract manufacturer for large, international pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement companies at its Cornu, Romania site with its subsidiary SWISSCAPS Romania s.r.l.. With the production of various dosage forms of pharmaceuticals and food supplements, the Aenova Group is one of the leading contract manufacturers and developers in Europe and worldwide (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation, CDMO). A new can and bottle filling plant has now been commissioned in Cornu, which can fill around 12 to 14 million plastic or glass bottles per year. At Aenova in Cornu, up to 10 billion softgel capsules are produced annually and can be packaged in blisters and cans or bottles. These include not only soft gelatin capsules for pharmaceuticals as well as dietary supplements, but also Aenova's vegan VegaGels®. With the newly installed filling line, the capacity of the packaging department with can and bottle filling will be significantly expanded. Aenova at the Cornu site is thus establishing itself as a "one-stop shop" for the production and packaging of soft capsules in all common variants and on customer request. The new line packs in bottles with a diameter of 44 to 76 mm and a height of 55 to 165 mm, made of glass or plastic, with screw cap or so-called press lid. Special bottles can also be filled on request. For secondary packaging, all common variants of cardboard packaging with or without package insert including shrink film packaging and labeling are possible. "The advantages of the "one-stop shop" for customers are obvious: with a competitive price, customer companies receive production and packaging from a single source, have only one contact person and only one manufacturing plant to qualify and register," explains Michael Ammann, Senior Vice President of the Softgel Capsules Business Unit and Managing Director at the Cornu site. This not only significantly reduces lead time, but also the overall on-time delivery (OTD). OTD at the Aenova site in Cornu is excellent at around 95%. "This means real added value for our customers," sums up Ammann.
<figure style="float:left;width:400px;max-width:400px;margin-left:10px;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://www.aenova-group.com/content/navigation/_medium/Aenova_IMA_filler_hr.jpg" alt="Production and packaging of soft capsules from a single source at the Aenova" /><figcaption>Production and packaging of soft capsules from a single source at the Aenova site in Cornu, Romania</figcaption></figure>

Power from solar energy

Power from solar energy: Aenova produces pharmaceuticals more sustainably

27/10/2020 - Power from solar energy: Aenova produces pharmaceuticals more sustainably

Cornu, 27.10.2020

At SWISSCAPS Romania, member of the Aenova Group, the new photovoltaic system was put into operation. With an output of around 360 MWp, the photovoltaic plant contributes to a climate-friendly power supply. The new PV system is a sub-project of the company's sustainability strategy.

Active environmental protection with renewable energies at the Aenova site in Cornu

Cornu, 10.09.2020

More sustainable production thanks to new photovoltaic system Active environmental protection with renewable energies: the SwissCaps Romania plant of Aenova Group in Cornu, specialist mainly in the production and packaging of soft gel capsules with vegan or gelatin shells, will produce around 425 MwH per year with the new photovoltaic system on the site's roof. <a href="https://bit.ly/2F7ywaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bit.ly/2F7ywaw</a> (Video from ENGIE Romania in Romanian)

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