About us
Vetter Success Story
It all started with a pharmacy in Ravensburg, over 70 years ago. See the events, milestones and highlights that helped shape our history.
Vetter through time – From Ravensburg to the world
2020
Long-term investment strategy to sustain future growth
- New corporate headquarters building in Germany
- A sharp focus on stability and progress even in globally difficult times
- Investments in national and international development and production capacities continue
2019
In focus: Sustainable energy supply
Vetter reaches another important milestone concerning sustainability: Since mid-2019, all German sites have been exclusively powered by CO2-neutral electricity from verifiably renewable energy sources. This achievement highlights our commitment to climate and environmental protection as an important element of our responsible corporate governance.
2018
Winner of the Facility of the Year Award 2018
Vetter wins the renowned Facility the the Year Award (FOYA) in the category "Facility of the Future“ for its Center for Visual Inspection and Logistics. The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) was impressed by the intelligent combination of location design, state-of-the-art technologies and innovative processes.
2017
Opening of a new branch office in South Korea
The establishment of its own local branch office in South Korea underlines Vetter’s commitment to the Asia Pacific market. With the new footprint, Vetter will be better positioned to support its existing South Korean business as well as that of new local and global customers, helping them to meet stringent development, manufacturing and packaging requirements of their injectable drugs.
2016
New multi-functional building for Development Service and IT
Growing customer demand for support in drug development as well as the need for enhanced IT systems has created the need for expansion of the Ravensbug Schuetzenstrasse building.
2015
Vetters presence in Tokyo, Japan
In October 2015, Vetter opens a new business entity in Tokyo, Japan. The new office underlines the importance of Japan for Vetter’s business activities. As the second largest pharmaceutical single market, Japan is home to a number of leading global companies which offer a promising injectable pipeline. As such, the new office will support customer relations and aid in the development of new business within Japan.
2014
Opening of representative office in Singapore
In November 2014, Vetter opens an office in Singapore to increase its presence and to take advantage of the rapidly growing Asian healthcare market. The new office will support customer relations and the development of new business.
2013
First product transfer from Skokie to Ravensburg
This year marks the first of many product transfers from the US to Germany for market production, offering further proof of our range of clinical and commercial manufacturing services from a single source.
2012
Commissioning of site in Erlen
In May 2012, Vetter puts the center for visual inspection and logistics into operation. With the site at Erlen, the company offers even higher quality standards as well as more efficient and safer supply-chain processes. Along with optimized operations, the site uses a variety of renewable power sources including photovoltaic and biogas energies. Thus, Erlen is an investment in the future in many respects.
2011
Opening of production site in Skokie
The first US production site, which is an expansion of Vetter Development Service begins operations at the Illinois Science Technology Park in Skokie, Illinois. With the new facility, the company expands its services for early clinical development. An advantage for North American customers: now, Vetter locally supports the early phases with the aseptic filling of vials, syringes and cartridges according to cGMP standards.
2010
Sales office moves to Skokie
In August 2010, Vetter relocates its North American sales office from Yardley, Pennsylvania to Chicago, Illinois. The company settles its sales subsidiary in the suburb of Skokie, where the first US production site for early development comes into being. Short commutes and a faster and more direct exchange of information strengthen the partnership with local customers.
2009
Vetter continues to grow
On April 1, Vetter combines its sales and marketing activities under the subsidiary Vetter Pharma International GmbH, to strengthen Vetter Pharma-Fertigung’s position in the international marketplace. In the fall, Vetter inaugurates its Ravensburg Vetter South site, including its new secondary packaging facility, VSP.
2000
Repositioning as a full-service provider
Vetter evolves into a full-service provider for its international customers. This new orientation includes expansion of existing facilities and the building of new ones, like Ravensburg Vetter Sued (RVS), as well as investments in the latest technology and quality assurance systems.
1990
Innovation and automation
1990 marks the market introduction of the Vetter Lyo-Ject® dual-chamber prefilled syringe. Two years later, Vetter uses robots in the aseptic production process for the first time ever, thereby setting a high standard of quality in the manufacture of injected drugs. As of 1996, production of the Vetter Lyo-Ject® dual chamber syringe is fully automated at the new manufacturing facility in Langenargen.
1984
The prefilled syringe
Vetter Pharma-Turm Inc. is founded in New Jersey, USA, evidence of Vetter’s international strategic orientation. In 1984 the prototype for the dual-chamber syringe Vetter Lyo-Ject® is presented worldwide.
1970
The step towards aseptic production
The company begins sealing in particle-reduced rooms. Helmut Vetter develops the idea of the prefilled syringe, which becomes the focus of the manufacturing portfolio in the late 70s.
1965
Innovative packaging methods
During the 1960s, quality in packaging pharmaceuticals became increasingly important. Helmut Vetter enlarges contract blister packaging and manufacturing of drugs.
1958
Entrepreneur and pharmacy owner
Helmut Vetter develops the Ullus® stomach medicine, which is sold even in the USA. In 1958, he purchases his own pharmacy on Marienplatz in Ravensburg.
1950
Foundation
Helmut Vetter leases the Marien-Apotheke (pharmacy) in Ravensburg, which was the foundation of our company. Development of Ullus® stomach medicine, which is exported as far as the USA.
1945
Licensed as a pharmacist
Honorary Senator and pharmacist Helmut Vetter (1920-1999) founds the “Chemisch-Pharmazeutische Laboratorium Ravensburg GmbH,” which comprises a school for lab technicians and a drug production facility in addition to a laboratory.