West Pharmaceutical Services
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical packaging and delivery solutions |
| Founded | 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Founder | Herman O. West, J.R. Wike |
| Headquarters | Exton , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Packaging and delivery solutions for injectable pharmaceuticals |
| Website | www |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. specializes in designing and producing packaging and delivery solutions for injectable pharmaceuticals. Established in 1923 by Herman O. West and J.R. Wike in Philadelphia, the company currently has its main offices located in Exton, Pennsylvania. Originally, West focused on manufacturing rubber parts for injectable medications, providing sterile packaging components for penicillin and insulin manufacturers.
Overview
West supplies components and systems utilized in injectable drug delivery and plastic packaging, catering to both healthcare and consumer product sectors. The company recorded sales figures in 2019.
On January 29, 2003, a buildup of combustible polyethylene dust triggered an explosion at a West rubber production facility situated in Kinston, North Carolina.
In 2005, West broadened its operations by acquiring The Tech Group based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Medimop Medical Projects Ltd. located in Ra’anana, Israel, thereby expanding its product offerings and international presence.
External links
- Official website
- Financial information for West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST):
- Reuters: WST.N
- Bloomberg: WST:US
- SEC CIK: 105770
- Yahoo Finance: WST
- Google Finance: WST