Acquisition of Piramida

Nipro PharmaPackaging is strengthening its position...

... as a leading global supplier of glass primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. The company has successfully completed the acquisition of Piramida, a leading Croatian manufacturer of glass pharmaceutical packaging.

Blue Sea Capital, a regional private equity fund, and Nipro PharmaPackaging have closed the sale and transfer of full ownership stake in Piramida.
Under the ownership of Blue Sea Capital, Piramida enjoyed a modernisation of its facilities, welcomed 8 new production lines, and witnessed a strong development of its ampoules and vials business. Moreover, production capacity as well as the revenue doubled. This led the company being ranked among the top 5 largest ampoule manufacturers for the pharmaceutical industry in the European market.

Enhancing Nipro's position in the primary pharmaceutical packaging market

With an outstanding market position in the Central European Territory, alongside an impeccable reputation combined with sound and strong customer relationships, Piramida is a very important asset to Nipro’s future and its ambitious growth plans. 
Pharmaceutical glass packaging plays a crucial role in today’s challenging world, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased production of vaccines.
With the acquisition of Piramida and its yearly capacity in excess of 0.5 billion glass containers, Nipro is now able to cater to the market needs in Central Europe.

Confirmed by Stephan Arnold

We want to continue to build excellent customer relationships and become the preferred strategic partner to many pharmaceutical companies.
Stephan Arnold, CEO Nipro PharmaPackaging International
Stephan Arnold

Kresimir Sečak, CEO of Piramida, added: “The management team is looking forward to working with Nipro to further advance Piramida’s position on the European and global markets.”

Saša Galić, Managing Partner of Blue Sea Capital, commented: “We are proud that Piramida has attracted the interest of one of the leading global players in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. We are excited to watch Piramida enter a new phase of growth with global ambitions.”

 

The president of Nipro concluded

“This latest acquisition demonstrates that Nipro takes its role and responsibility to society at large seriously. Extending our manufacturing footprint is of the utmost importance when continuity of supply may be at stake.”
Mr Yoshihiko Sano, President or Nipro Corporation
Yoshihiko Sano
Footnotes
  1. About Blue Sea Capital:
    Blue Sea Capital is a leading locally based private equity firm in the Southeast European region of ex-Yugoslavia, with offices in Zagreb and Belgrade. Blue Sea Capital invests in region’s best SME companies in acyclical industries.
     

  2. About Piramida :
    Established in 1950, Piramida draws upon 70+ years of tradition and expertise in the production of pharmaceutical glass containers, with a focus on serving the European pharmaceutical market with premium quality glass vials & ampoules.
     

  3. About Nipro :
    Nipro PharmaPackaging is part of Nipro Corporation Japan, established in 1954.  As a leading global healthcare company with over 33.000 employees worldwide, Nipro serves the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Pharma Packaging Industries.
     

  4. Point of contact for further questions / informations : Annick Somers - [email protected]