The EcoVadis rating agency has awarded Optima a silver medal for its core sustainability strategy "We care for tomorrow". This places the Optima Group in the top 25 percent of the companies rated by EcoVadis. The areas assessed were the environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Optima's sustainability strategy is assessed annually by EcoVadis to identify new potential initiatives and promote existing activities.

As of September 26, 2022, John Groth took over as Vice President Pharma at Optima Machinery Corporation. His appointment at the U.S. subsidiary based in Green Bay, Wisconsin further strengthens the Optima Group's pharmaceutical position in the USA, and sets the stage for continued growth.



 

Der Geschäftsbereich Pharma der Optima Unternehmensgruppe hat in Knightdale, einem Vorort von Raleigh im US-Bundesstaat North Carolina einen neuen Service Hub eröffnet. Optima Pharma ist innovativer Turnkey-Partner für kundenspezifische Abfüll- und Prozesslösungen für die Pharma- und Biotech-Industrie. Bei der Einweihungszeremonie Ende September waren über 175 Gäste aus Politik und Wirtschaft geladen. Optima Pharma kann seinen Kunden so noch schnelleren und besseren lokalen Support bieten.


 

Fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process. Efficient manufacturing processes for fuel cells are a crucial topic. Optima Life Science, a specialist in the field of web processing technologies, is currently developing a test converter specifically for the development and testing of innovative manufacturing processes for fuel cells. Therefore, the company receives considerable funding from the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Optima Pharma's Expert Zone proved to be a big draw for visitors at ACHEMA 2022. The technologies and innovations presented in the exclusive visitor area perfectly reflected the diverse requirements in fill & finish, isolator technology and freeze drying, many visitors agreed. Topics ranged from the premiere of a new machine to the CSPE approach (Comprehensive Scientific Process Engineering) and digitalization. New system concepts, climate-friendly refrigeration technology for freeze drying, and ultra-efficient decontamination systems were also highly sought after.

At FachPack 2022, Optima Consumer will demonstrate why the company is a specialist in filling and dispensing sophisticated products. Cutting-edge technologies, comprehensive services, digitalization and sustainability are all key factors for the success of the customers. In addition, the company will be showcasing the OPTIMA CFR, a machine for filling and sealing capsules that enables an especially rapid market entry.