West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

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-0.64 -55
Industry: Medical Technology and Equipment
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2022

Founded in 1923, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is strategically headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, within the United States. The company focuses on two key business segments: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. Under its Proprietary Products category, West Pharmaceutical Services offers a range of high-value packaging, containment, and delivery products, notable for their application in the pharmaceutical industry. This segment includes specialized items such as stoppers and seals for vials, a variety of closures, dispensing systems for syringes, and innovatively designed self-injection systems. The company’s Contract-Manufactured Products segment involves providing bespoke manufacturing services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic, and medical device industries. The focus within this category is on complex components and specialized devices tailored for injectable drug delivery. West Pharmaceutical Services does not rely upon widely recognized consumer brands but instead is acclaimed for its key products and proprietary technologies. Noteworthy among these are Daikyo Crystal Zenith, which utilizes cyclic olefin polymer and elastomer technology for advanced containment and delivery systems. The Westar process offers ready-to-sterilize or ready-to-use components, emphasizing preparation efficiency. FluroTec represents a proprietary barrier film technology applied in stoppers and components to minimize drug closure interactions. Lastly, NovaPure is a line of components specifically engineered to high-quality standards to support sensitive biologic drugs. Markets served by West Pharmaceutical Services span across the globe, with products and services sold in the United States, Europe, and Asia among other regions. The company ensures close proximity to its customers through an extensive network of manufacturing plants, sales offices, and research and development centers worldwide, solidifying its global presence and commitment to meeting the needs of an international customer base. (Powered by AI)

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West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Abdulmajeed V. November 12th, 2023
28 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

Around 4.3 trillion cubic meters (m3) of fresh water is being consumed every year globally1. By 2050, the global demand for freshwater will increase by 55%1. Around 1.4 Bn people live in water-stressed areas, and by 2050, 40% of the world's popula...

Ifeoluwa I. November 1st, 2023
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West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

Globally, women are underrepresented in decision-making roles but dominant in low-skill and low-pay jobs1. As per the International Labour Organisation (ILO), gender parity is when 40-60% of either gender is achieved2;pxii. The underrepresentation...

Damola D. October 18th, 2023
32 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

Each year, the world generates around 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of waste, estimated to increase by 70% and reach 3.4 Bn t by 20501. Out of the total waste produced globally, 37% is sent to landfills, 19% is recycled, and 11% is incinerated1. Poor ...

Emmanuel J. September 29th, 2023
32 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

High unemployment and discrimination make it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements2. Increasing minority representation improves their economic and psychological health conditions2. The minority employment rate in the US medic...

Bolu F. August 29th, 2023
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West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

In 20220, around 3.3Bn people were employed worldwide1. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher rate of consumer spending3, it reduces poverty as it provid...

Bolu F. August 21st, 2023
28 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

In 2021, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions amounted to about 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1. The rapid increase in the emission of GHGs is causing the Earth's atmosphere to warm, resulting in climate change and global warming2. It is reported tha...

Alex O. May 19th, 2023
28 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

Pharmaceutical waste can be hazardous & non-hazardous waste containing expired, unused, contaminated, damaged, or unneeded medicinal drugs, including the packaging used on the drugs1. Hazardous waste makes up 15% of pharmaceutical waste, while the...

Eileen E. April 5th, 2023
30 ratings
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc

The pharmaceutical industry plays a significant role in disease eradication and improving longevity by R&D into novel cures and treatment options to tackle a wide range of illnesses, bringing innovative new therapies to the global community of pat...

Joyleen C. July 13th, 2022
32 ratings

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