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A global technical reference
for glass packaging

With more than a century of expertise inherited from Saint-Gobain, SGD Pharma is recognized worldwide as a technical leader in glass packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

We are also among the industry leaders in sustainability and decarbonization, with a record score of 90/100—earning us the EcoVadis Platinum medal (Top 1%)—and an “A” Climate rating from CDP.

Industrial leadership and glass expertise

SGD Pharma is the world’s leading manufacturer of molded glass and a major player in tubular glass, a position we strengthened in 2025 through the acquisition of the Italian group Alphial and the opening of a plant producing Type I glass tubes in partnership with Corning in India.

Our know-how in image :

Molded Glass Manufacturing Process
Composition
Fusion
Formation
In-house testing
Packaging
Release
Tubular Glass Manufacturing Process
Tube Feeding
Forming
After shaping
Annealing
Final Inspection and Packaging

Pharma

Answers tailored to your needs

Solutions tailored to your challenges

  • Internal or external glass processing
  • Sterilization
  • Ready-to-Use (RTU) products
  • Personalized support in resolving their issues

Pharmaceutical Quality
and Operational Excellence

Serving a highly demanding market, SGD Pharma combines its expertise in glass manufacturing with the implementation of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) for pharmaceutical primary packaging across all of its sites.

The company is committed to providing vials that are well-suited to medications and patients’ needs.

To achieve operational excellence, SGD Pharma draws on industry best practices.

Compliance with the requirements of the
pharmaceutical industry

Maintenance of ISO 15378 certification,

incorporating Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines

Regular inspection

the proper implementation of applicable regulations and standards

Proactive Monitoring

on regulatory developments regarding pharmaceutical vials

A continuous improvement process
toward zero defects

SGD Pharma implements a structured approach to ensure quality performance and enhance the reliability of its processes:

  • Regular reviews of quality performance at the Group level and at each site
  • Analysis of data and quality and customer service indicators to define appropriate action plans
  • Assessment of quality risks using dedicated tools (change control, FMEA)
  • Continuous process improvement through structured problem-solving methods

Talk
with our experts

Our teams support you in the choice and development of your primary glass packaging solutions.